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Aged Care Complaints Assistance

All aged care complaints resolution functions were transferred to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on 1 January 2019. The Commission is the primary contact for providers and consumers in relation to quality and safety in the aged care sector, including complaints. The Commission can be contacted by phone on 1800 951 822 or […]

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Dementia Australia – an update on our fundraising progress for the Memory Walk and Jog 2019

As one week nearly closes on our quest for raising funds for Dementia Australia, we can report 20.27kms and $270 has been achieved. A sincere thank you goes to all those who have dug deep to support this cause. Our walks are all recorded via Apple Watch exercise metre and posted to facebook along with […]

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Dementia Australia Memory Walk 2019 – Aussie Aged Care Services Entrant

I am very excited that to announce I have registered for the 2019 Dementia Australia Memory Walk 2019.  This will be the third year Aussie Aged Care Services has participated in this very worthy cause, but the first time entering in a bid to raise much needed funds for a disease that affects thousands of […]

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Beware of birds protecting their young

This poor elderly lady who suffers from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s was swooped upon and knocked over by Miner birds protecting their young.  The elderly not only have fragile skin, but many are on blood thinners too – hence the large amount of blood making this carport floor and side of house look akin to a […]

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Please check in on your elderly neighbours

It doesn’t take much to knock on the door of your elderly neighbour just to say hello and check on them.  This lets them know you care, and that they can call on you if need be – but be mindful that many of our elderly are very proud and don’t ask for help.  So […]

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Transformed rusted “ice-bucket” into pot plant stand!

A very rewarding job – sanded rust off “ice-bucket”, stand and saucer.  Applied black kill rust and wah-lah, outdoor plant stand!  Just what the client wanted, and delighted with end product!  .   

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What to find behind those furnishings that have not been pulled out from the wall in a loooong time!

It is very rewarding pulling out furniture and cleaning the surprising debris away.  But the best thing is seeing the delight in the client’s face knowing a spring clean is being done properly and thoroughly.  Aussie Aged Care Services team clean ceiling fans, airconditioner filters including exteriors, skylights, cornices, tops of pictures on walls, skirting […]

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Diligent and Conscientious Team Members

Kristy recently joined the team at Aussie Aged Care Services.  Since being on board, Kristy has proven herself to be a valuable team player.  Kristy works very hard, spring cleaning and providing social support.  No task is ever too much.  In this picture, Kristy is cleaning a client’s blinds.  There were at least 150 of […]

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Embracing changes

I had the pleasure of providing spring cleaning services for this delightful couple, and their pet “Scruffy”!  As I moved around the home I glanced over to see the husband and wife sitting next to each other in silence, totally focused on their tablets enjoying themselves.  The gentleman joked he was emailing his wife instead […]

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Garden Maintenance & Garden Waste Removal for the Elderly

Always so rewarding having a happy, satisfied client – that’s why we are in this caring industry. Trees cut down and taken away. Always striving to please so our elderly can stay in their homes longer. The independence of our elderly is our priority.    . 

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