Annual Report
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Annual Report
Evelyn. A Helen. A Delphine. A Theodora. A Stell. A Jimmy.B Anna.B Kaye.B Ilinka.B Lily.B Silvia.C Joanne.C Ranji.C Anja.C Salina.C Rose.C Rosemary.C Ping.C Domenic.C Ayanthi.C Margarette.C Robyn.C Hannah.D Merryn.D Deepika.D Maagaret.D Effie.D Mandy.D Borislava.F Risha.F Elizabeth.F Moko.G Julius.G Marietta.H Rebecca.H Bella.I Linlin.J Mandeep.K Vincent.G Jessica.K Lena.K Vipan.K Ashwani.K Ajith.K Aneli.L Mun-Yee.L Isobelle.L Kay.L Julia.L Amy.H Margaret.M Tendai.M Kelvin.M Sarah.M Janice. Mc Richard.M Pilar.M Lili.M Sonia.M Ibrahim.M Karen.M Helen.N Fiona.N Justine.O Margaret.O Rowan.P Shramani.P Joanne.P Nguynet.P Margie.P Ruth.P Martine.P Sarina.P Nilosha.R Rani.M Cheryl.R Hengameh. R Helen.R Sharelle.R Eleanora.R Linda.S Terri.S Pooja.S Rabina.S Preet.K Elena.S Ravi.S Lina.S Bernada.M Jo Anne. S Paul.T Sam.T Michael.T Shaji.U Bill.W Maya.W Danni.W Tony.W Fiona.W Lisa.W Dishna.W Ruby.W Thi Thi.W Siriwan.K Sam.Y Yvonne.Z Sarah.W Edward.C Colleen.E JoAnne.S Heather.G Janet.L Irene.L Mary.O Mukesh.R Amiel.R Bina.R Tamara.S Anne.S Lesley.M Kay.W Trinity College Genazzono Girls School St Stephens Anglican Church St Aidens St Annual Report 2012/2013 Barnabas St Beads Holy Trinity St Silas North Balwyn Baptist Church Mary.W Anca.S Sam.K Will.R Mary.S Faye.M Steve.F Joyce.C David.R Heather.M Andronikos S Baggott J Bastin R Boyd Curwood J Dawson C Dolopoulos Family Elder G Flisikowski K Frazzetto Family Hanzl A & J Harden R & L Harrison E Haycraft D Haynes B Henson W Hooke R Kew D Leckie I & J Leftheriotis S Maikousis Family Matenson P McDonald J McGee E McGregor L McHutchison S McMeekin R Milonas P & T Mundy K Neil M Northey L O’Dwyer J Pertich A Plucis Family Purcell J Purcell M & P Reddish J & J Reynolds N Robert Bulley Charitable Fund Roberts M & J Rudman R Salmon M Scanlan M Scotland C Sinclair Family Sinclair J & A Smith M Taggart W Teasdale M The Bulley Family Charitable Trust Whalen R William Angliss (Vic) Charitable Fund Evelyn. A Helen. A Delphine. A Theodora. A Stell. A Jimmy.B Anna.B Kaye.B Ilinka.B Lily.B Silvia.C Joanne.C Ranji.C Anja.C Salina.C Rose.C Rosemary.C Ping.C Domenic.C Ayanthi.C Margarette.C Robyn.C Hannah.D Merryn.D Deepika.D Maagaret.D Effie.D Mandy.D Borislava.F Risha.F Elizabeth.F Moko.G Julius.G Marietta.H Rebecca.H Bella.I Linlin.J Mandeep.K Vincent.G Jessica.K Lena.K Vipan.K Ashwani.K Ajith.K Aneli.L Mun-Yee.L Isobelle.L Kay.L Julia.L Amy.H Margaret.M Tendai.M Kelvin.M Sarah.M Janice.Mc Richard.M Pilar.M Lili.M Sonia.M Ibrahim.M Karen.M Helen.N Fiona.N Justine.O Margaret.O Rowan.P Shramani.P Joanne.P Nguynet.P Margie.P Ruth.P Martine.P Sarina.P Nilosha.R Rani.M Cheryl.R Hengameh. R Helen.R Sharelle.R Eleanora.R Linda.S Terri.S Pooja.S Rabina.S Preet.K Elena.S Ravi.S Lina.S Bernada.M Jo Anne. S Paul.T Sam.T Michael.T Shaji.U Bill.W Maya.W Danni.W Tony.W Fiona.W Lisa.W Dishna.W Ruby.W Thi Thi.W Siriwan.K Sam.Y Yvonne.Z Sarah.W Edward.C Colleen.E JoAnne.S Heather.G Janet.L Irene.L Mary.O Mukesh.R Amiel.R Bina.R Tamara.S Anne.S Lesley.M Kay.W Holy Trinity St Silas North Balwyn Baptist Church Trinity College Genazzono Girls School St Stephens Anglican Church St Aidens St Barnabas St Beads Mary.W Anca.S Sam.K Will.R Mary.S Faye.M Steve.F Joyce.C David.R Heather.M Andronikos S Baggott J Bastin R Boyd With Thanks Curwood J Dawson C Dolopoulos Family Elder G Flisikowski K Frazzetto Family Hanzl A & J Harden R & L Harrison E Haycraft D Haynes B Henson W Hooke R Kew D Leckie I & J Leftheriotis S Maikousis Family Matenson P McDonald J McGee E McGregor L McHutchison S McMeekin R Milonas P & T Mundy K Neil M Northey L O’Dwyer J Pertich A Plucis Family Purcell J Purcell M & P Reddish J & J Reynolds N Robert Bulley Charitable Fund Roberts M & J Rudman R Salmon M Scanlan M Scotland C Sinclair Family Sinclair J & A Smith M Taggart W Teasdale M The Bulley Family Charitable Trust Whalen R William Angliss (Vic) Charitable Fund Evelyn. A Helen. A Delphine. A Theodora. A Stell. A Jimmy.B Anna.B Kaye.B Ilinka.B Lily.B Silvia.C Joanne.C Ranji.C Anja.C Salina.C Rose.C Rosemary.C Ping.C Domenic.C Ayanthi.C Margarette.C Robyn.C Hannah.D Merryn.D Deepika.D Maagaret.D Effie.D Mandy.D Borislava.F Risha.F Elizabeth.F Moko.G Julius.G Marietta.H Rebecca.H Bella.I Linlin.J Mandeep.K Vincent.G Jessica.K Lena.K Vipan.K Ashwani.K Ajith.K Aneli.L Mun-Yee.L Isobelle.L Kay.L Julia.L Amy.H Margaret.M Tendai.M Kelvin.M Sarah.M Janice.Mc Richard.M Pilar.M Lili.M Sonia.M Ibrahim.M Karen.M Helen.N Fiona.N Justine.O Margaret.O Rowan.P Shramani.P Joanne.P Nguynet.P Margie.P Ruth.P Martine.P Sarina.P Nilosha.R Rani.M Cheryl.R Hengameh. R Helen.R Sharelle.R Eleanora.R Linda.S Terri.S Pooja.S Rabina.S Preet.K Elena.S Ravi.S Lina.S Bernada.M Jo Anne. S Paul.T Sam.T Michael.T Shaji.U Bill.W Maya.W Danni.W Tony.W Fiona.W Lisa.W Dishna.W Ruby.W Thi Thi.W Siriwan.K Sam.Y Yvonne.Z Sarah.W Edward.C Colleen.E JoAnne.S Heather.G Janet.L Irene.L Mary.O Mukesh.R Amiel.R Bina.R Tamara.S Anne.S Lesley.M Kay.W Trinity College Genazzono Girls School St Stephens Anglican Church St Aidens St Barnabas St Beads Holy Trinity St Silas North Balwyn Baptist Church Mary.W Anca.S Sam.K Will.R Mary.S Faye.M Steve.F Joyce.C David.R Heather.M Andronikos S Baggott J Bastin R Boyd Curwood J Dawson C Dolopoulos Family Elder G Flisikowski K Frazzetto Family Hanzl A & J Harden R & L Harrison E Haycraft D Haynes B Henson W Hooke R Kew D Leckie I & J Leftheriotis S Maikousis Family Matenson P McDonald J McGee E McGregor L McHutchison S McMeekin R Milonas P & T Mundy K Neil M Northey L O’Dwyer J Pertich A Plucis Family Purcell J Purcell M & P Reddish J & J Reynolds N Robert Bulley Charitable Fund Roberts M & J Rudman R Salmon M Scanlan M Scotland C Sinclair Family Sinclair J & A Smith M Taggart W Teasdale M The Bulley Family Charitable Trust Whalen R William Angliss (Vic) Charitable Fund Evelyn. A Helen. A Delphine. A Theodora. A Stell. A Jimmy.B Anna.B Kaye.B Ilinka.B Lily.B Silvia.C Joanne.C Ranji.C Anja.C Salina.C Rose.C Rosemary.C Ping.C Domenic.C Ayanthi.C Margarette.C Robyn.C Hannah.D Merryn.D Deepika.D Maagaret.D Effie.D Mandy.D Borislava.F Risha.F Elizabeth.F Moko.G Julius.G Marietta.H Rebecca.H Bella.I Linlin.J Mandeep.K Vincent.G Jessica.K Lena.K Vipan.K Ashwani.K Ajith.K Aneli.L Mun-Yee.L Isobelle.L Kay.L Julia.L Amy.H Margaret.M Tendai.M Kelvin.M Sarah.M Janice.Mc Richard.M Pilar.M Lili.M Sonia.M Ibrahim.M Karen.M Helen.N Fiona.N Justine.O Margaret.O Rowan.P Shramani.P Joanne.P Nguynet.P Margie.P Ruth.P Martine.P Sarina.P Nilosha.R Rani.M Cheryl.R Hengameh. R Helen.R Sharelle.R Eleanora.R Linda.S Terri.S Pooja.S Rabina.S Preet.K Elena.S Ravi.S Lina.S Bernada.M Jo Anne. S Paul.T Sam.T Michael.T Shaji.U Bill.W Maya.W Danni.W Tony.W Fiona.W Lisa.W Dishna.W Ruby.W Thi Thi.W Siriwan.K Sam.Y Yvonne.Z Sarah.W Edward.C Colleen.E JoAnne.S Heather.G Janet.L Irene.L Mary.O Mukesh.R Amiel.R Bina.R Tamara.S Anne.S Lesley.M Kay.W Trinity College Genazzono Girls School St Stephens Anglican Church St Aidens St Barnabas St Beads Holy Trinity St Silas North Balwyn Baptist Church Mary.W Anca.S Sam.K Will.R Mary.S Faye.M Steve.F Joyce.C David.R Heather.M Andronikos S Baggott J Bastin R Boyd Curwood J Dawson C Dolopoulos Family Elder G Flisikowski K Frazzetto Family Hanzl A & J Harden R & L Harrison E Haycraft D Haynes B Henson W Hooke R Kew D Leckie I & J Leftheriotis S Maikousis Family Matenson P McDonald J McGee E McGregor L McHutchison S McMeekin R Milonas P & T Mundy K Neil M Northey L O’Dwyer J Pertich A Plucis Family Purcell J Purcell M & P Reddish J & J Reynolds N Robert Bulley Charitable Fund Roberts M & J Rudman R Salmon M Scanlan M Scotland C Sinclair Family J & A Smith M Taggart W Teasdale M The Bulley Family Charitable Trust Whalen R William Angliss (Vic) Charitable Fund Sinclair Evelyn. A Helen. A Delphine. A Theodora. A Stell. A Jimmy.B Anna.B Kaye.B Ilinka.B Lily.B Silvia.C Joanne.C Ranji.C Anja.C Salina.C Rose.C Rosemary.C Ping.C Domenic.C Ayanthi.C Margarette.C Robyn.C Hannah.D Merryn.D Deepika.D Maagaret.D Effie.D Mandy.D Borislava.F Risha.F Elizabeth.F Moko.G Julius.G Marietta.H Rebecca.H Bella.I Linlin.J Mandeep.K Vincent.G Jessica.K Lena.K Vipan.K Ashwani.K Ajith.K Aneli.L Mun-Yee.L Isobelle.L Kay.L Julia.L Amy.H Margaret.M Tendai.M Kelvin.M Sarah.M Janice.Mc Richard.M Pilar.M Lili.M Sonia.M Ibrahim.M Karen.M Helen.N Fiona.N Justine.O Margaret.O Rowan.P Shramani.P Joanne.P Nguynet.P Margie.P Ruth.P Martine.P Sarina.P Nilosha.R Rani.M Cheryl.R Hengameh. R Helen.R Sharelle.R Eleanora.R Linda.S Terri.S Pooja.S Rabina.S Preet.K Elena.S Ravi.S Lina.S Bernada.M Jo Anne. S Paul.T Sam.T Michael.T Shaji.U Bill.W Maya.W Danni.W Tony.W Fiona.W Lisa.W Dishna.W Ruby.W Thi Thi.W Siriwan.K Sam.Y Yvonne.Z Sarah.W Edward.C Colleen.E JoAnne.S Heather.G Janet.L Irene.L Mary.O Mukesh.R Amiel.R Bina.R Tamara.S Anne.S Lesley.M Kay.W Trinity College Genazzono Girls School St Stephens Anglican Church St Aidens St Barnabas St Beads Holy Trinity St Silas North Balwyn Baptist Church Mary.W Anca.S Sam.K Will.R Mary.S Faye.M Steve.F Joyce.C David.R Heather.M Andronikos S Baggott J Bastin R Boyd Curwood J Dawson C Dolopoulos Family Elder G Flisikowski K Frazzetto Family Hanzl A & J Harden R & L Harrison E Haycraft D Haynes B Henson W Hooke R Kew D Leckie I & J Leftheriotis S Maikousis Family Matenson P McDonald J McGee E McGregor L McHutchison S McMeekin R Milonas P & T Mundy K Neil M Northey L O’Dwyer J Pertich A Plucis Family Purcell J Purcell M & P Reddish J & J Reynolds N Robert Bulley Charitable Fund Roberts M & J Rudman R Salmon M Scanlan M Scotland C Sinclair Family Sinclair J & A Smith M Taggart W Teasdale M The Bulley Family Charitable Trust Whalen R William Angliss (Vic) Charitable Fund Evelyn. A Helen. A Delphine. A Theodora. A Stell. A Jimmy.B Anna.B Kaye.B Ilinka.B Lily.B Silvia.C Joanne.C Ranji.C Anja.C Salina.C Rose.C Rosemary.C Ping.C Domenic.C Ayanthi.C Margarette.C Robyn.C Hannah.D Merryn.D Deepika.D Maagaret.D Effie.D Mandy.D Borislava.F Risha.F Elizabeth.F Moko.G Julius.G Marietta.H Rebecca.H Bella.I Linlin.J Mandeep.K Vincent.G Jessica.K Lena.K Vipan.K Ashwani.K Ajith.K Aneli.L Mun-Yee.L Isobelle.L Kay.L Julia.L Amy.H Margaret.M Tendai.M Kelvin.M Sarah.M Janice.Mc Richard.M Pilar.M Lili.M Sonia.M Ibrahim.M Karen.M Helen.N Fiona.N Justine.O Margaret.O Rowan.P Shramani.P Joanne.P Nguynet.P Margie.P Ruth.P Martine.P Sarina.P Nilosha.R Rani.M Cheryl.R Hengameh. R Helen.R Sharelle.R Eleanora.R Linda.S Terri.S Pooja.S Rabina.S Preet.K Elena.S Ravi.S Lina.S Bernada.M Jo Anne. S Paul.T Sam.T Michael.T Shaji.U Bill.W Maya.W Danni.W Tony.W Fiona.W Lisa.W Dishna.W Ruby.W Thi Thi.W Siriwan.K Sam.Y Yvonne.Z Sarah.W Edward.C Colleen.E JoAnne.S Heather.G Janet.L Irene.L Mary.O Mukesh.R Amiel.R Bina.R Tamara.S Anne.S Lesley.M Kay.W Trinity College Genazzono Girls School St Stephens Anglican Church St Aidens St Barnabas St Beads Holy Trinity St Silas North Balwyn Baptist Church Mary.W Anca.S Sam.K Will.R Mary.S Faye.M Steve.F Joyce.C David.R Heather.M Andronikos S Baggott J Bastin R Boyd Curwood J Dawson C Dolopoulos Family Elder G Flisikowski K Frazzetto Family Hanzl A & J Harden R & L Harrison E Haycraft D Haynes B Henson W Hooke R Kew D Leckie I & J Leftheriotis S Maikousis Family Matenson P McDonald J McGee E McGregor L McHutchison S McMeekin R Milonas P & T Mundy K Neil M Northey L O’Dwyer J Pertich A Plucis Family Purcell J Purcell M & P Reddish J & J Reynolds N Robert Bulley Charitable Fund Roberts M & J Rudman R Salmon M Scanlan M Scotland C Sinclair Family J & A Smith M Taggart W Teasdale M The Bulley Family Charitable Trust Whalen R William Angliss (Vic) Charitable Fund Sinclair Evelyn. A Helen. A Delphine. A Theodora. A Stell. A Jimmy.B Anna.B Kaye.B Ilinka.B Lily.B Silvia.C Joanne.C Ranji.C Anja.C Salina.C Rose.C Rosemary.C Ping.C Domenic.C Ayanthi.C Margarette.C Robyn.C Hannah.D Merryn.D Deepika.D Maagaret.D Effie.D Mandy.D Borislava.F Risha.F Elizabeth.F Moko.G Julius.G Marietta.H Rebecca.H Bella.I Linlin.J Mandeep.K Vincent.G Jessica.K Lena.K Vipan.K Ashwani.K Ajith.K Aneli.L Mun-Yee.L Isobelle.L Kay.L Julia.L Amy.H Margaret.M Tendai.M Kelvin.M Sarah.M Janice.Mc Richard.M Pilar.M Lili.M Sonia.M Ibrahim.M Karen.M Helen.N Fiona.N Justine.O Margaret.O Rowan.P Shramani.P Joanne.P Nguynet.P Margie.P Ruth.P Martine.P Sarina.P Nilosha.R Rani.M Cheryl.R Hengameh. R Helen.R Caring with Dignity Our history Welcome Eva Tilley is an independent, not-for-profit residential home established by the local community for elderly citizens. It has a community appointed Board of Governance who work in a voluntary capacity. Membership of the Association is encouraged. During our 50 years of operation we have established a strong reputation with professional health services and the community and are renowned for our excellence in care. 2 Eva Tilley Memorial Home grew out of the Camberwell Benevolent Society’s desire to provide a home for the elderly people of Camberwell within their community back in 1953. It was while planning to launch a public appeal to build the home that Mrs Eva Tilley, OBE a great humanitarian and member of the Society for 30 years, died at the age of 72. And so, the decision to name the home in her memory was made. Our philosophy Our staff, Board and volunteers believe that Eva Tilley should be a home for all – where each resident is treated with warmth, care, dignity and respect. We are committed to offering the quality of care that we would expect for our own family. Each member of our staff is genuinely dedicated to delivering excellence in nursing and personal care whilst also encouraging personal independence for residents and respecting their individual rights. Our commitment extends to ensuring that residents maintain their links with their community and as an organisation, integrating our activities with our local community is simply part of everyday life at Eva Tilley. Welcome | Annual Report 2012/13 Welcome | Annual Report 2012/13 Eva Tilley, OBE 3 President and Chief Executive Officer’s Report We commence our report by expressing how very proud we are of our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. It is really important that our residents are supported and comforted in the knowledge that their needs and expectations are met, so they can relax and enjoy their home at Eva Tilley. Our wonderful team of volunteers continues to enrich the lives of our residents in so many ways and provides great support to the staff. Our main focus during the year has been to implement high care and introduce Ageing in Place for our low care residents. Ageing in Place allows residents to stay at Eva Tilley when their care needs increase. The challenge of these programs is to ensure we continue to maintain a high level of quality care and services whilst increasing and monitoring the skills, knowledge and levels of our staff according to the changing needs of the residents. Last year we again achieved three years of accreditation, a great result for the organisation with congratulations to all the team. Accreditation, along with our education and training program, continues to provide a firm basis for our reputation as an Employer of Choice and is also a significant advantage in recruiting and retaining staff. Board and organisation structure | Annual Report 2012/13 4 Board and organisation structure Pamela Baker, Chairman Our voluntary Board of Management comprises: Pam Baker President Several committees are responsible for particular aspects of Eva Tilley’s operation including: • Clinical Governance Committee Pamela Baker Chairman • Business and Audit Committee Peter Bennett Board Member • Community Committee. David Cheney Board Member Canny Coventry Vice President Ian Leckie Board Member Ian McHutchison Vice President Arthur Reuss Board Member Margaret Smith Board Member Carol Toop Board Member It has been wonderful to see couples moving in, sometimes together in our spacious double rooms, or as determined by their care needs, in different areas of the home. It has also been encouraging to see many residents and their families and friends spending time together, whether it be enjoying a cappuccino at “Tilley on Burke” or joining in on the many activities and events held throughout the year. The Board has remained consistent over the past year and we enjoy the strength of their continued commitment to Eva Tilley. Residents and their families have the opportunity to attend regularly scheduled Resident Meetings throughout the year to discuss topics including recreational activities, clinical care and catering. Kaye Brown Sharelle Rowe Chief Executive Officer Residential Care Manager The year has been a successful one, and we look forward to consolidating our care and services next year. We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Board Members, the Senior Management Team Elena Snow and Sharelle Rowe, staff and volunteers, who have contributed in making Eva Tilley a happy, safe and supportive home for our residents. President and Chief Executive Officer’s Report | Annual Report 2012/13 Throughout the year we received, and acknowledge, the generous support of certain philanthropic trusts and donors. With the fantastic efforts of our Board Community Committee and staff, funds raised have been used to purchase equipment, including a bus, for resident use. Our website has undergone enormous change with the assistance of philanthropic funds and many hours of work, resulting in a welcoming and informative introduction to Eva Tilley. 5 Treasurer’s Report Following the successful completion of the building redevelopment program in 2012, the focus of the Business and Audit Committee was to advise in achieving full resident occupancy (maximum 120) and staffing to ensure a high level of resident care was maintained at Eva Tilley. This transition period was, in a financial sense, difficult but achieved without interruption to our high standard of resident care. To achieve this outcome a deficit of $1,007,039.00 was incurred. Despite the deficit, the financial position of Eva Tilley remains sound and supported our decision to cancel a line of credit which had been established to support us through the transition period. During the 2013/14 financial year it is expected we will return to a breakeven financial result. I thank fellow Committee members Carol Toop, Pam Baker and Ian Leckie for their valuable contributions and the management team for their support during the year. Ian McHutchinson Treasurer 6 Treasurer’s Report | Annual Report 2012/13 Compliance with the risk, governance and prudential requirements of Eva Tilley were also overseen by the Committee and it is pleasing to report no breaches were identified. During 2013/14 the Committee will monitor the Living Longer Living Better government reforms which are expected to be implemented during the year. 7 8 9 Clinical Governance Committee Report The Clinical Governance Committee is a new committee developed out of the Services and Operations Committee. The Board approved terms of reference for this committee in December 2012. In accordance with the terms of reference the Clinical Governance Committee has oversight of quality of clinical care, clinical operations, regulatory compliance including the Aged Care accreditation standards, continuous improvement, risk management and consumer feedback. Admissions/Discharges 2012/13 Permanent Ad Respite Ad Permanent Disc Respite Disc The committee meets on a monthly basis with the following members regularly attending: Education and Training Report 10 Workplace competencies are also part of the program. (online communication between resident/LMO and Specialist) and volunteers management. Staff/Managers attend seminars and conferences held by Aged Care Industry organisations. Residents have also attended information sessions on – Fire and Emergency procedures – what to do when an alarm sounds. Sessions are conducted by facilities educator and external contractors, as well as staff attending workshops offsite. Mandatory education is conducted each year in the areas of – fire and emergency, infection control, manual handling, food safety and CPR. Education and training conducted over the last 12 months include – dementia, pain management, wound management and products, first aid, diabetes, chemicals, palliative care, enteral feeding, continence care, skin integrity, medication management ( including the introduction of Meds Comm – online communication system between staff and pharmacy ) medication and falls risk, regularity compliance, elder abuse, DVA, Telehealth Elder Rights Advocacy – Care Recipients Rights – conducted by ERA Living in a safe, communal environment – conducted by Boroondara Police Liaison Officer. Jan McKenzie Others attending are invited according to agenda items and current issues being discussed. At each meeting the committee reviews and discusses a range of activities and reports. The key report is the Clinical Governance report that contains information extracted from the MANAD, Eva Tilley’s clinical information system. The clinical governance report provides information on: Facility Feedback (Complaints and Suggestions), Hazards, Occupational Health and Safety, Adverse Events (falls, medication errors, skin integrity and wounds, infections). The clinical governance committee also review the Lifestyle Program, Continuous Improvement items, Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance, Staff Education and feedback from Resident Meetings. A broad range of activities has been undertaken to evaluate Eva Tilley’s performance in those areas listed above and to identify opportunities to improve the care and safety of our residents. I thank the Committee members and the Eva Tilley staff for their commitment to quality care and continuous improvement. Residents by Gender Female Male Clinical Governance Committee Report | Annual Report 2012/13 Education and Training Report | Annual Report 2012/13 An extensive education/training program is developed each year at Eva Tilley Memorial Home. Staff have the opportunity to attend a wide range of education sessions and workshops both internally and externally and also receive information flyers regularly. • Peter Bennett, Board Member, Committee Chair • Canny Coventry, Board Member • Pam Baker, Board Chair • Kaye Brown, CEO • Sharelle Rowe, Residential Care Manager • Effie Doumas, Clinical Care Manager 11 Lifestyle Report Community Committee Report 2013 has been another busy year for activities. The Community Committee consists of Board Members; Pam Baker, David Cheney, and Arthur Reuss and Margaret Smith, OAM (Chair). Kaye Brown and Sharelle Rowe are representatives of the management team. We have made lots of positive changes including recruiting new volunteers, offering a wider variety of activities, enjoying the lovely building and surrounds and getting out and about to the greater metropolitan area in both of our buses. Lifestyle Report | Annual Report 2012/13 12 Some of the fun and engaging activities we have added to the program this year include regular afternoon tea for new residents, hosting early childhood playgroup sessions, evening slide shows, scrabble groups and corridor cuppas. In addition, Our Kiosk is now open four days per week. We are also trialling creating some life storybooks in Balwyn Rotary House in collaboration with a group of high school students. We are looking forward to an exciting time coming up to the Christmas period and welcome offers of assistance or feedback at any time. Bella Insch • Fundraising for specific projects as directed by the Board; • Reviewing and developing public awareness and relationships with external parties; • Promoting Eva Tilley through marketing, publicity and communications; • Assisting the development and maintenance of a new Eva Tilley website; • Production of an annual report and other publications as required; • Promotion of membership and a volunteer base. This year, the development of a new website has been one of the main focuses of the Committee’s attention and we were delighted with the final ‘live’ site that reflects a very vibrant Eva Tilley, providing caring with dignity. We would particularly like to thank Deb Burnett, Steve Kranitis, Melanie Faith-Dove and Grant Day James who contributed significantly to the development of the website and annual report. This support kept our costs to a minimum. Through a number of fundraising efforts and much appreciated contributions by the Marian and EH Flack Trust, William Angliss (Victoria) Charitable Trust, RACV Charitable Trust, Robert C Bulley and Charitable Trust, we were able to purchase a number of much needed items. These included a new kitchen oven, special purposes mattresses (pressure relief), a refurbished second bus for residents – fitted with appropriate lifts, and other smaller items. Having delivered the website, the Committee has now shifted its focus to a promotional brochure and banner which will be available early in 2014, along with memorial envelopes. I thank the Committee Members for their dedication and enthusiasm. Margaret Smith Community Committee Report | Annual Report 2012/13 We welcomed two new staff into the activities department this year – Dora and Joanne. We were saddened to farewell Wilma who has retired from her role as craft extraordinaire. We have been delighted to work with Sarah, an art therapy student from La Trobe University who the residents enjoyed getting to know trying out some art therapy techniques. This Committee is charged with the following functions: 13 Stories from Eva Tilley Carmen 14 She moved into Eva Tilley in 2011, where her mother also lived. Carmen was also a Balwyn local and she is very well known to the area. She still has all of her community connections and is a very hard woman to catch. She is always out and about or attending activities at Eva Tilley, and loves the Friday afternoon indoor bowls and karaoke session. Carmen can be heard shouting the Eva Tilley war cry and is famous for her calls to 3AW’s Bruce & Phil in the wee hours of the morning. Carmen is regularly heard telling them all about the wonderful staff and happenings at Eva Tilley. She is a jovial and positive person who is loved by all at Eva Tilley. Oscar Oscar was born in Transylvania on August 29th, 1913 and grew up in Budapest, Hungary. Tilley on Burke He studied in Budapest and in Amsterdam and was a textile engineer. Upon arriving in Australia, he worked for Kayser and Holproof at the very start of the transition from stockings to panty hose. “Tilley on Burke” is the resident kiosk, which is open three mornings a week and a Friday Oscar met Elizabeth in Hungary briefly but came to Australia as a single man. He wrote to her often and eventually she came out to Australia and they married in 1955 at Sacred Heart Church in Kew. Elizabeth and Oscar bought a home in Liddiard Street Hawthorn and later in Urquhart Street, Hawthorn, where they had two sons, Robert and Ronald. Oscar worked hard in Australia and lived a very comfortable life, as he had been accustomed to in Hungary before the first world war. Oscar can still understand many of the languages that he has spoken through his life including English, Hungarian, Dutch, Romanian, German, Russian, French and some Spanish. He has always been a very learned man and maintains his interest in global affairs and politics to this day. Knitting Group 2013 marks the fourth year running for the Thursday Afternoon Knitting Group at Eva Tilley. We regularly have up to 20 people meeting to discuss project possibilities, select colour combinations, create and finish items and decorate them. The emphasis is on discussion and communication, creativity with crafts and importantly, fun and laughter. Residents who don’t knit also drop by for a chat and to watch our work in progress. Projects range from smaller items such as toys, tea cosies and accessories to larger projects such as knee rugs, many of which have been donated to the stall on the Annual Open / Family Day. It has been lovely to hear residents’ families are asking them to make items. We have purchased tags so we can attach the residents’ name before the gift is given. We are thrilled to have a new volunteer join us – Anne Smith, who has been an inspiration to Janet, Lesley, Gillian and Heather. Stories from Eva Tilley | Annual Report 2012/13 Stories from Eva Tilley | Annual Report 2012/13 Carmen is one Eva Tilley’s proudest residents. afternoon. The volunteers in the café; Jo Ann, Colleen and Mary do an amazing job. The coffee machine and the volunteers make a great cappuccino or latte; there is always a large variety of goods in stock and plenty of nifty gifts to purchase at Easter and Christmas each year. The knitting group help stock the kiosk with that special gift. The kiosk is very popular amongst our residents especially those who may have a sweet tooth. 15