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Client Relationships
Ageing-in-place
Hong Kong SAR 2013
enriching livesPresented by Carol Allen, BlueCross CEO
The BlueCross story
BlueCross has been providing care and support within aged care and the community since 1993
operate 23 residences throughout Melbourne
accommodates over 1300 residents
Care at Home supports over 1500 clients
employs over 2000 staff
The BlueCross story
committed to promoting dignity and independence
ensure that each person fulfils their potential
to enjoy the highest possible quality of life
working with individuals to identify needs, wants and preferences
Introducing ALEX
The BlueCross story
a dynamic organisation
supported by a team of great staff
willing to challenge traditions
a long history of embracing change
Introducing DOROTHY
STARFish principles
creating an organisational culture of change
expect staff to embrace the principles
to be engaged and committed regardless of their position
changing the culture of how staff provide our services
a progressive approach in the delivery of care
STARFish principles:
choose your attitude
be there
make their day
have fun
The annual EXTRAVAGANZA!
Changing the face of aged care
October celebrates the United Nations International Day of the Older Person and coincides with the Senior’s Festival in Victoria
a wonderful public demonstration of making the most out of life, no matter what age you are
thinking about the capabilities of older people
every BlueCross client is invited to attend
last year’s event over 500 people attended
Introducing DOUG
The EXTRAVAGANZA!
2013 is our 6th event
Aged Care Olympics
Dancing with the Stars
Celebration of Nations
As Time Goes By
Hooray for Hollywood
20th Year Birthday Party
Introducing LEN
The EXTRAVAGANZA!
Changing the face of aged care
each residence is provided with a theme
they create their costumes and dancing (or wheelchair!) routines and the winner announced on the day
there is loads of laughter, tonnes of singing, dancing competitions
it’s about making their day and having fun!
Introducing TERRI
The 97th+ Birthday Party
Changing the face of aged care
who needs to wait until the rounded off 100 to enjoy some attention, delicious birthday cake and a bit of fun!
celebrate ‘ageing positively’ , celebrating life
evidence of providing aged care that keeps our elderly citizens active and enjoying life, over 40 people at one event
The 97th +Birthday Party
Changing the face of aged care
The EXTRAVAGANZA & 97th+ Birthday!
Changing the face of aged care
advocating for older people, changing perceptions, ageing positively
presenting a different image to the community
taking aged care INTO the
community
nurturing an environment of
better practice and…..
enriching lives!