We’re Buzzing with Activity
ROYAL FREEMASONS IS COLLABORATING WITH ROOFTOP HONEY – AN ORGANISATION THAT RE-HOMES SWARMS OF BEES ON UNUSED ROOFS, BALCONIES AND GARDENS – IN A PROGRAM THAT REFLECTS OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. Working with managers and residents to ensure that all parties understood the program and were happy to be involved. The new venture […]
InnovAGEING Tapestry of Care
FOR YOU FOR LIFE TAPESTRY PROGRAM ROLL-OUT AND RESEARCH EVALUATION IS IN FULL SWING ACROSS SEVERAL ROYAL FREEMASONS HOMES. Tapestry, as we call it, is an advanced aged care model that supports our residents asindividuals. It tracks, integrates and maintains the consistency of their medical, functional and emotional requirements from the moment they enter our […]
Beyond Words tell residents stories
ROYAL FREEMASONS COLLABORATES WITH BEYOND WORDS, AN ORGANISATION THAT SPECIALISES IN CAPTURING LIFE STORIES, CELEBRATING, HONOURING AND AFFIRMING THE UNIQUE AND RICH LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE. Beyond Words is a not-for-profit organisation of volunteer biographers who listen, transcribe, edit and publish a personal copy of a resident’s life story that can be passed on to […]
Introducing our new website
At the end of January 2018 we launched our new website at royalfreemasons.org.au It’s fresh and new, and full of useful, interesting information! Pleasing to the eye, more agile, interactive and easier to scan, read and navigate, it allows visitors to find what they need quickly and easily. The site introduces visitors to our full […]
Proudly reflecting on 150 years
LAST YEAR, ROYAL FREEMASONS CELEBRATED 150 YEARS OF CARING FOR AND SUPPORTING OLDER PERSONS LIVING IN VICTORIA. From our humble beginnings as a pair of cottages off the unsealed Punt Road in colonial Melbourne, Royal Freemasons has transformed the aged care experience of many and continues to set the standard of elder care. To commemorate […]
Wellness Services
AT EACH ROYAL FREEMASONS SITE ACROSS VICTORIA WE OFFER RESIDENTS TREATMENT, SUPPORT AND ADVICE FROM A STRONG, CARING AND CLINICALLY EXPERIENCED ALLIED HEALTH TEAM. As a multidisciplinary group, our teams work hard to optimise the health and wellbeing of residents to help them reach their own personal goals, such as Increasing strength Improving endurance Extending […]
Accessing our Services
SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING THE COMMUNITY AND AGED CARE JOURNEY. enjoyed a commitment to care for older persons in Victoria. Today, we are a vibrant group of dedicated individuals who continue to explore new and innovative ways of addressing the needs of an ageing community through our service offerings in: • In-Home Care • Wellness Services • […]
Donations & Bequests
“Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference” Personal donations, bequests, as well as grants from philanthropic foundations and corporations are very important to Royal Freemasons. Without your generous contributions we would not be able to provide the high level of comfort and care that our customers deserve. This support […]
Residents out and about
Mount Martha Valley Malcom Bird, a resident of Mount Martha Valley for almost fourteen years, celebrated his 70th birthday on Friday the 9th of February. As our facility historian, Malcolm is an active resident of Mount Martha Valley. He thoroughly enjoys special events such as the Car Show last year and often makes speeches, addressing […]
Vegetable gardens bear fruit
In an effort to be more sustainable and provide an enjoyable, productive activity for residents, our Elizabeth Gardens residential aged care home in Burwood has planted, nurtured and raised three vegetable gardens. The gardens were planted and are watered by two residents, John and Laurie. The pair have grown a wide variety of vegetables including […]
