In this edition, we address how to stay 'bushfire prepared' this summer, as well as some useful tips on how to stay cool in the Summer months. We also provide a Christmas shortbread cookie recipe to make this Christmas season.
In our Spring edition for 2022, we introduce the new Operations Manager for Salvos Home Care in Victoria and Tasmania. We also share useful information on how to best access and utilise the Salvos Home Care services, and we shine a spotlight on the Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre. Our recipe for the season can be made with the support of a Home Care Worker, or they can provide assistance with the shopping.
In our Winter edition for 2022, we share a reminder about falls prevention and also include advice about electric blanket safety. We're also pleased to share a staff spotlight with you, and particularly given their long service with us, and a client spotlight featuring their work with a Men's Shed. Our quarterly recipe for the season can be made with the support of a Home Care Worker if needed, or they can assist with doing the shopping.
We are delighted to announce that our Community Care portfolio will be known as Salvos Home Care and includes all of our existing services. Whilst the pandemic is still in the news, in our Summer edition there is information about Improved Payment Arrangements announced by the Department of Health, and we share a festive recipe and spotlight a new staff member.
In our Spring edition, we have included information about our customer survey results which we are pleased to report exceed those of industry. We also outline some examples of what you can spend your Home Care Package on, and the relevant changes to Home Care Package payments.
In our Winter edition of Home Care in Action, we included cold weather safety and exercise tips for older adults, and information about how our staff members can assist during with services during the colder months. We've shared a warming Winter recipe and a few home care-related changes that have been featured in the news, as well as advice on how to choose a home care provider.
The Salvation Army Aged Care acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.
We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive.
