Model ship building, photography, and reading barely scratch the surface of serial hobbyist Gary’s interests.

Growing up in Newcastle, Gary has been able to use a variety of Anglican Care HomeLife services to ensure he can maintain the life he wants.

One way Gary’s managed this is by visiting Alkira Respite and Day Therapy Centre twice per week.

“Alkira – there should be a lot more of it,” Gary says.

“There are people like me who are alone with no-one else to talk to and they can go there and make a lot of friends, and everyone knows one another and looks after each other.

“It’s like a family, and that includes the staff, too. They are very good – they deserve a medal, all of them.”

Activities at the day centre ranges from social support to group therapies.

“The help I get is just making it easier for me, so everything’s alright. I can get around and, with physiotherapy at Alkira, I can learn a lot about balance, so I don’t fall over. There’s a lot in it,” Gary adds.

“I have some good friends at Alkira. We sit down together and do colouring in and art and all sorts of stuff.

“I am grateful for the help I am getting, the friendliness of the staff, the service, and I am sure the girls are going over and above what they are meant to be doing.”

Gary says that, since receiving HomeLife services, it has changed his outlook.

“I feel a lot better and more positive,” he says.

“I can be myself and be me because the longer I can stay here, the better.”

Services at Alkira Respite and Day Therapy Centre can be accessed through the Australian Government’s
Support at Home program.

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