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New Entry Point to the Home

NEW MAIN ENTRY

As of Monday the 19th of February 2024, our entry point to the Home will be through the sliding gate underneath the pergola on Allan Street.

Visitors are required to attend to a Rapid Antigen Test upon entry to the Home. RATs are provided and are on the table outside the entry door. Once your RAT has been attended to, please utilise the Intercom and speak to a member of our staff who will then open the door for you via a code on our phones.

Once you are inside the front foyer, please take your temperature, sign in and show the staff member your RAT.

We thank you for your cooperation during this transition of changing entry points, as we can understand it can be confusing.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to speak to a staff member to seek clarification.

COVID19 Updates

4th of March 2024

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO THE WILLOCHRA HOME

  1. Masks are currently not mandatory.
  2. Rapid Antigen Tests are required to be attended to upon entry. We can supply RATs to visitors.
  3. Vaccinations are not a requirement for entry, but we encourage everyone to keep up to date with the seasonal influenza and COVID19 vaccinations. 
 
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone if you do have any signs and symptoms of the cold, flu, or COVID, to please refrain from visiting our Home until you are well again.
 
The health and wellbeing of our Residents is paramount.
 

We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

If you have any questions regarding our entry requirements, we encourage you to contact our Residential Care Manager or Clinical Manager, on 8636 2320.

My Aged Care Overall Star Rating

We are very proud to announced that we have an Overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
 
The Australian Government assesses the quality of care at all government-funded aged care homes. Based on these assessments, each home receives a Star Rating as a simple way of showing information about the quality of care they provide and how they compare to others.
Star Ratings were introduced in December 2022. Aged care homes receive a rating between 1 and 5 stars to indicate the quality of care across 4 key areas of performance. Outcomes in these 4 subcategories inform an overall Star Rating – Compliance, Quality Measures, Residents’ Experience, and Staffing.
 
We are incredibly proud of everything we have achieved at The Willochra Home to make it the great HOME that it is today! ⭐😊⭐😊⭐😊

Volunteers Wanted!

Cooking in Rosier Cottage as part of our monthly activities program. 'Cooking and Chinwag with Rae' is every 2nd Tuesday.
We are searching for new volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteering at our Home, please email admin@willochraagedcare.org.au 
We have a monthly calendar and are always looking for new, fun ideas to add to it. We have now incorporated an ‘Arts and Craft’ morning, which the residents love, and ‘Cooking and Chinwag with Rae’ every second Tuesday.
Volunteers are required to have a police check, working with children check, and aged care sector employment check. We are able to apply for these for you if you do not already have them.
We strive to provide the best care to our Residents, and they love their daily activities, so we are eager to hear from you 🧡

Infection Control External Audit

On the 5th of June, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission visited our home to conduct an Infection Control Audit. 

Natasha was very impressed with our Home and processes, and we passed with flying colours. 

Please click on the button to see our report. 

The Willochra Home Site Audit June 2022

During the 14th – 17th of June 2022, the Aged Care Safety and Quality Commission visited our Home to conduct our 3 yearly Site Audit. The Willochra Home passed with all ‘mets’. 

‘This performance report details the Commissioner’s assessment of the provider’s performance, in relation to the service, against the Aged Care Quality Standards (Quality Standards). The Quality Standard and requirements are assessed as either compliant or non-compliant at the Standard and requirement level where applicable.’

A Christian-faith based community service of the Anglican Diocese of Willochra, affiliated with Anglicare Willochra

The community service of Willochra Home is motivated by Christian principles and values expressed in the words and life of the Jesus. It believes in the value of all people as made in the image of God and loved by God. We aim to show the same love and compassion expressed in the words of Jesus, “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you made me welcome, naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me… whenever you did this to one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25)

We aim to provide citizens with accommodation, facilities and services that:

  • Promotes dignity in their lives.
  • Encourages good family relationships, companionship and promotes caring-personal relationships.
  • Promotes an awareness of the value of aged people.
  • Caters for short and long term needs.
  • Promotes a supportive environment for staff in which they can function fully as role models, teachers and mentors.
  • Staff work together to provide optimal service for residents using their knowledge.