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Reflective Account On Service Experience
I participated in this service activity at Villa Dalmacia on 12 Gorham Way, Spear-wood WA. This organisation assists and cares for the aged care and those who cannot assist themselves. I started on the to the 14th of April and did four more days in the weeks that followed. When visiting Villa Dalmacia I mainly helped in the dementia ward, helping with the therapy games. I also; helped with bingo, bocci, clean cupboards, transport patients and serve morning tea. I really enjoyed doing a variety of jobs as I got to experience many different roles in the nursing home and meet many of the elderly, staff and visitors.

When starting my service activity, my personal aims were to learn from and participate in new and different experiences. To participate in activities that were out of my comfort zone and to embrace everything I encountered. My aim was to learn new life skills and …show more content…
I value and love my family and friends, which surround me and I have learnt not to take simple things in life for granted, such as being able to walk or use the toilet without assistance. Also, I value just simple acts of kindness and understand the importance of it. An example includes; a smile, a simple conversation or even just appreciating someones presence. These acts can really impact someone’s day in a positive way and after completing my service I have gained an appreciation for the things I have and life. An appreciation for my loving family and friends who care and look after me and for everything I have and everything I am able to do. I feel more inclined to participate in not only service activities, but helping in small ways as well. I believe that there are so many advantages and not any disadvantages of contributing to our society. We were all created to help one another and participate in work for others and through service, you are helping those who are in need and also learning more about ones
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