29/12/2021 Dear Family Members and Representatives, Since the Premier of SA has opened our borders and the new strain of COVID-19 (Omicron) on the 24th of November, we have been monitoring on a daily basis and watching how quickly this virus is spreading. We are now restricting visiting hours to “The Willochra Home”. Visiting hours:…
22nd November, 2021 With the recent announcement from the South Australian Government, there is now a mandatory deadline for all Residential Contractors, Family Members and Visitors of the Home to have had both COVID-19 vaccinations, prior to the 6th December 2021. https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/533721/Residential-Aged-Care-Facilities-No-42-Direction-08112021.pdf Could you please remember to forward your vaccination forms through to the Administration…
27th October, 2021 The Willochra Home has recreated the Willochra recipe book! It has a new look and lots of delicious recipes to get us all inspired to cook up a storm! If you would like a copy of our cookbook, please contact the Home on 8636 2320, or email wardclerk@willochraagedcare.org.au Cookbooks are $15. Please…
June 2021 There is always something new and exciting happening at The Willochra Home! In January we said goodbye to our General Manager, Pam Charnock. Pam was with us for 3 years, and during that time made some big changes and improvements to our Home. February was a very busy month for us. We had…
About the business The Willochra Home is a 42 bed Aged Care facility in Crystal Brook, located in the beautiful Mid North of South Australia, nestled at the beginning of the Southern Flinders Ranges. About the role We are looking for a Head Chef with Aged Care experience who has excellent team leader skills, is willing…
29th July, 2021 Dear Family Members and Representatives, As per the recent COVID19 update from the Government, the following restrictions are in place as of 00:01, 28th of July, 2021 Restrictions relating to Aged Care are as follows: LEVEL 3: MEDIUM RESTRICTIONS 1/4 density (1 person per 4 square metres) No communal consumption facilities COVID…
20th July, 2021 Dear Family Members and Representatives, As per the recent COVID19 update from the Government, the following restrictions will be in place as of 6pm tonight, the 20th of July, 2021. Level 5: Stay at home requirement Closure of community activities Masks for public places High risk setting – A high risk setting…
16th of August 2022 About the business The Willochra Home is a 42 bed Aged Care facility in Crystal Brook, located in the beautiful mid north of South Australia. We are an accredited provider for NDIS services, Palliative Care Services, and Dementia Respite Services. If you are career oriented and have a passion for Aged Care, we…
Friday, 4th of June, 2021 Hi everyone, As we are now in the winter season, we would like to inform all of our lovely friends, families, visitors, and volunteers, of the requirements for entering a Residential Aged Care Facility. As per the fact sheet from SA Health – Information for Visitors to Residential Aged Care…
MARCH 26, 2019Dementia a prime focus for Willochra Homes | The Flinders News | Port Pirie, SA The Willochra Home in Crystal Brook are increasing their focus on dementia care residents by creating new activities and opportunities to help them thrive whilst in the facility. Most recently, the home have installed a fence around the homes which…