Redmond milestone
A major milestone was cause for celebration at Redmond Park. Residents – Sid and Loretta Forsey marked their 60th wedding anniversary recently. Sid and Loretta met in 1952, while working together in the central administration area of the Post Master General’s Department. Sid (a principal lecturer at RMIT) and Loretta (a teacher and psychotherapist) retired […]
Connecting more of our world
A Royal Freemasons program to equip residents with digital tablets has been expanded following the huge success of an initial trial. Stage two of the roll-out was instigated at Springtime Sydenham where the initiative has been embraced by management and staff, and supported by volunteers. The results and growth potential of this innovative project will […]
Tapestry of care
Royal Freemasons is collaborating with the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) in a groundbreaking research project to improve care practice. Funded by the Keith and Aya Thornton Homes Fund,under the leadership of Associate Professor Sam Scherer, Royal Freemasons’ Senior Geriatrician, with academic oversight provided by Professor Stephen Gibson from NARI. NARI has provided an on-site […]
Corporate Social Responsibility
Seven residential aged care locations are now composting a Royal Freemasons initiative towards improved corporate social responsibility by minimising the impact of its operations on the environment. Across the organisation a ‘reuse, recycle, reduce’ program is being implemented alongside energy efficient initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, LED lighting and sensor lighting. Changes in our Home […]
Support from Monash Lodge
A morning tea was held on Tuesday, 19 May at Royal Freemasons Monash Gardens, Mulgrave to acknowledge the generous donation made by Monash Lodge. Attending on the day were Monash Lodge members; John Berhang- Lodge Homes Representative, Kevin Fowler – Chairman of Social Committee and Adam Dymowski – Treasurer. Also in attendance were residents and […]
Seal of approval
A new Royal Freemasons appeal focuses on better quality of life for customers with dementia through the use of PARO Interactive Therapeutic Robot Seals. The 2015 Appeal aims to raise funds to purchase some of the first therapeutic robot seals to arrive in Australia. The Therapeutic Robot Seals are designed to stimulate and comfort people […]
TV Mini-series continued success
‘Royal Freemasons Homes that Care’ mini-series on Channel 31 has screened for a third season, following the success of the first two series. The latest mini-series is a compilation of stories shown in the previous two series alongside new material featuring Coppin Suites, the new apartment-style residential accomodation at Coppin Centre. The second series boasted […]
Coppin Suites-Premium apartment style accomodation now open at Coppin Centre
The unprecedented demand for high quality, ‘ageing-in-place’ services in the Melbourne inner-city area is behind the refurbishment at Coppin Centre. Level 3 at Coppin Centre now features 18 residential aged care suites, providing options for residents to live in apartment-style rooms. Each suite is well appointed with a kitchenette and lounge area, many with captivating city […]
Royal Freemasons switched on
A second mini-series of “Royal Freemasons – Homes that Care” went to air on Channel 31 in September 2014. The new series followed on from the success of the first mini-series, which boasted a viewing audience of almost 90,000 across three time slots. The second series also aired over three time slots, putting staff, customers […]
Turning gardens into “living” rooms for customers
Our ‘For You For Life’ Garden Therapy Appeal Winter 2014 is already blossoming with more than $37,500 raised since the appeal was launched. This money will go towards the creation of stunning outdoor-living spaces that play a vital role in helping our customers stay well and enjoy life. Planning for the specific use of these […]
