The 1st July 2025 start date will ensure providers have the time they need to be well prepared for the changes and avoid disruption to customers during the change process.

The Support at Home Program design will continue to be developed through:

• Advice from the new Aged Care Taskforce on funding arrangements and options to make the system fair and equitable for all Australians.
• A pricing study conducted by the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority to determine fair and efficient prices for home care.
• A study to develop an inclusions and exclusions list for assistive technology and home modifications and advise on the assistive technology needs of older  people with progressive conditions
• A study into the provision of higher levels of care in the home, to support people to stay independent and in their own homes for longer.
• A trial of the new integrated assessment tool, tested with up to 20,000 older people entering aged care.
• A trial of an assistive technology loans program to be conducted in association with states and territories.
• Continued consultation sessions with older people, their families and carers, as well as aged care providers and peak bodies.

The Department of Health and Aged Care will provide a fact sheet in the second half of 2023 to help people stay informed about the reforms to in-home aged care.

Once Lifebridge has further information we will be working with our customers to help develop our services ready for transition to the new program.

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In a group format, participants have the opportunity to tell their story of memory loss, reflect on the impact of their diagnosis, develop an understanding of the importance of self-care, enhance their skills for communication with others and for problem-solving and extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues.

The program runs for 7 weeks on the same day each week and each session 2 hours.  Light refreshments are included at no charge.

PROGRAM  DETAILS

WHEN:       Wednesday 2nd October – 13th November 2019

TIME:          10am – 12pm

WHERE:      Seventh Day Adventist Hall, 85 Phillip Street, Chinderah  NSW 2487

COST:         This program is free of charge

Bookings are essential and all enquiries can be directed to Janelle Egas, Lifebridge Australia by phoning 1800 043 186.

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In a group format, participants have the opportunity to tell their story of memory loss, reflect on the impact of their diagnosis, develop an understanding of the importance of self-care, enhance their skills for communication with others and for problem-solving and extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues.

The Program is free of charge and runs for 7 weeks on the same day of each week. Each session runs for 2 hours and light refreshments are included.

The Program commences on Wednesday April 3, 2019 and finishes on Wednesday May 15, 2019. Times are 10am to 12pm at the Seven Day Adventist Church, 83-93 Phillip Street, Chinderah.

Bookings are essential and all enquiries can be directed to Janelle Egas, Lifebridge Australia by phoning 1800 043 186.

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The Festival is free to attend and will have information stalls from local organisations, entertainment, presentations and interactive activities for seniors. These represent the dynamic activities and services available for seniors in our area, from death rites, legal issues, health and wellness to drama and dancing and sports, comedian and films.

Theatre Presentations include – ‘Demystifying your choices for the end of life care’ – ‘The role of elders in Aboriginal society’ – ‘Natural remedies for the Ageing Body’.  Plus enjoy head and hands massages, drama, chair yoga and drumming and Verandah Talks by the local organisations.

Lifebridge Australia will be exhibiting and you will have a chance to speak to members of our Aged Care team. Simply visit our stall and say hi, we would love to meet you and assist in any way possible.

The Festival is located at the Byron Community Centre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay and is open from 10am to 4pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Our display was festooned with Lifebridge balloons, beautiful coloured posters of our Aged Care customers, our marketing merchandise and with the added chance to win a Lifestyle Hamper valued at over $200.00, it was one of the most popular exhibits at the Expo.

The Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expos have been operating since 2008 and are an excellent avenue for promoting products aimed at the seniors market. If you missed visiting us at the Expo at Palm Beach, we will also have a stall at the upcoming Expos at:

• Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads on Thursday July 19, 2018.
• Albert Waterways Centre, Broadbeach on Thursday September 20, 2018.

The Gold Coast Seniors Health and Lifestyle expos are free to attend and are open between 9am and 1pm.

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Our Disability Services programs will now be delivered via our Hubs situated at the following locations:

• Tweed Heads Hub within Seagulls Club, Gollan Drive, Tweed Heads\
• Murwillumbah Hub, 1/131 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah
• Chinderah Hub, 1st Chinderah Scout Hall, 2A Chinderah Road, Chinderah

Disability Services Support Coordinators are primarily based at each of these Hubs and can be contacted either by phone or email.

Earlier in the year we also introduced a dedicated Customer Service Hub located at our Coolangatta Office, 100 Griffith Street, Coolangatta. This Hub is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm and assists with all general enquiries, transport and rostering.

Aged Care Services continue to operate from The Cottage, at Kingscliff. Here you will also find the Lifebridge business administrative functions and the Aged Care team.

A reminder, if you’re sending us mail to please send all mail correspondence to our postal address – PO Box 338, Tweed Heads, NSW 2485. All general email enquiries please send through to admin@lifebridge.org.au

Our freecall telephone number is still the same 1800 043 186 and our website address is lifebridge.org.au

AFTER HOURS SUPPORT

A reminder to only contact the after-hours numbers on weekends and out of normal day program operational hours, which are 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. This will ensure your request is actioned appropriately and in a timely manner.

• Aged Care Services – 0400 087 077
• Disability Services – 0400 288 344

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While implementation has initially been with Disability Services, Aged Care Services will also transition in the coming months. I’m confident this too, will be a seamless transition with little to no disruption to daily services.

Another major milestone achieved this month was the successful transition of Disability Services from our Caloola premises, home since December 2014, to our new community integrated Hubs model. We have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback we have received from customers, carers and the community alike who have all embraced the change and provided us with wonderful accounts of customers selling their artwork, successfully navigating the public transport system and enthusiastically participating in performance events at Seagulls to name but a few.

I’m also excited to share a new program of ours along with our brand new promotional video, ‘Move to the Groove’. This fantastic video captures the Groovers as they do their warm up Tai Chi before dancing to upbeat contemporary jams. Participants support each other as they learn the steps, have a laugh and get moving. Check out the full story and video online.

Finally, I take this opportunity to thank you again for your ongoing support of Lifebridge. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we transition and transform our business to ensure its viability and sustainability. We are all working extremely hard to ensure our success in to the future.

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If you are living with early stage dementia or are a family carer for someone with dementia, you are welcome to join our early intervention program.

The purpose of this program is to reduce the sense of isolation, distress and depression and to increase the self esteem of people with, or caring for someone with dementia.  The program also aims to increase participants knowledge of local services and gain positive perceptions of dementia.

The program is delivered over a seven week period, two hours a day on a weekly basis.

During the program, participants have an opportunity to:

• Tell their story of dementia
• Reflect on the impact of diagnosis
• Develop an understanding of the importance of self-care.
• Enhance skills for communicating with others.
• Learn techniques for problem solving.
• Extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues.

Participants must have a diagnosis of dementia or be accompanying a person with a diagnosis of dementia.

When: Wednesdays – April 3rd – 15th May 2019
Time:  10am to 12pm (light refreshments included)
Venue:  Seventh Day Adventist Church, 83-93 Phillip Street, Chinderah
Fee:  No charge

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Designed to offer a variety of fun activities, exciting places to visit and new connections, our Community Access Programs will help you to broaden your mind and increase your social circle.

Everyone is encouraged to express their ideas and suggestions for upcoming outings in the local community.

We have men’s groups, ladies groups and mixed groups.

Day: Monday – Friday
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: Locations determined by group participants

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