AdventCare CEO Update: Retirement Units and Respite Care
David Reece
Published
Two New Retirement Units
You may have noticed that the former Corporate Office at AdventCare on Central Road has been demolished after many years of providing a venue for our Corporate and Admin staff. With the new Corporate Office as part of the Whitehorse Redevelopment, this was no longer needed.
We have successfully obtained a planning permit to construct two modern two-bedroom retirement units on the site. We have put the project out to tender to building firms and anticipate commencing construction in the middle of the year. The units should be finished early next year and will be a wonderful retirement home for more people from our community.
Enquiries about the units can be made to our Units Manager, Keith King, on 9259 2106 or keith.king@adventcare.org.au.
Respite care at Yarra Ranges
Respite care in residential aged care is a Commonwealth initiative that provides support to people and their carers, enabling a period of relief. Each person is entitled to 63 days of respite per year. Where necessary, this can be extended to suit individual circumstances.
Respite care is often arranged in advance if your carer is going on a trip or needs a break. However, it is also available in emergencies or unexpected situations.
AdventCare Yarra Ranges can offer you respite to support the Church community when they need care.
One thing to remember is that you will need to be approved for respite care (and, if necessary, permanent care), which you can obtain by contacting your general practitioner.
If you wish to find out more, please contact the Facility on 5966 4400.
