Susan sat in her brand-new electric wheelchair, a smile stretching across her face as she watched her friends stroll alongside her. It was a moment she never thought she would experience again. After six long years, she was finally able to join them for a walk, thanks to the help of Country Home Services. When …
More than an exercise class – Easy Moves SYP Easy Moves is an activity that truly supports the community. Easy Moves SYP offers weekly seniors-specific exercise classes in Yorketown and Stansbury, with classes averaging between 8-20 participants weekly in each location. Weekly sessions include a range of physical activities, designed to promote strength, balance, coordination, …
Working with Asthma Australia to improve asthma care in Yorkes Across our rural communities, asthma is a leading health concern. On the Yorke Peninsula, 1 in every 5 or 6 people live with asthma. This rate is higher than the state or national average. Asthma Australia has recognised that in our communities, the detection and …
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Empowering our clients in the IT world “We’re expected to do more and more things online, but people forget we didn’t grow up with it. It’s a different language and I don’t speak it.” These words were spoken by Bruce, but his words are echoed by many of our clients. In consultation with our Country …
Inclusion and connection through craft The Avon Art & Craft Guild provides a local social and mental health outlet for the community within the district, and it is these community groups that we are more than happy to support through our CHS Community Grant Program. The craft club is open each Tuesday 10am to 3pm …
How a piece of equipment can improve your quality of life There are so many ways a Home Care Package can help you as it gives access to a wide range of services, however, for Marie, it was the equipment you can purchase through a Home Care Package that can make a valuable difference. Marie …
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Support to stay connected to things you enjoy Janet is a fan of live theatre productions. She has supported many local amateur theatre productions and has often organised a bus to take groups from the Vines Retirement Village to productions. When asked about other productions she has enjoyed, she mentioned the Ballet Anna Karenina, however …
Wellbeing and Gardening “At my old place,” reminisced Bill, “I used to have a beautiful garden. I grew things in tractor or truck tyres.” Bill wanted a garden again but didn’t think it was possible because he could no longer bend down. He spoke with his Home Care Package coordinator, Tammy. Tammy saw an opportunity …
