For You For Life – Tapestry Update
A PAPER ON THE ‘FOR YOU FOR LIFE’ TAPESTRY PROGRAM HAS JUST BEEN ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION IN GERIATRIC NURSING, AN ESTEEMED AMERICAN JOURNAL, AND WILL PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE FOR THIS VERY VALUABLE WORK. For You For Life is an enhanced care program designed by Royal Freemasons and the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI). It is […]
A toast to Winter from the Chief Executive
Welcome to our mid-year issue of The Link. Around this time, we face the end of another financial year. It’s always an important point for Royal Freemasons to reflect on achievements over the past twelve months, and to plan for an exciting new stage of improved levels of service and care. We have seen significant […]
Chairman’s Message … looking back to look forward
As Royal Freemasons celebrates its 150th anniversary from mid-June, we are reminded, not only of where we’ve come from, but also of the need to consider carefully the road ahead. Since 1867, we have consistently led the way, in helping older persons to live secure, dignified and rewarding lives. For You, For Life has long […]
Sharing in the Joy of Song
JUST ONE YEAR INTO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROYAL FREEMASONS EASTERN “WITH ONE VOICE” CHOIR, IT HAS BECOME THE CENTREPIECE OF CENTENNIAL LODGE RESIDENTS’ SOCIAL CALENDAR WITH ABOUT HALF OF ALL CUSTOMERS COMING TOGETHER WEEKLY IN SONG, WITH FAMILY, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS. A recent case study conducted by Swinburne University researchers reported that the Choir […]
Intervillage Visit
IN AUGUST, RESIDENTS FROM OUR NEWEST VILLAGE, BERWICK BRAE, WARMLY HOSTED A BUS-LOAD OF 20 RESIDENTS FROM NEARBY MONASH GARDENS RETIREMENT VILLAGE. When it was discovered that Monash Gardens had arranged an excursion to a renowned restaurant in Berwick for lunch, employees and residents seized the opportunity to invite them over for a cuppa. Planning […]
Seniors Festival 2016
OCTOBER’S VICTORIAN SENIORS WEEK CELEBRATIONS REFLECTED THE CREATIVITY THAT EXISTS IN OUR DIVERSE FAMILY OF VICTORIAN SENIORS. ROYAL FREEMASONS WAS AGAIN SO PROUD TO BE A PREMIER PARTNER OF THIS IMPORTANT LANDMARK EVENT IN OUR STATE’S CALENDAR, THE 34TH VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL. For eight days, Royal Freemasons was featured at Federation Square and at the […]
Innovating Tradition
IN PREPARATION FOR OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2017, WE ANNOUNCED AN INVITATION IN THE LINK AUTUMN EDITION CALLING FOR STORIES COMMEMORATING ROYAL FREEMASONS ‘INNOVATING TRADITION” DURING OUR FORMATIVE YEARS. The following story was submitted by well-known Freemason, Jim Mitchell, who reminded us of the enormous achievements and dedication of the Masonic Order in Swan Hill […]
Growing & Celebrating Life
2015-2016 HAS BEEN AN OUTSTANDING GROWTH YEAR FOR ROYAL FREEMASONS. WE HAVE EXTENDED THE REACH OF OUR CARE WHILE STAYING RESOLUTELY FOCUSED ON OUR: • Shared Vision for excellence in care and innovation, • One Mission to assist a secure and dignified and rewarding life for our elders and, • Core Values, of commitment to […]
Food & Wellbeing
THE HEALTH CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY ARE MANY AND VARIED AND, OFTEN, PREVENTABLE THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF A HEALTHIER AND MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. As being overweight and obesity become more prevalent in the general population, it also increases among our elders. For aged care residents, being overweight and obesity are associated with increased survival and […]
We Serve
THE ROYAL FREEMASONS TEAM CONSISTS OF: Over 1,650 people who either live in one of our facilities, or connect with us via our Home Care services. 1,000 paid employees and, of no lesser importance, our fantastic group of 280 volunteers. The health, wellbeing, sense of security, job and task satisfaction of all members of our […]
