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Under
The Stars
R E F L E C T I N G L I F E ’ S J O U R N E Y. . .
A Quar terly Publication of Southern Cross Care (Tas.) Inc. WINTER 2018
ANZAC Day
Special
Memories are
strong for those
who are no
longer with us.
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FROM THE EDITOR 4
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ANZAC DAY SPECIAL 5
EDITOR
MEMORIES WITH JOHN BIRKETT 9
Michael Swinson
Email: mike@cimatters.com.au SPRINGHAVEN – CONSTRUCTION ABOUT TO START 10
SOUTHERN CROSS CARE – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 12
FEATURE CONTRIBUTORS
John Birkett PODIATRY WITH TIM PAIN 13
Eric Byrne AINSLIE LOW HEAD – HAWAIIAN FESTIVITIES | CRAFTY BAGS 14
Shireen Diez
IN AND AROUND THE GARDENS WITH GREG KERIN 15
Dean Ewington
Pat Flanagan SOUTHERN CROSS CARE– STAFF PROFILES 16
David Johnstone SHOWTIME WITH ERIC BYRNE 17
Andrew Jones
SAINT CANICE – FALLS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM 18
Greg Kerin
Tim Pain ACROSS THE TABLE WITH TONY SHERRIFF 20
Judith Sweet SAINT CANICE – ART EXHIBITION 22
UTS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE HEALTH & FITNESS WITH DEAN EWINGTON 23
Alex Macaskill KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS ACTIVITY REPORT 24
Michael Mazengarb
SOUTHERN CROSS CARE – LETTER TO THE EDITOR 25
Mike Swinson
Pauline Robson FAIRWAY RISE LIFESTYLE VILLAGE – QUILTING GROUP | LINKS CAFE 26
Tom O’Meara HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS WITH ANDREW JONES TRAVEL 27
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SANDOWN VILLAS – OPENING OF GRAEME DENEHEY WING 34
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COMMUNITY EVENTS 42
STAFF ANNIVERSARIES 43
UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 3
FROM THE EDITOR
ANZAC DAY 2018 action in New Guinea, as the
Australians tried to stem the
What does ANZAC Day
Japanese overland advance on
mean to you? I know it
Port Moresby. Within a few
means a lot to me as I have
days, he and the other men of
many family members and
the 2/14th were moving along
close friends who have
the Kokoda Trail to confront
served in almost every
the rapidly advancing Japanese.
theatre of war Australia
has been involved in. After four days of fighting, the
Japanese broke through the Australian
This year Annie and I attended the dawn
defence line. Metson and others were
service at an RSL Club on the Northern
cutoff and had to survive in the jungle as
Beaches of Sydney. I wore my mother’s
Southern Cross Care best they could.
service medals from her time in the
(Tas.) Inc. Middle East during the Second World Corporal Metson’s ankle had been
Caring across Tasmania War, in the 2/1 AGH unit. (Australian smashed by a bullet during the fighting,
General Hospital) the group he was with included a
number of wounded, some, like Metson,
As I stood and thought, I realised
were unable to walk. Knowing that the
that what is critical to the message of
group was too weak to carry more
ANZAC is my capacity to empathise
BOARD OF DIRECTORS stretchers, Metson refused to be carried.
with the service men and women
Instead, he padded his hands and knees
who fought on my behalf to keep this
CHAIRMAN and crawled in silent agony behind the
country safe and free, to acknowledge
stretcher bearers.
Hon. Ray Groom AO their sacrifice.
The group survived for 3 weeks until
That’s why I want to share this brief
DEPUTY CHAIR the fit members decided to go and get
story of one Australian digger who gave
help, leaving the wounded and sick in
Dr Helen McArdle his life in New Guinea during WW2.
a safe village. When the tide of battle
Corporal John Arthur Metson, was had turned, a ground patrol went to
TREASURER a member of the 2/14th Australian the village and found the bodies of John
Chris Jones Infantry Battalion Metson and the entire party, they had
When war was declared John joined been executed.
DIRECTORS the army and in early April 1941 found Metson’s courage, tenacity and
Bobby Court himself in Egypt helping to bolster unselfishness and saw him posthumously
defences along the Libyan frontier. Then awarded a British Empire Medal.
Michael Hill
came fighting during the invasion of
He was 24 years old.
Alex Macaskill Syria and Lebanon.
Michael Mazengarb Nine months later the 2/14th had a brief My heartfelt thanks go to people like
period of respite back at home. Metson John and others who gave their lives
John Shelverton so we remain free in this wonderful
took advantage of this break, marrying
Stephen Shirley his sweetheart Dorothy. country we all call home.
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ANZAC DAY SPECIAL
LEST WE FORGET
ANZAC DAY AT SCC
ANZAC Day was cause for pause and reflection across the entire SCC family. There were services held in a number
of facilities attended by dozens of residents, staff, friends and family.
We start our coverage of the various events in Northern Tasmania at Mount Esk.
MOUNT ESK
By Facility Manager Rebecca Eiszele
This year we held a service at Mount Esk
in the Hanbury Centre. In the afternoon
a group of our residents bused up to
the casino and enjoyed a performance
by the Caledonian Pipe Band – in the
words of some of our residents:
‘Absolutely lovely, music was thoroughly
enjoyable and the singer was beautiful.’ Joe Hallam and Brenda Hodson at the
ANZAC service
Resident Barbara Hodson.
‘Wonderful, the whole afternoon was so
enjoyable.’ Resident Olive Bingley.
‘The entire day was brilliant, and we all
thoroughly enjoyed it.There was a standout
solo performer who was magnificent, I
would have loved her to sing more. I also
thought the MC did a great job he was
humorous and respectful, I would love to
attend again.’ Resident Joseph Hallam.
Joe Hallam participating in the ANZAC service Resident Stephen Fagg laying the wreath with the
help of his son
ANZAC DAY – DIGGERS First World War we learned about not staff readily singing along to many of the
REMEMBERED AT only hard tack biscuits and bully-beef, but well-known songs from the First and
MARY’S GRANGE the Billy Can Cake which was sent to the Second World Wars.
AGED CARE troops. We were lucky enough to have
Editors Note: Unfortunately the computer
the Catering Department make the cake
By Margaret Wynter LLO hard drive where the images of ANZAC
for us to serve for afternoon tea.
Day were stored has died and so far no-one
At Mary’s Grange we conducted
We also learned about Maconochie’s has been able to retrieve anything. Don’t
a commemoration to remember
stew which was a household name you love this IT world in which we live!
those who served as ANZAC and
during World War One. The tinned
included all service men and women
“meat and vegetable rations” were
who have fought and helped make
welcomed by some troops but others
Australia the nation it is today.
described them as a “man-killer”. One
Of course ANZAC Day brings back account from the time described it as
memories of loved ones who served, “a tinned ration consisting of sliced
were injured or died. Residents were vegetables chiefly turnips and carrots in
given a safe space in which to share their a deal of thin soup or gravy”. A report
memories and their stories and were from the time stated that: “Warmed in
encouraged and supported to do so. the tin, Maconochie’s was edible. Cold it
was a man-killer,”
Staff had done research on the food that
had been available for our troops during Of course music played a part in
times of conflict. From the Boer War and remembering the diggers, residents and
UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 5
ANZAC DAY SPECIAL
LEST WE FORGET
FAIRWAY RISE
AGED CARE
Our Special ANZAC Day Service
By Jill McGruther, FRAC Leisure
and Lifestyle Officer
ANZAC Day activities at Fairway
Rise commenced on Tuesday
morning 24th April at the Links
Café. We had a wonderful concert
Michael Colrain OAM KSJ giving his moving
performance by the FairRising Stars address at the ANZAC service
Ukulele group entertaining us with
wonderful renditions of favourites
from the war time era.
While the music flowed we enjoyed
coffee and cake and joined in with
harmonious voice to those songs so
dear to us all. The packed cafe and
enthusiastic audience was testament to
the gratitude of those in attendance.
After lunch we were treated again to
another quality performance, this time Mick Burn with his sister Louise Crossman Tony Gillam and his son Dennis laying the wreath
with the group the ‘Blackcherries,’ who
along with the large audience almost Michael then sang for us the Hymn ‘The Crossman’s empty wheelchair bearing
raised the roof with their wonderful Lord is my Shepherd’ again accompanied his slouch hat. Lt John Crossman sadly
repertoire of musical numbers. As by Audrey Smith on piano before we passed away the evening of ANZAC
ANZAC Day was almost upon us they welcomed Reverend Adeline Mills to Day 2017, Vale Lt John Crossman.
also sang many memorable war time read us a very moving ANZAC Prayer. Louise’s brother Mick also a resident
songs and invited the audience to join in. of Fairway Rise who served in Vietnam
The laying of the wreath this year
wore an impressive array of medals
Wednesday the 25th of April we held was done by resident Tony Gillam
on his chest, both his and those of his
our annual ANZAC Day Service in the assisted by his son Derris, Tony served
late father.
Chapel. It was attended by 44 residents, in Darwin during WW2 and wore his
family and ILU residents. The service array of medals. Tony was president of As per tradition we all read The Oath
was opened with the Hymn ‘Abide with the Moonah Navy Club and when this leading up to the playing of The Last
Me’ accompanied on piano by Audrey group disbanded it donated $300,000 Post and then observing a minute’s
Smith OAM, before a blessing by Father to medical research. The donation was silence, followed by Reveille.To conclude
Terry Yard, followed by the second shared equally between the Menzies our service we finished with Advance
Hymn ‘Our Help in Ages Past’ once Centre and The Heart Foundation. Tony Australia Fair and a final blessing prayer
again accompanied by Audrey Smith. received an OAM for his service to from Father Terry Yard.
We were then led by Father Terry Yard the Navy, to Navy service people and
At the conclusion of this year’s ANZAC
in ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. their families.
Service all in attendance were invited
This year’s ANZAC Address was written We were honoured to have with to join us in the cafe for a cuppa and
and given by Michael Colrain OAM KSJ, us again at our service Mrs. Louise homemade ANZAC Biscuits, along with
a moving address that was not only a Crossman assisting her brother Mick wonderful conversation and reflections
reminder of why we commemorate Burn. Louise attended last year’s service from not just the service years but from
ANZAC Day but also to reflect on on behalf of her husband Lt Colonel years’ past.
the personal reasons why each of us John Crossman who was too unwell to
A very big thank you to Michael Colrain
honours our fallen servicemen and attend in person.
OAM KSJ, Audrey Smith OAM, Father
women. It’s also a chance to reflect on Cast your mind back to last year and Terry Yard, Reverend Adeline Mills and
the impact of war, then and now, and to Fairway Rise volunteer, Patricia Corby
the very poignant photograph on the
also ponder the future and how we will for giving your time and assistance in
cover of Under the Stars magazine, Lt
continue to remember them. running this very memorable service.
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ANZAC DAY SPECIAL
LEST WE FORGET
ANZAC DAY AT
SANDOWN AND
GUILFORD YOUNG
GROVE
Once again the ANZAC service
at Sandown was well attended by
residents, staff and families, as well
as others from nearby facilities like
Guilford Young Grove and St Canice
Apartments.
It was a very moving ceremony with
much resident participation throughout. Members of the official party at the ANZAC Greg Gray, SCC Rostering clerk with resident
service at Sandown Tom Fox and Visitor Roy Cox
One of our staff members David Aiken
wrote a poem especially for the day.
The wreath carriers were Tom Fox
from Sandown and David Gifford from
Guilford Young Grove.
Nearly 80 people attended and we all
tucked into a wonderful afternoon tea
once the service was over.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Wing
Commander Alan Robertson OAM,
CSM RFD, JP for his moving address and
to our bugler, Sergeant Ashley Thomson
who brings a special sense of poignancy GYG resident David Gifford with LLO Sandown resident Betty Rigney, wearing her
to the service. Anya Merrington husband’s medals with her daughter Toni
GLENARA LAKES
APARTMENTS
About fifty people gathered at
Glenara Lakes for the 2018 ANZAC
Day service.
The atmosphere of the service was
enhanced by music generously provided
by Denis Kitto and Craig Tyeson. Denis
is the brother of Glenara resident,
Air Force Veteran Bob Hodgkinson Residents Audrey Callaghan, Phyllis Curtis and Ian Kitto.
visitor Lorraine Kitto
The Facility’s Pastoral Carer, Ian Dalton,
led the service and presented a reflection
on the tragedy of discrimination that can
be inflicted by nations upon their own
citizens during times of war. He drew
on the example of the incarceration
and deportation of Australian citizens
of German background (some of whom
were second and third generation
Australians) during the first and second
world wars.
Residents Maureen Howlett, Dot Staines and Villa residents Ron Johnstone, Marie and Terry
Joy Sexton Heggaton at the ANZAC Day service
UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 7
ANZAC DAY SPECIAL
LEST WE FORGET
AINSLIE LOW HEAD
ANZAC DAY
By Maree Youl
On the 24th of May members from
George Town RSL branch came
to Ainslie Low Head and gave
an ANZAC Day service for our
residents.
The service was organised this way RSL Members from George Town who came in on Residents Margaret Coogan and Loui Gaetani
the 24th to do an ANZAC service for our residents and RSL Member Vince
because the majority of our residents
could not attend services away from
home. It means they can pay their
respect to our service men and
women and participate fully in the spirit
of ANZAC.
We really appreciate the time that the
RSL members give us for this service.
Lest we forget.
Resident Peter Webb and RSL Member Brian Resident Daryl Wade and RSL Member Brian
ANZAC DAY AT This year was the first year that we
know of that had live music at the
YARAANDOO
service. Feedback from the residents to
ANZAC Day was celebrated at the Leisure and Lifestyle staff suggested
Yaraandoo on Tuesday 24th April at it was the best service they had
1:45pm. ever attended,
This year the service was organised and
It had a bit of everything in it, the room
run by Maria and Linda from Leisure
was beautifully decorated and was very
and Lifestyle.
EN Megan Knobben and resident Lucy House touching.
Our special guests for the service were:
‘The service did not drag on, the LLO
Adele Britton – Chairman of the RSL girls did a fantastic job organising
Club in Burnie and a returned Service everything, it was a credit to them both,’
Woman; said one very happy resident.
Megan Knobben – EN at Yaraandoo
and Home Care and another returned
Service Woman;
Natasha Bakker – Local Singer and
Resident Nola Foss Entertainer who sung for us: Abide by
me and Advance Australia Fair and also
played the Cornet for The Last post and
Reveille; and
Carolyn – local Entertainer that played
the piano for Natasha.
Our service involved a few residents,
Robert Tyrell saying a poem, Nola Foss
saying 2 prayers and Lucy House and
EN Megan Knobben and daughter Charlie Marilyn Ransley laying the wreaths. Natasha Bakker
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Memories
WITH JOHN BIRKETT
MEMORIES: compromise. Could this be the same After introductions all around, Bright
lady (and I chose that word carefully)? Eyes cast a glance towards an interested
AN INADEQUATE
Now well past her best, but even this Roxy dog, “And you must be Roxy?”
‘THANK YOU’ day, she asks what she can do for us.
We’ve just entered one of Southern Roxy looked up and smiled too.
How my memories flooded back to
Cross Care’s facilities where there I’ve declined to name Bright Eyes, or any
the days when a young Mum was full
are two key groups of people. of the other staff members. To name
of grace, attractive, full of purpose. Her
The first group comprises residents, a only some would be unfair to all the
commitment was total and her family
little older than I, who go there to be staff at this facility, and other facilities,
was always put to the fore. It was difficult
cared for, to be kept safe, comfortable who make a real difference. They not
to reconcile that lovely young lady with
and in good spirits. I comment to my only provide understanding and gentle
the elderly lady who now sat before me.
beloved that’s it’s nearly time to put my care to my Mum and to many others,
name on the waiting list, and she grins, It was difficult to see how this lady, in but they are always chatty and friendly
“They’ll be sorry!” her younger days, with help from her and interactive with us too.
life-long friend Billie, wiped their sons off
Each of these residents is precious to How much we appreciate them and
the tennis court in a match to end all
someone; we owe them so much, but what they do!
matches. Hoad and Rosewell weren’t in
we just can’t manage to look after them the hunt in this one! We’ll say no more On behalf of my Mum and all the Mums,
at home anymore. We put our trust in about that – that loss still hurts about Dads and other relatives in care, I’d
the second group at the facility, a team 65 years later! just like to say ‘thank you’ – you need
of carers, nurses, activity staff and other to know how much we appreciate
support staff who are arguably the most The old lady’s memories have faded
what you do for those who are most
important people in Southern Cross badly, but she still recalls that day with
precious to us.
Care’s armoury. a certain amount of glee and her eyes
brighten at the mention of her victory! It was time to go home and give Roxy
These staff members are women her tucker-time. I bent low to give Mum
and men, of varying ages, of varying I recall sitting in front of the fire as Mum
a ‘see you later’ kiss and said, “Now you
experience, and of various backgrounds helped with homework (English and
be a good girl!”
who do something you and I would find History were her favourites) or playing
difficult, if not impossible; they provide games for hours on end – laughter “Well, I’ll try, but do I really have to be
loving full-time care for our precious and happy times were part and parcel good?”
seniors and to make sure they lead a of the deal. “I’ll tell you what Mum, if you’re a good girl
comfortable and safe life. I recall being freely given love and hugs I’ll be a good girl too!”
This care is provided despite the fact when we were sick; or going swimming “Will you now love; you’ll be a good girl
staff are sometimes faced with mood at the beach and visiting friends, of too will you?’
swings, resident hygiene problems and whom she had many of long standing.
The giggle and the grin told me that all
difficulties with which most of us would I recall the way she held our household was as well as it might be and that she
not easily cope. together, many years alone, when she was in a good place.
As we entered my Mum’s room, a pair of played all roles in the household without
a word of complaint while also working It’s enough to bring a tear to a glass eye.
ninety-seven year old, faded eyes looked
up and, for a fleeting moment, were in a demanding job in a solicitor’s office. Thanks team!
uncertain. Then they caught a glimpse of Of course, those days are long gone. As
Roxy the retriever and the elderly eyes we sat in Mum’s room making testing
indicated signs of recognition, “She’s a conversation (Mum is very hard of
lovely doggie! What’s her name again?” hearing and suffers from dementia)
As I looked at my ageing Mum, I noted there was a knock at the door, and
her frail body; a body bent with age and a smiling new staff member’s head
so much more frail than I once recalled. appeared around the corner (let’s call
her ‘Bright Eyes’), “Hello, my name is
My memories darted back to when ****, I just popped in to make sure your
we were kids; young kids who were Mum was okay and to make sure we
nurtured and cared for without knew where she was!”
UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 9
Springhaven
VIEWS FROM A BUSHLAND SETTING
CAROL JOSEPH
SPRINGHAVEN –
CONSTRUCTION
ABOUT TO START
Tasmania’s Governor, Professor the
Honourable Kate Warner AC turned
the first sod at the Springhaven
Retirement Village construction site
at Lindisfarne in Southern Tasmania.
When addressing the audience
Governor Kate Warner paid her
respects to the traditional owners of
the land, the Moomairremener people.
She acknowledged the contemporary
Tasmanian Aboriginal community who,
she said, have survived invasion and
dispossession, and continue to maintain
their identity, culture and indigenous
rights. She went on to say that these
days Clarence Council was recognised
as an Age Friendly Council; and had a
rapidly ageing population.
The landscape of the 5 hectare
site will become a busy venue over
coming months with civil works and
commencement of Stage 1 Villa Unit
construction. It’s planned that some
villas will be finished by late this year. Tasmania’s Governor, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC turned the first sod at the
Springhaven Retirement Village
The turning of the sod ceremony was
attended by local dignitaries, Board Eastern Shore was inexplicably a bit Once complete Springhaven would be
Members of SCC including Chairman colder than Hobart City! the fifteenth facility for the SCC Group
the Honourable Ray Groom and the in Tasmania. The project will provide
“This is an ideal site for a village of this size
Most Reverend Julian Porteous DD, the employment for up to 300 people
and scope,” he said. “It will have beautiful
Archbishop of Hobart. during construction.
gardens, animal and wildlife corridors, a
The day dawned clear and sunny, vegetable garden and orchard, as well as Plans are also well advanced for
at the site of the much anticipated a children’s playground area. There will substantial expansion at the Glenara
development the birds were singing, be villas and town houses, each fitted Lakes facility in Launceston.
well I think there were birds about, the with the latest European appliances,
The new Lifestyle Village will include
guests arrived, crossing the busy road hard wired into the NBN and with a
84 contemporary designed villas and
with the help of traffic wardens and centrally located Chalet with lounge
townhouses supported by a community
entered the marquee for the ceremony. facilities, bar and other activity areas”
centre. Resident facilities will include
Many were those who have already Ray Groom paid special tribute to Village a library, craft room, meeting rooms,
made the decision to purchase a unit Sales and Service Manager Carol Joseph theatrette, large function room, kitchen
or villa. This is all about construction of and her assistant Deb Hill, to a round of and refreshment area.
their new homes so it’s exciting. loud and enthusiastic applause from the
Externally, residents will have access to a
Guests were joined by over 30 members audience. He acknowledged the work
community garden including an orchard
of the St Cuthbert’s School Choir who of Board Member Stephen Shirley and
and vegetable gardens. Visitors will
helped make the National anthem Architect Peter Gaggin.
enjoy ample parking and professionally
ring out loud and clear. Chairman Ray Construction group Spectran will landscaped gardens. Young visitors
Groom welcomed everybody and complete roadways, water, sewerage catching up with grandparents will be
said that the thermometer in his car and groundworks and Wilson Homes able to enjoy a children’s play area.
suggested that the temperature on the will once again build the units and villas.
10 UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018Springhaven
VIEWS FROM A BUSHLAND SETTING
CAROL JOSEPH
Board Member Stephen Shirley addressing The turning off the sod official party with the Governor, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC,
the crowd the Hon Ray Groom AO and Richard Warner, the husband of the Governor
The choir from St Cuthbert’s Catholic School Most Reverend Julian Porteous DD, the
Archbishop of Hobart blessing the site
This is a major multi-million dollar The construction phase involves a four-
project for the Eastern Shore and it’s staged building approach. It is planned
great to note that already the demand that the entire village will be finished,
for the homes is high, many have already occupied and fully operational by
been sold ahead of construction. late 2019.
The villas and townhouses will reflect Mr Sadek said following the launch of
modern state of art design concepts Springhaven in late November 2017, we
developed by Philp Lighton Architects have been delighted and overwhelmed
in conjunction with Southern Cross by the response. 76 out of a total of 84
Care (Tas) Inc Management. This will dwellings have already been sold even
allow style and independence for those though construction will only begin
choosing to live at Springhaven. Many next week. It is satisfying and reassuring
state of the art features, have been that the public has shown such great
incorporated in the design following confidence in Southern Cross Care (Tas)
an extensive study tour of retirement Inc to deliver a high-quality product on
villages operating in Australia. a relatively complex site, Mr Sadek said.
Just two of the many happy guests attending the
turning the sod ceremony at Springhaven
UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 11Southern Cross Care
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
By Nic Fabrizio
GLENARA LAKES LAUNDRY
UPGRADE
May saw the completion of the Glenara Lakes laundry
upgrade. Laundry equipment previously consisted of one
domestic clothes washing machine and dryer.
The new laundry is now equipped with two commercial clothes
washing machines and two gas clothes drying machines The
upgrade required the removal of a wall and larger openings
created in two other walls.
New equipment installed in the refurbished laundry
The upgrade has enabled more washing to be done in-house
by our laundry staff.
GLENARA LAKES RE-FLOORING
PROJECT
May also saw the completion of the Glenara Lakes
production kitchen re-flooring. Over the years the
existing flooring had become unserviceable and was
replaced with a polyurethane trowelled floor.
This project required the kitchen to be cleared of all equipment
and fixtures including benches and sinks to provide free access
to the floor by the flooring contractor. The existing sheet vinyl
flooring, was removed to allow for the preparation of the
concrete floor slab then lay the new trowelled polyurethane
flooring.
After allowing the new floor to cure over a weekend, the
walls and ceiling were freshened up by repainting, then the
building contractor reinstated the kitchen benches, sinks and
recommissioned the kitchen equipment.
Glenara Lakes staff removed all food stuffs from the freezer, cool
rooms and dry store, then it was all reinstated on completion.
As programmed, this project took four weeks to complete
including the ANZAC Day public holiday. The flooring is a
similar product to that in the Fairway Rise production kitchen
and the blue colour has given the kitchen a lift and the feel of
a new brighter kitchen.
Meals to our northern facilities were prepared by an outside
contractor for this period.
We would like to thank staff and everyone involved in making
this process as streamlined and smooth as possible.
Luckily the building contractor was able to undertake
the production kitchen re-flooring and laundry upgrade
concurrently.
The new and very bright flooring in the newly refurbished kitchen area
12 UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018Podiatry
WITH TIM PAIN (Principal of Tim Pain Podiatry)
OSTEOARTHRITIC
FOOT PAIN
Living longer and more active lives has
many advantages, but it also usually
brings with it a few aches and pains
from wear and tear on the body.
Osteoarthritis is the most common
cause of joint pain in the feet, whether
it be the big toe joints, ankles, or lumpy
bits developing on the feet, many
people experience dull aches, stiffness
and sometimes creaky joints.
Big toe joint test
When osteoarthritis develops the
rubber-like cartilage that cushions the A better way to reduce overuse on a is that even if the joints have excessive
joints breaks down preventing the joint is to reduce repetitive movements wear on the cartilage that reducing
joint from moving a normal amount that load the joints the same way the load on the joint (with footwear
and this can lead to the joint becoming repeatedly. This might mean mixing up and sometimes orthotics) can lead to
compressed which wears the cartilage an activity program with walking, cycling, reduced pain and increased activity.
out faster and results in more stiffness swimming etc. Even changing where
and pain. It can even result in extra In more advanced cases antiinflammatory
you walk will reduce the repetition,
bits of bony growth on the margins medication can also be helpful in
walking on hard flat surfaces instils very
of the joints resulting in bony lumps maintaining mobility.
repetitive movement patterns that can
developing and rubbing on shoes. In its overload the joints. Try varying the If you are experiencing joint pain in your
most advanced stages the joint can lose terrain from footpaths, to beaches, to feet having a foot assessment to identify
all of it’s movement. walking trails. the factors contributing to the problem
There are several things that lead and getting appropriate footwear advice
Footwear will play an important part in
to osteoarthritis, including genetics, would be a step in the right direction.
reducing forces on the joints in the feet
overuse, injury and excess weight. and increasing cushioning on the joints.
Now obviously some of these factors
are more easily influenced than others. Sometimes a person’s individual foot
Reducing weight can reduce 30% of the structure can also result in them walking
load on the joints but is not so easy with flat feet or high arches and this
to achieve. Reducing overuse on the can result in joints being compressed.
joints can be more easily influenced by This usually does not cause immediate
simply reducing your activity levels but debilitating pain but over many years
this inevitably leads to greater medical can lead to the cartilage in these joints https://www.webmd.com/osteoar thritis/
ailments of the cardiovascular system. wearing out prematurely.The good news osteoarthritis-of-the-foot
UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 13Ainslie Low Head
OVERLOOKING THE MOUTH OF THE TAMAR
DEBORAH AUSTEN
HAWAIIAN LUAU
FESTIVITIES
By Maree Youl, LLO
Every three months we have a themed
afternoon. This one being Hawaiian
Luau. Activities leading up to the event
were craft activities which involved the
making of the Palm Trees. We made a
Tropical punch and invited staff to wear
something Hawaiian or tropical, there
was lots of colour in the building on the
day.The dining room was decorated and
everyone wore Leis or flowers in their
hair. The residents liked seeing the staff
in their colourful clothes and grass skirts
for some. We encouraged residents to
have a dance even those in wheelchairs.
We wanted to lift residents spirits. Pat Youd and Maree (Staff)
CRAFTY DECORATING
AT AINSLIE LOW HEAD
By Maree Youl LLO
We had an activity decorating shopping
bags. The residents had participated in
this activity a while ago but wanted to do
it again. The activity was introduced by
our LLO Angelina with great assistance
from Gwen, one of our wonderful
volunteers. Kaye Whitehead and Deborah (FM) Gwen standing, Margaret and Maree Leary
seated. Gwen volunteered to come and do this
activity with our residents
John Gorsuch Margaret Judd The finished product
14 UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018In And Around The Gardens
WITH GREG KERIN
WINTER GARDENING
Everyone should have a pots of
winter colour to brighten up their
home. Cyclamen have an undeserved
reputation of being hard to manage.
It is true that they can give a spectacular
impression of a dying swan within a short
time of being brought home from the
nursery, but that is not really their fault.
More often than not it’s the conditions
they are expected to tolerate.
Although corms from the previous year
make new growth while the weather
is still warm they actually prefer cool
o
conditions around 10 to 15 C. They
should be kept moist but not wet at Ima
all times. Sitting them in a saucer, with
a little water is ideal. Cyclamen are
quite sensitive to extreme changes
in temperature and erratic watering.
If conditions are not to their liking
the plants don’t go through a slow
Glorious winter Cyclamens in full bloom
demise like many other indoor plants.
Rather they rapidly collapse, letting you frost, rain or wind but simply in a cool the corm is completely dormant. This
know immediately there is something position like on a porch or external usually occurs in October.
horribly wrong. window ledge.
Pots should then be laid on their side until
Always take care when buying fully Some gardeners complain that their the first signs of new growth show again
grown plants already in flower. Choose Cyclamens rot in the centre of the in February when the corms should be
only those that show no signs of yellow corm. This is usually caused by Grey re-potted and watering resumed. Some
or wilting leaves and flowers. Mould and can be prevented to some gardeners claim that corms only flower
degree by ensuring there is a little well for two years but they are reports
When you choose a plant in full bloom
air movement around the plant and that they are still growing and flowering
and want to keep it inside remember
watering takes place in the morning, well after eight or nine years. Feed your
the golden rule. Always put your plant
taking care not to wet the crown of Cyclamen regularly with liquid Seaweed
out at night.
the corm. Once it has finished and the extract every three weeks and put them
This does not mean place it out in the leaves have started to decline it is time in a nice decorative indoor pot to set a
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UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 15Southern Cross Care
STAFF PROFILES
Name: Louise Orpe Name: Pauline Simpson
Position: Pastoral Care Position: Pastoral Carer
Coordinator
Facility: Yaraandoo
Facility: Mary’s Grange
Date joined SCC:
Date joined SCC: December 2006 Spring of 2013
Any favourite memories? Most rewarding part of your position:
There are none in particular that stand out, but I am enriched Hearing the vital spiritual aspects of a resident’s life, embodied
daily by the sharing of stories, and the example and wisdom, in their unique personal life story both past and present makes
given to us by our courageous residents. Many of whom have this position one of great privilege and responsibility.
a positive outlook on life, and try and lighten others journey, as Creating Services for our residents on important days of
they with humour care for them. I am very humbled to be in remembrance have been highlights and being asked to
the company of our residents. conduct or speak at a funeral service and represent Yaraandoo
is always seen as a sign of the total care given to residents and
Most rewarding part of your position: their family by all staff at Yaraandoo. We are honouring the life
I think is to be treated often as ‘family’ by the residents, and and death of those in our care.
for us all, staff and residents to be a community and family Presently, along with our gardener Doug and volunteer Julie
together, as we all support each other within our own roles we are looking at ways to bring vital spiritual aspects to the
and gifts. planning and presentation of our communal garden areas and
to assist residents develop their patch of garden. Gardens not
Hobbies & leisure activities or interests?
only feed our bodies but also our minds and souls.
Relaxing at home with the animals (chooks, budgies, goats
and dogs) gardening, and riding my bike and swimming, and Have you worked at any other SCC facilities?
reading a silly book. Not all at once. Prior to coming to Yaraandoo I worked from 2007-2013 at
the Burnie Regional Hospital as Chaplain. Looking back it
Any favourable comments: served as great experience and preparation for the pastoral
One thing I appreciate about my job is that every day is role at Yaraandoo.
different, and unpredictable, as we are ready to respond to any
Hobbies & leisure activities or interests?
situation, as we strive to meet the needs of those around us.
The past ten years have been filled with many learning
opportunities. This year I will graduate with a graduate diploma
of Arts in Christian Spirituality which will allow for the creation
of a practice offering spiritual direction.
Richard Sadek, CEO has initiated a new
regular program of staff profiles. In embracing Reading, bush walking (especially down the west coast of
a broad range of different disciplines he said Tasmania), beach combing and playing with grandchildren
that it was a concept of giving staff recognition bring great joy to my life. Becoming proficient at sewing is a
future goal.
particularly those that play key roles in
support functions. He said the broad range Any favourable comments:
of different disciplines exceeding 16 roles, all Working within the ethos of Southern Cross Care is especially
play a key role in ensuring that we deliver the meaningful both personally and professionally. Operating within
best in care for all our residents. a faith based perspective to care carries a unique dimension
which embraces the total well-being of all residents. It is
inspirational and challenging.
16 UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018Showtime
WITH MOVIE CRITIC ERIC BYRNE
“Remember Me” from “Coco” which and “Moon River” from “Breakfast at
got me thinking about the quality of Tiffany’s” to name just a few.
original songs for movies in recent times
I suppose a lot of it has to do with the
over those of yesteryear.
fact that those prolific songwriters of
While “This is Me” was undoubtedly the the period are gone and there don’t
best song since 2013’s “Let it Go” from appear to be many around to replace
the animated feature “Frozen”, in the them. Talents like Irving Berlin, Jerome
main the majority of nominated songs Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner
over the last couple of decades has been and Loewe, Jule Styne, Elmer Bernstein,
unexceptional. Apart from, say, “City of Jimmy Van Heusen, Dimitri Tiomkin,
Stars” from “La La Land”, “My Heart Will Alfred Newman, Henry Mancini, Johnny
Well, I got most of my major Oscar Go On” from “Titanic” and the Disney Mercer and many more.
predictions right, missing out on Best songs from the likes of “Aladdin”, “The
Picture when “The Shape of Water” Even the great Broadway musicals that
Lion King” and “Beauty and the Beast” I
beat out favourite “3 Billboards later became movies had not just a
can’t remember any of them.
Outside Ebbing, Missouri”. couple of memorable songs but virtually
However, if you go back to Hollywood’s the whole score. Shows like “West Side
All things considered though, it probably so called Golden Age not only could Story”, “My Fair Lady”, “The Sound of
deserved to win if only for the fact you come out of the cinema whistling Music”, “The King and I” and “South
that there has never been another film the song that went on to win the Pacific” to mention just some of them,
quite like it. It was beautifully acted and Oscar, but almost every nominated were literally bursting with melody.
impeccably directed and managed to tune was of equal quality. Most of the
make what was basically “Love Story” By comparison, today’s most successful
songs from this period have not only
meets “The Creature from the Black composers, like Andrew Lloyd Webber,
stood the test of time but many have
Lagoon” not only believable but also can produce massive stage hits but,
become among the most beloved
emotionally affecting. My personal let’s be honest, as visually spectacular
songs of all time. Just think of items like
favourite though, from all the nominated as these productions are, apart from
“White Christmas” from “Holiday Inn”,
films remains Steven Spielberg’s riveting “Memories “ from “Cats”, “Don’t Cry
“Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard
re-enactment of the Pentagon Papers For Me Argentina” from “Evita” or
of Oz”, “When You Wish Upon a Star”
affair, “The Post”. “Music of the Night” from “Phantom of
from “Pinocchio”, “The Last Time I saw
the Opera” can you really remember
I mentioned in the last column that Paris” from “Lady be Good”, “Mona
much else from these scores.
if “This is Me” from “The Greatest Lisa” from “Captain Carey USA”, “Do
Showman” didn’t win best song then Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling” from So here’s a tip of the hat to those long
the Academy voters must be tone deaf. “High Noon”, “All the Way” from gone songwriters who gave us some of
Well, it didn’t win. For some strange “The Joker is Wild”, ”New York, New our most cherished musical memories.
reason the award went to the bland York” from the film of the same name We shall not see their likes again.
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UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 17Saint Canice
HERITAGE & CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE
ROBYN MARTIN
FALLS – HOW TO
AVOID THEM
The writer is a resident of Saint
Canice Lifestyle Village, now in his
mid-80s, who has had two falls in his
apartment over the past 18 months,
both resulting in being taken to
hospital.
Falls, mostly at home or in the garden,
are one of the perils of growing old.
Their consequences can be devastating,
often resulting in limb breakages,
hospitalisation, surgery and lengthy
recovery time.
Resident 1
My balance, I believe, has been
deteriorating over the past couple of
years, resulting, among other things, in
my giving up active yacht racing. As a
yacht owner, of course, I seldom went
forward of the mast and near the bow
(the sharp end) of the boat. Falls can happen unexpectedly
In the past 18 months I have had
a Pacemaker which was done within a the bedroom door frame, splitting open
two falls in the main bedroom of our
few days (and has been most successful). my head from the crown, forward to
apartment, both resulting in using the
near the forehead. Blood poured out (as
emergency call system to GYG, calling One possible reason for that fall was
it does from head wounds) and when I
the ambulance, and being admitted to that the previous day I had had a routine
came to my senses (I had been stunned
hospital overnight. colonoscopy and had been kept back at
somewhat) I was lying flat on the carpet
the hospital for a couple of extra hours
The first fall was about 1.00am when I with blood all over my head and hands.
after the procedure.
got up to go to the bathroom and fell
Fortunately, my wife was home and she
heavily in the bedroom. Because I am a Lesson learned: Take it easy and
and a good neighbour tried to get me
heavy man (93kg) and have a weak left be very careful getting up at night
up but to no avail, apart from sitting
arm, I was not able to get up from the immediately after a procedure
me against the wall with a towel on
floor, even with the assistance of my wife. involving anaesthetic.
my head to stem the blood flow. They
We called GYG and they sent up a My second fall, just after Christmas, was called GYG on the emergency system
‘nurse’. The two women could not lift certainly more dramatic and, I believe, and two ‘nurses/carers’ came up and
me and GYG called the Ambulance. the result of me not watching where I their assessment was that they should
put my feet. It happened about 10.30am. call the ambulance.
The Ambulance paramedics lifted me to
my feet and after considerable checking I had been making the bed and tripped The ambulance arrived within about 15
announced that they were taking me over a blanket that had not yet been minutes (as I vaguely recall) and after
to the hospital (HPH) as my heart rate tucked in. As is the case with many assessing the head wound and placing a
was abnormally low (30 when it should falls, once you tend to go forward, the brace around my neck they lifted me on
have been 70). rate forward increases sharply. It is very to a stretcher and took me to Casualty
difficult to prevent crashing to the floor. at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
I was admitted and kept there for two
nights with the end result being that my In my case, I propelled myself so quickly After many checks of my head, neck and
heart specialist recommended inserting that I crashed into the sharp corner of back, including x-rays, I had 10 staples
18 UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018Saint Canice
HERITAGE & CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE
ROBYN MARTIN
Falls can mean ambulance trips to nearby hospitals and a long and painful recovery
inserted in the deep and long cut in my recently fell heavily whilst up a suspects he took the impact on the point
head (the worst part there was having ladder to change a light globe and of his elbow, resulting in what his doctor
needles of local anaesthetic jammed suffered a severe shoulder break. describes as the worst shoulder/arm
into the scull). fracture he’s seen. Due to the fact this
Resident 2 all happened so quickly and combined
Apart from an ongoing stiff and sore
Resident 2 was going down some stairs. with immediate and excruciating pain,
neck and some backache, there were no
He is unable to identify the reason he is unable to recall all the details.
after-effects, but it has taken me several
for the fall, but he lost his footing on
weeks to recover from these and, I It is important to note that this resident is
the bottom of the stairs. He lost his
believe, some shock. only young, in his early 70s and walks on
balance and found himself being pitched
a daily basis so is quite fit and healthy, ie
I cannot speak highly enough about forward and taking quick steps to regain
falls don’t just happen to elderly people!
the care I received initially from the his balance. Unfortunately, there was a
Huonville based paramedics (they were solid wall opposite the stairs which he As you can see, both residents would
on their way back to base after delivering hit with the full force of his body and he prefer to remain anonymous.
a patient to the RHH) nor the intensive
care at the Casualty department of the
RHH on a busy afternoon (a public
holiday).
I was kept in overnight undergoing
every possible check as to my wellbeing
and a full report on the incident was
on the desk of my GP with a day. He
(and I) were most impressed and with a
follow up call from the RHH neurology
department a couple of weeks later.
Lesson learned: As one grows older
and as we suffer some instability,
look where you are going and
take care where you place your
feet. Blankets hanging onto the
floor, mats and small objects on
the ground are potential hazards
that can cause a fall. Certainly do
not attempt to stand on steps or
ladders. A younger friend of mine
UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 19Across the Table
WITH MIKE SWINSON
Winning ways with Tony, his Mum and the Champion Red Rooster, ‘Red’
ACROSS THE TABLE ‘He lent me the dog, told me to take his My nephew Joshua came to live with
foxy home with me and get him ready to Mum and me, he got taken away from
WITH TONY SHERRIFF
show. So I went on to show dogs with that my sister and grew up with us. I love him
I grew up at Prospect, a suburb on man until he passed away. He also gave to bits, he’s a great kid. Well he’s not a
the outskirts of Launceston, with me my first job as a car detailer, at about kid anymore because he is married now
2 sisters, I’m piggy in the middle. I 17 then they moved back to the mainland.’ and has three kids, including an eight
spent most of my time with my late year old daughter. His daughter has
dad. That’s where I discovered the When they left I had to find work so I
chooks and she has names for them all.
fun you could have showing chooks did a lot of job ready training courses at
She asks me the names of mine and I
and dogs at the annual shows around Glenara. I actually did a job club course
always say, it’s easy, if it’s red in colour
Tasmania. there and that’s when I ended up 24
then that’s its name, ‘Red.’ She comes
years ago working at Glenara Lakes in
I started showing chooks when I was with me sometimes and we show
the kitchen.
four years old and now I’m 52. Dad was chooks together.
a great chook man and one day took Oh, we have just had the kitchen floor
My Mum loves our granddaughter to
me with him to meet another breeder. re-done and the whole area painted. It’s
bits and we all go together sometimes
I was about 16 and when we got there so bright, we all joke we have to wear
to show chooks at shows. My dogs do
this bloke said ‘G’day Snowy!’ Not sure sunglasses.
very well at dog shows around Tasmania.
why he called me that, but then I got These days I live with Mum and we have
a big surprise. He gave me a beautifully The dog in the image taken at the
a home out at Westwood. It means we
bred fox terrier dog to hold and said Ulverstone Show with young Josh is
have the space to keep all our chooks,
‘see what you can do with that.’ That’s in 2007, he was called Leyton, after
they can run around outside and the
how I got into showing dogs. Leyton Hewitt, as I went through a stage
dogs as well. Mum is my pride and joy,
where all my dogs were named after
she’s 77 and going well.
sportsmen. I had Boonie and Hughesy.
20 UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018Across the Table
WITH MIKE SWINSON
This dog Leyton was really outgoing
and active when he was a pup, bit like
Leyton was on the tennis court when
he was younger.
To get a dog to be best in show you
have to put a lot of time and energy
in, the dog has to be really well fed,
exercised and trained.There is a hell of a
lot of competition and even some quite
dodgy behaviour sometimes, because
people are desperate to win.
Winning lifts the price you can charge
for a male dog to breed with other
people’s females. Makes a big difference. Winning entry at the Ulverstone Show, Judge Gloria Rose, Tony with young Josh and our dog called ‘Leyton’
But to win you also have to get the right
judge who will like your dog. The judge Westwood, I told Mum I want to get the Launceston Show. Dad and I had
at Ulverstone was Gloria Rose from back into showing. It took me just 6 been trying for years to win ‘Champion
Victoria. She doesn’t breed Foxies, but months to get back to champion pens. I Bird in Show’ but it always eluded us, last
she still knows a good dog when she went back to the people I had sold my year we got it and Mum was so proud.
sees one. Three weeks later I went on best stock to and selected birds from We were up against 700 entries, so it
to win Best in Show at Stanley. them. I needed a male bird and I knew was extra special. There were 2 judges,
where to go and I picked him. one had been at the show the year
Leyton passed away when he was before and I discovered that he likes
about ten. I get up early at about 6.00am or a bit
Rhode Island Reds, so the bird that won
later every morning and feed my chooks,
My current dog is the one in the big was fully grown and look magnificent.
they have free range to run around in,
image, he got Junior Dog in Show two plenty of space. I have to start work at The bird that won was the son of
days in a row under 3 different judges, all Glenara Lakes at 9.00am. I like to be left another ‘Champion in Show’ two years
breed judges, at Westbury. home by about 8.00am. before. I seem to have a line of reds that
The dog with large brown spot is in the judges really like.
Mum gets a real kick out of showing,
Hobart in the year 2000, with over particularly last year when we won at
1000 entries and again I won best in
show. I told some of my dog breeding
mates that I was going to take him down
to Hobart and that I would win Best in
Show and I did. That judge is English, a
Mrs Hamilton.
The image where mum is holding the
red chook, a Rhode Island Red bantam
(Champion Bird in Show) was taken at
Deloraine Show. I took over running the
bird section for the show society, and
we had the biggest entries for years with
182 birds.This year I hope to get around
300 entries, because it will include
pigeons. Our birds get people into the
show, the kids love them. They help to
support the show and keep it viable.
For 20 years after Dad died I never
showed a bird, then when I moved to Tony wins Best in Show in 2000 in Hobart with judge Mrs Hamilton from the UK
UNDER THE STARS – WINTER 2018 21Saint Canice
HERITAGE & CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE
ROBYN MARTIN
TALENTED ARTIST
EXHIBITION
By Wayne Crawford
Recently an exhibition by one of
Saint Canice’s talented “artists in
residence,” Roz Kirkcaldie, was
on display at the Derwent Sailing
Squadron clubhouse in Marieville
Esplanade, Sandy Bay.
The exhibition of 18 paintings, entitled
Town, Coast and Country, is in Roz’s
distinctive style, which will be familiar to
residents Saint Canice where examples
are hanging in prominent locations in
the Heritage Building.
Paintings range from Bicheno to the Roz Kirkcaldie standing in front of a number of her stunning art works. Image compliments of
Peter Campbell, another resident at Saint Canice
Huon, Cradle Mountain to Stanley,
Sandy Bay to Swansea. Roz achieved
her formal qualifications in graphic
art in Queensland and, working in
watercolour and acrylic, has had with
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