AKOORAMAK

Care Of Older Persons

providing quality residential and community aged care services since 1876

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Residential Care

We are an approved and subsidised residential aged care facility.

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Residential Dementia Care

Within the residential care services, there are two (2) secure memory support wings.

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Home Care

Our aim is to enable clients to remain in their own homes and retain as much independence as possible.

About Us

FOUNDED IN 1876

25 years Of Experience in Pharma Company

The Society provides residential aged care services, and community home care services, trading as Akooramak Care of Older Persons.

Our Mission is “To provide quality residential and community aged care services” to the older people of Warwick & District The Warwick Benevolent Society was founded in 1876 and is a non-denominational body and a registered charitable organization, owned and operated by the Warwick community.

We provide care and accommodation for 98 permanent residents, together with residential respite care, in newly built or significantly refurbished single ensuited rooms, with most rooms fully air-conditioned. We have a secure memory support facility for those living with dementia. We also have the capacity to provide funded Home Care services at levels, one through to four, including the provision of fresh cooked meals daily from our accredited kitchen.

Being community owned and operated we support the local community, and the community supports us. We buy local wherever possible, both goods and services. We use local tradespersons and contractors. We are supported by the community with many valuable volunteer hours and skills provided for our residents’ enjoyment.

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Eligibility

All persons seeking the provision are required to have a current (ACAT) approval.

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Fees and Charges

Fees and charges are determined by the provisions and Principles of the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth).

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Public Strategic Plan

This strategic plan has been compiled by members of the governing board, and senior members of Akooramak staff (both clinical and admin).

Services

Community owned and Operated

Seeking information about services for older persons, and making your way through the maze of information about eligibility, accessing services, contacting My Aged Care, understanding fees and charges, applying for income and assets assessments, and understanding the types of services available, can be daunting and stressful. All of this at a time when you, or your loved one, are faced with the realisation that some form of care service may be needed.

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Akooramak Care of Older Persons

Our Team

Team Excellence in Care

Our team, comprised of dedicated professionals, skillfully merges passion and expertise to place your health and well-being at the forefront of our commitment. We diligently work to provide personalized and impactful healthcare solutions, ensuring your journey with us is marked by excellence and genuine care..

Tony Davidson

Maintenance Coordinator

Hello. My name is Tony Davidson. I have been with Akooramak for almost 30 years. I strive to maintain our great facility to the best my team and I can. I have three people working with me on my team. I am a father of 7 with 2 grandchildren. During my downtime, I love spending time with my wife of 18 years and home educating our six children. I also enjoy reading comics, drawing, and annoying my wife. Say hello if you see me walking around!

Marnie Crouch

Home Care Coordinator

Marnie is passionate about In Home Care and she will tell you that her primary drive for the work she does is to support people to Live in their own homes to their fullest capabilities for as long as possible. She possesses a “Can Do” attitude and enjoys working with clients and their families to build services around their care needs and lifestyle. Marnie understands home care from the ground up having started at Akooramak as a personal care worker (home care) and over the years has been able to use her transitional business skills from previous roles to advance to the position of Home Care Co-Ordinator, bringing value to her clients and leading the Home Care Team.

Being engaged with people and her community has always played a significant role in her life having volunteered and sat on many committees including Junior Rugby league, Community Kindergarten, School P&C, Dog Obedience Club, and the Rural Fire Service.

Barbara Leeanne Mapes

Lifestyle Coordinator

I was originally a city girl from Perth, Western Australia, and grew up on the coast. I spent my twenties traveling the world before meeting my husband Noel on a working holiday in Queensland. Our 2 children were born in St. Lawrence. We returned to Warwick, my husband's hometown, and purchased a property in Junnabee. I love to swim, go to live theatre, and once a month go to an art class. The best part of my job is watching the residents’ faces light up when they do an activity. The lifestyle team is constantly working on activities to keep our residents' smiling. If our team can dream it up - WE will do it.

Tracey Miller

Admissions Finance officer

Tracey was born and raised in Warwick and after working away in Brisbane and Toowoomba during my early 20’s. Tracey returned to Warwick to marry and raise my family, also becoming involved in a number of local committees and sporting groups over the years. She has worked at Akooramak since 2015 in Administration and in March 2023 was offered to role of Admissions Finance officer. This role entails processing of the resident billing and managing the income and expenditure of our client’s home care packages. Tracey also assist families in explaining the financial requirements that are part of entering into Aged Care.

Kerry Taege

Director of Care

Kerry started as a Personal Carer in 2000, where she developed an understanding and appreciation for working in the aged care sector. Kerry obtained her Bachelor of Nursing and has been working in the industry for over 20 years. Kerry recognises that aged care is a specialty nursing pathway and understands the complex health needs of our older residents. Kerry has worked as an RN in a variety of clinical settings and always returned to her love of aged care. Kerry has been the Director of Care at Akooramak since January 2023, prior to this she was employed with Akooramak as a clinical nurse consultant. As Director of Care, Kerry aims to develop high standards of practice from all clinical staff while committing to a focus of person-centered care for all our residents and implement changes and policies as governed by the aged care sector.

Tracey Peterson

CEO

Tracey has a strong background in the Aged Care Industry, with a primary focus on the not-for-profit sector. Tracey has a Bachelor of Nursing, Post Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care, and a Master of Clinical Nursing specializing in Gerontology. She has a passion for Dementia care and ensuring that those living with dementia receive the best care available. Tracey has been with Akooramak since March 2022, first as (acting) Director of Care before transitioning to the CEO role in January 2023.

Don Stewart

President of the Warwick Benevolent Society Inc.

Born in Esk, Qld, and lucky to have very supportive parents. Grew up in Bundaberg, attended Teachers’ College and taught primary classes in regional and country towns of Qld for 20 years. Became an Ampol fuel distributor in Warwick for 8 years and then owned a sheet-metal workshop to now. Married to Elaine for 46 years with two sons, a daughter and 6 young grandchildren. I child-mind occasionally, play golf regularly but poorly, and have been on the Akooramak board for 21 years.

Testimonials

What Our Client Says

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From the time he moved in he was welcomed and happy there, commenting to his family on many occasions that “I couldn’t be anywhere better, it’s like a little bit of heaven being here”.

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Janelle Maddawat

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Fantastic care and wonderful caring staff. My family member has been at Akooramak for 12 months and we couldn’t be happier with the support and care provided.

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Adele Fisher

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