About Us
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care provider Wami Kata must demonstrate all operations meet quality accreditation standards, much the same as other aged care facilities throughout Australia. In 2015 Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc. met all nine standards, a credit to its staff and management.
The residents of Wami Kata come from a range of varying backgrounds and communities throughout Australia. This diversity is also reflected in staffing levels as 77% of staff at Wami Kata are Aboriginal descent from different communities, which supports cultural care and safety of residents.
Wami Kata Care
Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc. is a commonwealth funded Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Provider.
Wami Kata provides 32 residential beds including respite care.
Continuing Care
Founded in the early 1960’s by Umeewarra Mission, Wami Kata is situated on the Davenport Community, approximately two and half kilometers north of Port Augusta.
Structure
Wami Kata is an independent Association which is non-profit, overseen by an elected Board of Management with daily operations managed onsite.
Quality of Care
Wami Kata staff provide a high quality of care to residents in a culturally appropriate setting. Wami Kata is committed to quality improvements enhancing the facility and improving the comfort and lives of residents.
Wami Kata Care
Our mission is to provide the best service and care.
Wami Kata has a Manager who reports to the Board of Management. The health care team comprises of a Care Coordinator, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses and Personal Care Attendants. Wami Kata works closely with medical and allied health professionals from Pika Wiya Health Service and other specialist as required. Traditional healers also visit Wami Kata residents when required.
In 2015 Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc. met all nine standards, a credit to its staff and management.
In 2013 Wami Kata was recognised by Port Augusta City Council who awarded the Organisation Award for Outstanding Service.
The Team
There are many things which make the Wami Kata team a great asset to the organisation. Many staff of Wami Kata are multi skilled and bilingual. Wami Kata staff are committed to providing quality aged care in a culturally appropriate setting. This is what makes Wami Kata a great place to be whether it be residential, respite or palliative care.
Wami Kata also provides community care to enable you to stay at home for longer. A services package can be tailored to suit your individual needs and requirements.
Our Services
Residential, Respite, Palliative Care and Home Care to nearby Davenport Community and Port Augusta.
Wami Kata provides caring qualified staff who are dedicated to providing quality care enabling elders to function to the best of their ability in a supported environment.
Facility
Located in the sandhills on Davenport Community Wami Kata is a comfortable and modern facility with plenty of beautiful outside sitting areas, fruit trees, fire pit and lovely healing/memorial garden.
Care
A dedicated team consisting of RN’s, EN’s, PCA’s, Kitchen, Maintenance, Ancillary, Lifestyle, Administration are managed onsite providing high quality care in a culturally appropriate setting.
Accommodation
We have a high care men’s hut and women’s hut as well as a dedicated Palliative Care Hut which can accommodate facility visiting.
Wami Kata has 12 Twin share huts including ensuite, walk in wardrobe, Airconditioning, television, refrigerator, plenty of outside veranda spaces.
Lifestyle
Wami Kata assists elders with Lifestyle options including: art and craft, shopping, banking, attending appointments, cultural cooks outs, excursions, swimming and gardening.
Services
Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc. is a commonwealth funded Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Provider.
Wami Kata provides 32 residential beds including respite care.
Home Care
We have Home Care which offers nutritious meals and choice delivered daily which are home cooked and delicious.
Home care staff can also help with some cleaning and transport to medical appointments. Care Plans can be tailored to suit individual needs.
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Protecting Older Australians: COVID-19 update – 12 February 2021
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Wami Kata
Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc. is a commonwealth funded Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Provider. Founded in 1962 by Umeewarra Mission, Wami Kata has taken many forms over the years. Today however, it is an independent Association which is non profit, managed by a Board of Management with daily operations by the Manager.
Since 1/07/2019 Wami Kata Old Folks Home Incorporated operates under the National Quality Aged Care Standards and is NATSIFAC program.
Residential Beds
Wami Kata provides 32 residential beds including respite care. Five Community Aged Care Packages are also available to Davenport Community and near by Port Augusta. These can be tailored to suit individual needs.
Wami Kata is committed to quality improvements enhancing the facility and improving the comfort and lives of residents.
High Quality Care
Wami Kata staff provide a high quality of care to residents in a culturally appropriate setting. Our clinical team consist of a Manager, Care Coordinator Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses who work with our dedicated carer’s providing client focused care.