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February 2020
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Heart of the Community A word from our CEO—Claire Roach……..…………………………………………….3 CHSP —Consumer Liaison—Chrissy Williams.......................................... 4 CHSP—Consumer Liaison —Leeanne Lewis and Shelly de Filippo .......... 5 Your services for Social Activities ......................................................... 6/7 Valentine couple matching .................................................................. 8/9 March Get up and go Calendar ...................................................... 10/11 OUTINGS—Winery run ; Bunbury Forum .............................................. 12 OUTINGS—Beach to Dam; Bingo in Busselton ...................................... 13 OUTINGS—Bunnings Garden Club; Op Shop run and Chinese ............. 14 OUTINGS—Penguin Island ; Ten Pin Bowling ........................................ 15 Gopher Club and Pot appeal completion .............................................. 16 Men’s Shed—Lance Powell .................................................................. 17 Consumer Story —Daphne .................................................................... 18 Volunteer Marie Gelmi .......................................................................... 19 Valentine by Les Stevens ...................................................................... 20
January Front Cover— Did you recognise Sugar Loaf Rock? One of the most photographed seascapes in Western Australia, Sugarloaf Rock is in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and dominates the coastline near Cape Naturaliste. You can see experienced rock fishermen taking up the challenge from the edge of the rock – but the powerful swell is not for amateurs. There is a great lookout point to view the rock and the bird and sea life. Access Sugarloaf Rock via Sugarloaf Rock Road west of Dunsborough. 2
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Harvey - 9782 4000
A word from our CEO– Claire Roach ….and the word is consolidation. I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas and the opportunity to catch up with friends and family over the new year period. 2020 is going to be a great year for South West Community Care. We have had a few of our employees say goodbye at the end of 2019 to work elsewhere or relocate to other places – several moving to Tasmania. Maybe it’s cooler weather there? Some new people have joined the staff ranks and you may meet some of them in 2020. 2019 was an extremely busy year for the employees of South West Community Care. We won several awards recognising service excellence and concluded the year with being audited by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. We passed this audit with 100% compliance – a real affirmation of the quality services we provide. This year we want to consolidate the new SWCC quality system and processes we put in place in 2019. We want to continually improve our services to you and make sure we are worthy of the title “WA Aged Care Provider of the Year”. We also want to get out and about to community events, have “pop-up” stands in shopping centres and generally meet with the public and get in touch with potential consumers. 2020 will be an exciting year for the SWCC staff, and we hope it will be a happy and healthy one for you!
Claire Roach Claire Roach Chief Executive Officer www.swcommunitycare.org.au
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Consumer Liaison Team—CHSP This role is wide-ranging. An essential role that we are able to assist you with, is navigating the journey through the Aged Care System in particular with entry level CHSP services (Commonwealth Home Support Programme) supports. We understand that your goal is to stay living safely and independently at home, our goal is to help you achieve this. Understanding options in community aged care can be a little overwhelming so we are here to help you make sense of it all. The Consumer Liaison Team members are able to provide CHSP service supports by providing you and your family members with information and links to other programs that may be identified as suitable for you. If you are still quite independent and active, you might need only a bit of help with daily chores. Or you might need more help to maintain your independence, and keep active and engaged in your local community. There is a vast range of services we may be able to assist you with. Please call us and one of our friendly Liaison Team members will be happy to visit you. Chrissy Williams “I grew up in New Zealand on a dairy farm with 9 siblings (I have a twin) and immigrated to Brisbane Australia in 1988, moving to Perth WA in 1989. I studied nursing and have worked in residential aged care, disabilities and community centres for most of my working life. I have held several roles during my six years with South West Community Care, including Transport Coordinator, Activities Organiser & now as Consumer Liaison Team Leader in Harvey. This variety has allowed me to experience many aspects of community care, and I find it very rewarding to enable our consumers to remain living at home with our support.� 4
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Leeanne Lewis Leeanne is based in Australind and in January this year, celebrated 10 years’ service with SWCC— CONGRATULATIONS! “My family made the sea change from Kalgoorlie to the South West and we have lived in Australind for 15 years. During my working years I have held a variety of positions in different industries. I do find that my position as Consumer Liaison Team Leader in Aged Care is a career role that I find the most fulfilling. I find one of the highest privileges of working with our seniors is hearing their stories. It could be a recollection of romance, life achievements, tales of family or sometimes accounts of war, but they are stories that can transport you to another time and help you understand the person you are supporting and how best to do this. My 10 years at SWCC have been satisfying, it is easy to get up and go to work when you know that what you do as a job genuinely makes a difference.”
Shelly de Filippo Shelly is based in Eaton. “ I have worked in Human Services in the Bunbury area for the last 27 years. I joined SWCC one year ago and have been proud of the award-winning services we are able to offer our consumers. My passion is working along side people, supporting them to remain independent in their own home and in charge of their lives. I enjoy meeting people to provide them with opportunities and choices that assist them to obtain services, so they remain living in their local community surrounded by family and friends.” www.swcommunitycare.org.au
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Your Services for Social Activities Eaton Social Centre Wonderous Wednesday and Tremendous Thursday Includes physical exercises and games; Puzzle and quiz times; Craft activities. Bunnings craft group; carpet bowls and singalongs
Harvey Clubhouse Terrific Tuesday and Fantastic Friday. Physical exercise and games; Puzzles, quizzes, bingo, Masterminds, Life and Laughter. Carpet bowls and guest speakers Tuesdays— Men’s Shed Woodwork projects including the making of toys, furniture and picture frames. Designing and building train tracks and settings Outings– getting out and about Mens’ talk!
Wednesday– Craft Group in the Wellness Centre— Community projects
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Outings Thursdays and Fridays– out and about in the South West.
Bookings Outing bookings: A booking form is sent out monthly for you to select the outings you wish to attend. These can be completed and either posted or submitted when you come through to an SWCC office or Social Centre. You are also welcome to phone reception and request a booking be made for you. Social Centre Bookings: if you attend regularly you will complete the attendance sheet at the centre each week. If you want to join a social centre for the first time, start by speaking to the consumer liaison team member who helps you with your services.
Cancellations It is likely that you may have to cancel attendance to a social centre activity day or outing which you have booked. At times this may be sudden and unavoidable, which we understand. Where possible you are requested to give at least 24 hrs notice of a cancellation. This will assist activity organisers with their planning and will avoid you possibly being charged for activities or outings in which you did not participate. Have a great, active and social 2020!
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Celebrating love this Valentine’s Day! Power couples - showing the love! Can you match and name each couple?
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Bill Clinton
Deborra– Lee Furness
Michael Douglas
Hillary
Tom Hanks
Goldie Hawn
Kurt Russell
Nicole Kidman
Stedman Graham
Kate Middelton
Prince William
Oprah Winfrey
George Clooney
Rita Wilson
Hugh Jackman
Michelle
Barack Obama
Amal
Keith Urban
Catherine Zeta– Jones www.swcommunitycare.org.au
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Get up and go TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 3
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Terrific Tuesday /Men’s Shed
Wonderous Wednesday
Beef Casserole
Beef Casserole & Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Daisy photo frames
10 Terrific Tuesday /Men’s Shed Chicken Schnitzel Chocolate pudding
17 Terrific Tuesday /Men’s Shed Fish of the day
11 Wonderous Wednesday Chicken Schnitzel & Chocolate pudding
Bird feeder
18 Wonderous Wednesday Fish of the day & Lemon pudding
Lemon pudding
24 Terrific Tuesday /Men’s Shed
Bookmarks 25 Wonderous Wednesday
Roast Pork
Roast pork & Sticky Date
Sticky Date
Bunnings visit Harvey
31 Terrific Tuesday /Men’s Shed Lamb rissoles Fruit crumble 10
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Eaton Social Centre
March 2020
Harvey Social Centre Harvey Craft Centre Outings
THURSDAY
FRIDAY 5
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Tremendous Thursday
Fantastic Friday
Fish of the day & Lemon pudding
Fish of the day & Lemon pudding
Wineries: Yarloop & Lake Clifton
Bunbury Forum
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Tremendous Thursday
Fantastic Friday
Roast Pork & Sticky Date
Roast Pork & Sticky Date
Beach to Dam
Bingo in Busselton 19
Tremendous Thursday
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Beef Casserole & Chocolate
Beef Casserole & Chocolate pudding
pudding
Bunnings Garden Club 26 Tremendous Thursday
Op Shop and Chinese Lunch 27 Fantastic Friday
Chicken Schnitzel & Cheesecake
Chicken Schnitzel & Cheesecake
Penguin Island– prepayment
Ten Pin Bowling Monday 2 March Labour Day
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Thursday 5th March Winery Run from Yarloop to Lake Clifton We will start the day at Vineyard 28 and then head on to Cape Bouvard for more tasting and lunch. Cape Bouvard was named by French sailors in 1801. Join us to discover their large selections of wines and boutique beers. Lunch – two course lunch and dessert for $15.
Friday 6th March Bunbury Forum Join us for a day out to the Bunbury Forum. Explore the shops; investigate new wares on display and participate in people watching while enjoying lunch. Shopping and food! Please bring spending and lunch money.
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Thursday 12th March Beach to Dam Enjoy the ocean breeze, watch out for dolphins at Binningup beach then head to Logue dam for some games in the peaceful surroundings. Lunch $10—$20
Friday 13th March Bingo in Busselton So what will fill your card: Legs Eleven, Two Fat Ladies or a knock at the door? Have fun with the group and race to yell out “BINGO” Bingo — $16
Roast lunch — $13.50
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Thursday 19th March Bunnings Garden Club Time to find out what plants will thrive in the WA heat! Load up on garden items to beautify your garden. Please bring spending and lunch money.
Friday 20th March Op Shop Run and Chinese Lunch Find some hidden treasures at Vinnies, The Red Cross and Salvos . Bargains ; items that bring back fond memories and victory when a wanted item can be found. Please bring spending money Lunch specials $15
Did you find 8 of these in January? Well done!
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Thursday 26th March Penguin Island Our annual visit to Penguin Island is finally here. Enjoy a ferry ride to the island, interact with the penguins at the Discovery Centre. You can walk the board walk to enjoy the spectacular views. Ferry back to the main land and lunch at Pengos café.
Outing : Prepayment $25 ( concession) and lunch $15-$20 Booking is essential and seats are limited. Prepayment required by 17th March. Please ensure you have a seat before making payment.
Friday 27th March Ten Pin Bowling and Highway Hotel Competitive or friendly—come along and roll those bowls for a strike or two. Bowling—$7 Lunch special —$15
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Next Meeting:
Monday 24th February Time:
Gopher Club
1.00pm — 2.00pm
Where: Harvey Senior Citizens’ Centre
Gold coin donation. Afternoon Tea provided Phone 9782 4000 for information
Pot Appeal– No more pots required Recently we sent out a request for used plant pots and have been overwhelmed by the response. Many thanks to all who heeded our call for pots. We now have plenty for Cleve to get his garden project on the go. If he works his way through these pots and needs more, we certainly know where to turn to. Cleve is a happy gardener.
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Men’s Shed Harvey Lance Powell Lance married Daphne in 1964 and lived in Newcastle before moving to New Zealand, where they stayed for 8years. Lance has had a diverse career. He worked on tourist boats in the Whitsundays in the 60s; was a television technician in the 70s and then worked in telecommunications, installing phones to stations in Queensland. Lance retired in 1995 and moved to Harvey to be closer to his family. He is a keen bowler and plays lead at the Harvey Bowling Club. Lance enjoys his time at The Men’s Shed, where he has been a member for 14 years. Fondly named “The FAT Controller”—from Thomas the Tank Engine fame—Lance works on the railroad set up at the Men’s Shed. He has designed and built up the scenery and is working at getting the railway in working order.
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Your story
Quilting Pleasure
Daphne lives in Australind and is constantly working to help others. Daphne belongs to a busy group called Charity Chicks, who operate from the Hudson Road Community Centre every Thursday morning. This is a quilting sewing group who produce quilts for many deserving causes. Daphne has converted two of the rooms in her home into material and sewing rooms and is constantly hard at work creating beautiful quilts.
Quilts created and donated:
Moms who experience a stillbirth are given a memory quilt Palliative care patients receive special bags created to hold monitor pumps. Foster children receive bags to carry their belongings. Parents who suffer the loss of a child or baby receive a memory quilt. Premature babies receive beanies. Fun table runners are made and shared. All the materials are donated and work is all voluntary. Daphne’s unerring generosity of her time and skills has brought much joy to people at times of extreme stress. Daphne is very modest about these contributions but is aware of the positive impact these quilts and gifts have on the people who receive them. If you would like to donate materials or join Daphne and assist with sewing, give us a call and we will put you in touch with Daphne. Well done, Daphne, keep up the great work!
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Volunteer —Marie Gelmie
Volunteer
Marie has lived in the Bunbury area most of her life. She grew up on a farm in Waterloo and completed her schooling in Bunbury. When Marie married she moved to Dardanup and became very involved in the local community. She brought up her four children there; managed the school canteen, was involved with the sports teams and Brownies groups over the years. Marie and her family also owned and ran a horse stud in Brunswick. Marie worked as a hospital receptionist for 25 years. Marie has certainly kept very active within the community and has also been able to offer her services as a volunteer for over fifteen years! “ I have always enjoyed helping people. I love meeting and assisting people. Listening to their stories is so inspiring. For the last sixteen months, I have been a volunteer at SWCC. I help out at the Eaton Social Centre and enjoy chats, games, story time, encouraging people to complete activities that they do not think they can do and go on outings with the participants. They have become one big happy family to me! Many of the consumers are also used to seeing me arrive at their doorstep to take them on a trip to the doctor or a destination of their choice, as their volunteer transport driver. I find the role as a volunteer most rewarding “ We all truly appreciate the support that Marie provides to all at SWCC, and always with a big smile and kind word.
Thank you, Marie. www.swcommunitycare.org.au
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Provider of Choice Valentine ________________________________ To a loved one, oh so dear I plead my troth, for you to hear I have loved you, from the start With love that blossoms, from the heart You are my moon, my stars, my sun For me you are, the only one Framed by such long, and silken hair Your beauty is, beyond compare You are the light, my heart desires You are the flame, that lights my fires You are my queen, I am your knight For you my love, does shine so bright Heaven it was, the night we kissed
Without your love, I can’t exist Oh dearest lover, who is mine Will you not be, my Valentine Š Les Stevens Jan 2020
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