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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spreading Harmony with ONE VOiCE
“I NEVER MISSED A PRACTICE SINCE I’VE JOINED ROYAL FREEMASONS CHOIR. MY MOTHER WAS A RESIDENT BEFORE AND DIED MORE THAN A YEAR PAST, BUT I STILL LOOK FORWARD TO GOING TO CENTENNIAL LODGE AGED CARE EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO ATTEND THE CHOIR PRACTICE AS WELL AS VISITING FRIENDS AND THE WONDERFUL STAFF. IT BECAME […]
Royal Freemasons Home Care partners with RACV to give you Home Assist
WE’RE VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE JUST PARTNERED WITH RACV TO DELIVER THEIR EMERGENCY HOME ASSIST PACKAGE AS PART OF OUR HOME CARE PACKAGE RANGE OF SERVICES. If you have an approved Home Care Package and are a Royal Freemasons customer, you will automatically now be offered free access to RACV’s Emergency Home […]
What I have learnt about Finding Your Passion
IN THIS NEW SERIES OF PROFILES, WE SPEAK TO SOME OF OUR WONDERFUL EMPLOYEES TO SEE JUST WHAT MAKES THEM TICK. IN THIS FIRST STORY, WE ASKED MICHAEL LIM, MANAGER OF COPPIN CENTRE RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE ABOUT HOW HE FOUND HIS PASSION. My first nursing job in Melbourne was at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, then […]
Managing Vegetarian Diets in Aged Care
ROYAL FREEMASONS WORKS WITH DIETICIANS WHO SPECIALISE IN FOOD AND MENU PLANNING FOR AGED PERSONS. IN THIS ARTICLE WE EXAMINE WHY A VEGETARIAN OPTION IS IMPORTANT TO MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS. Increasing diversity in the cultural and religious backgrounds of our aged care residents means that we need to cater to many different diet preferences. […]
Celebrating our wonderful volunteers!
ROYAL FREEMASONS HOSTED OUR ANNUAL VOLUNTEERS’ LUNCH IN DECEMBER 2017 TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARD WORK, TIME AND CARE DONATED BY OUR VOLUNTEERS, OVER ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THE DAY AND ENJOYED A LUNCH AND AWARDS CEREMONY. Royal Freemasons has over 280 volunteers across the organisation, supporting us in many different ways. We have volunteers from […]
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 • […]
