Mawson Lakes

2 The Strand, Mawson Lakes SA 5095

Homely and comfortable, our Mawson Lakes home is welcoming for residents and visitors.

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If you’re interested in moving in to our home in Mawson Lakes please complete a Residential Care Expression of Interest Form.

At Mawson Lakes residential care home, we provide care for 98 residents all of whom have their own single rooms with private ensuite.

There are several courtyard gardens to enjoy the sun with a good book, with seasonal fruit trees and other beautiful plants.

The home has its own library, hair salon and café; a great place to catch up over a coffee.

All meals are cooked fresh onsite daily and we offer choices to suit everyone’s tastes.

We provide care in the home, making it easy for residents to get to appointments. Physiotherapy and podiatry is offered onsite and we are connected to local doctors who come to the home.

We have a strong relationship with local schools. Students visit Mawson Lakes residential care home regularly and assist with activities including art, craft and simply having a friendly chat.

Floorplans and pricing

Deluxe Single Room with Private Ensuite

Studio Single Room with Private Ensuite

How much does Mawson Lakes cost?

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“In my heart, I still feel Italian, but my loyalty is to Australia first, this is my home. Thank God I was able to find a place here in Whyalla. My daughter visits and calls me every day, and I enjoy the activities.“

Liliana

Resident, Helping Hand Copperhouse Court Whyalla

Advice about Residential Care

Female reception staff member on phone call respite care

If you are considering moving into a residential aged care home, you will first need an assessment with a member of an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). A member of an ACAT will talk to you about your current situation and help you work out what your options are. Once you have completed the ACAT assessment, you will receive a letter to let you know if you have been approved as eligible for Australian Government subsidised aged care services, including home care services and residential aged care accommodation. Your letter will tell you what type of services you’re eligible for and approved to receive, as well as the reasons why.

Retirement living is designed for people over 55 who are still active enough to live independently, providing a close community of like-minded people. An aged care home provides an increased level of support for people who are no longer able to live independently, with round the clock care available.

To work at Helping Hand, you need to be eligible to live and work in Australia. You will need a current national police clearance certificate, or we can help you get one. Many of our roles require specific qualifications, make sure you read the Job Description carefully to see what qualifications are needed. Here are some of the common ones:

Care Worker (residential or community)
Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification/experience
Community care workers must have a full South Australian driver’s licence and a safe, reliable and registered car

Home Support Worker
Current first aid certificate
Current full South Australian driver’s licence
Safe, reliable and registered car

Enrolled Nurse
A Diploma of Nursing
Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
Previous aged care industry experience

Registered Nurse
A Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
Minimum 12 months working experience

The cost of residential aged care varies from person to person, depending on which home you are moving into, and your own personal financial situation. The Government may contribute toward your care costs, and you may be asked to contribute towards them too if you can afford it. My Aged Care provides an overview of the costs involved on their website, and we also have an overview on our website, and publish our fees for our homes on each of our residential care home pages.

The Australian Government developed the Charter of Aged Care Rights in July 2019, which you can download here in several languages. It gives information about your rights as a user of aged care services in Australia.

If you would like more detailed information about your rights as an older person, the Legal Services Commission, in partnership with the Office for the Ageing, has developed a guide called Knowing to Know.

In-home care allows you to continue living independently at home. You can tailor the care you receive to meet your needs, and support is offered on a sliding scale from basic to high care needs.

Residential care is there for people who are no longer able to live independently at home, either due to physical frailty or the need for increased support due to conditions such as dementia. Support and care is provided 24/7, including meals, assistance with daily living activities, and lifestyle and activity programs.