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, […]
One year on
It was in May 2014 when Royal Freemasons embraced into the fold the facilities at Monash Gardens, Elizabeth Gardens and Monash Gardens Village. One year on, customers and staff came together to celebrate the first anniversary. As it starts its second year, the communities at Elizabeth Gardens and Monash Gardens continue to grow and thrive.
Coppin Centre Aged Care Apartments
The top floor of the main building of the Royal Freemasons aged care facility, Coppin Centre in Melbourne, is undergoing a major refurbishment. The unprecedented demand for high quality, ageing-in-place services in the area of inner Melbourne is driving this refurbishment project which involves a building program comprising: Relocation of Day Therapy from Level 3 […]
Celebration of Life Program
The ‘Celebration of Life Program’ was developed to celebrate the lives of the residents who have died during the previous year. It is about remembering and honouring them with their families and those individuals who have touched their lives during their stay at Royal Freemasons. Staff also grieve the relationships that are lost as it […]
Care, Success and Growth – our Year in Review
At the heart of our One Mission is a simple promise: to ensure that our customers live a secure, dignified and rewarding life. In 2013-14 we built on that long-standing tradition by introducing a range of new, client-focused initiatives, particularly in the areas of quality care and accommodation. We improved the quality of our care […]
Customer Mentor Program
This new program in development aims to provide peer support to customers as they enter care whether that be at home, in an independent living setting or residential care. This builds on early outcomes from the ‘Transitions into Aged Care’ research led by Deakin University with participation from Royal Freemasons and the existing resident buddy […]
Black-tie birthday celebration for Redmond Park
Royal Freemasons’ first premium retirement living service, Redmond Park, has blown out the candles on its fifth birthday cake. To celebrate the anniversary, a cocktail party was held on 5th October. Residents, staff and guests attended the black-tie event, hosted by Facility Manager, Natalie Webb, and catered by staff. Resident Judy Jans took centre stage […]
The advantage of staying in touch
There is mounting evidence that older persons can gain enormous benefit from the use of digital technology. Royal Freemasons launched a fundraising Appeal in the Summer of 2013 aimed at equipping residents with digital tablets. The benefits of this technology are directly related to health, in the form of information and social engagement by allowing […]
