Wesley Mission Annual Report 2020 - Flipbook - Page 38
Seniors and aged care
A home, a community
and independence
Frank Vickery Village Sylvania
A short distance to Cronulla beach in the Sutherland
Shire, Frank Vickery Village has 202 independent units
set on 15 acres of beautiful grounds.
Home to
Our three Wesley Retirement Living Villages offer daily social
activities, modern accommodation and a welcoming community
for an active, independent and fulfilling lifestyle.
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residents
Independence and peace of mind
We offer a range of flexible care options for different
life stages, including 24/7 response by on-site staff
to the emergency call system and temporary
assistance for services, such as simple medical
dressings, showering and dressing, and basic
housekeeping for up to 14 days after a hospital stay.
Each of our villages is located alongside aged
care facilities, so if the need arises to move into
higher care, the transition will be a smooth and
convenient one.
Making the most of village life
Home to
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In 19/20,
Home to
232
residents
Alan Walker Village Carlingford
Nestled in the leafy suburb of Carlingford, we offer 219 units set on five acres of manicured gardens.
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residents
Wesley Taylor Village Narrabeen
Close to Narrabeen beach and lagoon on Sydney’s Northern
Beaches, Wesley Taylor Village offers 24 boutique units set
amid picturesque gardens.
The Village Shoppe at Frank Vickery Village has
been doing a roaring trade. Volunteer, Carol proudly
shared, “We never ran out of toilet paper! Even
when the shelves were bare at shopping centres,
our supplier made sure we had some for our
people.”
The Village Shoppe is run by residents who
volunteer their time and they also welcome young
people with disability to be part of their team to gain
work experience. The shelves are stacked with
essentials and there are two large fridges with fresh
meals that are popular with residents.
Volunteer coordinator, Amelia shows off their
tap-and-go payment option that is a recent
addition to give residents improved convenience.
“It has become a friend,” she said. “But when they
first introduced it I thought, that’s it, I’m done!”
Another option available to residents is the
restaurant, which has been completely
transformed over the last 12 months. Village
manager, Tony shared, “When I came on board
they were serving fresh meals, but they were
chilled and reheated. Now we’re partnering with
Wesley Catering and we have a chef who creates
an a la carte menu each week for the residents to
order from.”
Village chef, Kushal, has been pleased with the
response from the residents. “When I started there
weren’t many people coming here, but now we
have lots of people joining us each day.”
The restaurant has also adapted their service to
meet recent COVID-19 restrictions. “We welcome
people to enjoy socially distanced meals together
in the dining room or they can have a meal
delivered directly to their unit,” said Kushal.
There’s an opera star in the garden
Opera Australia’s principal soprano, Jane Ede,
surprised residents of Alan Walker Village with a
special performance to lift the spirits of those who
had been isolating in their homes.
“When we were approached to sing for the residents
here, I couldn’t believe we hadn’t thought of it
before,” Jane said.
“We’re all these performers sitting around missing
performing, and particularly with the restrictions,
we also have a lot of people who might be feeling
a bit isolated. So this brilliant idea brought us
both together.”
Residents gathered in one of the courtyards for a
socially distanced performance. For some, it was
the first time in several months they could invite over
a friend.
“The performance for me raised my spirits
and reinforced the benefits of music,”
resident, Gordon said. “The outdoor location
also helped me to understand the quality of
Jane’s superb voice.”
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