Kirkbrae updates
Updated visiting guidelines
UPDATED VISITING GUIDELINES FOR KIRKBRAE RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE Further to Premier Daniel Andrews announcement of changes to restrictions across Victoria on Sunday we are pleased to advice the following changes to visiting guidelines for Kirkbrae. Effective from Monday, November 23,
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
UPDATED VISITING GUIDELINES FOR KIRKBRAE RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE Further to Premier Daniel Andrews announcement of changes to restrictions across Victoria yesterday we are pleased to advice the following changes to visiting guidelines for Kirkbrae. In accordance with the new guidelines,
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Earlier this week we farewelled our colleagues from Eastern Health who had been supporting Kirkbrae during the COVID-19 outbreak at the facility and through the recovery phase. The support provided by Eastern Health over the past 11 weeks was significant
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
GUIDELINES FOR VISITING RESIDENTS AT KIRKBRAE RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE FACILITY Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes Residential Aged Care Facility can now confirm that the COVID-19 Outbreak at the facility has been declared over. On Sunday 27 September, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes Residential Aged Care Facility has now completed a 14-day period of Enhanced Surveillance Mode. We are waiting for advice as to when we can formally declare the COVID-19 Outbreak over. During the past week we have welcomed
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
The Public Health Unit of the Department of Health and Human Services (Victoria) has today advised us that the status of the COVID-19 outbreak at Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes Residential Aged Care Facility has been changed from Active Surveillance Mode to
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in partnership with Eastern Health continue to work diligently to manage the COVID-19 outbreak at the Residential Aged Care Facility on site. While it will still be some time until activities at the facility return to normal
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in partnership with Eastern Health continue to work diligently to manage the COVID-19 outbreak at the Residential Aged Care Facility on site. The support and commitment of all staff working at the facility has led to the
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in partnership with Eastern Health continues to work diligently to manage the COVID-19 outbreak at the Residential Aged Care Facility on site. Progress is occurring however it will still be some time until activities at the facility
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak at Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes is a very significant and challenging event for everyone at our Aged Care Facility. We know it continues to be, a very difficult time for residents and their families. As of today, 23
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak at Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes is a very significant and challenging event for everyone at our Aged Care Facility. We know that it has been, and continues to be, a distressing and traumatic time for residents and their
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Kirkbrae became aware of an aged care staff member receiving positive test results on Sunday 19 July. Within hours the aged care facility was placed in lockdown and a local outbreak management team was established. The Department of Health was
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Please be reassured that Kirkbrae is monitoring and implementing additional measures as recommended by the Department of Human Services. As a priority the following additional measures have been put in place: Daily screening of residents for symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
The Victorian Government has reinstated Stage 3 stay at home restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire due to a recent increase in coronavirus cases. We encourage everyone to adhere to these restrictions. These restrictions came into effect on
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
The announcements by the Premier of Victoria about the relaxing of some restrictions on 21 June are a welcome sign of gradual success in the elimination of the COVID19 virus from most of our community. While these changes restart a
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Today’s lifting of some restrictions in Victoria is a recognition that everyone has contributed to the overall health and welfare of the broader community, as well as in each household and suburb. Kirkbrae also values the responses and cooperation of
Kirkbrae COVID 19 Update – Mother’s Day
We hope you are all well. With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend we thought to reach out to family and friends as it will be different for everyone this year, and to reassure you all that we are supporting
A message from aged care to Australia
Aged care services are working hard to keep older Australians safe – and we need your help Aged care services are at the forefront of saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic, committed staff working harder than ever before to keep hundreds
Kirkbrae Update – COVID-19
Thank you to the many people who have been supportive of Kirkbrae and our staff as we deal with the restrictions and consequences of the COVID19 pandemic. We value the trust that you place in us to care for your
Residential Aged Care Flu Vaccination Requirements
Dear Kirkbrae families, visitors and friends, In response to COVID-19 the Australian Department of Health have announced that from the 1st May 2020, all aged care employees and visitors must have received a Flu Vaccination before entering a residential aged