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The BCR Wellness Centre was transformed into an enchanted garden as we hosted a high tea during Carers Week to honour a special group of amazing carers. Carers selflessly giving their time, energy, and love to support others, so it was such a privilege for our team to turn the tables and care for and pamper our carers for a morning. Treats and surprises included beautifully prepared pamper gift bags, lucky door prizes, and a delicious high tea. It was a lovely atmosphere with lots of laughter and chatting as carers connected with each other and shared their stories. A big thank you to Carers NSW for their generous sponsorship, which made this event possible. And a round of applause for our Lifestyle Coordinator, Leonie Way, whose creativity and attention to detail turned our Wellness Centre into an enchanted garden and ensured every guest felt celebrated, valued and cared for. BCR Communities holds a free carer support group once a month at our Day Respite Cottage, 16 Sanctuary Point Road.  It is a relaxed and friendly environment where everybody has the opportunity to share their experiences, discuss challenges and support others.  All carers are welcome!

Join our Board - BCR Communities is welcoming expressions of interest from passionate, community-minded individuals who share our values. We are seeking candidates with at least five years of management/Board experience in one or more of the following:  • Leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector  • Legal skills, qualifications and experience  • Finance / Treasurer skills, qualifications and experience  • Clinical governance experience in the aged care sector  • Human Resource skills, qualifications and experience  If you would like to make a real difference in your local community, please consider joining BCR Communities as a General Member or Non-Executive Director. To apply go to https://www.bcrcommunities.com/job-board

Yesterday was the official opening of a very special gift to the Sanctuary Point community created by a group of children from Sanctuary Point Public School. A pocket park featuring three large Blackbutt poles, beautifully painted by the students, as well as park seating and landscaped garden beds, now forms a vibrant entranceway to welcome visitors to the Sanctuary Point shopping hub. Students from years 4-6, worked with Aboriginal Elder, Aunty Marilyn Smart, to come up with design ideas relating to family, community, country and the natural world. They wanted the poles to signify that the park is a gathering place where everyone is welcome. It’s been a truly collaborative project between the primary school, not-for-profit organisation BCR Communities which has overseen the project, and Bendigo Bank which has generously funded the materials and installation. Vincentia High School has also been a part of the project with students assisting to complete the artwork in the final stages. BCR Community Project Officer, Cita Daidone, said the kids loved working on the project; and looked forward to their art time with Aunty Marilyn at the Sanctuary Point Youth & Community Centre. “Each student chose a different motif or emblem to work on and they also decided on their own colours and patterns to execute the design,” Cita said. “The children wanted the three poles to represent family – mother, father and child. The actual designs on the pole were based around the natural environment of Sanctuary Point.” “Moths were chosen to be the main subject of the designs because while they are creatures of movement and flight, we can also associate them with rest, twilight and solitude.” “It has been fabulous to witness the student’s commitment and enthusiasm for this project over the last several months. They are all very excited to have been a part of this wonderful gift for their community.”

AGEING WELL HISTORY Short-Term Restorative Care Programs DO YOU NEED A HAND TO GET BACK ON YOUR FEET? If you are over 65 and have had an accident, injury or illness, a Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) program with BCR Communities can have you feeling like yourself again. Government funded through My Aged Care, the tailored program coordinates a team of specialists to help restore your health, strength and independence and prevent functional decline. Our experienced care experts will help you identify the areas you need support and what you would like to achieve. They will then find the relevant Allied Health specialists and create a program that is unique to you. Over eight weeks we will coordinate with these specialists to deliver the program in either the comfort of your own home or out in the community. What could my package include? Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Exercise physiology Social work Podiatry Daily living aids Home modification Dietary advice Optometry Registered Nursing Speech therapy Audiology Pharmacy Dental hygiene Osteopathy Psychology Assistance in the home like cooking, cleaning and personal care How long can I receive STRC for? You can receive short-term restorative care for periods up to eight weeks, twice in any 12 month period. Can I receive STRC if I already receive HCP or CHSP? You will not be eligible to receive short-term restorative care if you already receive a Home Care Package. You can still access the program if you receive support from CHSP but only if the services received from STRC are different and complimentary. "The STRC program with BBCR was absolutely wonderful, it included physiotherapy twice a week and an occupational therapist came to the house and gave me special equipment to use in the kitchen. It really made a difference to my overall mobility and well-being." JOSEPHINE

AGEING WELL HISTORY BCR Communities Social Groups SPEND THE DAY WITH FRIENDS It’s time to get out of the house, have fun and spend time with your friends. The activities change every week – we might stay indoors for games, trivia or an art session or get in the bus and explore our stunning coastline or try a new café. While the activities may differ from week to week, what doesn’t change is the companionship, the conversation and something delicious for lunch! Click the buttons below to see the latest Social Group Activity Calendars. As of May 2024, we have a calendar for south Shoalhaven and one for north Shoalhaven. ​ November Calendar (south) November Calendar (north) Dec/Jan Calendar (south) Dec/Jan Calendar (north) SUBMIT THANK YOU, WE'LL BE IN TOUCH. Contact BCR today to find out more about joining our social groups Weekly Social Groups BCR Communities has a varied calendar of social activities throughout the week including day trips, lunches out, special events, walking groups, trivia, games, art, music and more. ​ ​ Making friends the easy way It is harder to keep socially connected as we age, friends and family move away or health problems make it more difficult to get out of the house. BCR Communities Social Groups makes regularly meeting up with friends simple and fun, with transport available to pick you up and drop you home. Join our online social community for connection every day of the week We know that sometimes it can be difficult to leave the house to catch-up with friends, meet new friends or simply share common interests with others. There are many reasons any one of us can become socially isolated. That’s why BCR has created the BCR Communities App. Think of it as an online, or digital, Town Square - a place to meet others and get connected. You might already be a part of a social app like Facebook, or you might be completely new to online communities – either way this App is for you! ​ You can download the BCR Communities App onto your iPhone, Android Phone, iPad or Tablet. You can even access it on your computer. Once you join BCR Communities, you will be able to take part in online discussions, share information, join interest groups – for example, the Gardening Group or the Walking Group, and take a look at our Community Connects Calendar for upcoming events and activities. Most importantly, you will be able to connect with people and make new friends. ​ If this is of interest to you, but you think you might need help let us know and one of our friendly team will be more than happy to assist! Join BCR Communities "I haven’t been in the Wednesday Social Group for very long but I’m so glad I joined because they are a lovely group. It is great to be out of the house and meeting new people. I used to be a nurse so I’ve always been drawn to being around people." WILMA

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