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For the past 60 years, Lyndoch Living has been, and remains, a solid and respected aged care provider to the communities of South West Victoria. We provide an integrated aged care service incorporating high care, dementia and hostel accommodation, retirement living, community services, rehabilitation and respite services and case management services. We are also an official provider of the NDIS.
Lyndoch Living is a community made up of our residents, staff, families, friends and collaborative partners focused on providing a meaningful, worthy and exceptional living experiences. Our core service areas include:
As our population continues to age and the number of people who require services grows, we want to provide the best services in Australia. Our values are based on enhancing our customers’ lives, helping them age well and have the best life possible. We are constantly challenging ourselves to be the best and look to constantly improve our services.
Lyndoch Living has a 10-year innovation driven Masterplan that is currently into the 4th year of implementation. The key driver for the plan is to ensure we remain leaders in aged care and living experiences whilst ensuring the outcome is a sustainable business focused our Lyndoch community of residents, families, staff, friend and collaborative partners.
Some of the deliverables of the plan include:
The industry is constantly changing – new funding models, personalised services, an ageing population and the desire for people to have the choice to stay at home longer are examples of why we want to make sure we are leaders in innovation.
At Lyndoch Living, the goal is to develop a sustainable business that will be thriving for at least another 66 years. The history of Lyndoch Living is so important and we want to build on this to ensure that we are leaders in the aged care industry providing the best services to our community. We are always looking to the wonderful best practice examples found in Europe, UK, Japan and Scandinavia on how to develop world-leading human-centered services
Last year saw Lyndoch moved from an incorporated association to a company limited by guarantee. A key driver of this change was to decrease any risk to the core business operation and to ensure financial security. A process that required and received the Minister of Health’s approval.
As a funded and commercial entity, there is now positive diversification of the finances, which is extremely important in the current environment where government funding is reducing.
The profits from the commercial side of the business are reinvested into the organisation. Examples where this funding is supplied by Lyndoch (and not the residents) to support an integrated living experience include:
Café connect – a place for everyone to meet
The Art/health programs – by Jimmy Buscombe
Additional Lifestyle staff – to support current staff and innovative living solutions
Sponsorship for the May races – connecting all our residents across Lyndoch
Music programs
Yoga and alternative health therapies
Pure Living Hair Salon – providing career development for SWTAFE students as well as barber shop and nails and beauty
And our Education department which is investing in our staff
As part of our long term vision Masterplan we will continue to look and new and innovative ways to support the people we serve.
Residential Care is for older people who for a variety of reasons are unable to live at their home. Lyndoch Living has permanent or short term accommodation options available.
Independent Retirement Living Units and Apartments are located in a community setting onsite at Lyndoch Living’s picturesque Hopkins River location. This option allows you to maintain your independence with the security of knowing that services are close at hand should you need them. All the concerns with maintaining a property are looked after and a 24 hour security monitoring system provides peace of mind. To view Lyndoch Living’s retirement living options go to www.waterfrontliving.org.au.
This is never an easy decision to make. The first signs of needing assistance with daily living are when the normal day-to-day tasks have become too difficult to manage without help from others. The best thing to do is discuss it with someone who respects your situation and knows you well. Perhaps this could be a family member, or your local doctor.
Another way of ascertaining your needs is to consult with the My Aged Care ‘Aged Care Assessment Team’ (ACAT). The Five steps to entry in an aged care home booklet gives a good overview from assessing eligibility to living in an aged care home. You can ask for free printed versions of the booklet by calling My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit the Aged care homes link on the My Aged Care website for further information. Regardless of your situation they will have to assess you anyway, if you wish to enter residential aged care. So it may be a good idea to speak to them about your needs.
Before moving into Lyndoch Living, you will need to be independently assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). This is a free service. To arrange an assessment please contact the Referral and Information Centre on 1800 200 422 OR visit myagedcare.gov.au.
An assessment is merely an evaluation by a member of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) who is a health care professional in the area of senior care. They will visit you and ask you some questions about your life and lifestyle to find the best possible care options for you. You may have anyone present with you for the assessment, such as a carer or family member. And if you wish, you may instruct your doctor to provide your medical history to the ACAT representative. These assessments are free.
This is commonly known as respite care, which Lyndoch Living provides in conjunction with permanent care accommodation.
Respite is a period of temporary accommodation in an aged care home, which may be required for a number of reasons.
The government provides funding to support respite for a number of weeks throughout the year (this also requires an ACAT assessment) unless you are choosing to pay privately.
Residential Respite Care can be day stays or longer. You can be entitled up to 9 weeks of Respite Accommodation per financial year (as assessed by an ACAT team). It is a good way to see if a Residential Care Facility suits you by staying for a week or two weeks.
Many people would prefer to live independently at home as they get older. If you’re generally able to manage but just need some help with daily tasks, Lyndoch's Living@Home is a flexible and responsive service designed to assist you to live independently in your own home.
Lyndoch’s Living@Home service provides you with an experienced care worker to provide support for personal and home care. Our workers assist with daily tasks according to your individual needs, whether it be cleaning the house, sorting the laundry, assisting with showering and dressing, mowing the lawn or just taking the dog for a walk and collecting the mail.
Lyndoch Living@Home also has nutritious and tasty meals created within the award winning kitchens at Lyndoch Living available for members of the community to be delivered direct to your door. With a choice of ten or more different seasonal meals, ranging from roast meats to diverse cultural dishes, soups, additional side dishes, and desserts, there is something to satisfy everyone.
Lyndoch Living@Home places an emphasis on socialisation and community interaction, welcoming your involvement in tasks and activities to empower and engage you in the lifestyle that you choose. Our care workers are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The staff working at Lyndoch Living are fully trained to the highest standard. We have a comprehensive Quality Improvement program that is integrated into our day to day operations. The culture of Lyndoch Living is that quality is everyone’s business and there is a focus on continuous improvement.
The Charter of Residents’ Rights and Responsibilities is on display at all Lyndoch Living facilities.
Visit our Community Engagement page to find out more about volunteering opportunities with Lyndoch Living.
Lyndoch Living offers in excess of 70 career pathways for its employees.
Positions are advertised through various online and print media resources as well as on our website. You can also upload an expression of interest in your chosen career. Visit our Employment page to find out more.
Lyndoch Living offers employees an established reputation throughout the region as an employer where careers can be born and nurtured.
