Message from the CEO

Hello good people,

I hope this finds you all well and in good spirits.

Welcome to another Everglow newsletter.

In providing a voice for clients, I met with Herbert MP and Veteran Phillip Thompson OAM to discuss how the Australian Government can better support aged veterans and war widows to ensure they can safely stay independent in their own homes for longer. In the hope of enacting positive change.

I advised him that there is a cohort of veterans and war widows who have been forgotten in the transition from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to My Aged Care, which is compulsory once they reach the age of 65.

Unfortunately, they are then put back at the bottom of the queue and have to start all over again with lengthy assessment and approvals processes. It means services such as domestic assistance, personal care and safety-related home and garden maintenance are being put on hold while veterans and war widows are forced to the back of a waiting queue.

The situation makes no sense, particularly for those who in many cases have been receiving government services and assistance for many years’ prior under DVA.

With the COVID-19 pandemic isolating our aged veterans and war widows even further, the         in-house services provided by government have never been more important to mental health, self-esteem and general feelings of self-worth.

Everglow would like to see the Australian Government seriously consider implementing a transitional framework from DVA to My Aged Care to streamline the process and make it as easy as possible.

We have elderly veterans who have served their nation in Vietnam and Korea, as well as many war widows, who are waiting needlessly and without the appropriate levels of support to help them to navigate a system that is really quite complex.

Phillip was very concerned and very accommodating in raising these concerns with his parliamentary colleagues. As such, he immediately wrote to both the Federal Minister for Veteran’s Affairs and Aged Care and Senior Australians requesting further information.

As always, I welcome any feedback from you in relation to your services or any opportunities for improvement.

Until next month, stay safe.

Wayne

AGM - Annual General Meeting

Everglow 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up soon. We  will be sending out New Membership/Renewal forms in July. Please make sure to send them back to us by Friday 28th of August to be eligible to vote and to enjoy a scrumptious free Lunch.

Kurts Corner - Home Maintenance Team

As the weather dries up this is the time you will find your grass browning, plants and scrubs drying up so this is the to look at your watering options and products to keep you slice of heaven the way you like it. While we only offer services to Townsville and Burdekin, we at the Home Maintenance Division of Everglow are always happy to offer what advice we can, ebven if it is only over the phone. We are diverse group with many different experiences and while it may take some time to discuss among the team, one of our friendly staff will give you a call for a chat.

Keep moving, breathing and having fun

Everglow Gentle Exercise

Hello Gentle Exercisers!

We hope you all have kept well, happy, and active during this time of social isolation! The winter days are upon us now, so as much as possible, get outside and enjoy the glorious weather!

We are happy to announce that Gentle Exercise classes will resume on Monday, June 15! Classes are as follows:

Railway Estate Community Centre

23 First Street, Railway Estate

Mondays: 9-10am with Rike and Jen

Fridays: 9:30-10:30am with Tracey (morning tea afterward)

11am-12pm with Tracey (morning tea afterward)

Jen, Rike, and I will be looking forward to seeing you all for some social distanced moving, breathing, and smiling. 

With Wishes of Happiness and Good Health for All,

Tracey Uber Cook

Wellness Corner  

This month we welcome Tanya our Everglow Wellness Coordinator. Tanya will be overseeing all activities in Townsville, Ingham and Ayr. Watch this space for exciting new activities and events.

What’s happening in June:  

Townsville (07 4725 1822) 

Gentle Exercise starts back Monday 15th June held weekly Mondays and Fridays 

Location: 23 First Street, Railway Estate Community Centre   

Benefits: 

• Maintain flexibility and range of motion 

• Decreased joint pain and stiffness 

• Improved muscle strength and balance 

• Increased blood circulation 

• Elevated mood and concentration 

• Lowered stress levels 

• Socialize and have fun 

Light Refreshments 12noon -1pm 

Colouring starts back Tuesday 16th June held weekly every Tuesday  

Location: Everglow Office, 155 Hugh Street Currajong  

Benefits: 

• Relaxing -Reduces stress and Anxiety 

• Increases creativity 

• Supports hand and eye co-ordination 

• Socialize and have fun 

Light Refreshments 11-11:30am 

Ayr (07 4728 2540)

Friday Friendship Craft Group starts back Friday 26th June held every Friday 

Location: Everglow Office, 134A Young Street, Ayr 

Benefits:  

• Enhances creativity 

• Improved cognitive ability 

• Pain relief 

• Stress reduction 

• Decreased risk of cognitive impairment 

• Improved motor skills 

• Lowers blood pressure 

Gentle Exercise - Coming Soon

Ingham (07 4776 2296)

We are moving  to 94-98 Lannercrost St Ingham  

Our wonderful activity program will start back on Monday 22nd June 

• Craft
• Bingo
• Italian Songs
• Country Songs
• Gentle Exercise

We look forward to see you at our new location …. Its going to be great 

Please call our friendly team to get more information on the date and time of the activities

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