No Images? Click here Thank you for attending our Lutheran Aged Care & Community Services gathering this year we thought it might be of interest for you to receive our quarterly Ministry with the Ageing eNews. Below is our August 2019 edition so you can have a look over all the wonderful stories, information and resources you will receive. Our eNews is also a great way for us to communicate upcoming events and sharing anything new as it occurs. If you do not wish to receive future editions there is an unsubscribe link at the bottom of the eNews. Welcome to the August edition LOVE COMES TO LIFE when we see the image of God in every person - no matter how much age has wearied their body and mind - and honour them with patient care, dignity and respect A Chaplain's StoryChaplain Rosie Boughen Tabeel Lutheran Home- Laidley A big year for Rosie, a newly renovated chapel and a whole lot of gifts from above. Read all about Rosie's journey from a 15 year old starting her nursing career at Tabeel to her recent installation as their Chaplain. Chapel before Chapel after-Wow! Scholarships in Ministry with the Ageing Established in 2012, the scholarship scheme is for anyone ministering to and with the ageing. The Committee for Ministry with the Ageing invites you to apply. Have a read of Helen McNicol’s report on her professional development thanks to the scholarship fund. Resources
God's Love – Our Care is an easy-to-read booklet outlining the theology underpinning the practice of Lutheran care. It includes discussion questions suitable for small groups.Called to transformative action– this document explains the ethos underpinning Lutheran aged care and community services These wonderful resources and more can be found at www.lca.org.au/careThe Lutheran Nurses Association of Australia (LNAA) has established a Lutheran Nurse of the Year award. The recipient will be announced each year on International Nurses Day (12 May), beginning next year. The award recognises faithful and outstanding service during the preceding calendar year by a nurse who is an active member of a Lutheran congregation in Australia or New Zealand.
Aged Care & Community Services Governance EnhancementNews from Michael Dawson and the Governance Enhancement Committee. Career and service opportunities in Aged Care and Community Services
Jesus invites us to care for the needy. There are over 30 Lutheran aged-care and community services throughout Australia and New Zealand, providing services for people who are ageing, have disabilities, and are vulnerable. You can be a part of this growing ministry of the church where love comes to life in the most practical of ways. If you would like to work within a Christian setting and are interested in the helping professions, you could consider a career (or a career change!) in one of the following areas: Administration, Allied health, Care support, Catering, Chaplaincy, Community work, Disability support, Finance, Financial counselling, Fundraising, Housekeeping, Human resources, IT and communications, Maintenance, Medicine, Nursing, Palliative care, Social work For more information contact careers@lca.org.au or your local facility or agency. Please subscribe If you have received this Ministry with the Ageing eNews because someone forwarded it to you, subscribe now to receive regular doses of news and information. It's free, and you can unsubscribe at any time. 197 Archer Street 197 Archer Street To subscribe to other eNews lists, click here. |