Keep up to date with Resthaven: a South Australian Aged Care Community service of the Uniting Church in Australia http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media.html Resthaven Mount Gambier is pleased to have been successful in their application for more high and low care places. The final finishing touches of Stage 2 are currently underway, which includes contemporary metal sculptures depicting intergenerational exchange by South Australian sculptor and community artist, Gerry McMahon. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2012/2/more-places-for-resthaven-mount-gambier.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2012/2/more-places-for-resthaven-mount-gambier.html Resthaven has worked with people living with dementia and their carers to collate stories about their experiences into a booklet to be published early this year. Funded by a Dementia Community Support Grant from the Department of Health and Ageing. We are currently seeking interested people to review the booklet on completion. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2012/2/the-good-the-bad-the-brilliant.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2012/2/the-good-the-bad-the-brilliant.html The Conference speaking program has been developed around the Conference theme of Firm Foundations:Flexible Futures. Location: Adelaide Convention Centre. A number of Resthaven staff will give presentations. http://www.sapmea.asn.au/conventions/acsa2012/index.html http://www.sapmea.asn.au/conventions/acsa2012/index.html What are Retirement Villages? How are they regulated? What are residents’ rights and responsibilities? Agedcare Alternatives presents a free information session with speaker, Cathy Pedler, of South Australian Office for the Ageing. Location: Agedcare Alternatives, 1/445 Fullarton Road, Highgate. Refreshments available. Places are limited so please book your seat by calling 8271 3888. http://www.agedcarealternatives.net.au http://www.agedcarealternatives.net.au Resthaven is pleased to sponsor Kate Swaffer’s 2012 Adelaide Fringe presentation, ‘My Unseen, Disappearing World’, through our community project called, ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Brilliant.’ Kate has early onset dementia and she tells it as it is, what it is like to have dementia. She acknowledges the devastation it is causing her brain and life, but she also talks of the positives she has gained by having dementia. Kate is a dynamic, passionate person and this is must see event. All proceeds are being donated to the ‘Big Issue’, a magazine that supports homeless people and dementia research. Location: Scots Church Adelaide, 237 North Tce, Adelaide - Adult $22 / Concessions $16 http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/news.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/news.html Shrove Tuesday, or ‘Pancake Day’, is Tuesday 21 February, 2012. It is UnitingCare South Australia’s leading fundraising event. Resthaven hosts pancake day fundraisers at several sites, with proceeds going to benefit residents and clients. http://unitingcare.sa.uca.org.au/pancake-day/179-about-the-event.html http://unitingcare.sa.uca.org.au/pancake-day/179-about-the-event.html The Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference is a premier conference for housing researchers in Australia and New Zealand. Hosted by the University of Adelaide 8 - 10 February http://www.adelaide.edu.au/churp/ahrc12/ http://www.adelaide.edu.au/churp/ahrc12/ The rich diversity of the Australian community is represented in Resthaven’s residential facilities and community service centres. We recognise the importance of providing services in a cultural appropriate and respectful manner, and our commitment to this is evident through our multicultural programs and cultural competency training for staff. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2012/1/recognising-diversity-on-australia-day.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2012/1/recognising-diversity-on-australia-day.html Resthaven's Annual Report for the 2010/2011 financial year is now available for download. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/links/Publications/annual-report-10-11.pdf http://www.resthaven.asn.au/links/Publications/annual-report-10-11.pdf Surprising residents and staff alike at Resthaven Malvern's Christmas Dinner, Federal Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler announced that Peter Jenkin is Resthaven's successful Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner candidate under the Federal Government National Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care Models of Practice Program. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/12/palliative-care-nurse-practitioner-announced.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/12/palliative-care-nurse-practitioner-announced.html The Summer edition of Resthaven's 'In Touch With Volunteers' is now ready for download. http://resthaven.asn.au/links/Publications/Newsletters/2011-2012-volunteer-news-summer.pdf http://resthaven.asn.au/links/Publications/Newsletters/2011-2012-volunteer-news-summer.pdf The Summer edition of Resthaven Review is now ready for download. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/links/Publications/Newsletters/2011-2012-resthaven-review-summer.pdf http://www.resthaven.asn.au/links/Publications/Newsletters/2011-2012-resthaven-review-summer.pdf Monday, December 5 was ‘International Volunteer Day’ and Resthaven volunteer, Florence Eremugo, embodies the spirit of the day; to join the global celebration and recognition of volunteering. This year is especially significant, as 2011 is the tenth anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10). http://resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/12/international-volunteer-day.html http://resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/12/international-volunteer-day.html Free aged care information service, Agedcare Alternatives, turns one on December 3. Mostly staffed by volunteers, the centre has assisted almost 1000 people in the last year to navigate the aged care system. Tea Tree Gully, Unley and Goodwood Libraries now also host mobile Agedcare Alternatives centres. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/12/agedcare-alternatives-turns-one.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/12/agedcare-alternatives-turns-one.html Can you help with our Dementia project? A booklet is due to be published in early 2012. It contains stories that Resthaven has collated about people living with Dementia and their carers. Funded through a Dementia Community Support Grant from the Department of Health and Ageing, the project's facilitators are seeking feedback from people living with Dementia and their carers about issues discussed in the booklet. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/11/the-good-the-bad-the-brilliant.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/11/the-good-the-bad-the-brilliant.html In June 2011, 11 UniSA students were presented with Resthaven's aged care scholarships. They are now a great deal further towards their goal of working in aged care. In recognition of Resthaven’s 75th anniversary, 29 scholarships were funded at three South Australian Universities, to encourage students to consider a career in aged care. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/11/scholarships-make-a-difference.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/11/scholarships-make-a-difference.html In 2010, Resthaven’s Board approved a number of significant 75th Anniversary projects, including projects with lasting benefits for older Australians. Victoria Cornell was the successful applicant, and is undertaking a PhD under the supervision of internationally renowned expert, Dr Paul Arbon. The doctorate level research project aims to increase expertise and knowledge in best practice regarding managing disasters in the community, and how best to support older people. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/11/flinders-uni-disaster-research.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/11/flinders-uni-disaster-research.html Resthaven supports health promotion, illness prevention and encourages older people to remain active and socially involved. "Our approach builds on people’s strengths to help them pursue their interests and daily activities, empowering them to do what they can, with assistance when needed." http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/11/on-the-right-track.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/11/on-the-right-track.html Since 1967, Resthaven Westbourne Park has been providing a safe, secure, happy home for older South Australians. There are currently vacancies available in low care residential accommodation. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/retirement-living/accommodation-vacancies.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/retirement-living/accommodation-vacancies.html On 20 October, 2011, following two years of collaboration by the Resthaven Carers Community Advisory Group, a resource handbook for carers was launched by Resthaven’s Community Respite Services. The booklet, ‘With a little help’, is available free of charge. PDF Version available here. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/links/Brochures/Respite_Brochures/resthaven-with-a-little-help-carer-booklet.pdf http://www.resthaven.asn.au/links/Brochures/Respite_Brochures/resthaven-with-a-little-help-carer-booklet.pdf "Resthaven is thrilled that our Community Respite Services team has won one of the Inaugural Carer Recognition Awards, for an Outstanding Initiative for Carers as Customers." The award was presented by State Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Ageing, Hon Jennifer Rankine, at the Festival Theatre on Monday, 17 October. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/10/resthaven-community-respite-services-wins-inaugural-carer-recognition-award.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/10/resthaven-community-respite-services-wins-inaugural-carer-recognition-award.html Transition to Professional Practice Program: Just announced - new program for graduate Registered Nurses to upskill! http://www.resthaven.asn.au http://www.resthaven.asn.au Flinders University, together with Resthaven, are undertaking a research project to investigate what culture and spiritual life means to older people living in residential aged care facilities. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/news.html#spiritualstudy http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/news.html#spiritualstudy David Norton, Executive Manager, Property and Corporate Services, details the preparations that Resthaven has undertaken to minimise risk in the event of a bushfire threat to its site in the Adelaide Hills suburb of Bellevue Heights. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/10/bushfire-contingency-planning-be-prepared.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/10/bushfire-contingency-planning-be-prepared.html Liz Southall, Manager, Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services, has recently returned from the national Aged and Community Service conference in Sydney, where the recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s report, ‘Caring for Older Australians’, were hot topics. In the Limestone Coast, Resthaven has been offering this type of individualised arrangement for about a year. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/09/a-little-support-can-make-all-the-difference.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/09/a-little-support-can-make-all-the-difference.html On Friday 28th October, Resthaven Malvern will be holding a Trivia Night! Bring your gold coins for our raffle, with special prizes, a basket supper and refreshments. Tickets are available from reception: Phone 8373 0211 or email malvern@resthaven.asn.au. Limited numbers available, so be quick! Book by 17th October, 2011. Location: Resthaven Malvern, 43 Marlborough Street, Malvern Time: 7.00pm to 10.00pm Tables: of 6-8 Price: $5 per head http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/news.html Thursday 20th October - Carers Week – Booklet Launch A booklet with tips and advice for carers will be launched on October 20th in the Garden Room at Resthaven Marion Community Services. Titled 'With a Little Help', the booklet is a collaborative project of the Resthaven Carers Community Advisory Group. It offers information and practical ideas for family and friends about how to support a carer in their important role. Copies will be available at all sites and for download from the Resthaven website following the launch. Location: Garden Room, Resthaven Marion Community Services, 43 Finniss Street, Marion http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/news.html Sunday 16th October - Oct 22 The week is full of events! Come to the Wellbeing Fiesta, and say hello to Resthaven Community Respite Services. Location: Westpac Centre- AAMI Stadium, 105 West Lakes Boulevard, West Lakes. Time: 10.30am to 3.30pm http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/news.html Events from 21 September to 16 October include: Southern Services Reform Group "Where did I Leave the Car?" -a forum exploring driving, memory loss and creative solutions, Official opening of Resthaven Marion's Redevelopment, Resthaven Leabrook's Spring Fete, 2011 Seniors' Expo, The Wellbeing Fiesta. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/news.html Resthaven's Chief Executive Officer, Richard Hearn, said today, "We are excited that Resthaven's new $20 Million, 70 room state of the art residential aged care facility in Elizabeth Street, Mt Gambier is now open for business." http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/07/resthaven-mt-gambier-opens.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/07/resthaven-mt-gambier-opens.html Resthaven's person-centered approach to aged care helps older people to identify goals and build on strengths, thereby improving their quality of life. There are varying types and degrees of care services available, involving both community and residential services. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/07/continuum-of-care.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/07/continuum-of-care.html On July 21, representatives from Resthaven and architects from Brown Falconer Group hosted two public information sessions, held at Elliot Gardens and the Uniting Church Hall in Port Elliot to showcase plans for the new Resthaven residential aged care facility proposal. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/07/resthaven-pt-elliot-topic-of-conversation.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/07/resthaven-pt-elliot-topic-of-conversation.html Resthaven's aged care services have recently extended into the south east, with the opening of a $20 million, 70 room residential aged care facility at 24 Elizabeth Street, Mount Gambier. This facility compliments Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services which supports locals in the south east by offering day and overnight respite for carers, in-home care and support, extended aged care at home for the very frail aged, and support for veterans, including social support to keep older people in touch with friends and community groups. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/08/aged-care-services-extended-in-the-south-east.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/08/aged-care-services-extended-in-the-south-east.html On August 25, Resthaven Mt Gambier recieved a generous donation of $10,000 from the Mount Gambier Community Nursing Support Group. The pricipal role of the Mount Gambier Community Nursing Support Group is to support nursing services and health initiatives within the community. This donation will help Resthaven to buy a mobile bath, a stand lifter and a sling lifter. http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/08/resthaven-mt-gambier-receives-donation-from-community-nursing-group.html http://www.resthaven.asn.au/about/media/press-releases/2011/08/resthaven-mt-gambier-receives-donation-from-community-nursing-group.html