Annual Report 2005 - UnitingCare Ageing

CaptionsAnnual Report 2005CoverContentsMarilyn Jolly (Executive Manager of Care, Sydney North Region) and Elly Winter (Self Care resident andvolunteer at Wesley Heights) enjoying the view and a joke at Wesley Heights, Manly.Evelyn White enjoying a game of bowls at Bankstown.02 With our Christian focus, UnitingCare Ageing NSW.ACT offers pastoral care as part of our residentialcare services.04 left Lauris Biggs, the first resident at Hawkesbury Village’s new 70-bed nursing home at Richmond shows hernew room to Federal Aged Care Minister, Julie Bishop.04 top Regional Director Ken White, Hunter Presbytery Chairperson Rev Dr Don Evans, Hunter Chaplain RevGraeme Dark, Service Manager Julie Norris,Singleton Mayor Fred Harvison, Chairperson Elizabeth Iles,Harry Herbert, Elizabeth Gates resident Max Crofts, Alroy House resident Sylvie Smith at the officialopening of the new Alroy House and the extension to Elizabeth Gates Nursing Home, Singleton onApril 15 2005.04 bottom Federal Member for Macquarie Kerry Bartlett cutting the ceremonial ribbon to open the new 20-beddementia unit, an extension to the Nursing Home at UnitingCare Springwood.05 Bowden Brae Retirement Village Hostel, Normanhurst.10 St Columbus Lane Cove.11 May O’Neil, a resident at Wirreanda at West Pennant Hills, enjoying a game of pool.14 Independence, mobility and relaxation - patrons enjoy the therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy at thepurpose built facility within the UnitingCare Ageing Goonellabah complex Lismore.15 With an emphasis in caring for the ‘whole person’, physical, spiritual and emotional, the chapel atWirreanda, West Pennant Hills provides an opportunity for residents to fulfil their spiritual needs.16 Model train enthusiast Dick Ferguson with his impressive setup at Bowden Brae.17 top Volunteer Joanne Stewart playing scrabble with resident Mary Caldwell from the Nareen Gardens Hostel,Bateau Bay.17 bottom Mrs Chan enjoying a game of Bingo in the South Wing of Wesley Gardens.18 top Centre for Healthy Ageing trainer Gus Soler Estrada and Emma Greig.18 bottom A resident enjoying her garden at Northaven Retirement Village.19 Staff from the Blue Nurses embody the ministry of the Uniting Church.20 top A personal touch from a caring staff member.20 bottom Homecare worker walking with a client.21 top Sue Munir and Joyce Carlill enjoying the garden at Bankstown.21 bottom Resident keeping her computer skills up to date in her unit at Northaven Retirement Village.22 Quiet time for reflection and prayer. The stained glass windows at UnitingCare Caroona Kalina Nursing Home(Lismore) celebrate the beauty and diversity of the North Coast Region from the mountains to the sea.23 top Central Coast Chaplain Rev Heather Coombes with residents Dorothy Faulkner and George Lovegrovefrom the Nareen Gardens Hostel, Bateau Bay.23 bottom Real friendships and real care are what makes UnitingCare Ageing special. Registered Nurse, Peter DeHeer and resident, Ethel Gault of UnitingCare Caroona Marima Nursing Home, enjoy a quite chat.24 Wendy Munro, Carol Watson, Julie Williams, Anne Morris all Community Carers with ‘Uniting to Care’.25 Bowden Brae nurse taking a stroll in the lovely gardens with the company of two residents.26 Mrs Florence Humphrey assisted by nurse, Marcia Hall, at a residents’ computer club at Gerringong.27 left Fay Bevan (Recreation Officer) and Jennifer Williams (Self Care Resident) at the piano, Wesley Heights, Manly.27 top Miriam Watsford (Co-ordinator, Jacaranda Day Care at Warriewood) and Lewis Marton (day care client)sharing a good book.27 bottom Alice Luton with cat Trixie Bell, St. Columbas Retirement Centre, Lane Cove. 28 This church, Miraga at Broken Hill, has been converted to a Day Centre, an open plan space used as ameeting place for older people, including Aboriginal elders.29 A nurse provides care in the home.30 The beautiful aviary and grounds of Bowden Brae are a special joy to the residents.31 top Work continues on the $12 million UnitingCare Caroona Jarman Hostel redevelopment project. Stage 1has been completed and occupied with Stage 2 now commenced and project due for completion byJanuary 2007.31 bottom l/r Leichhardt’s future model and current construction.35 Elsy Brammesan, Diversional Therapy Co-ordinator (centre), showing residents Mrs Vera Roberts (left) andMrs Stammers (right) how to make greeting cards at Wirreanda, West Pennant Hills.36 Senior Staff: (standing) Marisa Mastrioanni, Phil West, Terry Mudie, Paul McMahon, Elizabeth Orr, IvanArmstrong, (seated) Ken White, Gillian McFee, Anne Leeson.39 Mary Campbell, Ernie Lyneham, Joyce Campbell, Gwenyth Hindmarsh playing croquet at Gerringong.38Annual Repor t 2005 39