September 2022
All Lutheran Services sites are fully open to visitors.
The Queensland Government has announced that from Thursday 30 June 2022, vaccination requirements for visitors to aged care will change. There will be no COVID-19 vaccination requirements for visitors to aged care. However, mandated COVID–19 vaccination requirements continue to be in place for our staff.
Visitors will still need to wear surgical masks at all times while in indoor spaces and will need to comply with any PPE or protective measures that are in place.
The Queensland Government continues to mandate other COVID-19 related entry requirements for aged care services.
You will still be required to sign a health declaration when you enter the aged care home and will be unable able to visit if you:
While not mandated, in the interest of the safety of our residents and staff we respectfully request that all visitors complete a Rapid Antigen test (RAT) in the 72 hours before entry. Please ask for a free RAT test at reception.
Of course, with COVID and the flu still circulating widely in the community we also need to maintain our safety and hygiene practices. Please wash your hands frequently and thoroughly and practice social distancing.
Please click the site names below for today’s update and visiting hours.
Immanuel Gardens Aged Care, Buderim
Northridge Salem Aged Care, Toowoomba
Salem Hume Street, Toowoomba
St Andrews Aged Care, Tallebudgera
St Paul’s Aged Care, Caboolture
Trinder Park Aged Care, Woodridge
For information on Home Care and Retirement Living, click the links below:
All of Cooinda is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to arrange a visit outside of office hours, please call ahead and we will do our best to make sure this can be accommodated.
All of Immanuel Gardens is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to arrange a visit outside office hours, please call ahead and we will do our best to make sure this can be accommodated.
All of Northridge Salem is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to visit outside office hours, please press the intercom outside the front door and speak to the RN on duty. We will do our best to make sure all visits are accommodated with your loved ones.
All of Orana is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to visit outside office hours, please press the intercom outside Jasmine Court and speak to the RN on duty. We will do our best to make sure all visits are accommodated with your loved ones.
All of Salem Hume Street is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to visit outside office hours, please press the intercom in front of the main entry and speak to the RN on duty. We will do our best to make sure all visits are accommodated with your loved ones.
All of St Andrews is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to arrange a visit outside office hours, please call ahead and we will do our best to make sure this can be accommodated.
All of St Paul’s is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to visit outside office hours, please press the intercom in front of Admin and speak to the RN on duty. We will do our best to make sure all visits are accommodated with your loved ones.
All of Tabeel is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to arrange a visit outside of office hours, please call ahead and we will do our best to make sure this can be accommodated.
All of Trinder Park is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to arrange a visit outside office hours, please call ahead and we will do our best to make sure this can be accommodated.
All of Wahroonga is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to visit outside office hours, please press the intercom in front of the main entry and speak to the RN on duty. We will do our best to make sure all visits are accommodated with your loved ones.
All of Zion is open to visitors. Our preferred visiting hours are:
If you would like to visit outside office times, please press the intercom outside the front door and speak to the RN on duty. We will do our best to make sure all visits are accommodated with your loved ones.
We would like to provide an update on how we are supporting you and keeping you and our staff safe during this time.
Infection control
You will receive a phone call from our staff before each visit to confirm you are feeling well and not displaying any COVID-19 symptoms. Please tell your carer if you feel unwell. We can help you arrange to be tested.
If you receive a positive result we will need to know as soon as possible. In this case, we can continue your home care, however our staff will need to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks and gowns.
Please ask us if you need extra services while isolating, such as shopping or medication management.
Communication
Keeping our staff and clients informed in a timely manner is a priority and our COVID-19 Response Communication Plan has been implemented.
You will be notified if a staff member that you have been in contact with tests positive. We will provide you with timely updates.
Extra supports
If you must cancel your appointments with us or if we cancel group activities, we will check in with you regularly by phone to ensure you are doing OK.
Please feel free to call us between these calls if you need assistance.
Please remember that even if you test positive for COVID-19 we can continue your services. We will wear extra personal protective equipment.
For more information, you can ask your support worker or phone your service directly.