We are Premier Partner of the Victorian Seniors Festival 2018
We’re proud to announce that Royal Freemasons is once again the premier partner with the Victorian Government in the 36th annual Victorian seniors festival in October. This month-long event is created with a community focus for older Victorians, their families and friends. It specifically acknowledges and celebrates the value of our elders to our broader […]
Connecting Care to Community
On June 13-14, Footscray aged care connected with members of their local community at Sunshine Plaza. Over the two days, employees spoke to members of the public who were interested in the beautiful service offering at Footscray Aged Care. Staff conversed in both Vietnamese and English, as they do at the home, while residents also […]
Driving innovation and excellence – Tapestry of Care
Royal Freemasons and the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) have partnered to implement an evidence-informed residential aged care program that will enhance our existing approach to resident care. Known as For You For Life Tapestry, this approach helps track and coordinate each resident’s journey in aged care. It also promotes teamwork and supports an open […]
Embracing cultures across Royal Freemasons
Celebrating the cultural diversity of our residents, employees and volunteers is very important to the culture of Royal Freemasons. Some 85 per cent of our residents come from non-english speaking backgrounds. seventy-five per cent of our employees were born overseas and collectively speak 21 languages. We embrace all races, cultural and religious backgrounds throughout our […]
Meet the Knit Wits
Our assisted living village in Ballarat, Canadian Pines, is famous for its community spirit! Sometimes you just need a hug, right? That’s why our much-loved Trauma Teddy is so appreciated by children and adults alike who are experiencing a traumatic situation – like going to hospital for surgery or suffering some form of distress. Members […]
Hello Dolly!
Our Elizabeth gardens residents have been involved in the doll project, making calico dolls for the Kiwanis Club over a number of years. The club supply the calico material and our volunteers cut and sew them together. Our residents then turn the dolls right way out and stuff them with wadding, then sew the seam […]
Mount Martha Valley acknowledges Dromana Lodge No.511
Freemasons from the Dromana Lodge visited the residents of Mount Martha valley following the lodge’s generous donation of two thousand dollars. With the donation, residents decided to purchase three outdoor table settings and a basketball ring. The basketball ring was suggested by Dementia Support Australia to specifically help a resident living with dementia who had […]
Celebrating Volunteers Week in May!
National volunteer week was held around Australia to say thank you to the six million people who donate their time. One of the thousands of events was a celebration at Springtime Sydenham, where staff and residents were delighted to say ‘thanks’ to their wonderful volunteers. Set to the theme ’Give a little. Change a lot’. […]
The Ken Evans Story “Take me Away”
Early this year, ken agreed to share his life story, capturing his active working and sporting life, through our volunteer biographer from beyond words. It took more than ten weeks to finish his book, bringing back a lot of happy memories. In his memoir, Ken recalls helping his parents during his early childhood by starting […]
Gina’s 99th Birthday at Redmond Park
One of the residents of Redmond Parks’ premium retirement apartments, Gina, recently celebrated her 99th birthday alongside her beloved poodle jou-jou. Gina had a fantastic get together on the day surrounded by her friends and neighbours who enjoyed a cake from Brunetti’s around the corner on Lygon Street, Carlton. Tanya O’Connell, Manager of Redmond Park, […]
