CEO Message

Message from the CEO

Hello good people,

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

I am very impressed at the success of our new information sessions that we have begun to hold. Townsville is next on the list, but both Ingham and Ayr have embraced the opportunity to learn more about the Aged Care process and what your funding is used for.

The forums allow for open and transparent discussion between the Everglow team, current clients, carers, and the general public.

These forums will be held quarterly in each area and will continue to refine our service offerings, lift our service levels and provide education to better understand what your funding is to be used for, upcoming government changes to your funding and topical education on such things as dealing with dementia, wellness programs etc.

For Everglow, the more you understand the processes and your funding, you can directly tell us what activities you would like, we can focus more on your wants and needs.

You will see an increase in our wellness/social support group activities this year, with dancing already commenced in Ingham, music/singing group in Townsville, and a regular calendar released.

We are working to be back in our Hugh street office by mid-April. We decided not to move locations as we love the location and we know you do too. You will notice a significantly different look as we have been working with the builder to make our two activity areas larger and more suitable. Our case management and nursing teams will have a far better working environment as we have been able to change the layout to suit Everglow for the next few years.

This month has been an exciting time for Everglow. We are seeing an amazing increase in people taking up Home Care Packages with Everglow. We have also been approached to take over services for a couple of the larger providers as they reduce their services in Ayr and Hinchinbrook.

We will be increasing our nursing support to Ayr and Hinchinbrook this month, building on our Occupational Therapy.

Our team will be working with you over the next few months to understand the impacts on your services and how these changes will affect you. We will guide you through the changes.

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

I hope you all have a happy and exciting March.

Until next month, stay safe.

Wayne

Monthly Functions And Weekly Activities Are Back !!!

Ayr

Friendship Craft Group - Last Friday of Every Month at 9:00 am Gentle Exercise - Wednesday 3rd March 9:45 am-10:15 am (Come and Try Day) First Session is Free Morning Tea is provided following all classes. Please call our friendly team on 4728 2540 for more information on the venues of the above activities

Ayr Monthly Function Date: Thursday 18th February 2021 Venue: Queens Hotel Cafe, Corner of Queens and Edward Street, Ayr Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Cost: $12.95 for lunch Please call the office on 4728 2540 to RSVP by 12th February 2021

Townsville

Gentle Exercise - Every Monday 9:30 am and 11:30 am and Every Friday 9:30 am and 11:30 am Colouring Therapy - Every Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am Music Memories - Every Thursday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm First Session is Free Morning Tea is provided following all classes. Please call our friendly team on 4725 1822 for more information on the venues of the above activities.

Townsville Monthly Function Date: Wednesday 24th February 2021 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Venue: Townsville RSL, 139 Charters Towers Road, Hyde Park 4812 Cost: $20 ( Meals will be served at 12:30 pm) Please call the office on 4725 1822 to RSVP by Monday 15th February 2021

Ingham

Gentle Exercise - Every Tuesday 10:00 am Craft - 3rd and 17th February 9:00 am Bingo - 10th February 10:00 am Hoy /Cent Sale - 24th February 10:00 am Dance Well - Every Thursday 10:15 am First Session is Free Morning Tea is provided following all classes. Please call our friendly team on 4776 2296 for more information on the venues of the above activities

NEED A JP?

Everglow client Lynette Joye is a Justice of the Peace (JP). If you required her services please feel free to call her on 0402 248 086.

Super Quick Veggie Noodle Stir Fry

4 Serves l 5 Minutes Prep l 10 Minutes Cook

Ingredients

1 tbs olive oil
1 Woolworths simple cook layered stir fry kit with honey soy sauce
450g packed fantastic fresh hokkien noodles
4 free-range eggs
150g roasted cashews

Direction

Heat 2 tsp oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add stir-fry vegetable mix, leaving the sauce to the side, and cook for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, soak noodles in a medium-sized bowl for 3 minutes in boiling water, then break apart gently with a fork and drain.
Add noodles and honey soy sauce to the frying pan with the vegetables and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
In a separate non-stick frying pan, heat the remaining oil over medium heat and fry eggs, sunny-side up, or to your liking. Stir cashews through stir fry, divide among four bowls, and top each with an egg to serve

Townsville

Colouring Therapy
Gentle Exercise
Music Memories

Ingham

Craft
Bingo
Italian Songs
Country Songs
Gentle Exercise

Ayr

Friday Friendship Craft Group
Gentle Exercise

Give us a call for more information about our services and products.

Head Office:
3/24-26 Ross River Road, Mundingburra QLD 4812

Phone:
(07) 4725 1822 Townsville
(07) 4776 2296 Ingham
(07) 4728 2540 Ayr

Email:
everglow@eccli.org.au

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