FROM THE CEO
COVID-19 UPDATES
Hello Carinya Community Please find following, an update in regards to the current COVID-19 situation and the Home’s continuing preparations and responses to not only this, but to influenza and similar illnesses as the weather gets colder. Aged Care Direction #4 has now been released by the Qld Government and …
Hello Carinya Community We will have visiting hours on Mothers Day from 10.00am until 3.00pm this Sunday only (May 10th) to ensure our Mums get some time with those people that are special in their lives. Please ensure you follow the restrictions in place including ensuring you have evidence of …
Hello Carinya Community Again – thank you to all of you – Residents, Family, loved ones, Volunteers and of course Staff as we have all come together over the last few weeks to keep our Residents out of harm’s way. I am pleased to advise that we will again welcome …
Good morning Carinya Community A reminder that from 1st May, all Staff, Visitors, and Contractors must have a current flu vaccination before being able to enter the Home. This will apply to Carinya when we are able to welcome visitors back to see their loved ones. Vaccinations are available …
Dear Carinya Community Please know that we are caring for your loved ones while they are without visitors, and our Activities Team have also been busy increasing the tasks and games for Residents to do during this time. There have been a number of families keeping in touch over the …
Dear Carinya Community Further to our new visitor protocol and improved infection control practices, we have now decided to initiate a precautionary lockdown of the Home to ensure the safety of every Resident. This is not a decision we have taken lightly, and we believe it is in the best …
Hello Carinya Community Thanks for supporting the Home and your loved ones by reducing your visits – we understand this can be difficult. A reminder that from 1st May 2020, the Government requires ALL Visitors, Staff and Contractors to have a current flu vaccination, otherwise they will not be permitted …
Hello Carinya Community Please note that the Qld Premier has now formally directed that Residents do not leave the Home, except for those who must travel to access health care (discuss with Nurse on duty prior) or in the case of emergency. The introduction of Telehealth with our Doctors will …
Hello Carinya Community Firstly, I again want to commend all in their efforts to protect our loved ones and also those who work in the Home to provide our valuable services. Last week, the Prime Minister released a statement in regards to visitors to Aged Care facilities which we have …
Hello Carinya Community In light of revised guidelines following the Prime Ministers address this morning, please note the following is now in effect at Carinya: Visitors and staff who satisfy any ONE of the below will not be able to attend the Home: • Overseas travel within the past …