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The Willochra Home
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RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE |
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The
Willochra Home
Residential
Aged Care Facility is situated in the mid-northern country town of
Crystal Brook which is 200 kilometres from Adelaide.
This area is well known for its country-style of living and is
only 2 hours from Adelaide. The
facility provides both low and high level care, having 28 beds and is
licensed by the Commonwealth Government – the Anglican Diocese of
Willochra being the Approved Provider.
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When
Bishop Jones came to the Diocese in 1958 he found that Bishop Thomas had
planned for a Home for the Aged. The
Synod of 1960 approved the plan and in April 1964 the Home was opened by
the then minister for works Mr Pearson.
The Home cost $42,000.00 of which one third was raised by the
Diocese and the remainder given by the Federal Government.
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Work
began on upgrading the bathroom facilities and 4 more rooms at a cost of
$200,000 in late 1992. The
completed extensions were dedicated by the Right Reverend David McCall,
Bishop of Willochra on 18 April 1993.
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The
addition of 3 rooms in a secure area with landscaped garden,
extensions to the existing dining room and a resident’s kitchen
were blessed by Bishop David McCall on 4 July 1999.
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An
additional 10 rooms, dining and lounge
room, an industrial laundry and major
upgrade to the kitchen at a cost
exceeding 2 million dollars, was completed
in May 2006. |
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Our
home is currently undergoing renovations once again which plans to
extend by 6 more rooms and a chapel, a new front entrance and office,
and an upgrade to the hairdressing salon, and a bit of cosmetic surgery
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MISSION
STATEMENT
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To
provide quality residential care which protects and promotes the health
and wellbeing of the residents of the Willochra home in accordance with
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· Christian
Principles and traditional values, and
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· Commonwealth
aged care standards
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We
aim to contribute to the quality of life and to achieve the best
possible health for all our residents within our care.
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OUR
PHILOSOPHY
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We
aim to achieve our Philosophy of care by creating at The Willochra
Home a happy, informal, friendly environment. |
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can only be achieved as Residents, Staff, Volunteers and the Board of
Management work together to meet the needs of all whom reside at the
Home.
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In
doing so, they support each other in accepting the things that cannot be
changed, encourage each other to change the things that can be changed,
and seek the wisdom to know the difference.
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OBJECTIVES
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To
provide citizens with accommodation, facilities and services in a manner
which:
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· Promotes
dignity in their lives.
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· Encourages
good family relationships, companionship and promotes inter-personal
relationships
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· Promotes
an awareness of the value of aged people.
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· Caters
for short and long term needs.
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· Staff
work together to provide optimal services for residents using
specialised knowledge of the aged. |
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· Promotes
a supportive environment for staff in which
they can function
fully as role models, teachers and mentors.
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ACCOMMODATION
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Willochra
Home has 28 single rooms with ensuites.
Each room has built-in robes and dressing-table with drawers and a
bed. |
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A resident may like to add personal possessions such as an easy
chair, TV or photographs.
A resident may choose to bring their own single-bed rather than the
one supplied.
All electrical equipment brought into the home has to be checked by
our maintenance
person. |
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There
are a number of sitting areas, communal lounges, covered verandahs
and outdoor areas which provide a wide choice for residents to enjoy. |
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A
call bell is available to contact staff from bedside, in the bathroom and
lounges.
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COMPLAINTS,
CONCERNS ETC.
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Any
concern which a resident may have will normally be attended to by
the appropriate staff in the immediate area. |
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If
this action does not resolve the problem the resident may contact:
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