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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Royal Freemasons Open Days are always too much fun!
Our Monash Gardens Village open day was a wonderful celebration … including guided tours, the chance to meet our employees and see the facilities firsthand, and even a performance from our very own choir. Residents Roger and Helen Hollard became Royal Freemasons “brand ambassadors” for the day. To help visitors get around and see the […]
Philippine Festival of Culture
Royal Freemasons celebrated with Filipino-Australians from all over Victoria across the weekend in this year’s Philippine festival of music, arts and culture held at the Polish Syrena Community Centre in Rowville. l Freemasons is a proudly multicultural organisation and events like these are a wonderful way to show our commitment to support and involve our […]
One year of success and more years of happiness
Royal Freemasons Bendigo turned one year old recently and celebrated this special anniversary with residents, families, carers and the local community. Elsie Mathews had the privilege of cutting the cake as the first resident who moved into the facility when it officially opened. The crowd sang a happy birthday song to mark this successful achievement […]
Sharing the Dream: The Commonwealth Games come to Coppin Centre 2018
A group of Coppin Centre residents had a crazy idea … a handmade Queen’s Baton and stand were made by the Coppin Centre Craft Group and six residents signed up for their very own Queen’s Baton Relay to celebrate the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. The relay commenced at the bus shelter in Moubray […]
Home Care – It is all about you and it is your choice
Home care has evolved over the last few years. a change to a consumer directed care model has enabled customers to choose who they want to deliver services and what services they want delivered. There has also been increased transparency in government funding for Home Care Services, with the introduction of customer control over customers’ […]
Season’s Greetings from the Chairman
Our story of continued growth and a demonstrable ambition to remain an innovative leader in providing best quality care to older persons, is highlighted in our 150th anniversary year. While we pride ourselves on our achievements since 1867, the myriad activities undertaken during the past year show we have sustained the momentum in the delivery […]
Season’s Greetings from the Chief Executive
As the year draws to a close and we take time with our families and loved ones, it is a time to reflect on care and compassion. In 2017 we reached a momentous milestone for the organisation, the celebration of our 150th anniversary of caring for Victorian elders. This Summer edition of The Link celebrates […]
