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BETHANIA JUNE
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ACTIVITIES APLENTY HERE AT PALM LAKE CARE BETHANIA
I’d like to take the opportunity to welcome our new residents and families to Palm Lake Care
Bethania. As the cooler months arrive, Palm Lake Care Bethania moves full steam ahead and there
is no slowing us down - not even in the colder weather! We have a number of small improvements
in the works at present and one of these is our trial of extending the Lifestyle Team hours to include
Saturdays. We are in the early stages, however, the trial has been well received. At Palm Lake Care
Bethania we value social interactions with our residents and families and opportunities to interact
with the greater community beyond our front gate. I was delighted to be part of our resident group
that attended the local Phoenix Ensemble’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ last month. It was
lovely afternoon shared with laughter and smiles.
Vanessa Gawith, Service Manager
Pictured above left: Palm Lake Care Bethania’s Joan Driver with the talented stars of Broadway night. Pictured above right: The event was a real hit!
Below: The Queensland Police Pipes and Drums band visited our aged caring community recently and there wasn’t a corner of the building that didn’t
hear and enjoy the music.
SOCIAL INTERACTION IS KEY
We all like to feel like we belong, feel safe and happy. Attending group activities and
social events helps us maintain our current friendships, make new friends and feel
like we are part of a greater community. Social interaction at any age is important
to our overall health and mental wellbeing and can improve mental sharpness,
reduce depression and improve our physical health. So even attending an activity,
just to watch, support others who are participating or for a conversation can be a
benefit. Our Lifestyle Team has been focusing on some bigger events and outings
this year to keep us connected to the outside community while also ensuring
connection to our Palm Lake Care community here at Bethania. By having bigger
events here means we are able to include more of our community. This promotes
friendship among the residents and gives more residents the ability to benefit from
social interaction. We look forward to seeing you at our next activity!
Amber Blake, Lifestyle Team Coordinator
Pictured above: Our Memory Lanes residents are always busy in the on-site orchard, helping to keep the many varieties of fruit trees blooming. There’s
an abundance of fruit growing, with thanks to these keen green thumbs! Pictured below left: Len Olsen was among a group of Palm Lake Care Bethania
residents who travelled to see Phoenix Ensemble’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ recently. It was a wonderful excursion that helps keep our
residents connected to their local community.
PALM LAKE CARE BETHANIA
1 Goodooga Drive,
Bethania QLD 4207
Phone 07 3086 3000
www.palmlakecare.com.au
KEY LOCAL PERSONNEL
Service Manager: Vanessa Gawith, bethaniacarefm@palmlake.com.au
Admin: Heather Johnson, Tricia Hargreaves, Kylie Daley
Clinical Manager: Annabelle Smith Clinical Nurses: Koriri Enari,
Michelle Taewa Lifestyle Team Coordinator: Amber Blake
Chef Manager: Veijo Lehto Maintenance Officer: Paul Bantoff
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