Golf Day scores a hole in one
More than 50 golfers enjoyed the 39th Freemasons Charity Golf Day last October at one of Australia’s most beautiful courses, Huntingdale Golf Club in Melbourne’s world- famous “Sand Belt”. Held each year, the event helps to raise funds to assist the charitable work of our Homes all over Victoria. Credit must go to the organisers, […]
Coppin Lodge shines with talent
From the wonderful posters on the walls to the unique and marvellous colours and creativity of the contestants’ costumes, Coppin’s Got Talent was a fabulous day, showcasing some amazing entertainers – who are our residents at Coppin Lodge. With the wonderful support of Lifestyle Manager, Karen Millar, Leisure and Lifestyle Assistants, and other residents, the […]
We love our volunteers!
As an organisation with a focus on community, Royal Freemasons is fortunate to have a large team of volunteers – more than 275 people of all ages, with varying backgrounds from all over Victoria – who generously give their time to volunteer in our facilities. Each year, we celebrate International Volunteers Day on 5th December […]
Message from the Chairman and the Chief Executive
As 2019 gathers pace, the valuable work of Royal Freemasons, in caring for more than 2,000 older people, remains focused on innovating tradition. The work of Royal Freemasons for 152 years is very much a part of the legacy of Freemasons in Victoria. Whether it is through our residential aged care services, our in-home care, […]
Homes Ambassador receives a jewel for 60 years in Freemasonry
Elizabeth Gardens resident RWBro Ron Wildie PJGW received a Freemasons Jewel at Henty Lodge No. 279 last October to commemorate his service in Freemasonry for 60 years. Ron was born in 1935 and grew up in a new estate in Yarraville in Melbourne’s western suburbs. He was initiated in the Wisdom Lodge at the age […]
Meet you at Ed’s Shed
Ninety-three year old freemason Eddie has his own little, much-loved corner at Coppin Centre, now known as ‘ed’s shed’. His hobby of crafting handmade wooden items like sporting plaques, home décor, and signs is not only great fun for him, residents often drop by to have a chat and see what he is making. Ed […]
Discovering historic, beautiful Queenscliff
Our residents always love getting out and about, so when our mount Martha valley lifestyle coordinator, Angela, arranged a trip to Queenscliff just before Christmas, they jumped at the chance! The group of residents and carers started their day by taking the ferry from Sorrento over Port Phillip Bay to Queenscliff. During the cruise, they […]
Therapy Dogs
With a broad cross section of people from different backgrounds who live in our aged care homes, Royal Freemasons is always exploring ways to help them stay connected and enjoy an improved quality of life. We offer creative and entertaining activities that encourage our residents to join in and have some fun. A special visit […]
What makes a great Case Manager?
Have you ever wondered what a case manager does or what a typical day for them would entail? why is their role is so important in the lives of our residents? Across our homes and facilities around Melbourne and regional Victoria, we employ a group of special people – Case Managers. A good case manager […]
Sensory Hand Muffs for dementia therapy
Royal Freemasons sale is fortunate to have two talented residents who are fabulous knitters – Nola Scott and Norma Jackson. This ‘dynamic duo’ started knitting in earnest as soon as Lifestyle Coordinator Pamela Bruder inspired them with the idea of knitted hand muffs for residents in the Memory Support Unit. A therapeutic hand muff, sometimes […]
