Aged Services

Promoting the continuation of your life in a supportive and vibrant environment

The Lyndoch Hostel was officially opened on Saturday 15th November, 1952 offering accommodation for 12 residents; solely for those who could look after their own daily needs. The need for expansion of services was recognised early and as a result the Lyndoch Hostel now offers residential low care accommodation to 113 residents in 3 distinct areas.  These include:

• KT Swinton Hostel - incorporating an award winning accommodation design
• The Riverside Hostel - a warm, strengthening community feel, and
• The Tomlinson Centre - promoting a positive focus on dementia

The 'Lyndoch Way' is how our care delivery model is described.  This focuses on enabling residents to enjoy the next step of their life's journey in a caring, homelike environment whilst offering encouragement and support in the pursuance of individual interests and activities.  We recognise the importance of family, friends and even pets, and warmly welcome them into our community.

We offer 24 hour nursing care and employ Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Workers, all who have completed extensive training in their chosen field.  Ongoing education and training is continually offered to ensure that our staff stay abreast of all new technologies and better practice outcomes for residents.

Experienced Lifestyle Coordinators and care staff are available to assist with maintaining the residents preferred lifestyle.  Residents are encouraged to continue their hobbies, leisure interests and exercise programs with staff who are all too willing to assist with any organisation required.  Group activities are also offered and anyone is welcome to attend.  Examples include Laughter Yoga, card games, bingo, AFL football tipping, exercise and pet therapy.

External outings are also organised regularly and include sightseeing excursions, shopping and to promote community links with local schools.
We offer a wide range of services and facilities and strive to continuously improve these for our residents.

Such services include:

• A visiting library
• A chapel
• A choice of freshly cooked meals
• Internet access and customised Skype facilities
• A hairdresser
• A men's group
• Services of worship
• A dementia carers support group
• Music therapy
• Newspaper delivery
• Community services - occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, dietary advice
• Onsite laundry services