Rhythm of Life®
Your care experience at Anglicare is designed to be as unique as you are. Your independence, routines, and preferences matter, and your story shapes the care and support you receive. We’re here to walk alongside you, ensuring your care is truly personal to you.
That’s why we created Rhythm of Life® - our model for person-centred care. This unique program is guided by eight principles designed to support your choices, enrich your quality of life and empower you to live the way you want.
Everybody
Has a unique story
This principle underpins the care you will receive at an Anglicare residential aged care home. We will take the time to understand what is important to you, your daily rhythm and what gives you purpose and joy, as we seek to honour you and your story.
Deserves honour and respect
You’ll be shown respect every day and through every interaction you have with Anglicare staff. That includes simple but important things like whether you prefer to be called by your first name or something more formal, as well as respecting your privacy in your own room.
Will be supported to make decisions relating to their life
‘Dignity of risk’ means you have the right to live the life you choose, even if your choices involve some risk. You might also like to join a group of resident representatives, who meet monthly with Anglicare leaders to provide direct feedback which guide us in making decisions that relate to your life.
Will be encouraged to maintain and develop relationships that are meaningful
Relationships that bring meaning to you will be supported and encouraged. There are several places in each of Anglicare’s homes to share meals, celebrations and activities of interest with people you care about.
Will be provided with holistic care that meets their individual needs
This means caring for your wellbeing as a whole person – body, mind and spirit. Where possible, we’ll help you to continue with the interests and hobbies that are important to you.
Will be supported to feel safe, comfortable, welcome and 'at home'
Your room should feel like you, so we encourage you to decorate it with personal items that are important to you. It's your home and you can have visitors over whenever you'd like.
Will have their needs and values acknowledged and valued
Anglicare staff will ask lots of questions, and also listen. That's because we want to know what is important to you so we can support your preferences where possible. For example, whether you'd like to administer your own medications, eat in your room, go to bed late or use 'do not disturb' signs.
Will be shown the love of jesus
If you ever need someone to talk to or pray with, your chaplain or pastoral carer will be there to support and love you, regardless of your religion or background.
Inspired by the gospel of reconciliation in Jesus Christ, Anglicare's vision for reconciliation is a nation in which Australia's First Peoples are restored in dignity, respect, empowerment and opportunity.