by admin | May 19, 2020 | Banksia News, Community Service, Independent Retirement Living
National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of volunteers right across Australia. This year, National Volunteer Week is celebrated between Monday 18 May and Sunday 24 May, with the theme “Changing Communities,...
by admin | Apr 24, 2020 | Banksia News, Residential Aged Care
Banksia Lodge was subject to an unannounced re-accreditation site audit by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Commission) from 3-6 March 2020. Three assessors attended over the three-day audit contact.Following receipt of an initial site audit report and a...
by admin | Mar 24, 2020 | Banksia News, Community Service
A few weeks ago, a very special “Bushfire Recognition” morning tea was held at Banksia. Residents from Banksia Village and Banksia Lodge gathered in the Honeyeater lounge, along with staff, volunteers, family members and local community members.Banksia CEO...
by admin | Jan 22, 2020 | Banksia News, Community Service
Thank You message to airborne firefighters, created at South Broulee Beach by local children – 2nd Jan 2020The recent bushfires in the NSW South Coast area have generated many incredible stories of heroic actions and generous deeds. These stories are reflected...
by admin | Jan 15, 2020 | Banksia News, Residential Aged Care
Banksia Lodge resident Alan C, pictured with staff member JeanetteThe New Year’s Eve week bushfires on the NSW South Coast will stay in the minds of those who lived through them for a long time. The unprecedented impacts, loss, and devastation for people,...
by admin | Nov 27, 2019 | Activities and Lifestyle, Banksia News, Health and health care, Residential Aged Care
Research has provided strong evidence that regular exercise by older Australians can help improve your life in many ways, including reducing your risk of falling.* This is something that Banksia Lodge Physiotherapist Rachel O’Loughlin feels passionate...
