Sergeant Richard welcomed Deborah, all decked out in royal blue and ready to chair our meeting.
And with due regard to the newly minted King Chuck,
Deborah welcomed. visitors, Kath and Ian, and Les from Cal Pac.
Deborah welcomed. visitors, Kath and Ian, and Les from Cal Pac.
President Jim was allowed to present his report, as long as he didn’t “blabber on“
Some photos here
President's Report
- RUSCCF. $1000
- Centaur – Thanks to the volunteers, especially Warryn who helped with setting up, and the event – 268 crosses and the anchor from Richard worked to produce a suitably memorial occasion – Deborah was given a special mention.
Genta is off to Japan and will visit the Rotary Cub of Komaki – he showed us the three minute video, which we all felt suitably commemorated the occasion.
Deborah introduced Kendall. She has four children. She lives at Pelican waters and moved here, 17 years ago – it changed her life – she start. started an aged care business with an office in Bulcock Street. She thought there was an “better way“ to do aged care.
Yes, there are about 20 acronyms that you need to know.
Home-care assistant started from home.
Then Bulcock Street office. She grew the business to 140 staff with a $13 million turnover.
Then Bulcock Street office. She grew the business to 140 staff with a $13 million turnover.
It ’s hard - there are continual government changes to policy
She’s been a primary teacher but “couldn’t do the job” and an accountant
Aged care - same thing happened
$50B NDIS “Insurance“ – supporter, but the human behaviour around rorting should have had better precautions
Successive Ministers take time to get their heads around it.
When self managed there is no accounting.
NDIS – impact on aged care with 2.3% unemployment. There are “not enough people“
NDIS have taken staff - they get paid $60 an hour
Community Home Support Program Package (CHSP)
Bathroom safety -No lip to the shower/Handrails.
Cleaner,transport
HCPF – Homecare Package Funding - lawnmowing, meal preparation, etc
Good, but governments taking away.
Good, but governments taking away.
Royal Commission…190 pages - Not much on home-care.
NDIS model.
1 million people reassessed - delays and delays
1 million people reassessed - delays and delays
First of July 2025. - Homecare package.– Do now
Residential care, 10% only
Home care is what people want
Planning – Will / POA / maintain social connection. (not family).
Two stories
Number one. Think outside box. Remember, Frail Gail with dementia. Would not shower, special floor chairs was the answer - getting in the cubicle was the issue a child
Number two. Gent with dementia wanders at night - Carer bubble wraps everything, uses windchimes - family exhausted, but then a stray cat on the scene changed everything
A shock to wake up and find there was no night time trauma.
They found the cat sleeping on his chest in the morning.
They found the cat sleeping on his chest in the morning.
Sold HCA in January but still loves it.
Bernie - screen doors equals slept.
Chris has been a client for six years. He loves the Homecare package for instance, the wheelchair path was acquired that way - “little things“
Judy what good places are there on the north side of Brisbane?
“Suncare“ – Good.
So many cowboys
“too big“ a problem
“how they answer phone“
“Two rings“
“Suncare“ – Good.
So many cowboys
“too big“ a problem
“how they answer phone“
“Two rings“
Deborah thanked Kendall.
Les Pontin from Cal Pac.
Friends for a friends at CCSA Hall
40 people currently.
Bus/Homecare package.
1 o’clock start
Entertainment – lucky door – afternoon tea – bingo.
Lighthouse, kids six to eight, 3:30 finish
$10 come along/spread word
50+ people would make them self-sufficient.
Friends for a friends at CCSA Hall
40 people currently.
Bus/Homecare package.
1 o’clock start
Entertainment – lucky door – afternoon tea – bingo.
Lighthouse, kids six to eight, 3:30 finish
$10 come along/spread word
50+ people would make them self-sufficient.
Deborah – Martin Duncan – Scones for elderly.
Sunday feedback
Relatives of survivors “how lovely“
Movie – when we lose someone we carry them with us.
Lieutenant Colonel Natalie – speech about nurses, Sister Savage.
Crosses “a stark reminder“
$250 from the 23rd squadron.
Trevor Smith at the RSL Museum “best“
Jim 69 photos
Council grant $7000 equals no, $5000 equals yes
Eight weeks to acquit
Deborah spoke to Terry L - dollars left over “on Centaur“
Chris – impressed, thanks Deborah “went so well”
Darryl - members welfare – phone people
Relatives of survivors “how lovely“
Movie – when we lose someone we carry them with us.
Lieutenant Colonel Natalie – speech about nurses, Sister Savage.
Crosses “a stark reminder“
$250 from the 23rd squadron.
Trevor Smith at the RSL Museum “best“
Jim 69 photos
Council grant $7000 equals no, $5000 equals yes
Eight weeks to acquit
Deborah spoke to Terry L - dollars left over “on Centaur“
Chris – impressed, thanks Deborah “went so well”
Darryl - members welfare – phone people
Two dogs are walking along a street. They are passed by a third dog driving a lorry load of logs. One turns to the other and says: "He started fetching a stick and built up the business from there."