September 2020 by swcommunitycare

Provider of Choice

Claire Roach Roach Claire Executive Officer Executive Officer

James Stirling Place Ph. 08 9782 4000 James Stirling Place Ph.F: 08 PO Box 494, Harvey 08 9782 9782 4000 4040 PO Box 494, F:E: 08 9782 4040 WA Harvey 6220 claire.roach@swcommunitycare.org.au WA 6220 E: claire.roach@swcommunitycare.org.au

September 2020 Employer of Choice

Claire Roach Claire Roach Executive Officer Officer

Heart of the Community Pop Up Information Stalls........................................................................ 3 Kelsey Dennis—CHSP Area 1Team Leader ............................................. 4 Handa Strydom—Occupational Therapist ........................................... 4/5 Out and About and Social Centres........................................................ 6/7

Care workers—caring .............................................................................. 8 Competition Puzzle 5……....……...…..……………………………………………………..9 October Get up and go Calendar …..…...……………………………………...10/11 Thursday Outings .............................................................................. 12/13 Friday Outings ................................................................................... 14/15 Consumer story- Peggy Gibson ....................................................... 16/17 Men’s Shed ....................................................................................... 18/19 Way too soon by Les Stevens ............................................................... 20

Congratulations! Happy 100th birthday wishes to Eileen Kucera. Jasmine Peterson and Kayelene Faber celebrate with Eileen on 25 August 2020.

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Pop Up Information Stalls Not enough time to visit one of our offices?

South West Community Care has four pop up information stalls coming your way. Come visit us at any of the following locations between 10am—2pm and chat to one of our friendly Consumer Liaison team members.

Eaton Fair Shopping Centre—Thursday 3rd September Bunbury Forum —Thursday 10th September Harvey IGA - Partons —Friday 18th September Australind Shopping Centre—Friday 25th September

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Kelsey Dennis– CHSP Team Leader I recently took on the role as new Team Leader for Area 1. I manage the CHSP consumers for the area from Yarloop to Brunswick. I also manage the fabulous Care Workers for this area . I was born and raised in Victoria and began my career in Aged Care at the age of 19 as a cleaner in a residential facility and that’s where my passion for assisting the elderly began. I then went on to study my Dual Certificates in Aged Care and Home and Community Care. In 2014 I decided to follow my partner to Bunbury ,WA after he had landed his dream job. I managed to gain a Care Aide position with another service provider and after five years I decided to return to study to complete my Certificate IV in Aging Support, which has opened up many opportunities .I have learnt a whole new side to the Home Care industry. We married in March 2020. After living in WA for six years we have decided to settle in the area and have built a home in Dardanup, which is just perfect for us and our dog Bonnie- the Kelpie.

Handa Strydom—Occupational Therapist Cape Town, South Africa, was my home for the first 28 years of my life. I grew up in a very sheltered Afrikaans speaking community during the Apartheid era with limited exposure to other cultures and languages. I studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch where I also met my husband. As a student I soon learnt that I enjoyed working with children with disabilities and the elderly. 4

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After I graduated, I started to work as a paediatric Occupational Therapist and loved it so much that I continued working in that field for 28 years. My husband and I left South Africa in 1998 to work for two years in England. We were overwhelmed by all the different cultures and I had to learn to speak English rapidly to the amusement of the locals and my work colleagues. It was in the UK where I started to work with the elderly and developed a deep respect for the people who paved the way before me.

We then went to live and work in New Zealand for 7 years where our twin boy and girl were born after IVF treatment. Three years later, another girl arrived unexpectedly as a big surprise! Thirteen years ago, we moved to Bunbury to be closer to South Africa and have never looked back. We now call WA home after we became Australian citizens in January 2020. Eleven years ago, I started to work as an Occupational Therapist at HACC, now SWCC. It was such a privilege to see the organisation grow and develop. SWCC is an organisation to be proud of. I find my work very stimulating and value the acceptance, joy and love I receive from the consumers. I complete at least three home visits every week and never forget what a privilege it is to enter a person’s private sanctuary and safe place.

As “Caring is our Business” I will finish with this extract by Cheryl Richardson: “When we care for ourselves deeply and deliberately, we naturally begin to care for others – our families, our friends, and the world – in a healthier and more effective way. We become conscious and conscientious people. We tell the truth. We make choices from a place of love and compassion instead of guilt and obligation. And we begin to understand – on a visceral level – that we are all connected, and that our individual actions affect the greater whole in a more profound way than we ever imagined.” www.swcommunitycare.org.au

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Tammy with Jill Church

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Kristy with Ray Moore

Our care workers– doing what they do best— CARING! Janine with Bev Cederman

Jasmine with Eileen Kucera who turned 100 in August!

Kristy with Mrs Fimmano 8

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Deb with Stanley Morffew Mel with Ray Moore

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Puzzle 5 : Sudoku Fill in the blank squares with the numbers 1 to 9 so that each row, each column and each smaller 3 x 3 block contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. The answer for the competition is the row of numbers from left to right in the blue highlighted row.

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Get up and go October 2020 TERRIFIC TUESDAY

WONDEROUS WEDNESDAY

10 whales were swimming in August!

Terrific Tuesday /Men’s Shed

Wonderous Wednesday

Cottage pie

Cottage pie, Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

Tissue paper painting

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14 Wonderous Wednesday

Fish of the day

Fish of the day, Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Wall hangings

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21 Wonderous Wednesday

Chicken casserole

Chicken casserole, lemon meringue

Lemon meringue

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Terrific Tuesday /Men’s Shed

Wonderous Wednesday

Roast pork

Roast pork, Pineapple cake

Pineapple cake

Paper flower making

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Standard Social Support Group and Outing fees apply– please consult fee structure. In Centre meals: HCP and “Meal approved” CHSP consumers : $10 Guests and private consumers (approved by SWCC) : $20

TREMENDOUS THURSDAY

Eaton Social Centre Harvey Social Centre Harvey Craft Centre Outings

FANTASTIC FRIDAY 1

Tremendous Thursday

Fantastic Friday

Fish of the day, Cheesecake

Gosnells Market

No outing 8

Tremendous Thursday

9 Fantastic Friday

Chicken casserole, Lemon

meringue

Bunbury Centrepoint

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Tremendous Thursday

Fantastic Friday

Roast pork, Chocolate pudding

Bunnings and Treendale Shops

Beach to dam

Tremendous Thursday

Fantastic Friday

Braised beef, Pineapple cake

Boyup Brook-Tree House Cafe

Eaton Fair

Tremendous Thursday

Fantastic Friday

Cottage pie, Key Lime Pie

Mini Golf at Old Coast Brewery

Uscape, Busselton

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Thursday Outings Cost

Gosnells Railway Markets

1st October

8th October

15th October

If the glitz and artificial glamour of the labyrinthine shopping centres with their “same-same” assortment of national and international franchises is a turn-off for you, head down to the “Gozzy Markets”. Gifts, home decor, rugs, watches and jewellery, quirky clothing, electronic games, collector cards, wedding dresses, ball gowns, sweets and lollies, the list goes on and on.

Lunch at the Food Court $10-$20 Spending money

Bunbury Centrepoint

Cost

Day of shopping and catching up with friends and family. Stores include Target, Prouds, Price Attack, Millers, Katies and much more.

Please bring lunch and spending money

Bunnings and Treendale Shopping Complex

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Announcement- At this stage Garden Club will be back in 2021this will not stop us from our monthly visit. Stock up on all things green and all your green thumb questions can be answered by the lovely staff in store. Followed by lunch and shopping at Treendale.

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Thursday Outings Boyup Brook

22nd October

Day out in Boyup Brook. Look at the butterfly and beetle Lunch at the Carnaby collection, Kradal doll Treehouse coffee collection and the little art lounge gallery at the Visitors centre. Drive through the town and spot the sand sculptures and Holograms.

Mini Golf at Old Coast Brewery

29th October Get in quick, numbers will fill up fast.

Cost

Please note this course is not Wheelchair or Walker friendly. Brand new mini golf course. Discover 18 of WA most loved natural icons with a round of mini golf. Visit places like Wave Rock, Rottnest and many more without leaving the brewery. Followed by a fish and chips lunch over looking the scenic backdrop. www.swcommunitycare.org.au

Cost Mini Golf - $15 Lunch - $150-$20 Fish and chips special or order from the menu.

Friday Outings 2nd October

9th October

No Outing

Cost

Bingo in Busselton

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Winner Winner – it’s time to win some money. Busselton Senior Citizens have upgraded their centre and this month we are in the new and improved Bingo room.

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Bingo - $16

Cost

Beach to dam

16th October

Roast Lunch$13.50

The sun is shining so it’s time to enjoy the sea breeze and Lunch—$15 fresh water. Join us for games and morning tea at Binningup Beach. Then we will take the scenic drive to The Lake Brockman Café over- looking the Louges Brook Dam.

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Friday Outings

23rd October

30th October

Eaton Fair

Cost

Shopping at Eaton Fair. Lunch at the centre. Catch up with family and friends.

Please bring lunch and spending money

Uscape Nursery and Busselton Ship Inn

Cost

It’s time to get our hands dirty and stock up on some more plants, soil, pots, trees, garden supplies and don’t forget their amazing gift ware. Lunch at the Ship Inn.

Senior special lunch—$15

Exciting functions coming up: Tuesday 3rd November—Melbourne Cup Wednesday 9th December— Annual Christmas Party Call and let us know you wish to attend or complete and submit the outing booking form provided.

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Peggy Gibson

Your Story Your Story

Peggy is ‘ dynamite in a small package’ for sure. Peggy is energetic , constantly active and always smiling and laughing. Times have not always been easy but Peggy says: “ A positive attitude is healing.” Peggy was born in 1935 at Kalgoorlie Hospital and eventually attended school in Kalgoorlie. The Second World War times taught them all to appreciate the scarcity of everything and to treasure what they had.

At 16, Peggy moved to Perth and began working at Gibson’s Confectionery, run by four brothers and ultimately married the youngest brother, Wally. Peggy continued to work at the confectionery for many years. At retirement, Wally and Peggy many years. At retire moved to the suburbs north of Perth and moved to the suburb settled down. Although Peggy had no settled down. Althou children of her own, she soon found herself children of her own, s assisting the young families in the area and assisting the young f caring for their children while the parents caring for their childr were all hard at work paying off mortgages. were all hard at work Strong bonds were formed and “Aunt Peg’ Strong bonds were fo continues to play an important role in their continues to play an lives despite moving away to live in Bunbury lives despite moving twenty one years ago. The families stay in twenty one years ago contact, visit and celebrate special occasions contact, visit and cele together whenever possible and are Peggy’s together whenever p adoptive family. adoptive family. Wally passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Peggy continues to be fiercely 16

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independent, although she has admitted that she will need to be gracious in accepting help when she needs it! Peggy’s diary is filled with activities with delightful groups of friends, including card game groups , weekly Tai Chi classes, visiting friends and enjoying her embroidery work, puzzles and code crackers! Peggy was very involved in the local Variety Group for years, playing numerous roles in musicals, comedies and dramas. Much fun was had on stage and backstage and long lasting friendships formed during this time. “ SWCC are fantastic and I am blessed that such a caring organisation exists. They help me in so many ways and graciously allow me my independence and the dignity to make my own choices . I have never driven a car , but have SWCC volunteers or care workers to transport me whenever I need this service, and I have some assistance in my home too. I love life and look for the joy in all things and do not stress about things I cannot change “

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Men’s Shed Harvey Men’s Shed was back on the road at last, in July for a very enjoyable day out. The day started with a cuppa and nibbles at the shed and then we all piled into the bus and headed to the Feature Wood Gallery and Museum at Treendale. There followed a very interesting hour long tour in which the history and significance of the exhibits was explained by the curator. It was evident that the guys were keen to learn about the different items on display as they were very attentive and asked many questions with no one nodding off —which is unusual. One point of amusement was the uncanny likeness of two of the mannequins to members of our shed. After thanking our host ,John , it was all aboard again to head into Bunbury for an enjoyable lunch at the Dim Sim Chinese Restaurant ,always a good meal and popular with all the guys. From the conversations on the way home it was clear that the cobwebs had been blown away and that we had all had a lovely enjoyable day. Next outing will be ten pin bowling followed by fish and chips at Aristos Seafood Restaurant. A final point on the ten pin, it can be played by all, not just the young ones!

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Provider Provider of of Choice Choice Way Too Soon

Claire Roach Roach Claire Executive Officer Executive Officer

The media news, looks promising Though really no time, to dance or sing For as yet we have not, won the prize Only idiots, think otherwise

For decreased infections, there might be But let us be wise, and wait to see That, the curve is on, a downward trend And is not about, to upwards bend Much, depends on the decisions made Before we can throw, a big parade The in bound travelers, coming back May push recovery, off the track So letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not celebrate, way too soon For it just may be, a waning moon So let us not get, our hopes too high On media reports, don't rely

We have done the best, as a nation In keeping safe, our population But it is not time, to now digress We're not yet out, of the wilderness Surely it is not, that hard to see Complacency, is our enemy Sadly therefore, we must carry on Until the threat, is completely gone ÂŠ Les Stevens Apr 2020

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Kelsey Dennis CHSP Area 1Team Leader

5Competition Puzzle

Way too soon by Les Stevens

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