An opportunity to learn becomes a place to call home

Nurses MacKenzie O’Keefe and Cassandra Everitt joined Royal Freemasons Residential Aged Care to get a start in their careers, but what they didn’t expect was how much they would love the sector and relish the interactions they have with residents every single day. Now, years later, going to work each day stills feels more like coming home.

Royal Freemasons appoints new CEO, John Fogarty

Following a comprehensive recruitment process, the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of John Fogarty, who takes over from Kerri Rivett as Chief Executive Officer of Royal Freemasons.

Celebrating Open Day At Moe

On Sunday 2nd December 2018, Royal Freemasons hosted a very special event – an open day at our new aged care home in Moe. Chairman of the Royal Freemasons Board of Directors, Ian Wollermann described to guests, “It is a state- of-the-art facility. Every new development, we tweak and build it better, we’re always looking for continuous improvement.”

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”.

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.

Darvall Lodge backs a winner for Melbourne Cup

Darvall Lodge never lets the fun engendered by the Melbourne Cup festival pass and 2018 was no exception!

Happy 103rd birthday Bill!

Elizabeth Gardens was host to a spectacular celebration of Bro. William “Bill” Thomas Edwards’ 103rd birthday in September. Bill shared his day with his family, residents, carers and friends from Burwood Uniting Church. A special afternoon tea was organised by lifestyle coordinator Robyn Driver – with a lovely homemade cake and some colourful cupcakes prepared by resident Chef Priscilla O’Brien - to celebrate this special milestone birthday.

Home Care Schedule of Fees 2018-2019

Royal Freemasons mission is to support a person’s health and well-being, through innovative, respectful and tailored in-home care solutions. We help people to live independently in the community, offering choice, flexibility and control to maintain their quality of life.

We promote a model of care that is centred around dignity and respect. Drawing on a diverse and experienced team of…

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.

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.