This packing checklist is designed to assist you to pack everything that you might need during your stay at the Ivanhoe Homes.

Essential Items:

  • Appointment and referral letters
  • Cards, including Medicare, Health Insurance and Concession
  • Test results
  • Imaging – USB, disk or hardcopy
  • Medications
  • Emergency contact details
  • GP contact details
  • Accommodation details
  • Reading glasses
  • Notepad and pen to take notes during important appointments, shopping/medication lists, etc

Essential Items under COVID-19 Guidelines:

  • Relevant travel permits
  • Masks
  • Hand Sanitizer 

General Items:

  • Electronic devices and charges
  • Comfortable day wear
  • Pyjamas
  • Underwear, socks and slippers
  • Toiletries
  • Hairbrush and hairdryer
  • Basic pantry items
  • Water bottle

To help you pass the time:

  • Nutritious snacks
  • Books and magazines
  • Headphone for your phone, tablet or laptop to listen to music, podcasts, watch movies, etc
  • A journal or diary can be calming and empowering to record your current or past experiences
  • Craft, knitting, needlework, puzzles, cards, games. Great ways to relax, pass the time and to connect with others

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