Daily Programs
We offer a range of support and services to residents for the best care and quality of life.
Food, nutrition and the dining experience
We understand how important nutritious and wholesome food is – that’s why we have qualified chefs, cooks and catering teams in our homes who cook on-site to deliver balanced, quality meals to each and every one of our residents. Fresh seasonal ingredients are used to create beautiful dishes and everyone’s favourite comfort foods.
At Ibis Care we ensure that residents have well-rounded nutritious, home style meals from a menu developed with a dietitian.
Residents have the choice of dining privately in their room or in the home’s dining area.
We encourage residents to invite their family and friends to enjoy mealtimes together.
Our Leisure and Lifestyle Program
At Ibis Care we offer a lively leisure and lifestyle program tailored to different needs, interests, and abilities.
Daily programs offer engaging art classes and energising exercise sessions like Zumba, board games, outdoor gardening, interesting crafts, live entertainment, pet therapy visits, fun games of bingo, and exciting bus outings.
Our diverse activities are designed to give residents physically active, mentally stimulated, and socially connected.
We are sure to celebrate personal choice in culturally traditional events, whether big or small.
Residents can choose to be as active or relaxed as they like. It’s all about choice at Ibis Care.
Quality of Care
We understand the need for personalised aged care that includes an individual care plan tailored to the needs of each resident. A resident care plan can be prepared in consultation with the resident, their representatives and the resident’s health care team.
Ibis Care are committed to giving residents what they need as well as what they want based on their personal choice.
The health care and support services that we provide to residents are based on best practices and under the guidance of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Specialised Care
We know that ageing can be difficult when there are complex care needs to consider. Our workforce includes qualified, experienced and skilled carers who specialise in personal care for older people who have complex care needs. We can support people through different stages of ageing with a focus on quality of life.
Dementia Care
At Ibis Care we have worked with dementia care experts to design their living spaces and activity programs, to allow us to give the most appropriate care to those living with dementia.
Our dementia care staff are trained to give residents personal attention and joyful experiences.
Complex Health Care
Whether it be a chronic health condition or post-surgery care, we have carers to support you every step of the way.
Alongside a broad network of medical and allied health professionals, we will work together to ensure the best are and quality of life for residents with complex health care needs.
Palliative Care
Our palliative care program supports people to live a full life as comfortably as possible.
The program may involve many health professionals such as doctors, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, nurses, and psychologists.
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Physical Wellness Daily Program
Physical wellness is an important part of ageing well. At Ibis Care we provide all-round physical care and active lifestyle options to help residents be well whatever their mobility. Our physical wellness program includes the following:
Accredited Physiotherapists
Our Accredited Physiotherapists help residents to manage their chronic diseases, give lifestyle advice, and prescribe exercises and aids to help improve their mobility and function.
They can deliver manual therapy and treatments to help manage acute pain, improve mobility and improve function pre and post-surgery.
Medical and allied health networks
We consult with professionals such as dietitians, physiotherapists, general practitioners to prescribe physical activity or nutrition plans for residents in need.
Keeping physically mobile
To help keep residents physically well, at Ibis Care we provide regular physical activity sessions.
We encourage residents to attend activities such as chair yoga, Zumba, walking groups and mobility therapy sessions.
Language & Cultural Preferences
At Ibis Care we embrace and celebrate culturally diversity.
Part of our person-centred approach involves giving residents access to information and verbal connection in their preferred language.
Every effort is made to communicate with residents in their preferred language and to provide a culturally familiar environment.
We provide culturally and linguistically diverse tools and services through government agencies such as the National Translating and Interpreting Services.
Mental Wellbeing Program
We want to improve positive mental health, life satisfaction and quality of life for our residents.
Emotional Wellbeing for Older Persons program
The Emotional Wellbeing for Older Persons program (EWOP) is delivered by Anglicare. The supports any resident at a registered aged care facility who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health symptoms.
EWOP provide tailored support from an experienced and compassionate team and may include counselling, psychology, recreational activities and other strategies to increase wellbeing.
Evidence-based lifestyle therapies
Our monthly leisure and lifestyle activity schedule is designed to include evidence-based lifestyle therapies. These therapies support positive mental health for residents. Therapies include Pet Therapy, Art Therapy and Garden Therapy.
We also foster social connections through initiatives such as our Men’s Club.
Medical and allied health support networks
To complement our mental health initiatives we are in close consultation with medical and allied health professionals who can support residents in need.
Our mental health support network includes professionals such as General Practitioners, Counsellors and Psychologists.
Our Pastoral Care Program
Our pastoral care program gives all residents the choice of spiritual, emotional and religious care. It is respectful of all religious faiths and expressions of spirituality, acknowledging your beliefs, important relationships and all that is meaningful to you.
We have religious leaders attend the home regularly as part of our monthly program for those who wish to congregate for spiritual connection.
