Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) last week delivered gift packages to our Retirement Living residents in an effort to provide care and comfort during restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Retirement living residents at Edens Landing, Stretton Gardens and ParqueVista on Seville at Holland Park received their care packages on Thursday, 2 April while Caloundra Rise and Noosa Waters took
delivery on Friday, 3 April.
The care packages contained essentials including toilet paper, hand wipes, long-life milk, noodles, biscuits, tea and coffee and were delivered as a way of supporting our residents during challenging circumstances.
Dan Dreger, Head of Retirement Living, said that the care packages were organised and delivered as a demonstration of the love, care and support of the SCCQ family and that nobody is alone in our communities.
“Our retirement living communities are strong and vibrant with residents who look out for each other,” Dan said.
“Nobody is forgotten or left to struggle alone – we are truly in this together. We’re doing everything we can to provide reassurance and guidance to our residents at this time.”
One resident said that the care package was a ‘very thoughtful gesture’ and many others expressed their thanks for the gift package.
Together with Dan, the care packages were organised and packed by Hospitality Services Manager Chris Willis, who wanted to make sure that retirement living residents didn’t go without essentials as the supermarkets were stripped bare.
Dan said that the Retirement Living Managers, who delivered the care packages to each resident, were an important resource for residents who needed support and assistance when self-isolating or observing social distancing.
“With the love and respect that our residents have for each other, our staff and the wider community in which we are connected I know that we will come through these difficult circumstances stronger together,” Dan said.
