Royal Freemasons switched on
A second mini-series of “Royal Freemasons – Homes that Care” went to air on Channel 31 in September 2014. The new series followed on from the success of the first mini-series, which boasted a viewing audience of almost 90,000 across three time slots. The second series also aired over three time slots, putting staff, customers […]
Turning gardens into “living” rooms for customers
Our ‘For You For Life’ Garden Therapy Appeal Winter 2014 is already blossoming with more than $37,500 raised since the appeal was launched. This money will go towards the creation of stunning outdoor-living spaces that play a vital role in helping our customers stay well and enjoy life. Planning for the specific use of these […]
Singapore delegation visits Royal Freemasons
On 20 November 2014, Royal Freemasons hosted a delegation of six senior management staff from the National University Hospital Singapore. The delegation led by Head of Geriatric Medicine Associate Professor Reshma Merchant consisted of three medical consultants, Dr Shu Ee Ng, Geriatrician Program Director, Dr Aisha Lateef, Clinical Services Director, Dr Ho Han Kwee, Primary […]
Research & Innovation
Royal Freemasons has produced its second Research and Innovation Report The Report is produced to showcase activities in these areas: Tele-monitoring in Home Care Digital technology for social connectivity Emotional intelligence in the care of older persons Supporting the doctors of the future to understand aged care On site bone density scanning and links to […]
Star walls at Gregory Lodge
Two murals are bringing colour and atmosphere to the walls of the Magnolia wing at Gregory Lodge, thanks to a generous donation from the 1964 No.7 Masters Group of Freemasons. To acknowledge the ongoing support of the group, Gregory Lodge hosted a morning tea in September. Residents and staff attended the morning tea, along with […]
“Golden Plate Award” from the City of Monash
Royal Freemasons was awarded the City of Monash ‘Golden Plate Award’ with a five star rating following an unannounced assessment of Food Safety at our sites operated in the municipality. The awards, developed by the City of Monash to recognise premises that provide a high standard of food safety, are assessed against factors known to […]
Charity Golf Day
On Monday, 17 November, the 35th Annual Masonic Charity Golf Day was held at Yering Meadows Golf Club attended by 65 golfers. Yering Meadows is rated among the top 100 courses in Australia and the highest rated professional Golf Course at which a Masonic Charity Golf day has been held. Long serving Royal Freemasons staff […]
Refocussing Home Care
This year we were able to improve our capacity to further enhance the health and well being of those living in their own home by broadening the capabilities and expertise of our people and by using supporting technology. Our strategy for Home Care involves a move to centralised administrative functions and decentralised operations by replacing […]
Springtime in autumn
Customers of Springtime Sydenham were treated to an autumn outing to Mt Macedon recently. The autumn leaves were bright and beautiful in the area, and residents enjoyed hot chocolate in the beautiful cafe at the top of the mountain. Here, they shared their own memories of times spent in the mountain area. Leaves were gathered, […]
Day of remembrance
Darvall Lodge marked the centennial of the dawn landings at Gallipoli on ANZAC Day. Residents and their family members were joined by representatives of HMAS Cerberus and children from the neighbouring Harrisfield Primary School for the solemn occasion. This year, HMAS Cerberus not only provided a Cenotaph Guard, consisting of five sailors and their commander, […]
