Our Mission      
       
Rockingham Front Sign

 

Our mission at Rockingham, Cardwell Shire Home for the Aged, is to provide a home where residents are assured of a range of quality services to support their physical, emotional and spiritual well being.

 

... quality services ...

Our Vision    

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In meeting our mission, we envisage Rockingham to be an environment which most of us grew up in.  The setting is a natural one with greenery of all kinds abounding, and each member of the Rockingham 'family', who is able, has a part in maintaining this living environment.

Our residents feel like part of our extended family, and share their joys, sorrows, hopes, dreams and fears, in a supportive environment.  We encourage all our participants to feel a sense of belonging, to be an active participant, and to share in our emphasis on living and doing, rather than on illness and disability. Our residents share a sense of purpose, belonging, meaning and control.

A Lovely Picture of one of Our Residents

     
Our Philosophy    

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Our philosophy is built on providing individual care in a home like atmosphere.  We believe:
  • Our residents have the right to be treated with dignity, care and compassion.
  • Our residents should be encouraged to live with as much independence as possible, by providing an environment where residents feel safe and secure.
  • Our residents should be provided with the highest standard of care possible.
  • Our residents have the right to maintain their own cultural and/or religious beliefs.
  • Our staff should be selected and trained, so that their attitude, skills and knowledge provide the basis of a happy home for our residents.
  • We will achieve Rockingham's goals by working together as a team with a common purpose - providing high quality care to our residents.

... individual care in a home like atmosphere ...