Sir Eric Pearce House
Commemorative Artwork Unveiling
In 2007 the Board of Management commissioned artist Suesy Circosta to create an art work that reflected the lives of Jack Burns, Geof Collinson and Jack Softly. These three men had a burning passion to help the disadvantaged youth and particularly the elderly around Richmond. They left an indelible memory on many of the local citizens who describe them as generous, committed and always helpful. Members of the Inner East Community Health Service and Sir Eric Pearce House Committee, wanted to commemorate the tireless work they did from administrative, to emotional and practical support, for Sir Eric Pearce House and those who live there. Suesy Circosta created a mural that is 3 metres by 1.5 metres, it's a scrapbook, with images of old posters, adverts and photos, including things that were significant to these men. The Honourable Richard Wynne officially unveiled the mural at Sir Eric Pearce House on Wednesday April 30th 2008, in the company of over a hundred invited guests. 
Sir Eric Pearce House (SEPH) is an Aged Care Facility in Richmond (City of Yarra). SEPH is operated in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997. SEPH accommodates 29 permanent residents and 1 respite care bed. Our facility provides care to frail older people who have been assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) as being suitable for low level care. We offer a continuum of care for residents including terminal and palliative services if and when they are required. The Residential Services and Aged Care Manager is responsible for the day to day operation and delivery of quality services to the residents that reside at the facility. A team of trained and qualified staff are available 24 hours per day including Diversional Therapy, Physiotherapy, Aromatherapy, Podiatry, Medical, Speech Pathology and other specialised services. The resident’s have individualised rooms with their own ensuite and are encouraged to furnish their rooms with their personalised touch. Personal privacy is provided and your independence nurtured by the staff. Family and friends are imperative to the organisation and are actively urged to participate in the activities of the operation. Respite:One (1) room is available for community respite, which is accessed by personal carer’s, case manager’s or social workers for those in need of some rest, recovery post hospital or whilst carer’s are on leave. To be eligible for respite services an Aged Care Assessment is required, as is medical and medication assessment. The room is fully fitted with all amenities one would need for their stay and Respite Fees are set by the Department of Health and Ageing, currently $31.52 per day. 
Permanent Fees:Accommodation is generally available subject to the payment of an ‘Accommodation Bond’ and an ongoing daily fee. The Daily Fee is dependent on your assets and determined by the Commonwealth Government. Full pension pay’s a daily rate of $31.52. The Accommodation Bond is assessed according to assets owed by the resident and is based on the Commonwealth Government’s requirement that a resident must retain a minimum of assets of 2.5 times the annual maximum standard rate of the pension, (currently $33,500). The minimum Accommodation Bond payable to Sir Eric Pearce House is $250,000 however this is subject to a financial assessment. What Happens to your Bond?The Accommodation Bond will be invested and the interest earned on the investment will be used to improve the facilities for the benefit of the residents. During the first five (5) years of your residency, every six (6) months an amount will be drawn from your Accommodation Bond, equating to a total of $16,800 over the five (5) year period. This amount is used for long term capital improvements to the facility. No further amounts will be withdrawn after five (5) years and the balance will be paid to you when you leave or transfer. Concessional residents are catered for at Sir Eric Pearce House. To qualify to be a concessional resident you must have assets below $33,500 or are in receipt of the full Aged Pension Our Mission:Sir Eric Pearce House is committed to ensuring our residents receive quality care and support through the delivery of consistent, professional residential aged care services to ensure their dignity, respect, rights, comfort and peace is achieved. Our Vision:For the community and aged care industry to acknowledge and recognise our organisation as a quality service provider, who puts the needs of our residents as our highest priority and provide ‘whole-of-life’ professional care without prejudice. Our Values:We believe:
Contact: Telephone: 9427 1404 The National Respite for Carers Program‘The Caring Café’Download Caring Cafe Brochure (131K)‘The Caring Café’ is part of our Residential Aged Care Service to support carers of people who are aged and dependent on family and neighbours for assistance. They may suffer memory loss or challenging behaviours. Have special needs or are from culturally diverse backgrounds or financially disadvantaged. By sharing facilities and activities with Sir Eric Pearce Aged Care Facility and Yarra Health Services, we have developed a flexible day care program for people living in the community with a carer. 
WHAT IS ‘CARERS RESPITE’‘Carers Respite’ gives carers a break by providing an enjoyable day program for older people who require care and assistance. ‘The Caring Café’ operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Sir Eric Pearce House and Yarra Health Services in Church Street, Richmond. A CARER IS DEFINED AS:
The hours of care and respite are adjusted to suit the personalised needs of each working carer, using adapted hours of pick up and drop off. We can provide late or early care in safe surroundings using The Aged Care Facility amenities and staff, then later in the day join with other respite clients for outings or social chat over coffee in ‘The Caring Café’. The service can give carers ‘time out’ for respite, leisure and everyday tasks. 
FEATURES OF OUR SERVICE:
This part of our service aims to relieve working carers of the pressure to get their care recipient to medical and allied health appointments that are often in working hours. FEES / CHARGES:In accordance with the Victorian Home and Community Care (HACC) Fees policy, 2005: All clients will need to complete an Income Self-Declaration Form for fees to be determined. (Low Fee $5.90 per day High Fee $10.36 per day). Fee Reduction/Waiver is an option provided to clients. TAKE CARE RESPITE PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO:
‘The Caring Café’ will run each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the community room at Yarra Health Services. Experienced care staff will assist clients and provide a safe environment for our clients.
For referrals or further information call:
The National Respite for Carers Program Co-Ordinator 
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