Help shape future of aged care in Leongatha

WITH plans for a new Woorayl Lodge to be built in Boags Road when funding is secured, community members are being asked for their thoughts on what they value and want to see in aged care.

A survey is open until Thursday November 19, with questions including, “What features would you expect to see in a modern aged care facility?”

With Boags Road remote from town compared to the current McCartin Street location of the Lodge, suggestions for gardens, outdoor spaces or ways residents could remain connected to the community are wanted.

People are also asked whether they have any concerns about aged care generally or the proposed Boags Road location and whether there are services or facilities that Woorayl Lodge doesn’t currently offer that should be considered for the future.

Respondents are encouraged to provide examples of aged care facilities they think those in charge at Woorayl Lodge should learn from.

Visit form.jotform.com/woorayllodge/consultation-community to access the survey.

As Sentinel-Times recently reported, Woorayl Lodge has a new CEO, Cindy Nicholas who previously held that position at Korumburra’s Carinya Lodge and oversaw major works there that transformed it from a 40-bed facility to one with 60 beds.