Thanks from Wallsend Aged Care

Lamp, The, August, 2009 by Debra Robbs

On behalf of the residents, families and staff of the Wallsend Aged Care Facility, I wish to thank Ronelle Kieman, Nola Scilinato, Rita Martin, Brett Holmes and members of the NSWNA for their unwavering support during our ongoing campaign to save our facility from privatisation.

In addition, The Lamp, June edition, has provided us with wide coverage of the plight of our residents.

Our biggest concern is that the need to save money will override the community needs and be to the detriment of the highly-specialised care many of our residents currently rely on. Our fear pushes us to continue our fight to maintain this public nursing home in public hands.

We at Wallsend believe we provide an excellent model of care, which is at risk due to the State Goverrunent's decision to transfer our beds to the profit and not-for-profit sector. Unfortunately, it will be our residents who will suffer because of this decision.

We are pleased and fully support the Association in highlighting the issues in aged care with your Because we care campaign.

Once again, thank you for your support.

Debra Robbs RN and President

Wallsend Aged Care Facility