We Care Appeal

Following the resolution to transfer the ownership of Kellock Lodge aged care residential facility from the Diocese of Wangaratta to the community of Alexandra, there is an urgent need to seek funding to purchase the 50 bed licences from the Diocese. Secretary and Convenor of Friends of Kellock Inc, Maurice Pawsey, and fellow Friends of…

Financial Report

Financially this year has been a tumultuous one where, apart from government funding cuts, hundreds of thousands of dollars were incurred on consultants and lawyers to fund the failed amalgamation and to address the ensuing accreditation issues. After many years of responsible financial management, we have been and will in the future, continue to operate…

Lifestyle Coordinator Report

We have had a most enjoyable ‘Lifestyle’ year with many new ideas as well as activities residents would not like me to change. Firstly, I would like to thank all of our, over 24, volunteers and our very enthusiastic staff. We could not do without these wonderful people. As the saying goes variety is the…

Quality Coordinator Report

Through 2017-2018 Kellock Lodge Alexandra Inc. Quality Program embraced the following: Continuous Improvement with additional education and training Complaints Procedure with implementation of the new ‘Have Your Say’ form both in print and on line – Have Your Say Form Resident Communication with Enewsletters and printed versions Clinical Care with additional clinical audits, review and…

Manager Hotel Services Report

Catering At Kellock Lodge Alexandra, we pride ourselves on providing a fresh and seasonal menu with the assistance of our dietician. The Dietician reviews the menu annually. We value your input, and strive to make sure that your preferences are reflected as much as possible. Between mealtimes we provide mid-morning, afternoon tea and supper so…

Manager Clinical Care Report

The landscape of the care needs of residents at Kellock Lodge is ever changing. With Aging in Place Kellock now has a much higher percentage of high care residents living at the facility. With an increase in high care needs comes an increase in demand for staff and increased staff education. Kellock Lodge through implementation…

CEO Report

Throughout this annual report you will see examples of our ongoing commitment to excellence and how this has reinforced our mission ‘Quality and ethical aged care is provided within a safe friendly environment. We hold a unique position of trust and enjoy the absolute privilege of working for our residents, in this their home, and…

Chair Report

This year has seen many dramas and unfortunate outcomes involving Kellock Lodge and the Wangaratta Anglican Diocese as our approved provider. At the same time, the final outcome of ultimate community ownership and management of Kellock, staffed by local dedicated people provided the best and most just possible outcome for Kellock and Alexandra. In a…