Celebrating diversity at Strathpine Aged Care.
Our home supports a personalised and tailored approach to care, where our dedicated team will sit down with new residents upon entrance to the home and get to know them so that we can tailor particular activities and events in our lifestyle program.
Our dedicated lifestyle team work hard to prepare a range of fun, interesting and diverse activities that are of interest to residents. This is everything from cultural days, to reminiscing on past travels, and everything in between.
Mae Wiffen, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator at Strathpine Aged Care tells us that the home celebrates various cultural days as part of their lifestyle program. Residents are encouraged to attend morning teas and regular craft sessions at the home and is an opportunity to discuss what is important to them and what makes them unique. ‘We celebrate cultural days such as Harmony Day, St. Patrick's Day for our Irish residents, Waitangi Day for our Kiwi residents, and ANZAC Day for our veteran soldiers,’ says Mae. ‘All of these events are important so that everyone knows and feels valued.’
Mae says, ‘It is a nice way to share their culture and bring everyone together, even though they come from different backgrounds, because for me, some cultures create lived experiences that teach certain beliefs, values, behaviours, and communication styles.’
Strathpine Aged Care resident, Pauline Elliot tells us that it is the people at home that make her feel supported and nurtured since she made the move back in January. ‘Everyone in this home makes me feel welcome,’ she says. They support and care for me, providing whatever I need.’
When asked what diversity means to her, Pauline replies, ‘Diversity means bringing people together and connecting with individuals from various backgrounds.’
