6 May 2024

We regret to announce a COVID-19 outbreak at our Koh-I-Noor facility in Wembley. Visiting restrictions will apply for the time being – if you have any queries please call the facility.

5 September 2023

Alinea would like to announce the end of RAT test and mask requirements for visitors to our aged care facilities. (If families wish to maintain RAT testing and mask-wearing as a personal choice that will be fine.)

However, a reminder that if you feel unwell then please refrain from visiting a facility. Thank you.

25 January 2023

Screening visitors remains a vital strategy to minimise the potential impact of the recent wave of COVID-19 in Australia.

In line with the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care’s recommendations, we have put the following screening measures in place at Alinea’s residential aged care facilities.

All visitors to:

• show staff a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) before entering the building – test kits provided at entry
• wash hands with alcohol hand wash (provided)
• sign in and out on the visitor register at reception
• wear a mask whilst visiting the service
• do not visit if unwell or sick – stay home and RAT test; if positive isolate for five days & alert Facility Manager

These restrictions may change if there is an infection outbreak, such as COVID or Influenza, at the service.

Check the website for current visiting times.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with our need to protect residents.

3 January 2023

Regretfully, due to an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at our Osboine facility in Bayswater,  visiting will be restricted for the time being. A single visitor may visit for one hour between 8am and 2pm.

For more information please call the facility.

28 November 2022

We regret to announce a COVID-19 outbreak at our Koh-I-Noor facility in Wembley. Visiting will be restricted for the time being – if you have any queries please call the facility. Families will also be contacted shortly.

4 November 2022

WA’s COVID-19 pandemic State of Emergency is over

Legislation that has supported WA’s COVID-19 emergency response will end today Friday, 4 November.

This means that WA government’s powers relating to public health measures will end.

The transition back to ‘business as usual’ means that individual healthcare facilities (including residential aged care services) can adopt their own infection control processes to protect against COVID-19, as appropriate.

Public health advice for the community remains important, such as:

• stay home and get tested if you have COVID-like symptoms
• register your positive rapid antigen test (RAT) result at HealthyWA
• stay up to date with vaccinations
• wear a mask if you can’t physically distance from other people
• wash or sanitise hands regularly
• do not visit residential aged care services if you are unwell

Alinea’s aged care service revised visitor entry requirements from Friday 4 November include:

All visitors to:

• show a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) before entering the building (test kits provided).
• wash hands with alcohol hand wash (provided)
• sign in and out on the visitor register at reception
• wear a mask whilst visiting the service

These restrictions may change if there is an infection outbreak, such as COVID or Influenza, at the service.

Contact the service for visiting times.

Going forward it is about living with COVID.

18 October 2022

Regretfully, we need to advise of a COVID-19 outbreak at our Osboine facility in Bayswater. Visiting will be restricted for the time being – if you have any queries please call the facility. Families will also be contacted shortly.

2 September 2022

It is pleasing to announce that in line with today’s announcement by the premier we are no longer restricting the number of people that can visit their loved ones.

Immunisation, negative RAT and mask wearing are still required for entry.

12 August 2022

After a period of being Covid-free, we regret to announce that an outbreak has occurred at our Osboine facility in Bayswater.

Two residents and one staff member have tested positive in the Glass wing of the facility – which, consequently, has been designated a ‘red zone’. This means only a single essential visitor may visit a resident (and in the resident’s room only) in the Glass wing. Such visitors must wear full PPE with entry and exit through designated doors. The PPE will be provided.

16 May 2022

Unfortunately, we need to advise of a COVID-19 outbreak at our Osboine facility in Bayswater. If your loved one has tested positive you will be contacted by the facility directly with more details.

13 May 2022

The coronavirus remains a health challenge and, unfortunately, we have had confirmation that our Wembley aged care facility, Koh-I-Noor, has had a number of residents who have tested positive to COVID-19.

As we have previously noted, we remain ever vigilant with regard to COVID-19 and will, as before, keep the loved ones of all residents fully informed of developments.

We strongly recommend that loved ones of residents do not visit the facility unless it is essential. Essential visits can occur between 10am and 4.30pm every day.

Please ring the site to advise of your intention to visit so that we can ensure you understand what the visit will entail as some visitors involved in our partners in care programme will need to use full PPE.

6 May 2022

We are happy to report that the COVID-19 outbreak at Ritcher Lodge, one of our Bayswater aged care facilities, is now officially over.

29 April 2022

We are happy to report that the COVID-19 outbreak at Koh-I-Noor, our Wembley aged care facility, is now officially over.

28 April 2022

Our Wembley aged care facility, Koh-I-Noor, remains an exposure site (see earlier post). However, as no resident has COVID-19, access to the site for visitors returns to requiring a negative RAT on entry and wearing a mask.

27 April 2022

Just a reminder that although the mandate for wearing masks will be lifted in Western Australia as of 12:01am, Friday 29 April, it will still apply for entry to aged care facilities.

21 April 2022

The coronavirus continues to be a challenge to contain and, unfortunately, we have had confirmation that two of our facilities, Ritcher Lodge (Bayswater) and Koh-I-Noor (Wembley), have had positive COVID-19 tests.

As we shared before, we fully appreciate that this information will distress family and friends of residents affected and we remain committed to keeping all loved ones fully informed of the situation as it develops.

With regard to Koh-I-Noor, only a single wing, Jualbup, is affected with one resident testing positive. Only this resident’s room is a ‘red zone’. All the other residents in Jualbup (an ‘amber zone’) can have up to TWO visitors per day (and continue to follow standard entry requirements). Please note the rest of the facility continues as normal.

In terms of Ritcher Lodge, 11 residents have tested positive and the entire facility has been classed as a ‘red zone’. This means only a single essential visitor may visit a resident (and in the resident’s room only) between 11am and 2pm each day. They must wear full PPE with entry and exit through designated doors. The PPE will be provided.

1 April 2022

We are happy to report that the Covid outbreak in the Gillon wing of our Osboine facility in Bayswater is now over.

However, visitors are still limited to one essential visitor per resident.

There is one resident who has tested positive in the Glass wing but all other residents have returned negative PCR tests.

Please note that all other restrictions are ongoing.

24 March 2022

Unfortunately, with the continuing spread of COVID-19 through the community there has now been an outbreak at our Wembley facility, Koh-I-Noor.

As noted previously, while this may be extremely distressing we are keeping families and friends of residents fully apprised of developments.

Please be advised that visiting hours and current restrictions continue as per normal.

16 March 2022

The coronavirus is extremely challenging to contain and, unfortunately, we have had confirmation that our facility, Osboine, has a number of residents who have tested positive to COVID-19.

We understand this news is extremely distressing and many of the families and friends of our residents will have questions and concerns. We know how critical it is to keep loved ones’ informed.

Although we have limited visiting, the service remains open during the following times:

Orton, Cameron & Glass

Monday to Friday 10 – 6pm and weekends 10 to 4pm

Two visitors per resident per day

RAT test & vaccination status & questionnaire required for entry

Gillon

Daily 11 to 2pm daily

One visitor per resident per day for 1 hour

RAT test & vaccination status & questionnaire required for entry

Family representatives will be able to enter on compassionate grounds for unlimited periods if required, please talk with our nursing staff. Partners in care can also continue to share care in consultation with nursing staff. As always, please do not hesitate to contact the nurses should you have any concerns on 9272 9227.

We are working closely with State and Commonwealth Health Departments. Our number one priority remains the safety and well-being of our residents and staff.

4 February 2022

As you will likely be aware, the planned opening of WA’s borders on February 5 has been postponed. The WA government has yet to announce a new date for the end to the state’s ‘hard border’. Nevertheless, existing infection controls continue to operate at all of our aged care facilities. All visitors are required to wear face masks and complete a short health questionnaire when they sign in for their visit.

6 January 2022

WA Health has recorded its first case of the Omicron variant in the community among the five cases reported yesterday. None of Alinea’s aged care facilities are currently in lockdown, however mask wearing remains mandatory for all visitors.

28 June 2021

WA Health is reporting one new community case of COVID-19. In response to the confirmed case, the WA Government announced that Perth and Peel will enter a minimum 4-day lockdown from 12:01am, Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 12.01am, Saturday 3 July, 2021.

In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

27 June 2021

In response to a community case of COVID-19 detected in WA, restrictions will be introduced for a minimum of three days in the Perth and Peel regions, effective from 12 noon Sunday 27 June 2021.

In accordance with the State Government announcement, for a minimum of three days from 12 noon Sunday 27 June:

• All visitors, staff and volunteers to Alinea’s residential aged care facilities must wear a mask at all times.
• A maximum of four visitors per resident, per day is permitted at Alinea’s residential aged care facilities.
• Screening on entry applies to all persons entering our facilities.

Please contact the facility you wish to visit for further information.

3 May 2021

As of 1 May 2021 the WA Government announced there are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Perth. Current Transitional Restrictions for Perth and Peel regions still apply, additionally – anyone from the Perth and Peel region must wear a mask inside and outside until 12.01am Saturday 8 May 2021.

As for residential aged care, from Saturday 1 May 2021 to Saturday 8 May 2021 only one person per resident per day is permitted to visit. Visitors may visit a resident on compassionate grounds although this will need to be discussed with the facility manager prior to entry. Please contact the facility you wish to visit prior to attending. A mask must also be worn at all times.

27 April 2021

As of Tuesday morning 27 April the Department of Health has reported no new local cases of Covid-19. Perth and Peel region are out of lockdown however there will be a transition period until 12.01am, Saturday 1 May and some restrictions still apply. Please be advised during this time our aged care facilities will not be not accepting visitors unless on compassionate grounds. Please contact the facility if you have any enquiries.

Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have now completed their Covid-19 vaccination schedule. Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Care is scheduled to receive their first dose of the vaccine on 3 May.

23 March 2021

With the gradual rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine we are pleased to advise that Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have received the first dose of the vaccination. Ritcher Lodge will be receiving the second dose of the vaccine this week and Osboine is expected to receive the second dose from 8 April. At this stage Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care is yet to be provided with a date for the vaccine.

19 February 2021

It is pleasing to see the Australian rollout of Covid-19 vaccination finally getting underway, with it occurring in some facilities from next Monday. We applaud the Commonwealth Government’s decision that aged care and disability residents and workers would be amongst the first to receive the vaccine. Alinea has been a supporter of the flu vaccination and similarly strongly encourages everyone able to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination. Alinea management and staff are currently assessing the requirements to ensure a smooth roll out across all facilities for both residents and staff once we are provided with a date.

14 February 2021

From Sunday 14 February, State Government directives for visitors to residential aged care facilities have been downgraded from No.6 to No.4.

Family members can visit residents however you should not visit if you have:

• returned from overseas in the last 14 days
• been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• a fever or symptoms of acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath)
• not had an up-to-date influenza vaccination.

Please refer to the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.4 for further information

8 February 2021

In accordance with the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.6 issued 5 February 2021, all Alinea aged care facilities will continue to have visitor restrictions in place until further WA State directives have been given to downgrade such restrictions. Alinea will attempt to support family members and residents by allowing visitations on compassionate grounds. These visits will be at the discretion of the facility manager.

All Alinea retail operations will re-open with current WA State directives in mind and with an effort to minimise public health risk.

31 January 2021

The State Government has announced a five-day lock down commencing Sunday, January 31, 2021 until 6pm Friday, February 5, 2021 for Perth, Peel and the South-West, due to an evolving situation with a hotel quarantine worker testing positive for COVID-19. The full announcement can be read here. In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

6 January 2022

WA Health has recorded its first case of the Omicron variant in the community among the five cases reported yesterday. None of Alinea’s aged care facilities are currently in lockdown, however mask wearing remains mandatory for all visitors.

28 June 2021

WA Health is reporting one new community case of COVID-19. In response to the confirmed case, the WA Government announced that Perth and Peel will enter a minimum 4-day lockdown from 12:01am, Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 12.01am, Saturday 3 July, 2021.

In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

27 June 2021

In response to a community case of COVID-19 detected in WA, restrictions will be introduced for a minimum of three days in the Perth and Peel regions, effective from 12 noon Sunday 27 June 2021.

In accordance with the State Government announcement, for a minimum of three days from 12 noon Sunday 27 June:

• All visitors, staff and volunteers to Alinea’s residential aged care facilities must wear a mask at all times.
• A maximum of four visitors per resident, per day is permitted at Alinea’s residential aged care facilities.
• Screening on entry applies to all persons entering our facilities.

Please contact the facility you wish to visit for further information.

3 May 2021

As of 1 May 2021 the WA Government announced there are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Perth. Current Transitional Restrictions for Perth and Peel regions still apply, additionally – anyone from the Perth and Peel region must wear a mask inside and outside until 12.01am Saturday 8 May 2021.

As for residential aged care, from Saturday 1 May 2021 to Saturday 8 May 2021 only one person per resident per day is permitted to visit. Visitors may visit a resident on compassionate grounds although this will need to be discussed with the facility manager prior to entry. Please contact the facility you wish to visit prior to attending. A mask must also be worn at all times.

27 April 2021

As of Tuesday morning 27 April the Department of Health has reported no new local cases of Covid-19. Perth and Peel region are out of lockdown however there will be a transition period until 12.01am, Saturday 1 May and some restrictions still apply. Please be advised during this time our aged care facilities will not be not accepting visitors unless on compassionate grounds. Please contact the facility if you have any enquiries.

Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have now completed their Covid-19 vaccination schedule. Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Care is scheduled to receive their first dose of the vaccine on 3 May.

23 March 2021

With the gradual rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine we are pleased to advise that Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have received the first dose of the vaccination. Ritcher Lodge will be receiving the second dose of the vaccine this week and Osboine is expected to receive the second dose from 8 April. At this stage Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care is yet to be provided with a date for the vaccine.

19 February 2021

It is pleasing to see the Australian rollout of Covid-19 vaccination finally getting underway, with it occurring in some facilities from next Monday. We applaud the Commonwealth Government’s decision that aged care and disability residents and workers would be amongst the first to receive the vaccine. Alinea has been a supporter of the flu vaccination and similarly strongly encourages everyone able to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination. Alinea management and staff are currently assessing the requirements to ensure a smooth roll out across all facilities for both residents and staff once we are provided with a date.

14 February 2021

From Sunday 14 February, State Government directives for visitors to residential aged care facilities have been downgraded from No.6 to No.4.

Family members can visit residents however you should not visit if you have:

• returned from overseas in the last 14 days
• been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• a fever or symptoms of acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath)
• not had an up-to-date influenza vaccination.

Please refer to the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.4 for further information

8 February 2021

In accordance with the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.6 issued 5 February 2021, all Alinea aged care facilities will continue to have visitor restrictions in place until further WA State directives have been given to downgrade such restrictions. Alinea will attempt to support family members and residents by allowing visitations on compassionate grounds. These visits will be at the discretion of the facility manager.

All Alinea retail operations will re-open with current WA State directives in mind and with an effort to minimise public health risk.

31 January 2021

The State Government has announced a five-day lock down commencing Sunday, January 31, 2021 until 6pm Friday, February 5, 2021 for Perth, Peel and the South-West, due to an evolving situation with a hotel quarantine worker testing positive for COVID-19. The full announcement can be read here. In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

6 January 2022

WA Health has recorded its first case of the Omicron variant in the community among the five cases reported yesterday. None of Alinea’s aged care facilities are currently in lockdown, however mask wearing remains mandatory for all visitors.

28 June 2021

WA Health is reporting one new community case of COVID-19. In response to the confirmed case, the WA Government announced that Perth and Peel will enter a minimum 4-day lockdown from 12:01am, Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 12.01am, Saturday 3 July, 2021.

In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

27 June 2021

In response to a community case of COVID-19 detected in WA, restrictions will be introduced for a minimum of three days in the Perth and Peel regions, effective from 12 noon Sunday 27 June 2021.

In accordance with the State Government announcement, for a minimum of three days from 12 noon Sunday 27 June:

• All visitors, staff and volunteers to Alinea’s residential aged care facilities must wear a mask at all times.
• A maximum of four visitors per resident, per day is permitted at Alinea’s residential aged care facilities.
• Screening on entry applies to all persons entering our facilities.

Please contact the facility you wish to visit for further information.

3 May 2021

As of 1 May 2021 the WA Government announced there are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Perth. Current Transitional Restrictions for Perth and Peel regions still apply, additionally – anyone from the Perth and Peel region must wear a mask inside and outside until 12.01am Saturday 8 May 2021.

As for residential aged care, from Saturday 1 May 2021 to Saturday 8 May 2021 only one person per resident per day is permitted to visit. Visitors may visit a resident on compassionate grounds although this will need to be discussed with the facility manager prior to entry. Please contact the facility you wish to visit prior to attending. A mask must also be worn at all times.

27 April 2021

As of Tuesday morning 27 April the Department of Health has reported no new local cases of Covid-19. Perth and Peel region are out of lockdown however there will be a transition period until 12.01am, Saturday 1 May and some restrictions still apply. Please be advised during this time our aged care facilities will not be not accepting visitors unless on compassionate grounds. Please contact the facility if you have any enquiries.

Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have now completed their Covid-19 vaccination schedule. Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Care is scheduled to receive their first dose of the vaccine on 3 May.

23 March 2021

With the gradual rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine we are pleased to advise that Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have received the first dose of the vaccination. Ritcher Lodge will be receiving the second dose of the vaccine this week and Osboine is expected to receive the second dose from 8 April. At this stage Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care is yet to be provided with a date for the vaccine.

19 February 2021

It is pleasing to see the Australian rollout of Covid-19 vaccination finally getting underway, with it occurring in some facilities from next Monday. We applaud the Commonwealth Government’s decision that aged care and disability residents and workers would be amongst the first to receive the vaccine. Alinea has been a supporter of the flu vaccination and similarly strongly encourages everyone able to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination. Alinea management and staff are currently assessing the requirements to ensure a smooth roll out across all facilities for both residents and staff once we are provided with a date.

14 February 2021

From Sunday 14 February, State Government directives for visitors to residential aged care facilities have been downgraded from No.6 to No.4.

Family members can visit residents however you should not visit if you have:

• returned from overseas in the last 14 days
• been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• a fever or symptoms of acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath)
• not had an up-to-date influenza vaccination.

Please refer to the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.4 for further information

8 February 2021

In accordance with the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.6 issued 5 February 2021, all Alinea aged care facilities will continue to have visitor restrictions in place until further WA State directives have been given to downgrade such restrictions. Alinea will attempt to support family members and residents by allowing visitations on compassionate grounds. These visits will be at the discretion of the facility manager.

All Alinea retail operations will re-open with current WA State directives in mind and with an effort to minimise public health risk.

31 January 2021

The State Government has announced a five-day lock down commencing Sunday, January 31, 2021 until 6pm Friday, February 5, 2021 for Perth, Peel and the South-West, due to an evolving situation with a hotel quarantine worker testing positive for COVID-19. The full announcement can be read here. In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

6 January 2022

WA Health has recorded its first case of the Omicron variant in the community among the five cases reported yesterday. None of Alinea’s aged care facilities are currently in lockdown, however mask wearing remains mandatory for all visitors.

28 June 2021

WA Health is reporting one new community case of COVID-19. In response to the confirmed case, the WA Government announced that Perth and Peel will enter a minimum 4-day lockdown from 12:01am, Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 12.01am, Saturday 3 July, 2021.

In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

27 June 2021

In response to a community case of COVID-19 detected in WA, restrictions will be introduced for a minimum of three days in the Perth and Peel regions, effective from 12 noon Sunday 27 June 2021.

In accordance with the State Government announcement, for a minimum of three days from 12 noon Sunday 27 June:

• All visitors, staff and volunteers to Alinea’s residential aged care facilities must wear a mask at all times.
• A maximum of four visitors per resident, per day is permitted at Alinea’s residential aged care facilities.
• Screening on entry applies to all persons entering our facilities.

Please contact the facility you wish to visit for further information.

3 May 2021

As of 1 May 2021 the WA Government announced there are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Perth. Current Transitional Restrictions for Perth and Peel regions still apply, additionally – anyone from the Perth and Peel region must wear a mask inside and outside until 12.01am Saturday 8 May 2021.

As for residential aged care, from Saturday 1 May 2021 to Saturday 8 May 2021 only one person per resident per day is permitted to visit. Visitors may visit a resident on compassionate grounds although this will need to be discussed with the facility manager prior to entry. Please contact the facility you wish to visit prior to attending. A mask must also be worn at all times.

27 April 2021

As of Tuesday morning 27 April the Department of Health has reported no new local cases of Covid-19. Perth and Peel region are out of lockdown however there will be a transition period until 12.01am, Saturday 1 May and some restrictions still apply. Please be advised during this time our aged care facilities will not be not accepting visitors unless on compassionate grounds. Please contact the facility if you have any enquiries.

Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have now completed their Covid-19 vaccination schedule. Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Care is scheduled to receive their first dose of the vaccine on 3 May.

23 March 2021

With the gradual rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine we are pleased to advise that Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have received the first dose of the vaccination. Ritcher Lodge will be receiving the second dose of the vaccine this week and Osboine is expected to receive the second dose from 8 April. At this stage Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care is yet to be provided with a date for the vaccine.

19 February 2021

It is pleasing to see the Australian rollout of Covid-19 vaccination finally getting underway, with it occurring in some facilities from next Monday. We applaud the Commonwealth Government’s decision that aged care and disability residents and workers would be amongst the first to receive the vaccine. Alinea has been a supporter of the flu vaccination and similarly strongly encourages everyone able to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination. Alinea management and staff are currently assessing the requirements to ensure a smooth roll out across all facilities for both residents and staff once we are provided with a date.

14 February 2021

From Sunday 14 February, State Government directives for visitors to residential aged care facilities have been downgraded from No.6 to No.4.

Family members can visit residents however you should not visit if you have:

• returned from overseas in the last 14 days
• been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• a fever or symptoms of acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath)
• not had an up-to-date influenza vaccination.

Please refer to the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.4 for further information

8 February 2021

In accordance with the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.6 issued 5 February 2021, all Alinea aged care facilities will continue to have visitor restrictions in place until further WA State directives have been given to downgrade such restrictions. Alinea will attempt to support family members and residents by allowing visitations on compassionate grounds. These visits will be at the discretion of the facility manager.

All Alinea retail operations will re-open with current WA State directives in mind and with an effort to minimise public health risk.

31 January 2021

The State Government has announced a five-day lock down commencing Sunday, January 31, 2021 until 6pm Friday, February 5, 2021 for Perth, Peel and the South-West, due to an evolving situation with a hotel quarantine worker testing positive for COVID-19. The full announcement can be read here. In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

28 June 2021

WA Health is reporting one new community case of COVID-19. In response to the confirmed case, the WA Government announced that Perth and Peel will enter a minimum 4-day lockdown from 12:01am, Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 12.01am, Saturday 3 July, 2021.

In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.

27 June 2021

In response to a community case of COVID-19 detected in WA, restrictions will be introduced for a minimum of three days in the Perth and Peel regions, effective from 12 noon Sunday 27 June 2021.

In accordance with the State Government announcement, for a minimum of three days from 12 noon Sunday 27 June:

• All visitors, staff and volunteers to Alinea’s residential aged care facilities must wear a mask at all times.
• A maximum of four visitors per resident, per day is permitted at Alinea’s residential aged care facilities.
• Screening on entry applies to all persons entering our facilities.

Please contact the facility you wish to visit for further information.

3 May 2021

As of 1 May 2021 the WA Government announced there are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Perth. Current Transitional Restrictions for Perth and Peel regions still apply, additionally – anyone from the Perth and Peel region must wear a mask inside and outside until 12.01am Saturday 8 May 2021.

As for residential aged care, from Saturday 1 May 2021 to Saturday 8 May 2021 only one person per resident per day is permitted to visit. Visitors may visit a resident on compassionate grounds although this will need to be discussed with the facility manager prior to entry. Please contact the facility you wish to visit prior to attending. A mask must also be worn at all times.

27 April 2021

As of Tuesday morning 27 April the Department of Health has reported no new local cases of Covid-19. Perth and Peel region are out of lockdown however there will be a transition period until 12.01am, Saturday 1 May and some restrictions still apply. Please be advised during this time our aged care facilities will not be not accepting visitors unless on compassionate grounds. Please contact the facility if you have any enquiries.

Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have now completed their Covid-19 vaccination schedule. Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Care is scheduled to receive their first dose of the vaccine on 3 May.

23 March 2021

With the gradual rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine we are pleased to advise that Ritcher Lodge and Osboine Contemporary Aged Care have received the first dose of the vaccination. Ritcher Lodge will be receiving the second dose of the vaccine this week and Osboine is expected to receive the second dose from 8 April. At this stage Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care is yet to be provided with a date for the vaccine.

19 February 2021

It is pleasing to see the Australian rollout of Covid-19 vaccination finally getting underway, with it occurring in some facilities from next Monday. We applaud the Commonwealth Government’s decision that aged care and disability residents and workers would be amongst the first to receive the vaccine. Alinea has been a supporter of the flu vaccination and similarly strongly encourages everyone able to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination. Alinea management and staff are currently assessing the requirements to ensure a smooth roll out across all facilities for both residents and staff once we are provided with a date.

14 February 2021

From Sunday 14 February, State Government directives for visitors to residential aged care facilities have been downgraded from No.6 to No.4.

Family members can visit residents however you should not visit if you have:

• returned from overseas in the last 14 days
• been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• a fever or symptoms of acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath)
• not had an up-to-date influenza vaccination.

Please refer to the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.4 for further information

8 February 2021

In accordance with the Visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions No.6 issued 5 February 2021, all Alinea aged care facilities will continue to have visitor restrictions in place until further WA State directives have been given to downgrade such restrictions. Alinea will attempt to support family members and residents by allowing visitations on compassionate grounds. These visits will be at the discretion of the facility manager.

All Alinea retail operations will re-open with current WA State directives in mind and with an effort to minimise public health risk.

31 January 2021

The State Government has announced a five-day lock down commencing Sunday, January 31, 2021 until 6pm Friday, February 5, 2021 for Perth, Peel and the South-West, due to an evolving situation with a hotel quarantine worker testing positive for COVID-19. The full announcement can be read here. In line with the WA State Directives, all Alinea Residential Aged Care Facilities will be in lockdown during this period. Visits will only be permitted for exceptional compassionate circumstances, at the discretion of the Manager.

Alinea will also be closing all retail services during this period.