Aged Care Commission – Feedback from Joy
Today we received some wonderful feedback from one of our residents, Joy Lofberg, regarding the aged care commission. "I want to reassure those who read this that ongoing criticism of Aged Care providers should not [...]
Years of Service Awards
Today we celebrated some wonderful milestones at our Staff Years of Service Awards presentation. In 2020 we saw six staff reach 5 years of service, another six have been with us for 10 years and [...]
Update for BlueWave
I am writing to provide another update for BlueWave in relation to COVID-19.With an updated advice and direction now provided by NSW Health this afternoon I am pleased to advise the following key change;Residents may [...]
Aged Care Workforce Retention Bonus
Since the Government announced the Aged Care Workforce Retention Bonus payment back in March, opinions have been divided. According to the guidelines, only workers who provide direct care are eligible to receive the payment. This [...]
Visiting Hours
Dear Resident, Family and Friends, I am writing to provide another update for BlueWave in relation to COVID-19. There have been some changes to the relevant national guidelines and NSW legislation, coupled with low evidence [...]
Update to Visiting during COVID-19
12th June, 2020 Dear Resident, Family and Friends, I am writing to provide another update for BlueWave in relation to COVID-19. Given the low incidence of community transmission based on Government numbers, we are pleased [...]
Coronavirus Update 16 March 2020
Update on current procedures at BlueWave Living during the Coronavirus epidemic. Dear Resident, Family and Friends, I would like to update all on our current situation relating to the Coronavirus, and the risk it presents [...]
Laughter is the best medicine.
Laughter is the best medicine! A good sense of humour may not cure all ailments, but there is mounting evidence around the benefits of laughter. Along with enhancing your mental state, laughter induces physical [...]
Years of Service Awards
A big congratulations to our wonderful staff members who received their 'Years of Service' awards today. We have staff who celebrated 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years of service with BlueWave Living [...]