Annual Report 2005/2006 - Port Augusta - SA.Gov.au

These courses were
Federally funded by the
Department of Health and
Ageing. All senior care staff
were credentialed in
medication management,
simple
dressings,
management of diabetic
emergencies, oxygen
therapy and vital sign
assessment.
e) An agreement was made
with SAHT enabling Council
to provide input regarding
prospective tenants at
Jubilee Court. These tenants
are able to access Ramsay
Village for pre-ordered meals
and to join in social
activities.
f) The purchase of a motorised
medication trolley has
assisted the return of an
employee from a long term
workers compensation plan.
g) The introduction of
“Comprehensive Medical
Assessments” to aged care
residents was achieved due
to a Federally funded GP
initiative to service aged
care resident in Australia.
h) A qualified Dentist attended
Ramsay Village on a
voluntary basis to carry out
examinations and simple
procedures and make
referrals as required.
3. Health Focus
a) The Department of Health
and Ageing funding for the
Health Focus Day Therapy
Centre has been extended
until 30 th June 2007, whilst
the Department determines
future directions for Day
Therapy Centres nationally.
b) The number of clients
participating in programs
continued to rise during
2005/2006.
c) Staff and 18 clients visited
the Barossa Valley for 4 days
in May 2006 for the Centre’s
annual supported client tour.
d) Various health promotion
activities and seminars were
conducted during the year
including the Lively Legs
Program aimed at falls
prevention, foot care, use of
mobility aids and care and
use of hearing aids.
4. Men’s Shed
a) The Men’s Shed won first
prize in the Port Augusta
Pageant in December 2006
for their entry “Willy
Wonka’s Chocolate Factory”.
b) Regular health promotion
activities were undertaken at
the Men’s Shed based on
client requests for
information.
CHILDCARE CENTRE
The Port Augusta City Council’s Childcare
Facility provides 75 quality care places
for children aged between 6 weeks to 5
years of age. Holiday care for children
up to the age of 8 years is also provided
on a needs basis.
Activities undertaken during 2005/2006
at the Childcare Centre include:
1. Painting of the interior of the
Childcare Centre was completed in
January 2006 giving the Centre a
much needed facelift.
2. Average utilisation of the Centre has
increased slightly during 2005/2006.
3. Due to the difficulties attracting
Trained Childcare workers, an
exemption from the Department for
Education and Children’s Services
Licensing Branch for one Trained
Worker has been utilised during the
year.
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