Clothed with Compassion Appeal
There is nothing quite like a new set of clothes to help you feel fresh, renewed and confident. For many of us, it’s something that we may take for granted, but for some of the people in our care, it is a luxury they can no longer afford. That is why we are proud to […]
Decades of care, continued
After 38 years of working at Royal Freemasons Springtime Residential Aged Care community as a personal care and laundry assistant, Annette Cracknell simply couldn’t say goodbye to the residents she had cared for and supported for so many years — so she stayed on as a volunteer after her retirement. “I just love the Springtime […]
A 21-year passion for holistic care
Clinical Care Coordinator and registered nurse, Nipuni Kodagoda has been working at our Elizabeth Gardens community — a place she calls home — for an impressive 21 years and considers herself privileged to have cared for so many people in that time. “It’s special to be an aged care nurse and it’s very rewarding. You […]
A life of spirit, resilience and determination
At Royal Freemasons, we are privileged to care for many people who have lived extraordinary lives, and Robbie O’Brien, a resident at our Centennial Lodge aged care home in Wantirna South, is no exception. Born with cerebral palsy, Robbie has always had a determined desire for independence, which has driven him to make life-changing modifications […]
Cooking for comfort
When Centennial Lodge Chef Rene Horton began her career, she never aspired to work in the aged care industry but now, after an impressive ten years of working at Royal Freemasons, she wouldn’t dream of doing anything else. Growing up in South Africa, Rene always knew that she wanted to become a chef because it […]
Teaching an older generation
Retired school teacher, Evie, is delighted to be using her skills in her volunteer role at our Elizabeth Gardens home in Burwood, where she holds art classes for the residents every Tuesday afternoon. With her mum, Nellie, in care at Elizabeth Gardens, Evie felt compelled to contribute her time and skills for the benefit of […]
Planting joy in residents’ hearts
In the lead up to Christmas, residents from our Mount Martha Valley home in Safety Beach paid a special visit to Rosebud Bunnings to get creative and reconnect with the things they love to do — craft and gardening. Under the expert guidance of Bunnings Activities Organiser, Marlene, the residents quickly got busy painting terracotta […]
Staying happy at home
When Maree returned home from hospital after breaking her shoulder, it was Royal Freemasons who gave her the In-home Support she needed to cope with everyday living after her operation. That was more than ten years ago and Maree, now 84, is still living independently at home with the help of our team. They are […]
Resident wellbeing comes first at Royal Freemasons Monash Gardens
Royal Freemasons Lifestyle Coordinator, Trish, makes sure every day that residents at our Monash Gardens home in Mulgrave remain connected to the things they love to do — the things that give them purpose and make them smile. Warm, energetic and chatty, Trish has been in the role for an impressive 10 years and still […]
Royal Freemasons Christmas Gift Appeal: giving joy to those who need it the most
The festive season is fast approaching, and we are delighted to be running our Christmas Gift Appeal for the third year in a row. Did you know that a third of people living in residential aged care are socially isolated and rarely receive visits from family and friends? At Royal Freemasons, there are a number […]
