Allawah Lodge

07/11/2025

Every 12 months Allawah has an independent Consumer experience and quality of life survey conducted. The results of these surveys contribute to our STAR ratings on My Aged Care. We are very pleased with our latest results - here's something to crow about!
100% said that Staff are always kind and caring.
100% said they always have a say in their daily activities
100% said Staff always treat them with respect
100% said they always get the care they need
92% said they would always recommend Allawah to someone
92% said staff always follow up when things are raised with them
92% said they always feel safe here
92% said they are always encouraged to do as much as possible for themselves
83% said staff always explain things to them
75% said staff always know what they are doing
50% said they always like the food here and 25% said that most of the time the like the food
67% said the place is always well run and 25% said the place is well run most of the time
Thank you to our wonderful staff - you make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable everyday.

31/10/2025

The Little Riverina Band, put on a grand show at Allawah for residents and friends. There was lots of toe tapping, audience participation, sing a longs and snazzy dance routines.

31/10/2025

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Webinar | End of life: your choices Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025Time: 1 – 2:00pm AEDT When you register, please ensure you press the + icon next to the number of tickets you would like in order to proceed. The new Aged Care Act recognises the right to quality palliative and end-of-life car...

28/10/2025

Oh happy days, when the sun is shining and you are amongst friends

27/10/2025

All creatures, great and small.....The residents love them all!

26/10/2025

24/10/2025

Mens lunch is a great success, a pie and beer is the requested lunch fare. A few new faces at the table - happy days!

28/08/2025

https://youtu.be/j1IvDQLo3Is?si=msxFblXTj4PDDnP5
Staff from ACNA (Access Care Network Australia) will be visiting Allawah lodge on the 9th September 2025 to survey residents and their families, providing an opportunity to share feedback about their experiences in aged care.

This video summarises the purpose of the Residents’ Experience Survey, how it works and what to expect if you are asked to participate. The Residents’ Experi...

26/08/2025

Resident meeting postponed until September 3rd due to staff illness, apologies for any inconvenience.

21/08/2025

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When Angela first noticed changes in her mum Maria’s behaviour, she considered various possible causes, although dementia wasn’t one of them.

11/08/2025

Allawah Lodge resident representative are invited to the Allawah Lodge Residents meeting at 10:30am, on the 27th August 2025. Standing Agenda items: General care needs and concerns, complimentary matters, suggestions for facility enhancements, general business, Managers update. At the conclusion of the meeting we will be holding the first Allawah Lodge Food Focus meeting; Agenda items include: Menu review, Special events, Dining environment, Review mealtimes, Other business. These meetings are designed to give a voice to the Residents about general concerns - if residents or family members have a specific concern or complaint relating to the individual, please raise with management through the feedback and complaints handling process. If you would like to raise general business items in either meeting please email mclancy@coolamon.nsw.gov.au by 20th August so that your items can be added to the agenda and addressed appropriately at the meeting.