2 Allity | Family & Friends | Volume 3, 2015

David Armstrong Chief Executive Officer

One of my favourite things to do in my spare time (apart from being with family) is browsing the Internet to find great aged care inspiration. There are many video stories of amazing people who face the challenges of ageing, none more so than those who experience dementia, their families and carers.

Google ‘old man wakes up with music’ or ‘Nala teacup poodle’ and you will see what making a difference looks like in aged care. While I am extremely proud of what our own staff and managers do for our Residents, and the innovation behind some of the great ideas and results we have achieved, there are so many more great things we can be doing, and so much yet to learn.

And more learning is what we have set out to do as an organisation. In May, Allity became one of the first aged care providers in Australia to partner with Alzheimer’s Australia in their corporate membership program. What this provides is first hand access to the latest research and information on dementia, carer support education, training and consultation with leaders in this field.

We look forward to further growing our bank of knowledge and experience through this partnership so that what we gain can translate directly to the care and outcomes for our Residents and their families.

Since Gosling Creek’s opening in March, the momentum has continued with the completion

of Redleaf Manor’s 115-bed redevelopment welcoming our first Resident into the new Ethel Stalky Lane neighbourhood on 20th July. The response has been amazing, particularly around the design features that we have incorporated – so much so that one visitor physically refused to leave. The family had no option but to ‘check’ him out of his previous aged care home and immediately into Redleaf!

There is much to take note of in the coming months. In particular we will have a big focus on Alzheimer’s Awareness month in September, and all of our homes will be celebrating the 25th International Day of Older Persons on 1 October with an Allity-wide High Tea event.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff, Residents and their relatives for your patience while we undergo a transformative building improvement program across Allity. In addition to 3 new homes under development, we are in planning or construction on a further 8 major projects, and 24 refurbishment projects. We are taking great care to ensure regular communication, minimising disruption to all involved and remaining ever conscious of the impact on our Residents and staff alike. Your support and patience, as always, is very much appreciated.

I take pleasure in bringing you this edition of Family & Friends and hope you enjoy the many inspirational stories from our homes.

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ContentsCEO Opening Address 2

NEWS

Volunteer Week 3

FEATURE

Alzheimer’s Australia Partnership 4

Vintage Memories 5

Better Brain Health 6

Rock-a-bye Baby 8

OUR PEOPLE

June Theisinger Celebrates 43 Years at Ross Robertson 9

THE DECADE THAT WAS

1920-1929 10

OUR HEROS

Peg’s Victory Ride 14

Flying the Allity Flag 15

ACTIVITIES AT HOME

Getting Crafty with the Young Ones 16

A Poem by Betty Carse 17

When’s the Next One 17

Smithfield Knits for Royalty 18

The Mad Hatters Tea Party 18

Princeton View Art Exhibition 19

Follow Up for Racing Enthusiasts 19

Christmas in July 20

Older People Speak Out (OPSO) 20

Camberwell Green Visits Princeton View 21

NEW OPENINGS & DEVELOPMENTS

Greenwood Update 22

Redleaf Manor Open House 23

CELEBRATIONS

Celebrating Our Centenarians 24

Mary Glasson Turns 104 25

International Day of Older Persons 25

FUN & GAMES

Brain Teasers & Sudoku Puzzle 26

There are no greater heroes for us than our teams of volunteers who donate their time to help make every day the best it can be for our Residents.

Our previous edition highlighted our Volunteers and National Volunteer Week. Unfortunately the activities happened while Volume 2 was on the printing press preventing us from sharing the fun with you sooner.

We take pleasure in bringing you some of the great images of the many celebrations held in appreciation of our Volunteers and the great work that they do.

News

Volunteer Week May 2015

Allity is one of the first aged care providers in Australia to join Alzheimer’s Australia’s new initiative to improve how we support Residents who experience dementia.

“We are proud to partner with Alzheimer’s Australia in its new corporate membership program,”

“Alzheimer’s Australia is the peak body tackling the challenge of dementia in this country, providing support, advocacy, education and information to people experiencing dementia, their families and carers. Our staff are vitally interested in the subject and this new program ensures that they have direct access to the best information available.” said Allity CEO David Armstrong.

CEO of Alzheimer’s Australia NSW, The Hon. John Watkins AM welcomed Allity’s involvement.

“This program provides our corporate supporters with access to contemporary, relevant,

dementia-specific medical and social research, as well as education, training and consulting services. Allity is one of the first aged care providers to come on board and we are delighted to have their support,” he said.

Through the program, Allity’s General Managers will regularly receive the latest information updates and be able to share their insights and practices with Alzheimer’s Australia’s experts.

“Continuously improving our support to Residents living with dementia is one of our top priorities,” said David.

“This new program will help us do just that.”

Allity improves capabilities to support Residents living with dementia

Alzheimer’s Australia Partnership

This program is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Chronic Disease Prevention and Service Improvement Fund.

NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE 1800 100 500

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Bayside

Vintage MemoriesLate afternoons can often be a difficult time for people experiencing dementia. Known as the ‘sundowner period’ it is when nerves can get a bit frayed and individuals may become more agitated than at other times of the day.

Allity’s Bayside home in Victoria specialisies in supporting people living with dementia. Experienced staff have created opportunities to support Residents with programs that are reminiscent of domestic activities. The timing of these activities can help to calm Residents and give them a great sense of achievement.

“We invite our Residents, most of whom are women, to get involved in late afternoon activities that they would have enjoyed in the past, such as shelling peas, polishing silver, weighing out ingredients for dinner,” said General Manager Linda Kearton.

“We have created an area with props from the 1950s and 1960s, such as kitchen scales, a vintage meat mincer, cookbooks from the period and those lovely, old-fashioned floral aprons. Our staff join with Residents in doing simple tasks associated with that time of day, such as welcoming the children home, getting dinner ready and tidying up.”

“These tasks bring back happy memories as they tap into domestic moments of the past where the Resident felt needed and valued. This helps promote a sense of self-worth, which is so important for wellbeing,” said Linda.

Such has been the success of the initiative that plans are afoot to decorate a permanent area at Bayside in vintage 1950s style. It will be a place where Residents can gather each afternoon to walk down memory lane together.

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Step 1: Look after your heart

Did you know that what’s good for the heart is good for the brain? Having high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, being obese, and smoking all increase the risk of developing dementia. Promisingly, research suggests that treatment of mid-life high blood pressure has been found to reduce dementia risk. Treatment of high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity is necessary for good brain health. Quitting smoking is also important. So have regular health checks and follow the advice your doctor.

Step 2: Do some kind of physical activity

Regular physical activity is associated with better brain function and reduced risk of dementia. To put it simply, being physically active gives our brains a healthy boost. Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, stimulates the growth of brain cells and connections between them, and is associated with larger brain volume! Follow the National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines by being active on most, but preferably all days of the week. Accumulate 2.5 to 5.5 hours of moderate physical activity each week; and include muscle strengthening activities, such as lifting weights, at least 2 days a week.

Better Brain HealthMaking every brain the best it can be!

The brain can grow new brain cells and strengthen the connections between them at any age. By being physically active, mentally challenging your brain, and being socially engaged, you can help to give your brain a healthy boost!

Your Brain Matters is Alzheimer’s Australia’s evidence-based program that highlights what you can do to live a brain-healthy life to help reduce the risk of developing dementia.

Being brain-healthy is important at any age. So it’s never too early or late to take up these five simple steps to maximise your brain health!

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Step 3: Mentally challenge your brain

Being mentally active throughout your life is important for brain health. Challenging your brain with new activities helps to build new brain cells and strengthen connections between them. Mentally challenging your brain can also protect against dementia. The key is to always learn new things. Challenge yourself often and keep learning throughout life.

Step 4: Follow a healthy diet

Evidence suggests that a healthy, balanced diet may help in maintaining brain health and functionality. Studies indicate that a diet that includes a higher intake of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats (e.g. olive oil and fish oil), foods high in antioxidants (e.g. tomatoes, pinto and kidney beans, oranges) are beneficial to brain health. We recommend following the National Dietary Guidelines by eating vegetables, fruit, fish, grains, nuts, legumes and lean meat, and reduce your intake of saturated fats.

Step 5: Enjoy social activity

Being socially engaged is good for our wellbeing and brain health. It helps to keep us connected with the world around us and stimulates our brain. To help look after your brain health it’s important to be social with people whose company you enjoy, and in ways that interest you. Research has found that social activities that involve mental activity and physical activity, such as dancing or table tennis for example, provide even greater benefit for brain health and reduce the risk of dementia.

*Information provided by Alzheimer’s Australia

Peak body and charity

Alzheimer’s Australia is the nation’s peak body and charity supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers. It administers leading edge national dementia programs and services funded by the Commonwealth Government, as well as providing national policy and advocacy for the more than 342,800 Australians living with dementia.

For further information: www.yourbrainmatters.org.au or call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 (it’s a free call from landlines)


In more recent times, the therapy has extended to providing an area that resembles a nursery, complete with a bassinet, a change table and nappies, and a chair in which to sit and cradle a ‘baby’.

Within the dementia-support unit at our home in Walkerville (SA), just such a nursery has been set up. Located close to the dining room, Residents are able to drop by at their leisure.

“The nursery offers a more in-depth experience for our Residents. It helps to bring back memories of looking after their own infants,” says Walkerville’s lifestyle coordinator Rose Joseph-Stovall.

“Residents like to fold the nappies, tidy up the bassinet and rock the baby. They enjoy engaging in familiar tasks. It is wonderful to see our Residents respond spontaneously in this way.”

* Nurse Ethics, e-publ February 2014.

Doll therapy, or providing a doll to someone experiencing dementia, has been associated with a number of benefits, including a reduction in episodes of distress, an increase in general wellbeing, improved dietary intake and higher levels of engagement with others*.

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Walkerville

Rock-a-bye Baby


Ross Robertson

June Theisinger Celebrates 43 Years at Ross Robertson

Ross Robertson has a notable presence among the community in Victor Harbour, South Australia.

The well-loved home is built on a property donated by Mr & Mrs WFS Robertson in 1967. Subsequently it was named after their son, Ross Lange Robertson, who was killed in 1944 in a bombing mission during WWII.

Originally a 14-bed home with 1 office and a kitchen; today it is home to 91 Residents.

Ross Robertson has seen a lot of change over the years and no one knows that better than June Theisinger who has worked there since 1968. Along with her sister, June lived on-site in the nurse’s quarters and kept a horse in a paddock behind the home.

After assisting with the set up of the home, June had no real intention of sticking around. Wind the clock forward 43 years and she is still with us running our café.

Starting out as a Nurse’s Aid, June says that giving comfort, care and understanding is what’s really important in working in aged care and nothing beats hearing about the Residents’ life experiences.

There are so many stories that June can share, including the time staff put on a performance to entertain the Residents and raise money to buy a car for Resident outings; and how she formed such close friendships that one Resident became Godmother to June’s son.

When asked: “What would you pass on to your 20-year old self on her first day?” June’s response was...

“Enjoy what you do, do the job to the best of your ability and always believe in yourself”

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The Decade That Was

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Sir Edmund BartonFormer Prime Minister and founding justice of the High Court of Australia dies from heart failure

Breaking of the DroughtWhen released in cinemas, the drought scenes were considered so shocking that the film was banned for export as it was deemed ‘harmful to the Commonwealth’

Women Granted the Right to Vote in U.S.

Mussolini Italian dictator’s March on Rome

Essendon AirportOpens in Victoria

Mascot AirportOpens in Sydney, NSW

Commercial Radio First broadcast aired

The League of NationsEstablished to promote international cooperation and achieve international peace and security

Lie Detector John Larson invents the polygraph machine

The Commonwealth Health DepartmentFirst established with the vision of ‘Better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations’

Tomb of King TutKing Tutankhamun’s tomb discovered by Howard Carter – Inspector General of Monuments in Upper Egypt

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CharlestonThe ‘Charleston’ dance becomes popular

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Adolph HitlerJailed after failed coup

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InsulinFirst discovered to treat diabetes

BBCBritish Broadcasting Company (BBC) was founded

The Industrial Court of AppealThe Industrial Court of Appeal rejects concept of equal pay for women

Parliament HouseConstruction works begin on Parliament House in Canberra

The Country Women’s AssociationCWA holds their first annual conference

Stanley BruceBecomes Prime Minister after Billy Hughes is forced to retire

Mary HolmanBecomes first woman ALP Member of Parliament

First Human Voice Successfully TransmittedFirst transmitted from London to Australia from Marconi’s experimental station

First Woolworths StoreOpens in the Imperial Arcade in Sydney

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Foundation Stone LaidFoundation stone on the North Shore section of the Harbour Bridge was laid

Winnie-the-PoohA.A. Milne Publishes Winnie-the-Pooh

Assassination AttemptFirst assassination attempt on Italian dictator Mussolini

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Mein KampfAdolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf published

The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is published

HoudiniHoudini dies after being punched

English ChannelGertrude Ederle is the first woman to swim the English Channel

The Council for Scientific ResearchCSIR is formed

Squizzy TaylorSquizzy Taylor and rival gangster Snowy Cutmore kill each other in a shoot out

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Academy AwardsFirst Academy Awards held as a private dinner at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in LA

Mickey MouseFirst Mickey Mouse cartoon

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Bubble GumFirst invented in the colour pink by Walter Diemer calling it ‘Double Bubble’

St Marys CathedralOpens after 60 years in construction

First Australian Grand Prix motor raceHeld at Phillip Island VIC

PenicillinPenicillin was discovered by Scottish biologist Sir Alexander Fleming

The Great DepressionA worldwide economic depression that lasted until the late 1930’s

Stock MarketWall Street Stock Market crashes

Gangster MassacreSt. Valentine’s Day gangster massacre in Chicago

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Holly Aged Care

Peg’s Victory Ride

Twice a year our Residents from Holly in South Australia take the bus journey to Jennibrook Farm for the ‘Riding for the Disabled’ program.

Peg Shepherd first visited the farm 2 years ago despite an intense fear of horses, so much so that she couldn’t walk up the path to the waiting area. Even though the horses were tied up behind a fence, it took a lot of encouragement and convincing to get Peg any closer than 20 metres.

As time went by Peg eventually rustled up the courage to approach the waiting area and watch the clients of Jennibrook ride. With each Resident outing to the farm, Peg became more adventurous, it was here that she patted and fed her first horse.

At our most recent visit on Thursday 30th April, Peg took an enormous leap of faith and courage with something she had feared for so long and volunteered to ride a horse. While Peg herself was not really sure why “yes” came out – when meaning to say “no”, it certainly made for a very special day!

With the help of volunteers, Peg mounted 25-year old Quarter Horse ‘Carly’ and together, they set off for a walk. Peg rode for almost twenty minutes, and not surprisingly, nothing could have wiped the smile from her face the whole time.

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Our Heroes

Riddell Gardens

Flying the Allity Flag

Colin Sullivan moved into Riddell Gardens VIC in 2012. Within that time he has become one of Allity’s most recognised Ambassadors.

Colin is proactive in chairing the home’s Resident Participation Committee (a group of the Residents/representatives meetings), and provides much valued input in the quality and promotion of Resident involvement. A strong advocate for both the Resident holiday and lifestyle programs, he is complimentary of the way they are run, in particular how well organised the staff of the home are in managing and supporting the programs.

A true display of his character was when Colin received news that knee replacement surgery was imminent. Determined to continue living his life to its fullest and as independently as he could while waiting for his surgery, Colin purchased a scooter.

This practical solution has meant Colin does not have to rely on anyone to move around. He ably participates in activities, visits fellow Residents on all floors and takes off wherever he chooses.

The marketeer in Colin suggested Allity produce flags for our Residents to fix to their scooters, which have been taken up. Needless to say, Colin can now be seen proudly flying his Allity flag as he does his rounds across Riddell Gardens.


Our proud Residents took on the role of teacher, with four willing students, patiently sharing their craft skills creating stuffed birds and passing on the art of scrapbooking. Afterwards, the class was treated to lunch, with the children taking away a goody bag, new skills, fond memories and a wish to return.

Likewise our Residents enjoyed showing off and spending precious time with their grandchildren in a way they may not otherwise have done if not for the Thursday craft group. This was an opportunity for the children and their grandparents to do something fun together (without the parents). It’s no surprise that this is now a regular event on Riddell Garden’s activities calendar.

Riddell Gardens

Riddell Gardens has Been Busy…. Getting Crafty with the Young OnesEvery Thursday the craft group at Riddell Gardens gather to hone their skills. At a recent session, the group decided to teach the young ones a thing or two and invited their grand and great grandchildren to spend a morning at their weekly get together.

Activities at Homewhat our homes have been up to…


Keperra Sanctuary

A Poem by Betty Carse

Aged care is oh, so different

to what I thought it would be.

It’s not dull or boring or lonely,

why not come visit and see.

Every day is varied and different

arranged by our Rosa and Jill.

All meant to keep us healthy

fighting fit and testing our skill.

Today we are having a party

a Mad Hatters’ Tea Party, I see.

We wear fancy hats and enjoy

lots of goodies with coffee

and tea!

Come into care when you need it.

Let go of your worries and strife.

Accept all the help that they give

you. It really will change your

whole life.

Many thanks to the Allity group

and all who work in this home.

Because of your care and support

I no long feel I must roam.

Why? Because I’m

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As part of the home’s holiday program, our Residents have visited Warburton, Bendigo, Bright and most recently Phillip Island. On each trip, 8 Residents, 2 staff and a busload of gear head off on a 3-night stay to discover all that the chosen destination has to offer.

Sit around a potbelly stove, reminisce about past holidays, share meals and cooking duties or lunch at local cafes, pubs and the RSL; be greeted on your cabin door step by farm animals or native fauna, relish offerings of chocolate factories, visit penguins and paddle steamers – all these encounters are simply about making every day the best it can be.

These trips have proven to be strong bonding experiences for both Residents and staff. It has brought about a greater appreciation of each other and the opportunity to experience the enrichment of aged care beyond the walls of a building.

Riddell Garden now runs two holidays a year.

Our Residents help us plan destinations, often suggesting places where they once lived or have visited on holidays in the past – what better way to get to know our Residents than to revisit those special memories with them.

Riddell Gardens

When’s the Next One? This is the question on all the Residents’ lips at Riddell Gardens.

Activities at Home


Smithfield

Smithfield Knits for Royalty

Keperra Sanctuary

The Mad Hatters Tea Party

The craft group at Smithfield in SA are certainly making a name for themselves.

Wind the clock back to July 2013 when His Royal Highness Prince George was born, our group knitted a Baby George (Pepa Pig’s baby brother) and sent it on its way to Kensington Palace. To their delight and amazement they received a Thank You Letter back from Katherine & William.

With the birth of the new Royal Princess Charlotte, the ladies are busy making a knitted Koala to make sure she also has a special connection to Australia.

It was mad! It was crazy! The greatest fun they ever had. Jill’s idea came into being, seeing was believing, That Mad Hatters’ Tea Party.

Sheila’s hat was a pretty blue with feathers long and short Sue’s hat was just the best, she’s such a jolly sport. Elaine led the merry crowd her favourite colour’s red, Betty’s hat was decked with flowers, so smart upon her head.

Yolande looked so very chic, an elegant chapeau, Jimmy was the odd one out, the ONLY MAN to go! Ruby, Hazel, Val and Eunice, Jill’s camera snapped them all, her pictures are a living proof, displayed upon the wall.

– Poem by Jean Byrne (our volunteer)

Activities at Home


Princeton View

Art Exhibition

Our talented Residents with a range

of skills and abilities get together on

Monday afternoons to explore their

creativity. The trips to local galleries

and the Connections, Art and

Dementia Program were great but

the ultimate goal of the group was

to display their art in an exhibition

of their own.

The date was set and invitations

sent out. The event could only have

been described as the ultimate in

sophistication and glamour, with

the cello and violin duet setting the mood and wine and champagne flowing.

For one night only, many of the artists showcased their art for sale. Along with post cards, greeting cards and books also on offer, the exhibition was a fabulous success and a good time was had by all.

Princeton View is very proud of the talent of its Residents; an opportunity to show this off was a natural choice.

A new Resident at Princeton View with a talent for Abstract Art created an apparent need for the home’s innovative ‘Arts Group’.

Princeton View

Follow Up for Racing Enthusiasts

After the success of the last trip, Residents at Princeton View couldn’t wait to return to the track. Princeton View’s Lifestyle Coordinator, Carine Newton rides for trainer Clinton McDonald and is the initiator of this popular Resident outing. As a result, Clinton’s mother Margaret invited our racing enthusiasts to their stables at Caulfield Racecourse for a meet and greet and morning tea.

Our Residents had a great day sharing their memories of attending the races in years gone by, meeting the horses and treated to a personal tour of the stables, feed and tack rooms.

Thereafter, it was off to Margaret’s house for a delicious morning tea

where they were shown the 2 Caulfield Cups and Golden Slipper won by Margaret’s husband and their champion horse, Weekend Hussler.

It was a most memorable and magical morning for all. Another visit is already in the pipeline, however to the disappointment of some it won’t include a ride around the racetrack!

And the best outcome?...Margaret is hoping to become part of the Princeton View volunteer team.


Coastal Waters Residents recently enjoyed a Christmas in July celebration with a twist. After all it’s not every day that Santa Claus turns up on his Harley Davidson!

All the trimmings of a traditional Christmas lunch were gobbled up whilst crackers were shared and paper hats adorned...and of course no Christmas in July would be complete without some carols and games.

Coastal Waters

Christmas in July

Older People Speak Out (OPSO)

People’s Choice Media Awards

For 22 years OPSO has been rewarding excellence in media coverage for Positive Ageing

They are now seeking nominations for the best news items or best photograph illustrating positive ageing.

Simply choose a media item from an Australian newspaper (print or online), magazine or TV published between 15 September 2014 and 2 October 2015 and you could win $1000.

Entries close 2 October 2015

For more information, visit www.opso.com.au/media-awards/how-to-submit


When Lifestyle Assistant Darren Hain from Princeton View secured a part time Lifestyle role at Camberwell Green he soon realised that Residents from both homes loved to socialise and what’s more, had a lot in common.

As a result, it didn’t take long before Princeton View sent an invitation to the folks at Camberwell Green for a special morning tea.

Eight Residents made their way to the mansion café at Princeton View taking full advantage of the opportunity to create new friends and share stories.

The hour flew by and all agreed that it had been a lovely morning with new friends made. By the end of the morning tea, Camberwell Green had reciprocated with an invitation to their new friends at Princeton View for morning tea at their home.

Princeton View

Camberwell Green visits Princeton View

Activities at Home


Greenwood

Greenwood Update

Construction of our newest Sydney home in Wahroonga-Normanhurst is well underway and expected to be completed in early 2016. Greenwood will eventually be home to 107 Residents across three levels. Every Resident room and all shared spaces are designed to take in the leafy green outlook and abundance of natural light.

Some of our Allity Services teams were treated to a sneak preview with a prototype of the bedroom, featuring expansive internally lit wardrobes, lockable divider jewellery draws, luxurious curtains, king single bed and stylish coffee table – lounge setting.

While hard hats and hi-viz vests were still mandatory, it wasn’t hard to picture how our Residents and their families will use the in/outdoor spaces for entertaining, private dining or just quiet time under the shade of one of the many beautiful trees in the central courtyard.

It is always at this stage of construction that the excitement begins. With the building taking shape, we have already started receiving enquiries requesting tours and information. We look forward to keeping you posted, meanwhile, here is a sneak peak!

New Openings and Developments


A more stunning day we couldn’t have asked for, allowing us to showcase the vision of the home in it’s full glory. Mr John Sidoti MP for Drummoyne officially opened the two new neighbourhoods. We were honoured by the attendance of Ray and Amanda Lane, son and granddaughter of Ethel ‘Stalky’ Lane, who we named one of the new neighbourhoods after.

Allity is extremely proud of this re-development. As an Extra Service home, Redleaf Manor has been exquisitely renovated and extended with the highest quality of finishes and furnishings throughout for our Residents to enjoy.

We welcomed our first Resident to their new home on 20th July.

On Saturday 27th June, Redleaf Manor in Concord NSW celebrated the completion of its 2-year re-development project with an Open House event. The extension provides an additional 54 rooms, which now enables Redleaf Manor to accommodate 115 Residents in total.

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Redleaf Manor Grand Opening


Celebrating our Centenarians

Members of our Allity family turn 100!

Celebrations

Mavis Mecham – Pendle Hill

Betty McIver – Claremont Terrace

Vale Hazel Jackson – Avonlea

Joyce Coats – Hillside

Ivy Bush – Claremont Terrace

Susanna Erdos – Montclaire


Celebrations

Mary Glasson Turns 104Gosling Creek Resident Mary Glasson celebrated her 104th birthday recently in great company with her 4 children, 11 grandchildren and at least 33 great-grandchildren.

A country lady through and through and a committed member of her community, Mary served on the Molong Red Cross for an impressive 74 years.

What’s most important to Mary? “My family of course, I love them dearly”

Congratulations Mary on reaching this wonderful milestone!

Photograph courtesy of the Central Western Daily Photographer P. Blatch

Allity-wide

International Day of Older Persons

On 1st October, we celebrate the 25th International Day of Older Persons with an Allity-wide High Tea.

The theme for 2015 is ‘60+Counts’

This special day acknowledges the importance of creating opportunities and enriching environments to facilitate and promote social interaction and engagement with the senior members of our community.

Join us and 3,500 other Residents for High Tea – contact your home for more details.


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Q10. Wallaman Falls, Qld

Fun & Games

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Question 1: Which horse won the Melbourne Cup in 2002?

Question 2: What was Sir Donald Bradman’s batting average?

Question 3: How many Countries are larger than Australia?

Question 4: What year was ‘Advance Australia Fair’ proclaimed as the National Anthem?

Question 5: What animal is featured on the 2cent coin?

Question 6: How many ships were in the first fleet?

Question 7: What year did Cyclone Tracey hit Darwin?

Question 8: Where was Ned Kelly’s last stand?

Question 9: In what year was the decimal currency introduced?

Question 10: What is the tallest waterfall in Australia?

Brain teasers


Name Address ContactNew South Wales

Bass Hill 119 Robertson Rd, Bass Hill 2197 (02) 9644 6122 | [email protected]

Bayside 136 Marconi Rd, Bonnells Bay 2264 (02) 4973 6799 | [email protected]

Beechwood 3–17 Albert St, Revesby 2212 (02) 9771 2737 | [email protected]

Brentwood 28 Glebe St, Parramatta 2150 (02) 9635 1114 | [email protected]

Calare 124 March St, Orange 2800 (02) 6362 2311 | [email protected]

Coastal Waters 100 The Wool Rd, Worrowing Heights 2540 (02) 4443 0077 | [email protected]

Gosling Creek 1503 Forest Rd, Orange 2800 (02) 6369 9800 | [email protected]

Greenwood (under construction) 9–17 Hinemoa Ave, Normanhurst 2076

Henry Kendall Kalawarra Rd, Wyoming 2250 (02) 4323 1922 | [email protected]

Pendle Hill 2 Wyena Rd, Pendle Hill 2145 (02) 9631 1066 | [email protected]

Redleaf Manor 16 Flavelle St, Concord 2137 (02) 9746 6882 | [email protected]

Riverwood 990 Padman Dr, West Albury 2640 (02) 6023 9700 | [email protected]

Riverwood Retirement Living 990 Padman Dr, West Albury 2640 (02) 6023 9700 | [email protected]

Rosemore 18 Kingsgrove Rd, Belmore 2192 (02) 9718 6156 | [email protected]

Willandra 19–21 George St, Marrickville 2204 (02) 9569 4117 | [email protected]

South Australia

Carinya 39 Fisher St, Myrtle Bank 5064 (08) 8130 6444 | [email protected]

Charles Young 53 Austral Ter, Morphettville 5043 (08) 8350 3600 | [email protected]

Hillside 177 Longwood Rd, Heathfield 5153 (08) 8339 4815 | [email protected]

Holly 16–24 Penneys Hill Rd, Hackham 5163 (08) 8392 6700 | [email protected]

Little Para 24–28 Wayford St, Elizabeth Vale 5112 (08) 8259 9888 | [email protected]

Marten 110 Strathfield Ter, Largs North 5016 (08) 8248 9555 | [email protected]

Ridgehaven Gate 3 Hazel Grv, Ridgehaven 5097 (08) 8397 0100 | [email protected]

Ross Robertson 19 Cornhill Rd, Victor Harbor 5211 (08) 8551 0600 | [email protected]

Smithfield 1 Warooka Dr, Smithfield 5114 (08) 8254 4700 | [email protected]

Somerton Grainger Rd, Somerton Park 5044 (08) 8376 3802 | [email protected]

Walkerville 160 Walkerville Ter, Walkerville 5081 (08) 8342 8300 | [email protected]

Victoria

Avonlea 3–7 Patty St, Mentone 3194 (03) 9545 4800 | [email protected]

Bayside 5 McDonald St, Mordialloc 3195 (03) 8543 3100 | [email protected]

Camberwell Green 12–14 Hunter Rd, Camberwell 3124 (03) 9888 6133 | [email protected]

Claremont Terrace 231 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon 3204 (03) 9576 7922 | [email protected]

Claremont Terrace Apartments 231 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon 3204 (03) 9576 8111 | [email protected]

Glendale 265 Heaths Rd, Werribee 3030 (03) 8742 8888 | [email protected]

Greenview (opening late 2015) 33–37 Mitcham Rd, Donvale 3111 (03) 9842 8377 | [email protected]

Highwood Court 359 Warrigal Rd, Burwood 3125 (03) 8831 0500 | [email protected]

Lexington Gardens 18 Villa Rd, Springvale 3171 (03) 9574 6699 | [email protected]

Lilydale 475 Swansea Rd, Lilydale 3140 (03) 9739 3300 | [email protected]

Medina Manor 200A Smith St, Thornbury 3071 (03) 9290 6400 | [email protected]

Montclaire 18 Montclair Ave, Brighton 3186 (03) 9596 8858 | [email protected]

Princeton View 29 Heathfield Rd, Brighton East 3187 (03) 8591 0200 | [email protected]

Riddell Gardens Cnr Riddell Rd & Spavin Dr, Sunbury 3429 (03) 9218 5200 | [email protected]

Tannoch Brae 46 Aldershot Rd, St Albans Park 3219 (03) 5248 5814 | [email protected]

Templestowe Manor 410 Thompsons Rd, Lower Templestowe 3107 (03) 9850 8877 | [email protected]

Trevi Court 95 Bulla Rd, Essendon 3040 (03) 9374 3500 | [email protected]

Queensland

Keperra Sanctuary 998 Samford Rd, Keperra 4054 (07) 3355 5599 | [email protected]

Sylvan Woods 500 Old Cleveland Rd East, Birkdale 4159 (07) 3207 2830 | [email protected]

Villa Serena 2 Easthill Dr, Robina 4226 (07) 5665 5999 | [email protected]

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