Defence Health partnered with us to support participants at the V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program for one year: this ‘Sponsor a Room’ partnership has delivered vital funds and has given Defence Health staff a greater awareness and understanding of the veteran community. We have loved having them volunteer with us and look forward to that continuing.

Throughout December, Defence Health staff volunteered at several of our aged care homes and this experience helped create connection and companionship between residents and volunteers.

These moments of care make a real difference to residents’ wellbeing and remind us of the importance of honouring those who served.

“The volunteers had a fantastic time and found it so rewarding,” said Rosie, Vasey RSL Care Brighton East Lifestyle Coordinator.

Below are some of the reflections and comments from the Defence Health volunteers.

What the volunteers said about their experience…

• It was great! We were really efficient as a team and were able to set up two Christmas trees and decorated two rooms.
• We got some nice feedback from residents on our decorating!
• I felt quite relaxed and at peace while putting up the Christmas decorations with my Defence Health team.
• All the staff we interacted with at Vasey were cheerful, welcoming, and fun-loving! Three hours passed very quickly but I am glad my team and I were able to get a lot done in a short time. Special mention for Gary and Greg at the cafe who shouted one of the best coffees in Melbourne!
• It was such a heart-warming experience volunteering at Vasey RSL Care in Brighton East! We managed to persuade a few residents to hang some baubles on the tree and we even got a round of applause when our tree was complete.
• We also got to sit and chat with another resident who brought us so much joy with her singing and made us giggle with her remarks of some of our colour choices!
• A great way for us to connect to our purpose and I definitely hope to be back in the future for another visit!

Get Involved!

If you, or your organisation, are interested in getting more involved with Vasey RSL Care, whether it’s through a partnership, sponsorship, volunteering, holding a fundraising event, or simply finding out more, please take a look at the ‘Get Involved’ booklet… 

Or contact us at: communications@vaseyrslcare.org.au