Daily life at IRT
aged care centres

Moving to residential aged care can feel daunting, but you’ll feel right at home living in an IRT aged care centre.

We make the effort to truly understand your interests and what’s important to you, so you can enjoy the things you love, live the lifestyle you desire and stay connected to your  loved ones. 

Lifestyle activities

All our activities are designed to support your overall wellbeing and provide enjoyable experiences that give your life meaning and purpose.

We take the time to get to know you and your needs, and we’ll create a personalised activity program for you based on your hobbies and preferences. Your activities can be done alone or with others, and we’ll regularly review the plan with you to make sure it’s right for you. 

Activities offered at our IRT aged care centres

Here are some of the social and lifestyle activities we offer at IRT to enhance your wellbeing and sense of community. Contact our friendly team to discover which specific activities are available at your preferred centre.

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Gentle exercise

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Morning teas

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Bingo

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Movies

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Theme days

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Shopping

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Arts and craft

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Beauty therapy

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Gardening

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Card and board games

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Bus outings

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BBQs

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Art as therapy

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Nutritious and tasty meals

Dining at IRT is all about quality food that’s not only good for you but tastes good too:

  • Food prepared in-house and tailored to specific dietary requirements
  • A variety of delicious seasonal menus
  • Special menus for special occasions
  • Healthy refreshments available at any time
  • Support to improve your nutrition
  • Meals tailored to cultural preferences

Learn more about how we support your health and wellbeing through nutritious and tasty meals at IRT

Specialised programs

At IRT, we understand that every individual is unique and we design specialised programs that honour the diversity of each resident. After conducting an assessment of your personal needs, we may offer you programs such as:

  • Music therapy
  • Pet therapy
  • Dementia specific programs
  • Palliative care programs
  • Physiotherapy

Stay connected with your loved ones and community

Our aged care centres are warm and welcoming communities with many shared spaces for spending time with friends, family and neighbours.

To further support your social and emotional needs, we’ll also help you find ways to stay connected to your local community.

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