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Rethinking Aged Care with eBooks on Placemaking & Community Consultations.
Rethinking Aged Care with eBooks on Placemaking & Community Consultations.

Steve Jobs said “learn continually – there is always ‘one more thing’ to learn.” At de Fiddes learning and expanding our skillset is a prerequisite to creating great work. . We recently read through David Engwicht’s eBooks and found some great information and ways of thinking that is relevant to aged care and can help decision makers find the confidence to take action.

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Deb TALKS with David Engwicht. Part 2: 'Staffing, Training & Education.'
Deb TALKS with David Engwicht. Part 2: 'Staffing, Training & Education.'

Watch part 2 of our DEB Talk interview with David Engwicht! Watch as Debbie and David talk about the holistic approach to projects and what role staff and visitors need to play in creating more attractive choices for residents. Plus lots, lots more. Don’t miss it!

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Can Time Banking to fix Australia's Aged Care staffing issues?
Can Time Banking to fix Australia's Aged Care staffing issues?

We all know there are nurse shortages in Aged Care, and so we were inspired by a government run initiative in Switzerland called ‘Time Banking’. Volunteers “deposit” hours worked looking after elderly people. In return they can use time saved up for their own care later in life. Read more here.

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Purposeful Outdoor Spaces for the Community. Civosity Park by David Engwitch
Purposeful Outdoor Spaces for the Community. Civosity Park by David Engwitch

Last month we talked about stimulation and creating indoor spaces with purpose. This month, thanks to our guest on DEB Talks, David Engwicht, we are talking about outdoor spaces with purpose! This month we are entranced by Civosity Park – this is the formal name of David’s own private front garden, turned public space. Complete with public library, generously donated sculptures and artworks, recliners and deck chairs, a play café, rocking horses and toys.

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Crafting during a crisis 
Crafting during a crisis 

The bushfires across Australia are having a devastating impact on our native animals. Help out those in need by putting your crafting and sewing skills to good use. Not-for-profit group the Animal Rescue Collective Craft Guild has sewing projects for every skill level.

We are proud to be currently working with local manufacturer Torrance and McKenna to produce much needed Joey pouches.

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