Margaret Monkhouse

“The very fine balance between the professional approach and personal attachments to individual residents, and close interaction with families makes DIH such a warm and special place.”

Gabi Lasa

“While systems and facilities will change when we move to he new DIH, I am confident that the emotional factor - the warm feeling about the place, the care for the wellbeing of each individual, that makes DIH such a special place, will carry over.”

Sheryl Sampson and Samantha Donnelly

Sheryl: “It is a happy place to work in, with a warm family type atmosphere among staff and residents. I sensed it from the first day I came here.”

Samantha: “I can’t wait to get back to work if I am on holidays, as I really miss the great spirit that makes this place so different.”

Alanna Rains

“We try to make meals as close as possible to what residents would be used to in their own homes, because DIH is their home.”

Eric Gray

“At the heart of the new DIH project is knowing the residents’ needs and health issues, and establishing a firmly based culture of assisting their move to their new living environment.”

Bev Bryant

“Our staff works as a team. They display a great sense of humour at all times. I could not ask for a better team.”

Pauline Theuma with Fred Davis

“DIH is a very special place. You can feel it the moment you walk in the door. It’s just like a family home, it is filled with laughter, warmth, and, even occasionally, with friendly chaos. I consider myself very lucky to be part of the DIH home.”

Cheryl Zayec

“Residents love our “happy hour” on Friday afternoon with music to suit their tastes Family members are welcome then, and in fact anytime. This makes it a home for all.”

Heather Davies

“Apart from my office work, which keeps me busy, I really enjoy the friendly atmosphere here, talking to residents and hearing their stories about the local community.”