October Maroba Connect – Introducing Janet Wright

Greetings to our Maroba Community,

I hope you have been enjoying this beautiful weather and taking the opportunity to be outside more.  It is important for us to remember that there are still cases in our LGA and surrounding areas.  Unfortunately over the last few days the cases have been escalating and the concerning issue is the large proportion of cases that actually were infectious in the community with Covid.  The list of exposure sites is growing rapidly each day and includes dozen of shops, supermarkets, hardware stores, medical centres and Newcastle Airport.  Please take care and remember to minimise movements, social distance, wear masks correctly, practice hand hygiene regularly and get tested if you are experiencing any signs or symptoms.   As difficult as some of these restrictions are and have been, I do believe we still live in the ‘lucky country’.  It has certainly made us appreciate the small things in life and not to take things for granted.

We all understand and are experiencing how difficult it is, not to be able to visit our loved ones and we can only hope this will change in the near future.  I know it is not the same however we love keeping you connected by facetime or zoom and will always do our best to make this happen.  Our amazing staff continue to provide comfort, support and a variety of social activities to keep all the residents engaged and living the best life they can.

The residents are enjoying socialising in small suburb groups in The Junction Café and lodge auditorium, going to the gym, BBQ’s and more outdoor activities.   I hope you are enjoying the photos on facebook or via email.  When the ‘stay at home’ restrictions ease we anticipate being able to take our residents out on bus trips.

As restrictions ease we do anticipate we will be able to welcome visitors back, with some restrictions.  We foresee we will be required to ask visitors for proof of a Covid vaccine, like we did in 2020 for the influenza vaccine. To assist us to be ready to welcome you, if you have received both Covid vaccines could you please forward a copy to us at your earliest convenience.  The Covid vaccination certificate can be emailed to enquiries@maroba.com.au.

On another note, the Lodge refurbishment has been delayed slightly due to the latest Covid outbreak and subsequent restrictions.  However, we are planning to recommence with the anticipated ease of restrictions in the next month and will be aiming for completion by Christmas.  Everyone is very excited to see the completion and look forward to enjoying the new facilities.

Did you know that Friday 1 October is the International day of the Older Person?

Traditionally it is a day that we highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the issues and challenges of ageing in today’s world.  Let’s recognise and appreciate our older people.  Hunter Ageing Alliance is a grass roots organisation that is doing just that, advocating for the older person and to plan for the Hunter region to be an age-friendly community that better meets the needs of the older person. It is free to sign up and if you haven’t already you can sign up via www.hunterageingalliance.com.

Until next time, stay well and stay safe.

Tracy Walker
General Manager, Operations

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