We took a group of ECHO clients up to the Perth Hills in late August to enjoy the beginnings of the spring display at the spectacular Araluen Botanic Park in…
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A spot of golf
Recently, one of our volunteer bus drivers, Max, took a group of ECHO clients out for an unusual round of golf. ‘Goanna Golf’ at Point Walter Golf Course is…
Read moreThank you, Gillian Hull – Volunteer and Board Member
At ECHO’s AGM on October 26, Gillian Hull retired as a member of ECHO’s Board. A qualified nurse with over 30 years’ experience in aged care, who during her career…
Read moreECHO meets Aged Care Standards quality audit
On August 3 and 4 this year, ECHO was audited by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission against the seven Aged Care Standards which apply to in-home aged care…
Read moreManaging Your Medications
A concern often raised by ECHO’s Support Workers and Nurses is the potential danger that our clients open themselves to by having a cupboard or drawers with many more than…
Read moreNotice of the 2022 Annual General Meeting
We’re holding our Annual General Meeting for the members of ECHO at 5pm on Thursday, 27 October at ECHO, 72 Toowong Street, BAYSWATER. Please click here for further information.
Read moreMandatory vaccination for home care workers
On 20 October the WA Government announced a new policy making vaccination mandatory for the majority of occupations. On the face of it, the announcement seems to indicate ECHO’s home…
Read moreChristine Goodall wins ACSA Volunteer of the Year 2021
Christine Goodall has won ACSA Aged Care Awards Volunteer of the Year 2021! She was acknowledged at a function at the Royal Perth Yacht Club last night and was joined…
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ECHO responding to Perth lockdown
You’re probably already aware, at 12.45pm on Sunday, 31 January, the Premier announced there has been a confirmed case of community transmission in Perth. WA has been in lockdown before,…
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