The Lyndoch Living Board confirms its commitment to conduct a thorough and transparent process in appointing additional members to the Board at this coming year's Annual General Meeting. *I have left messages with Mr Downs late this afternoon for comment. Lyndoch Living provides a variety of accommodation options to suit all residents. South West Victoria's premier independent aged, retirement & assisted living service Experience With more than 70 years of experience in aged care in Warrnambool and South-West Victoria, Lyndoch Living offers a tailored approach to retirement living through its in-home services and residential aged care facilities. As we know, Lyndoch has only 15 14 members in total, all present and accounted for, including the board, the executive including the CEO, and two life members in Ron Patterson and David Atkinson who have already done their time. "The board is committed to work hard over the next 12 months to make this happen.". However, Elise started as a Receptionist in the Hostel and Nursing []. Have you ever met with the non-executive staff? Lyndoch Living today reaffirmed its commitment to delivering on the change program underway at the organisation. I will be in contact regarding Lyndoch Living My Aged Care, What I cant understand is that there are reasonable people on the Board. I am pleased Robert will now have the time he needs to dedicate his full attention to his professional and personal commitments, while retaining an ongoing connection and commitment to Lyndoch, Ms Cassidy said. On-site parking is available for more 100 cars in a new purpose-built car park. We may all end our days in Lyndoch Living, so looking forward to things changing if possible. One is to hand pick someone that passes the strict criteria for being a Lyndoch board member, which appears to be sit down, dont ask tricky questions and be bedazzled by the plans to transform our aged care home into LyndochLand. Group member Jim Burke said the situation had continued to deteriorate. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. "I believe MsPower is the source of many of these problems, especially the toxic workplace environment. Prior to her seven-yearWarrnambool stint, Ms Power was CEO of Plenty Valley Community Health for two years between 2012 and 2014, and CEO ofSeymour Healthfrom 2007 to 2014. Picture: Morgan Hancock Do the right thing by everybody & resign all of you. They are passionate about the community we work in; they work and live in it themselves. I am sure many silent residents in our city will give their support when or if it all explodes. Lyndoch Living board president Susan CassidysaidJulie Bertram the current director of innovation and organisational development would lead the executive team until an interimCEO was appointed. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/lyndoch-living-aged-care-ceo-doreen-power-leave-bullying-claims/101294710, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, 'You wouldn't know they were homeless': Australia's hidden homeless, and where they bed down each night, Police re-open probe into Melbourne school's role in helping Malka Leifer leave Australia, As the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's trial wrapped up, it was clear the goalposts had shifted, Woman ran screaming for help from flaming car as police investigate family violence, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says he 'feels for everyone' linked to racism saga, Trkiye announces commando battalion group to join NATO forces in Kosovo, Officials announce end to rescue efforts at India's deadly rail accident, Three Israeli soldiers, Egyptian officer killed in rare gun battle along Israel-Egypt border. In an unprecedented move, GPs from across at least three separate Warrnambool clinics have asked the board to deal with the "serious . What a stroke of luck for Lyndoch Living! Reporter covering politics, environment and health.

Except the joke, if it only were funny, is that the Lyndoch board now has to find a new board member. Lyndoch staff surveys have come and gone. While we respect the right of [], Lyndoch Living has welcomed two positive decisions in as many weeks by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with Lyndoch receiving government reaccreditation for the maximum [], Ms Roma Britnell MP attended the Lyndoch Living board meeting on Tuesday 12th July 2022, from 5:35pm to 5:50pm. Lyndoch Living will formally appoint the three new Board members at its 2022 Annual General Meeting in the coming months. Application packs will be provided with Lyndoch Living encouraging all interested candidates to register online. The Lyndoch Living board held an emergency meeting to decide the immediate fate of Ms Power in the wake of a blistering speech to State Parliament on Tuesday by local MP Roma Britnell who called for Ms Power to resign or be sacked. An aged care home that failed numeroussafety standards and raised the ire of the community is recruiting an interim CEO. The Lyndoch Living board page was updated by the afternoon to remove Mr Downs. Right through to the maintenance men, the cleaners and gardeners and staff at the kiosk, theyre all obliging and always greet you with a smile At Lyndoch I get comfort, care and conversation, add a bit of fresh air and thats exactly what you need in life. "We are not going to go into detail about any individual or discuss the past, rather focus on this important and pressing work.". 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We arevery grateful for the professionalism and care the staff have shown, We would like to acknowledge the fantastic support shown to this lovely couple by the [emailprotected] team and the flexibility and understanding of their care needs, Family Member of [emailprotected] client, The lady you sent over yesterday was delightful, and even made Mum a hot lemon drink and put her to bed, Leanne (daughter of [emailprotected] client), What a wonderful job Trish and Liz do, we are so happy with the care they provide, Family Members of [emailprotected] clients, I really appreciate the support from the Lyndoch [emailprotected] team, its a huge help in managing my caring role, Avery bigthank you to the wonderful staff who came into our home and cared for my husband. Lyndoch Living in Warrnambool has used its annual general meeting to set out its plan to turn things around amid "growing community concern" about the facility, the report reads. I commenced the job knowing we had challenges. A member of no political party. Lyndoch Living aged care sets out plan to turn things around amid 'growing community concern'. But instead I will convey the message of just one person who summed it all up. The Lyndoch Living Board confirms its commitment to conduct a thorough and transparent process in appointing additional members to the Board at this coming yearsAnnual General Meeting. Lyndoch Living has announced it will appoint a new Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a new Chief [], Lyndoch Living is pleased to confirm that all residents of the May Noonan Centre in Terang will be able to leave isolation tomorrow after the home recorded 18 positive COVID-19 cases over [], 18 residents showing minor symptoms and being cared for by aged care and medical staff. While our plans for a community advisory committee have been on hold due to COVID-19 pandemic, we look forward to reinvigorating the committee as a sounding board and vehicle for constructive dialogue. This includes several experienced unit managers and the previous Director of Nursing," the letter said. Board beware. Senior staff have raised warnings in exit interviews and, in some cases, been brutally direct about an individual who cannot be named for legal reasons. Areas of noncompliance includedfalls, choking and unexplained weight loss. This process will draw on the services of an independent facilitator and an experienced community leader. As advised at the 2021 Annual General Meeting, the independent recruitment process will be conducted through a fit and proper governance process. Ms Britnell said she urged the federal government and Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission "to do everything in their power to start the process of removing the board and appoint an administrator to oversee the change our community needs". In recent years, a communityaction group called "Keep Lyndoch Living"was formed and amassed over 700 members. Lyndoch Living announces new Board appointments By Lyndoch Living| 31/10/2022 The board of Lyndoch Living is facing new calls for its removal as a letter from more than a dozen Warrnambool GPs reveals former staff are suffering workplace-related psychological trauma. Lyndoch Living today confirmed that all residents of the May Noonan Centre in Terang are being [], Lyndoch Living has appointed Jamie Brennan as Acting CEO, effective today. The MP for South West Rocks told Victoria's Legislative Assembly the board should remove her. Veterinarian Dr Michael McCluskey, who applied unsuccessfully to the board in 2021, said the refusal of community membership did not "sit well" with him. The union wrote to Lyndoch Living board chair Sue Cassidy last week, urging her to request ADF assistance from the Commonwealth to ease the pressure on the centre's workforce. The commission has never removed a "responsible person" since it was founded in 2012.

You the board need to get your act together is there a reason you think you do not have to answer any of the questions being asked of you, do you have no empathy for the staff & what they have to do. More than 130 applications in 2021 were rejected without any reason given," the petition says. In the letter, the GPs said they were "very concerned about the effects of this on the existing residents and remaining staff but also with significant concerns about detrimental health issues that have arisen in some of the staff members that have left". Professor Wallis resignation comes into effect from the AGM, after which he will continue to offer his services in a volunteer capacity.

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Lyndoch Living has failed numerous safety standards in threeconsecutive aged care commission audits. Lyndoch advertised 123 jobs in the past 12 months. Does the board know about this and does it accept it as being okay? Letter to the Editor sums up Lyndoch membership farce, Cr Neoh attempts to be hero, but nobody falling for this one. Louise, Edward and Peters management skills and healthcare and education experience will support us in this vital work.. The independent recruitment process follows the appointment of a refreshed leadership team (also released on Wednesday 7 September) which builds further momentum on the important work occurring across Lyndoch Living. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. If you would like to help keep the Terrier typing, please contribute below. The facility recorded a $2.8 million loss in the 2021-22 financial year and a13 per cent drop in resident occupancy, from 91 per centcapacity to 79 per cent. It's seven months since a leaked survey exposed allegations of bullying and intimidation at Lyndoch. "We thank each and every one of our staff members for their dedicated service.".

Why do you think all of the people that applied to be members where not good enough especially Kate Sloan who has more experience than any of you.

Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Colin Brooks told the ABC he has written to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission about Lyndoch Living. Also, while our homes are fully accredited, there are areas where we continue to work with the Department of Health to achieve full compliance. The Standard sent a number of questions to the Lyndoch Living board, including what had been done to address allegations of bullying and harassment since early 2020, and what action would be taken in response to the GP letter. When either of these factors are at play, history has shown they can lead to unhealthy outcomes," he said. Maybe they are empire building. Lyndoch Living is a regional leader in aged care in south-west Victoria. Updated May 30 2023 - 10:51pm, first published 8:30pm Comments The board of Lyndoch Living has decided to close the May Noonan aged care home in Terang, citing low occupancy numbers and staffing challenges. There are mounting questions about the direction of Lyndoch, and around staff morale, resignations and sick leave, which rolls on, believe me, except I am unable to speculate publicly as to why. This person has never contacted The Terrier before, but they are someone you need to hear, and we recently spoke for an hour. I have written so much about this, I have shown you so many photographs of the shift shortages, like the one above, and now we are in uncharted territory. Read our Privacy Policy.

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"I realise the petition's demand is a drastic one, but the situation is serious. This process is designed to ensure an appropriate mix of experience and skills on the Lyndoch Living Board, and will provide an orderly renewal of Board members. The petition asks the Victorian Legislative Council to recommend the government takes "all possible steps to have the board of Lyndoch Living removed and to appoint an administrator until a new board can be appointed through a public call for nominations". Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Community concerns about Lyndoch Living aged care - a community asset - have been ignored, silenced, pressed down, rejected and dismissed by the board for more than two years. Our in-home and residential care services and our emerging primary health facility are building an age-friendly community which enables seniors to live the lives they choose with supports based on dignity and respect. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Former mayor lashes Lyndoch over May Noonan closure, Warrnambool car stolen in bold overnight theft, Special win for loyal clubman's milestone, Injury sours road-trip win but recruit's return a hit, Around the grounds: Hampden league round eight scoreboard, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Keep up-to-date with the latest news and events at Lyndoch Living. Our in-home and residential care services and our emerging primary health facility are building an age-friendly community which enables seniors to live the lives they choose with supports based on dignity and respect. Lyndoch Living is an aged care facility in full lockdown and Ms Power is the CEO of this facility. We will know whether the board intends to once again be open and honest with the community that built and sustained Lyndoch for more than 60 years, or to remain a place of secrets and, I hope, growing unease. Carol Altmann - The Terrier Tonight, a message to the Lyndoch board from the front line: help. But Lyndoch is drowning. We understand and respect that there are strongly held views in the community about Lyndoch Living. "Adverse publicity" was cited among the reasons for a drop in resident numbers. 25 Feb/23. Lyndoch Living has appointed a new Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms Jill Davidson, who will commence in the role on Monday 5 December 2022. We have no independent members of Lyndoch who can speak on our behalf, as nobody outside of the board or Lyndoch has been accepted as a member in the past 18 months, and that includes our now Mayor Vicki Jellie AM. A third is to do both of the above: advertise and then pick the person who has been worded up to apply. Other care staff are top and tailing starting their shifts two hours early, or finishing two to three hours late, just to help cover the gaps. "(People) are concerned that they cannot have any input into fixing their concerns because the community has no voice on the board of management," she said. If you would like to apply to become a member of Lyndoch Living, here is the form. I really get cared for., One of the lovely nurses had a great idea and planted out a raised bed with tomatoes and other plants and I enjoy getting out there and doing some work in the garden, collecting the produce. The staff are very, very nice. Lyndoch Living announced the appointment of three new members to its Board at its Annual [], An update to the community. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. I could not ask for anyone better, Ive always been a busy, practical person and Im still a busy person Im still able to be very involved in the community, especially the Speedway. The Lyndoch Living board - metaphorically speaking - slammed MP Roma Britnell at its meeting on Tuesday night but, in so doing, exposed its contempt for the community she serves. Lyndoch Living: does bullying and intimidation just vanish? Acting CEO, Ted Rayment, welcomed the appointments and said he was looking forward to working with the new members to continue Lyndoch Livings momentum. Ms Britnell asked board chair Sue Cassidy if she, Roma, could address the meeting.

theyre all so nice!, Ive lived here for 5 years and Im very happy with the nurses and other staff, Ive made friends here that I wouldnt have been able to meet living by myself at home. And its facing this battle while suffering acute staff shortages and losing more senior staff in one sweep than, I would argue, at any time in its 60 year history. Im a busy bloke! "The Commission is closely monitoringthe services," a spokesman for the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission said. Ms Britnell's federal counterpart, LiberalMP Dan Tehan, said the commission had received 43 complaints about Lyndoch since July last year. Board members at one time were respected but not now. Lyndoch Living provides residential and home aged care, retirement living, and disability and allied health services in Warrnambool on the state's Great Ocean Road. Community unrest has been growing since Ms Power's tenure began in Warrnambool in 2015. theyre all so nice!, Ive lived here for 5 years and Im very happy with the nurses and other staff, Ive made friends here that I wouldnt have been able to meet living by myself at home. Im a busy bloke! She said the facility was working its way through the 41 issues raised by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. They include talking directly to the manager, completing feedback forms, and for staff this includes the Whistleblower Policy, to report misconduct. The exclusion of local volunteers by management, and the inaction of the board, has been a real red flag for me," Ms McArthur said. I also knew we had dedicated staff, committed to turning things [], Lyndoch Living today welcomed the Commonwealth Governments support of 16 additional care and support staff by supplying registered nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses and personal care [], New Board application process an opportunity to revitalise, refresh and bring in new local talent Susan Cassidy, Board President for Lyndoch Living, said while we undertake this process Julie Bertram - the [], Like many in the community, the board of Lyndoch Living has observed with concern the escalating negative commentary about Lyndoch Living in some quarters.

Between them, these individuals have decades of nursing experience that is not easily replaced. Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, Lyndoch board resignation kept under wrapsheres why, Finance expert calls on Lyndoch Living board to resign. What has happened since? So far, Bev has knitted over 100 beanies for Backpacks 4 VIC Kids.

She understands the influence and history of Lyndoch Living, with her grandparents having been residents, and is determined to see the organisation thrive into the future. Just yesterday there was a brilliant Letter to the Editor to the Warrnambool Standard by retired lawyer Lynn Hudson, a super-qualified person who applied to become a member of Lyndoch and was flatly rejected.
They greet you with a smile and do things very well.

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