SOUTHERN

magazine August Edition 2016

Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about. – Marilyn Monroe SOUTHERN Message from the CONTENTS PUT YOUR EDITOR 4 DINAH official opening HAT ON magazine The Welcome to Country started 6 Pairing father and daughter but when he finished, Tony Lee through art AND COME SOUTHERN CROSS CARE said, “If you have a good heart, you (SA & NT) PUBLICATION are welcome in this country”. It August Edition 2016 9 In the humidity, there’s a cool WITH ME spoke volumes to me why we all love solitude of peace at Pearl 151 Greenhill Road, Parkside Australia. We all deserve our time to shine; it’s taking the opportunities 5063 10 World Elder Abuse Day to show what we can do. This PO Box 155 quarter has been a shining example Glen Osmond of major achievements from the 12 Philip Kennedy Centre foyer South Australia 5064 official openings of DINAH at Pearl opening in Darwin to Oakfield Lodge in the South Australia Hills. It has also been a time 14 Faced with a future of 1800 180 781 to shine with our Health & Wellbeing "you will never walk again", services winning their award for 1800 894 375 Innovation in Services; what a busy where do you go? The way you wear your hat, headgear. They capture many memories for people from all walks of life. Such as this memory Phone time we have had. 08 8291 8000 15 Foundations of art The way you sip your tea, from a resident: In this edition, we share the Fax activities and stories about the “I came to Australia in 1947. When I started going 16 Oakfield official opening The mem’ry of all that 08 8291 8001 things that help make your life to church, most of the ladies wore ordinary hats. better, and additionally, some of No, no! My husband bought me a cap. My father wore a Web 18 Southern Cross Stars Awards cap, but it was always in his pocket. If you look at southerncrosscare.com.au the things to look forward to such They can’t take that away from me! the streets in Berlin, there were lots of cafes, and Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc as our SALA Exhibition! ARBN 129 895 905, 19 Writers Group you could see all the ladies with hats.” We encourage you to take the (Shall we Dance, music by Gershwin) South Australia, liability limited. opportunity to nominate your Within Southern Cross Care residential sites, favourite ‘Southern Star’, whether residents will be creating their art forms through COVER IMAGE they be an individual, volunteer, The SALA art projects, with art direction and final reminiscing about for example, their favourite ANNI FRITZ, VOLUNTEER team or service and keep smiling. curation by Mary Freer, embraces and celebrates hat that blew away, the time they had to eat their creativity and self-expression, through a display hat or come with their hat in hand, and basically All information correct at time interpreting the “hat” theme in their own way in of printing July 2016 of artwork which has been inspired by the meaningful stories and work of our customers. In the lead up to the final curation and exhibition. the development of the final exhibition, the hat The exhibition is open to the wider South theme hopes to delve into the minds of our older Australian community and viewers will be invited generation, tap into their creative expression and to become participants at the exhibition through showcase a collection of their thoughts which various means – and you’ll have to put on your hat have been transformed into art. and come with me to see the exhibition. Why hats? Hats have been around for a very long Send your mail to Soundcloud time. It is impossible to say when the first animal Charlie Robinson Wherever you see this skin was pulled over a head as protection against SALA Exhibition 151 Greenhill Road symbol you can hear this the elements and, although this was not a hat in “Put your hat on and come with me” Parkside SA 5063 article on Soundcloud! the true sense, it was realised that covering your head could sometimes be an advantage. Since State Library of South Australia ‘The Hub’ their invention, hats have come and gone as Email Visit Exhibition open from 8 August – 31 August status symbols, uniforms and fashion statements Att: Charlie soundcloud.com/ as well as being functional sports and protective [email protected] southerncrosscare August Edition 2016 | 3 DINAH official opening DINAH Wing was officially opened in the presence of His Honour the Honourable John Hardy OAM, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Mrs Hardy, with the blessing by the Most Rev Eugene Hurley DD, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Darwin.

Dignitaries also in attendance included Mrs by Vin Kenneally Architects compensate for Natasha Griggs, MP Member for Soloman; The reduced sensory, cognitive and motor capacity Right Worshipful Katrina Fong Lim, The Lord to maximise independence. There are external Mayor of Darwin; Wendy Ah Chin, State Manager patios, courtyards and verandas, with gardens NT Department of Health; and Vin Keneally, and shade structures appropriate to the climate Principal, Vin Keneally Architects. and providing a valuable connection with nature. There are now also chickens; they flew to Darwin The Welcome to Country was given by Tony Lee, under the watchful eye of the fabulous Qantas who finished with, “If you have a good heart, you attendants. are welcome in this country”. What a beautiful quote. Darwin has a low percentage of people aged over 65 compared to national levels; however, in the Brendon Bowler, our Board Chairman spoke of the over 65 aged group reports are that there is above journey Darwin had been on, from the moment national percentages of need for assistance for the piece of land “stood out like a pearl in the red people with their daily living needs. earth” to opening the residential care services five years ago, to now officially opening the new wing, Southern Cross Care has gone the extra mile to focusing on people living with dementia. provide a place that is homelike, and respects privacy, dignity, safety and security, while We came together in celebration to welcome supporting a person’s capacity to feel engaged, all to Dinah; the new 20 room extension located valued and comfortable. at Pearl. The design and colours selected

4 | Southern Cross Care (SA&NT) The pairing of father and daughter through art, voluntarily

There's something like a line of gold thread running through a man's words when he talks to his daughter, and gradually over the years it gets to be long enough for you to pick up in your hands and weave into a cloth that feels like love itself. When John Gregory Brown speaks of Anni’s art work, his eyes beam with pride.

It can be a dilemma faced by many family We’ve asked people before, what they enjoy members, “how do we immerse ourselves into our most about living at Pearl? They always respond parent’s world now they are in residential care?” with, “It’s that feeling of living in a peaceful and supportive community.” John and Anni have made a perfect paring. Anni is an artist and now volunteers with us every Friday As for John, he loves his days; he’s either in his morning at the Pearl café, running art classes. room creating jigsaw puzzles online using his iPad, or hanging out helping Anni with her art You get a sense of vibrancy when you walk inside class when she needs him. On Fridays they have Pearl… from smiles on faces to the colourful art on a treat and go to lunch in town where he says, his walls; it’s in part due to Anni’s work. favourite are the oysters! She takes the shapes and colours painted by our Could life get any better? residents to transform them into personalised artworks which hang on the walls in place of traditional prints.

6 Southern Cross Care (SA&NT) Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It's a gift to the world and every being in it. Don't cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you've got.

– Steven Pressfield In the humidity, there’s a cool solitude of peace at Pearl

Darwin is where our resident Jill Pontifex lives. In a cool solitude of trees After a rewarding teacher/librarian career in Where leaves and birds a music spin, Adelaide, Jill moved to Darwin with her husband Mind that was weary is at ease, to help with the city’s rejuvenation efforts New rhythms in the soul begin. after Cyclone Tracy. She had the prized job of redeveloping the two main school libraries in – William Kean Seymour, Darwin and says it was certainly one of her career The Cats of Rome highlights. Jill is no stranger to helping within struggling Darwin could be heralded as a location where communities, at work and at home; however while new rhythms in the soul began; especially after caring for her husband and considering herself Cyclone Tracy hit. And, there are many residents a strong individual, she ended up in residential whose own personal history is well entrenched in care after a stroke. Her days are spent staying its rejuvenation. connected to her community of friends through There have also been many articles, books and her letter writing, which she devotes time to after stories written about Cyclone Tracy over the years. her lunch each day. She stays mentally active It’s one event in Australia’s history which impacted through her cryptic crosswords, which she aims to so many people, in so many ways. These people complete before going to bed each night. had either a lived experience, were called up in the Jill is a lady whose mind was perhaps once weary aftermath to re-establish the infrastructure and but is now more at ease, in the cool solitude of services, or have re-created the thriving, popular peace at Pearl where the new rhythms in soul can destination it is today. begin. Darwin is so close to our bordering Asian countries (as testament, many like to pop over to Bali for example, as travel to is so cheap), and, as a result, the current culture is very diverse, giving Our spirituality is a oneness and it a vibrant, colourful and generous atmosphere. an interconnectedness with all that It’s true, when tragedy strikes, communities come lives and breathes, even with all that together and so it’s not hard to understand where does not live or breathe. Artwork by Eileen Baskett their generosity comes from; they have seen it all and are there to rebuild and support. – Mudrooroo – Philip Kennedy Centre 8 | Southern Cross Care (SA&NT) August Edition 2016 | 9 World Elder Abuse Awareness The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated Here in Australia, we follow the Dignity in Care June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). It is the main principals: day in the year when the world voices its opposition to the abuse and • Zero tolerance of abuse suffering inflicted on older people. • Support people with respect • Treat each person as an individual

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Our CEO, Andrew Larpent OBE wears several • Enable people to maintain independence, Conference 2016 program interested both the hats in his working life, as he is also the Chairman choice and control community and residential aged care sector and of Dignity in Care Australia and Chairman of the • Listen and support people to express their other professionals who work with older people. Commonwealth Association for the Ageing – needs and wants CommonAge. His presentation was titled “Dignity At the Conference, ARAS CEO Carolanne Barkla, • Respect people’s privacy in care and the global challenge” recommended an extensive education campaign • Ensure people feel able to complain without is needed to raise awareness in the fight against He said at the conference, “Reframing aged care fear of retribution elder abuse. to meet the changing needs and expectations of society is a major multi-national and multi-cultural • Engage with family members and carers as “We’ve lost appreciation for older people. They’re challenge being addressed in varying degrees in care partners still people and age shouldn’t matter. You still have many countries. “ the same rights and entitlements to live your life • Assist people to maintain confidence and a the way you want.” positive self-esteem • Act to alleviate loneliness For more information, visit elderabuseawarenessday.org.au

10 | Southern Cross Care (SA&NT) August Edition 2016 | 11 Lauren Noble says, “Largs Bay and the Port Welcome to the stage Adelaide Enfield Council are such supportive areas, full of people with different life skill The Philip Kennedy Centre Official Foyer Opening experiences and backgrounds. We will start a new arts program this year, with an art exhibition and community garden that both our residents and the local community will have access to.”

Philip Kennedy Centre’s Hub Manager, Bev Cardosa, said, “the Philip Kennedy Centre is all about healthy active ageing. We provide health and wellness services, transitional care, a hydro pool and even a hairdresser the community can use if they’d like to drop in. Aside from being out and about in the community, we want to welcome the community in; our new reception A collection of photographs from the highly foyer area will become a hub of activity for all to successful evening of entertainment where Gary enjoy. You could have a coffee in our new café, Johanson, Mayor of Port Adelaide Enfield said, join us for a BBQ afternoon, enjoy an activity or “I’ve never seen entertainment quite like it down simply visit the new op shop for a fun purchase. this neck of the woods. This is modern aged Come for a visit.” care – they are young at heart, young in mind and they want to share this with the rest of the community.”

Jo Boylan said, “this is a very special night after 6 months in the making updating the foyer and refurbishing and opening the Health & Wellness Centre. Regardless of age or illness we can still help people reach their potential.”

12 | Southern Cross Care (SA&NT) August Edition 2016 | 13 The foundations of art

The concept of ‘giving back’ is well entrenched and materials for residents to participate in clay in the foundations of community organisations modelling, ceramic work and painting with the and Southern Cross Care is no different. Since resulting artwork being displayed in the atrium. inception, our Community Foundation has aimed Labrina were so pleased with their results they to engage everyone, from all generations to held a “launch party”. support those in our care and encourage them to remain active, healthy and connected to the To donate online, please visit our Community community. Foundation pages or contact Carol Day, Foundation Manager on 08 8291 8035 Our mantra is to work together to ensure people retain friendships, activities and all things that have meaning to them. By donating and supporting our Community Foundation, we can continue to fund new and innovative programs that enhance the lives of our residents and their community. Your donations go a long way to supporting activities through our Community Foundation Grants program. For example, a gift of $32 enables one of our Faced with a future of “you will never residents to enjoy a visit to the Adelaide Festival Theatre, or $100 can provide specialised art classes for a resident and includes clay modeling walk again”, where do you go? and ceramic work such as the Art in the Atrium project at Labrina. This project provide art classes There are no short cuts to any place worth going. – Beverly Sills Russian: Нет коротких путей туда, куда стоит стремиться. English pronunciation: Net korotkikh putey tuda, kuda stoit stremit’sya

To be honest, Tony Kushelew was initially taken The braces on Tony’s legs are there to support aback; however after living his life with polio, or and protect. However, these are the legs which for as long as he can remember as he contracted grew weak over the years but also the legs which the disease at three-and-a-half years old. You eventually failed him and brought about the could say the fighting independent spirit didn’t doctors decision that he would no longer walk take much to kick back into gear; especially with again. According to them. Kirsten Illuminator, Fitness Coordinator – Lifestyle We all now know how determined he can be with at Lourdes Valley, on his case. With motivation and a little encouraging! Tony has an inner strength persuasion, Kristen has encouraged Tony back up from a life of dealing with what many would walking and each day is a new milestone but its consider a debilitating disability. However, his life one step at a time. is full of stories about university studies in arts, In the early 20th century, polio was one of the politics, philosophy, and the sciences. It harks most feared diseases, paralysing hundreds of from a time when he also met his wife, Castalia, thousands of children every year. Soon after the in the 70’s, at a university student house in North introduction of effective vaccines in the 50s and Adelaide. Their togetherness and support for each 60s, polio was brought under control. other is evident today. Tony monitors his health as post-polio symptoms So, after all this, Tony is now a regular health and can occur years after initial bout of polio, with wellness centre customer. Meaning, he is at the weakness, joint or muscle pain and fatigue being gym every day, walking the parallel bars back and areas to watch. forth regaining confidence. First workshop, when the residents started with just drawing the designs. Of Kristen he says, “she is very encouraging”.

14 | Southern Cross Care (SA&NT) August Edition 2016 | 15 OAKFIELD official opening We say “Connecting Care with the Environment” for very good reasons…

On Tuesday 21 June 2016 we came together to Oakfield Lodge provides 80 new places catering celebrate the official opening of Oakfield Lodge for a range of resident needs, with enough in the presence of The Governor-General, His flexibility to allow for future trends in aged care Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter requirements. This is the first stage as we hope to Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Her Excellency Lady expand and provide additional solutions for those Cosgrove. Our Welcome to Country was provided reaching retirement age as well in the future. by Ivan P. Copley O.A.M. JP, a local to the area as The ‘State Of The Art’ aged care site is already his Great Grandmother on his Father’s side was exceeding expectations with Sarah Constructions, born near Womma-uk-urta - (Mt BARKER). and in particular Dean Veldhuyzen (Construction Southern Cross Care built this beautiful facility Project Manager for Oakfield Lodge), for South Australians and the Mount Barker congratulated for their award from The Australian Community, and we hope it becomes a welcoming Institute of Building for High Commendation centre to this Adelaide Hills community, to keep for Professional Excellence in Commercial people connected to the life they love. Construction Category $10m to $50m. Keeping connected is a thought process which Environmentally friendly design principles, and has been used throughout, even down to the being built in accordance with best practice in naming of the building as Oakfield. Oakfield sustainable development using innovation in was the name of the farm that the property thinking for complexities and constraints, will see originally formed part of. The original name of the this facility set new benchmarks in residential Auchendarroch House nearby was The Oakfield aged care design. Hotel and there is still an Oakfield Inn B&B in At the official opening, we showcased Adelaide the town. The house names in Oakfield Lodge Hills produce are named after persons of local and prominent interest, all of whom have streets or roads already • Udder delights Chevre “En croute” with named after them. There will be 6 houses. Oakfield lodge red onion confit 1. Dumas (started the local Courier paper and • Kanmantoo bacon and Heysen blue cheese his son was knighted and ended up Managing Tartlet with quince and rosemary Editor of Advertiser Newspapers Ltd) • Smoked Adelaide hills Rainbow Trout on 2. Gallasch (past family name of owner of the site Rye Toast with Honey and mustard seed and well known local name) Mayonnaise 3. Howard (Amos Howard discovered the local • Bald Hill olives, Crudités, Oakfield Lodge Dips clover that caused the local dairy industry to and Peppered Lavosh blossom) • Orange and Almond Cake with Beerenberg The remaining three names were from the key Marmalade members of the first party to ascend Mt Barker in • Petit Dark Chocolate Tartlet with Salted 1837. They are Hack, Morphett and Stephens. Caramel Popcorn

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HATS!! Ladies and Gentlemen – Remember when… we would all need a hat to look our very best?

Once upon a time it was a lady’s passion You had to have a hat so you’d be in fashion Hats were a must for every occasion Without one, you’d cause a real sensation Be it for in the garden, or for very best Or having high-tea with a very important guest. Of course it always took time to buy a hat One needed to look this way and that And get the angle of it just right If not, you might look quite a fright! And whenever you felt rather sad or flat The remedy was to go and buy a hat! Now, any old hat just wouldn’t do You’d wear one to the races, or even the zoo! And it had to be right, just think of that With it not too high, and not too flat. Oh they were the times of yesteryear Who are our stars? Anything goes now, but do not fear… Every day across Southern Cross Care (SA/NT), individuals and As history has a habit of repeating itself teams excel at different elements of their job. Our 'stars'; those It pays to keep your hats upon the shelf. people who shine a little brighter in the work they do and the As for men, they only needed two A hat and a cap, and they needn’t be new, outcomes they achieve. But it had to be at the ready when a lady you’d meet When you would raise hat or cap in a gesture to greet, And when a funeral ever passed your way, you’d stand And wait in reverence … with hat in hand. We work hard and we work together to enable you to live well in a place you can call home and where you are connected to relationships, activities and communities that have meaning for you. Our Southern Star Awards recognise and celebrate employees and volunteers who demonstrate our values in action in an outstanding manner. Nominations open 1 August 2016 and conclude 1 September 2016 Back cover images Images 1 and 2 – Residents enjoy art classes with Anni and a little help from our carers at Pearl. Employee and volunteer recognition is not just a nice thing to do - recognising and rewarding our aged care professionals, teams and volunteers in caring for older South Australians Image 3 – Bucklands multicultural days had residents enjoying prayer songs from India, African drumming and food from all over. and Northern Territorians is an important step in keeping our industry alive and valuing and appreciating the hard work and commitment of the people who serve within. Image 4 – Catherine Jabe from Pearl loved getting out and about on the new bike! Nominations can be submitted online southerncrosscare.com.au/stars. Image 5 – Karen from Pearl speaking with Community Foundation Chair, Michele McCormack about their herb Garden plans awarded from the Grants Program. For more information email [email protected] Image 6 – Our evolving Philip Kennedy Centre leadership team is making healthy normal, one step at a time. Images 7 and 8 – Our Community Foundation Quiz Night still have people raving! Image 9 – Kate Kameniar accepting the ACS Award for Innovation in Service for our Health & Wellness Centres. Image 10 – Pearl resident, Alice Byers, and Oscar. 18 | Southern Cross Care (SA&NT) August Edition 2016 | 19 1 2 3

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