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26/08/2026

Another busy week with my beautiful people as well as keeping up to date with my First Aid, but can always find time for a blood donation 🅰️🩸😊

19/08/2026

It’s been a busy start to the week with my beautiful people. There has been laughter, exercises, bingo, ball games and baking- delicious wholesome gluten free buns and
training to keep my skills up to date😃

17/08/2026

29/07/2026

Compassion in Dementia Care 💜

29/07/2026

Benefits of Music Therapy in Dementia

Music can remain meaningful even when memory, language, and communication abilities have changed. Familiar songs may help a person living with dementia feel calmer, more connected, and more emotionally present.

How Music May Help
Music can:
• Reduce anxiety and agitation: Gentle, familiar music may create a soothing environment and help reduce restlessness or distress.
• Encourage memories: Songs connected to childhood, family life, faith, culture, or important events may awaken older memories and support reminiscence.
• Improve mood: Singing or listening to enjoyable music may bring pleasure, comfort, and emotional expression.
• Support communication: A person who struggles to speak may still sing, hum, clap, move, or respond through facial expressions.
• Strengthen connection: Sharing music can create meaningful moments between the person, caregivers, and family members, even when conversation is difficult.
• Encourage movement: Clapping, tapping, swaying, or dancing can support gentle physical activity and participation.
• Provide comfort in advanced dementia: Soft music may remain soothing when verbal communication has become very limited.

Using Music Safely and Meaningfully
Choose songs the person has enjoyed throughout their life. Keep the volume comfortable and reduce other background noise. Observe their reaction carefully. Smiling, singing, relaxed breathing, or gentle movement may show enjoyment, while covering the ears, grimacing, agitation, or trying to leave may mean the music should be changed or stopped.

Music should be centred on the person’s preferences, culture, memories, and present mood. A cheerful song may encourage activity, while slow and gentle music may help during rest or personal care.

Formal music therapy is provided by a trained music therapist, but families and caregivers can also use familiar music during everyday moments. Current research suggests that music-based interventions may help some emotional and behavioural symptoms, although the strength of evidence varies and benefits are not the same for every person.

Music may not restore lost memories, but it can open a door to comfort, identity, expression, and connection.

Sometimes, when words become difficult, music continues the conversation.

22/07/2026

My order is in 😃

22/07/2026

AusAlert -Monday 27th July 2026 at 2 pm

AusAlert will be conducting a National Test at approximately 2:00 pm on Monday, 27 July.
AusAlert is Australia's new emergency warning system, designed to deliver critical emergency information directly to compatible mobile devices during natural disasters and other emergencies. The system uses modern technology to help keep communities informed and improve public safety by providing timely warnings and updates.
In preparation for its planned national launch in October 2026, AusAlert will undertake a series of public tests across Australia. These tests are intended to familiarise the community with the system and ensure it operates effectively when needed.
During these tests, mobile phones will emit a 10 second loud, siren like sound and vibrate. Because the alert may cause people to instinctively check their phones, especially while driving or riding, clear community information and safety instructions are needed to prepare the public.
The message will clearly state it's a test. You do not need to take any action.
The test AusAlert will look something like this:

14/07/2026

RIP Sam 🪽

Vale Sam Neill.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sam Neill, a much-loved supporter of R U OK? who generously gave his time, talent and voice to help encourage meaningful conversations and connection.

Sam had a wonderful way of bringing people together. With his warmth, humour and genuine humanity, he made people feel comfortable, valued, and understood. Whether on screen or in person, he reminded us of the importance of kindness, curiosity and taking a genuine interest in one another.

We are grateful for the generosity and spirit he brought to our mission, and for the role he played in helping inspire people to reach out and connect.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all those who knew and loved him.

Thank you, Sam 💛

07/07/2026

What a Legend!

🚨 : “HOLY F****** MOLY — WE DID IT!” 🤯💛 Just three days after crossing the finish line, Samantha Longmore has reached her incredible $200,000 fundraising goal for Rural Aid and Riverina Bluebell! 🤩🙌

After banking $21,214 raised through raffles and auctions earlier this evening, Sam has now deposited a further $10,162 in cash donations, pushing the tally to a remarkable $200,000! 🤯🍾

What began as one woman pushing herself more than 400 kilometres across southern New South Wales in her everyday wheelchair has become one of the most remarkable fundraising efforts our region has ever witnessed.

In the process, Sam hasn't just inspired communities and sparked conversations about mental health across rural and regional , she's now able to hand $100,000 to each of the two charities at the heart of her journey.

Eight unforgettable days. One extraordinary legacy.

What. A. Journey. 💛👏

📰 Full wrap to follow in the morning!

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