Providing care for the aged is a challenge, particularly in the very remote areas of Australia. The Halls Creek People’s Frail Aged Hostel is a small independent, not-for-profit aged care facility in the remote town of Halls Creek in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. With a 25 bed capacity, it provides residential and respite services to the mainly Indigenous aged and disabled people in the Shire of Halls Creek with day-to-day activities of daily living and provides regular outings in a culturally appropriate manner. The Dr Steve Burroughs Foundation has been contacted to support the aged care hostel to improve the services it provides to the residence as well as the meals on wheels service in the local community.
The aged hostel is currently facing the following problems:
Your support is needed to replace the following items to the Halls Creek People’s Frail Aged Hostel:
Whether you can directly supply the equipment needed or donate money towards purchasing these things, your kindness and generosity will help to change the lives of Indigenous Australians living in remote communities and improve their wellbeing.