Leisure and Interests

A diverse range of individual, group and community focused activities are provided in the Activities Program. Activities endeavour to take into account individual needs, interests and preferences.

Some of our activities include:

  • Musical Entertainment and concerts
  • Cultural and special celebration days
  • Active games
  • Sensory stimulation
  • Sing-a-longs
  • Internet based armchair travel
  • Art groups
  • Movement to Music
  • Excursions to the movies, museums, scenic tours, cafe’s and restaurants.
  • Bingo
  • Art & Craft
  • Incursions by various retailers
  • Religious services
  • Dog therapy
  • And many more....

Emerald Terrace Bus

Emerald Terrace has its own 11 seater bus with a wheelchair lift to give every resident the opportunity to participate in community activities.

Entertainment

Weekly visits by entertainers, as well as CDs, music videos, sing-a-longs, percussion and the playing of instruments are a part of the activity program.

RESIDENT & RELATIVE MEETING

We regularly hold Residents & Relatives meetings in order to promote an environment of information exchange to ensure that our care practices services are in line with your expectations.
Please see our notice board on both levels for the minutes and the newsletter for more information and meeting dates.

PRIVATE PHONE & FOXTEL

We can assist families to arrange private installation, please contact us if you wish to enquire or wish to have private phone or Foxtel connected to your loved ones’ room. A select package of Foxtel programs will soon be available to all rooms.
WiFi- is now available.  Please contact the management or lifestyle for details.

LIBRARY SERVICE

The Manningham council provide a FREE service to the facility.  They come every 3 weeks on a Wednesday with new books, CD’s, magazines and even DVD’s for residents wishing to be involved.  Please let Kerrie know if you would like your loved one to have a book/CD/DVD.