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 […]
Singapore delegation visits Royal Freemasons
On 20 November 2014, Royal Freemasons hosted a delegation of six senior management staff from the National University Hospital Singapore. The delegation led by Head of Geriatric Medicine Associate Professor Reshma Merchant consisted of three medical consultants, Dr Shu Ee Ng, Geriatrician Program Director, Dr Aisha Lateef, Clinical Services Director, Dr Ho Han Kwee, Primary […]
Research & Innovation
Royal Freemasons has produced its second Research and Innovation Report The Report is produced to showcase activities in these areas: Tele-monitoring in Home Care Digital technology for social connectivity Emotional intelligence in the care of older persons Supporting the doctors of the future to understand aged care On site bone density scanning and links to […]
Star walls at Gregory Lodge
Two murals are bringing colour and atmosphere to the walls of the Magnolia wing at Gregory Lodge, thanks to a generous donation from the 1964 No.7 Masters Group of Freemasons. To acknowledge the ongoing support of the group, Gregory Lodge hosted a morning tea in September. Residents and staff attended the morning tea, along with […]
“Golden Plate Award” from the City of Monash
Royal Freemasons was awarded the City of Monash ‘Golden Plate Award’ with a five star rating following an unannounced assessment of Food Safety at our sites operated in the municipality. The awards, developed by the City of Monash to recognise premises that provide a high standard of food safety, are assessed against factors known to […]
Charity Golf Day
On Monday, 17 November, the 35th Annual Masonic Charity Golf Day was held at Yering Meadows Golf Club attended by 65 golfers. Yering Meadows is rated among the top 100 courses in Australia and the highest rated professional Golf Course at which a Masonic Charity Golf day has been held. Long serving Royal Freemasons staff […]
