Focus on wellness
The new Consumer Directed Care model is about working in partnership with our customers. Changes to the Home Care model are improving the organisation’s ability to enhance the health and wellbeing of those living in their own home by broadening the capabilities and expertise of our team, extending contact hours and using supporting technology. One […]
Harmonious union for choir appeal
The first Royal Freemasons community choir has raised its voice thanks to the generosity of the community through our December appeal. The ‘Royal Freemasons With One Voice Eastern’ choir was launched at Centennial Lodge in May in partnership with Creativity Australia. Residents, volunteers and families from Centennial Lodge, Darvall Lodge and Elizabeth Gardens enjoyed their […]
Pedal power
Freemasons Cycling Team which includes six members of the Canterbury Lodge have ridden for the last three years under the banner of Royal Freemasons. As part of a recent MS Day cycling fundraiser for this crippling disease, Royal Freemasons provided cycling shirts and a barbecue at Redmond Park for all riders. The team raised $1,000 […]
Web2TV at Coppin
The Web2TV service for aged care and retirement villages aims to inform, engage and entertain residents at Royal Freemasons residential care homes. The Internet Television service, being launched at Coppin Centre, is a great way to keep residents, staff and visitors informed about daily activities, visiting health services, special events and even changing kitchen menus. […]
Redmond milestone
A major milestone was cause for celebration at Redmond Park. Residents – Sid and Loretta Forsey marked their 60th wedding anniversary recently. Sid and Loretta met in 1952, while working together in the central administration area of the Post Master General’s Department. Sid (a principal lecturer at RMIT) and Loretta (a teacher and psychotherapist) retired […]
Connecting more of our world
A Royal Freemasons program to equip residents with digital tablets has been expanded following the huge success of an initial trial. Stage two of the roll-out was instigated at Springtime Sydenham where the initiative has been embraced by management and staff, and supported by volunteers. The results and growth potential of this innovative project will […]
Tapestry of care
Royal Freemasons is collaborating with the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) in a groundbreaking research project to improve care practice. Funded by the Keith and Aya Thornton Homes Fund,under the leadership of Associate Professor Sam Scherer, Royal Freemasons’ Senior Geriatrician, with academic oversight provided by Professor Stephen Gibson from NARI. NARI has provided an on-site […]
Corporate Social Responsibility
Seven residential aged care locations are now composting a Royal Freemasons initiative towards improved corporate social responsibility by minimising the impact of its operations on the environment. Across the organisation a ‘reuse, recycle, reduce’ program is being implemented alongside energy efficient initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, LED lighting and sensor lighting. Changes in our Home […]
Support from Monash Lodge
A morning tea was held on Tuesday, 19 May at Royal Freemasons Monash Gardens, Mulgrave to acknowledge the generous donation made by Monash Lodge. Attending on the day were Monash Lodge members; John Berhang- Lodge Homes Representative, Kevin Fowler – Chairman of Social Committee and Adam Dymowski – Treasurer. Also in attendance were residents and […]
Seal of approval
A new Royal Freemasons appeal focuses on better quality of life for customers with dementia through the use of PARO Interactive Therapeutic Robot Seals. The 2015 Appeal aims to raise funds to purchase some of the first therapeutic robot seals to arrive in Australia. The Therapeutic Robot Seals are designed to stimulate and comfort people […]
