Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre is an inclusive and supportive community located just 5 minutes’ drive away from the heart of Goulburn town centre. With lush green surroundings, an award-winning architectural design and comfortable and spacious interiors, our Centre is a close-knit community with qualified and compassionate staff who care for our residents like family. Feel right at home with our person-centred model of care.
At Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre, we recognise the importance of family and friends and encourage them to be an active part of our community. Our staff work closely with families to ensure that their loved one receives the best care for them specifically, and our dedicated family area allows our residents to spend quality time and celebrate special occasions with their families. We work hard to create a home for our residents and many of our staff have had their own family stay at our Centre and many of our staff’s family members have also jumped on board to join our team.
We have strong ties and work closely with the local community, and over time we have built a reputation as an organisation that genuinely cares for others in need without discrimination, regardless of their personal circumstances.
Our Services
Holistic care that’s all about you. At Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre, we offer 24-hour permanent residential care including dementia care and palliative care; and respite (short-term) care. We also offer residents in-house NDIS related services.
Our staff and Chaplain go beyond the clinical to cater for the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of our residents. Our residents are in good hands with our friendly, compassionate and qualified staff whose aim is to ensure all residents receive the best care possible and enjoy their time at our Centre, their home.
24 – Hour care from our dedicated and personal staff
Each staff member has undergone reference and security checks to ensure they are fully qualified, experienced and are passionate about working in the aged care sector. Our staff undergo ongoing training as well to make sure they are up to speed with the latest processes and knowledge. Emotional intelligence and sensitivity to diversity are other key factors that we take into consideration when recruiting staff into our Centre community.
Specialised dementia care
Our approach to dementia care is led by each resident’s interests, feelings and emotions. We respect the rich lives they have led by tailoring our care based on their personal history in a dedicated dementia-friendly environment. Environment can have a big impact on the quality of life. The Long Reef wing is specifically designed to meet the needs of residents with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Homely, fully-furnished rooms
Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre offers a range of single and twin rooms with ensuites and sunny, external views. All rooms have a 24-hour emergency call system for added peace of mind.
Other features include:
- Telephone and TV connections are available
- Country views
- Cupboards
- Electronically adjustable beds
This is your home, you are most welcome to bring in your own favourite items – photos, mementos and accessories to dress the room to your own taste and preferences. *
*All items must meet the Centre’s work, health and safety guidelines.Â
Exercise and wellbeing programs
We take fun quite seriously! The Centre has a dedicated Lifestyle team that organises daily activities based on the suggestions of residents via resident meetings, including outings, art classes, music therapy, knitting, cooking, Men’s Shed, armchair travel, regular visiting entertainers, celebrations, gardening, community projects and many more.
We offer:
- Recreational activities areas for individual and/or group activities
- Reading corners with books
- Movies and DVDs
- Centre bus
- Hairdressing salon and barber shop
- Plenty of outdoor living areas
Tasty and nutritious meals
Meals are cooked daily onsite by a qualified chef in consultation with the dietician. The menu is regularly rotated to promote choice and take advantage of what is in season. Each meal has a selection of high protein, vegetarian and modified options. We also cater for special dietary and cultural requirements.
Nutrition programs can also be organised as required.
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Visiting health specialists
Scheduled visits from the local GP and other Allied Health services as needed, including occupational therapy, optometrist, speech therapist and podiatrist.
Pastoral and chaplaincy services
We have a holistic model of care. The Centre Chaplains play an important role in bringing this to life. We also have a chapel located onsite. Whatever your beliefs, our Chaplains are here to assist in your spiritual and emotional journey, if you wish – because we don’t have clients, only family.
