Important COVID-19 Information
For more information, follow these links:
* 12 August 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak communications
- One-minute video
- Thank you for being careful when visiting
- Have you tested positive?
- RSV – what is it?
* 21 July 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- Pandemic Communication Changes
- Be careful when visiting
* 12 July 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- Pandemic Declaration Extended
- What is an Air Purifier (Air Scrubber)?
- Changes to COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility
- Concerns for Aged Care
* 24 June 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- Updated Pandemic Orders – Visitor Numbers
- Flu Vaccinations – FREE in June
- End of Financial Year – please consider a donation
* 2 June 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- Change to Visitor PPE requirements
- Our uniforms: what do you think about them?
- Vaccinations
- Staff Member on TV!
* 7 May 2022 *
Residential Care Update – Mother’s Day Message
- Happy Mother’s Day
- COVID-19 Reminders – Visiting and Taking Residents Out
* 29 April 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- Protecting Your Loved Ones
- VVC – seeking your views
- Flu Vaccination
* 12 April 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- Precautionary Measures for 14 days starting today
* 6 April 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- No outbreaks or exposures at any of our sites
- No changes to visiting requirements
- New Essential Visitors Program being implemented
- COVID-19 Second Booster (Fouth/’Winter’ Dose) for aged care residents
- FaceBook Easter Competition
- Flu Vaccinations Encouraged
- Ministers Visit Planned V Centre Site
- Around out sites (photos)
* 25 March 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- No outbreaks or exposures at any of our sites
- COVID-19: Important Changes
- Vaccinations – Booster/Flu
- Around out sites (photos)
- Advance Care Planning
* 04 March 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- No outbreaks or exposures at any of our sites
- Ongoing caution
- Current visiting requirements (including visiting hours)
- Around out sites (photos)
* 12 January 2022 *
Residential Care Update
- Changes to Communications
- Positive Cases & Household Close Contacts
- Updated Visiting Requirements
* 22 December 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Christmas Greetings
- COVID-Safe Gatherings – advice
- Visiting Details
- Booster vaccinations
- Around out sites
* 2 December 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Pandemic Status
- Booster Vaccinations
- Christmas Celebrations – limited to residents only
- Around our sites
- EntrySign Changes – please note
* 19 November 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Remembrance Day Commemorations held at all homes (photos)
- Poll results: almost all family members support access for fully vaccinated visitors only
- Further easing of Victorian restrictions but no immediate changes to visitation
- EntrySign system in place
- Boosters received at Bundoora & Frankston South: Brighton & Brighton East w/c 6 December
* 5 November 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Remembrance Day – Thurs 11 November – services at aged care homes
- We want to hear your views – poll on whether visitors should be fully vaccinated
- No change to visiting restrictions
- If you haven’t already, please register and provide Proof of Vaccination for new EntrySign system coming soon
* 28 October 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Visitor restrictions easing: interim system from Sat until new electronic system ready
- Access for fully vaccinated visitors from Saturday: 5 visitors/day; max 2 in resident’s room
- Un-vaccinated/1 dose only: call to arrange to take resident out
- Register and provide Proof of Vaccination now for when electronic system up and running
* 22 October 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Bundoora Outbreak over
- No change to visiting restrictions
- Preparing for reopening to visitors: future visitors must register & provide Proof of Vaccination
* 18 October 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Bundoora Outbreak: still just one staff member testing positive for COVID-19
- Preparing for reopening to visitors: future visitors must register & provide Proof of Vaccination
* 11 October 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak at Vasey RSL Care Bundoora – staff member tested positive for COVID-19
- Partners In Care – advice
* 8 October 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Ongoing vulnerability and increasing cases in Victoria
- Preparing for a Roadmap out of lockdown – two visiting systems in future
- Visiting exemptions and residents’ outing restrictions
- New way to ‘Have Your Say’
- Around Our Sites
* 22 September 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- An earthquake in Melbourne! Are you ok?
- A quote for the Ongoing Lockdown…
- Visiting Restrictions and Outings for Aged Care Residents
- Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- New Online Have Your Say Form Available
- Around Our Sites
- Dogs or Demons?
* 9 September 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- RU OK? And those around you?
- What is this ‘Blah’? An answer to what we are feeling.
- No change to COVID-19 restrictions
- Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- Twenty Years on from 9/11
* 26 August 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Restrictions Continue
- Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- Have you had your vaccination?
- Lockdown Lethargy – share you tips!
- Life at our Aged Care Homes
* 13 August 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Restrictions
- Saluting Excellence Awards – nominations extended to 23 August
- Around Our Sites
- Aged Care Employee Day
- Department of Health promotes working in aged care – features Vasey RSL Care
- Staff Vaccination Update
* 28 July 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- ‘Circuit breaker’ visitor restrictions still in place
- Zoom visits available
- Staff Saluting Excellence Nominations Open
- Staff vaccination update
* 20 July 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Lockdown extended for one more week
- Current visitor restrictions remain in place
* 15th July 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- New snap lockdown from 11.59pm Thursday 15 July 2021 to 11.59pm Tuesday 20 July 2021.
- Visitors not permitted in residential aged care during the lockdown period.
- Exemptions will only be made for essential reasons or if a resident is end of life.
* 29 June 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- New Visitor Entry Requirements – from 11.59pm Thursday 1 July
- Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Aged Care Staff – from mid-September
* 24 June 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Visiting Restrictions Eased
- Staff Vaccination Clinics
- Vasey RSL Care Ivanhoe Update
* 18 June 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Visiting Restrictions Continue – no visits permitted
- Book your Zoom Visits online
- Staff Vaccination Update
- Vaccination Timing Advice Revised
- Update on Ivanhoe Closure and Transition
- The Australian National Aged Care Classification – AN-ACC
* 11 June 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Lockdown continues – no visits permitted
- Zoom Visits available – book online
- Vaccination clinics for staff
- Vasey RSL Care Ivanhoe closure and transition
* 2 June 2021 (afternoon) *
Residential Care Update
- Lockdown extended – no visits permitted
- Zoom Visits available – book online
- Vaccination update
* 2 June 2021 (morning) *
Residential Care Update
- OPAN Zoom Meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 12pm
* 27 May 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 7-day Circuit-Breaker Lockdown – no aged care visits permitted
- COVID-19 Vaccination
* 26 May 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- New COVID-19 Restrictions
- Residents’ COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Residents’ Flu Vaccination
* 12 May 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- International Nurses Day Today
- Residents’ COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Residents’ Flu Vaccination
- Photos from around our sites – Mother’s Day, injections and more!
* 28 April 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 – Caution still needed
- COVID-19 Vaccination for Residents – dates
- Flu Vaccination for Residents
- Serious Incident Response Scheme – SIRS – update
- ANZAC Day – photos from our services
* 14 April 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Vaccination for Residents – dates
- Flu Vaccination for Residents
- ANZAC Day Service details
- Bundoora – new Entry Screen
- Around our sites
* 31 March 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Vaccination for Residents
- Flu Vaccination for Residents
- Family Members and Vaccinations
- SIRS – The Serious Incident Response Scheme – begins tomorrow
- Aged Care Visiting – Reminders
- Screening Process Changes
- Around our sites – photos of chocolate, celebrations and more
- Communication Frequency
* 19 March 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Inaugural Community Engagement Forum – report
- SIRS – The Serious Incident Response Scheme – begins 1 April
- ‘It’s Time to Care about Aged Care’ – please sign this important petition
- Flu Vaccinations – get yours ASAP
- Around our sites – St Patrick’s Day celebrated
- Aged care visiting reminders
* 12 March 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- SIRS – The Serious Incident Response Scheme – new scheme beginning 1 April
- ‘It’s Time to Care about Aged Care’ – please sign!
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program update
- Flu Vaccinations – available next week – please book now
- New Community Engagement Forum – ‘What residents value in the workforce’
- Visiting – no changes
- Around our sites
* 5 March 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety – report tabled
- ‘It’s Time to Care about Aged Care’ – Petition for our industry
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program update – Resident Consent Process
- Visiting Reminders
* 26 February 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Restrictions on visitor numbers – to be lifted at 11.59pm tonight
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program underway in Victoria
- Please assist with returning Resident Consent Forms as appropriate
- Vaccination dates not yet known
* 17 February 2021 *
Residential Care Update ** New Lockdown **
- Victorian Lockdown Ends Midnight Tonight (some restrictions remain)
- Visiting restrictions partly lifted – one household per day is permitted to visit
- Please arrange with other family members who will visit when
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program News
- Aged care residents and staff vaccinations in next 6 weeks
- Consent process will be underway soon
- Dates/details will be provided as soon as we know them
* 12 February 2021 *
Residential Care Update ** New Lockdown **
- New state-wide COVID-19 ‘five-day short sharp circuit-breaker’ lockdown
- Starts 11.59pm tonight until 11.59pm Wed 17 Feb
- Visiting restrictions back – no visits permitted
- Residents not permitted to go out except for medical reasons
* 4 February 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- New state-wide COVID-19 regulations
- Exposure Sites – Online List – MUST check before EVERY visit
- Vasey RSL Care Brighton and Brighton East visitors – have you been to North Point Cafe, North Road?
- Continue with caution
* 28 January 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- Important to avoid becoming complacent
- Around our sites – Australia Day celebrations and more
- Aged care visits – all welcome…
- When not to visit
* 18 January 2021 *
Residential Care Update
Visiting regulations eased:
- Limit on number of visitors, age, length/purpose of visit removed
- No need for online bookings
- Travellers from NSW/Qld MUST check government info
- Do NOT visit if unwell or waiting for a virus test result
- Screening, hand hygiene, face masks, 1.5m distancing all remain
* 13 January 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Vaccinations likely to begin March
- No change to visiting requirements
- Check exposure sites before visiting
- Returned travellers from NSW/Qld
- Book Zoom/In-person visits online
- Recent activities at our sites
- Vacancies at Vasey sites – recommend us to your friends!
* 08 January 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Update – NSW and evolving Qld situation
- Essential In-Person Visits
- Book Appointments Online
- ‘Partners In Care’
- Tiered Response
* 05 January 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Update: Exposure Sites
- In-Person Visit Update – Appointments Required
- Book online
- Staff Details
* 01 January 2021 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 – Community Transmission
- Residential Visiting
- Resident Leave
- Staff Details
* 22 December 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 – Risk from NSW
- Visitors not permitted if they have recently visited parts of NSW
- Visitor screening process and hours
- Saluting Excellence Award Winners!
- Annual Report available online
- Year of the Nurse
- Preparing for 2021
- Christmas & New Year Holiday details and greetings
* 25 November 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Major Easing of Visitor Restrictions
- Screening Process and Hours * important *
- Residents now able to go out
- Welcome back to our Volunteers
* 18 November 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Change in communication frequency
- Visiting Restrictions – please pass on to your families
- Ex-Service Accommodation – formerly Independent Living Units (ILUs)
- Around Our Sites
* 11 November 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Remembrance Day 2020
- A Gift from Ironside
- Visiting Restrictions – Update
- Staff Saluting Excellence Awards – nominations close tomorrow (12/11)
* 9 November 2020 *
Update for Ex-service Accommodation – Cheltenham, Frankston South and Croydon ONLY
- Update on reopening of Community Halls
* 4 November 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Update
- Remembrance Day Commemorations
- Royal Commission
- Fun at our Facilities
- Reminder – Visiting Restrictions
- Staff Saluting Excellence Awards
* 28 October 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Update
- Visiting Restrictions
- Ongoing Precautions
- Your Vigilance is Needed!
- Grand Final Fever
- Staff Saluting Excellence Awards
* 21 October 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Update
- Visiting Regulations
- Essential In-Person Visits
- Online Booking System
- Staff Saluting Excellence Awards
* 19 October 2020 *
Update for Ex-service Accommodation – Geelong ONLY
- Update on reopening of Community Hall
* 14 October 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Update
- Visiting Regulations
- Appointment Booking System
- Staff Saluting Excellence Awards – open for nomination
- Life Under Lockdown
* 7 October 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Virus Update
- Visiting Regulations
- Online Visitor Booking System – now fully operational
- Federal Budget adds Home Care Packages
- Life Under COVID-19
* 30 September 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Virus Update
- Happenings around the Sites
- In-person Visit Details
- Online Visitor Booking System – Frankston South now operational
- Roadmap to Reopening – in development
* 23 September 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- COVID-19 Update
- Our Future – Continuing the Mission
- Online Visitor Booking System – coming soon
- Our COVID-19 Guide for Families
* 16 September 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak Update
- No Change to Restrictions
- New COVID-19 Guide for Families – new
* 9 September 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak Update – Ivanhoe and Frankston South
- Thank you for your responses
- No Change to Restrictions
- Spare iPads/Tablets?
- The Year Goes On – Staying Positive
* 2 September 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak Update – Brighton, Ivanhoe and Frankston South
- Abundance of Caution approach
- Seeking your input (family members)
- Thank You
* 26 August 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak Update
- Ongoing Caution
- Authorities
- Our Staff
- The Battle Goes On
* 21 August 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak Update
- Visits from Authorities
- Look after Yourselves
* 20 August 2020 *
Update for Ex-service Accommodation – Frankston South ONLY
- Outbreak at Vasey RSL Care Frankston South – aged care home
- Closure of Community Hall
* 18 August 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak Update
- Vietnam Veterans’ Day
- Resident Wellbeing
* 14 August 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak Update
- 75th Anniversary of the Victory in the Pacific
* 11 August 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Outbreak Status Update
- Visits from Authorities
- Meals Changes Update
- Remaining on High Alert
* 6 August 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Vasey RSL Care Bundoora on ‘Today Show’ – Friday am
- Outbreak Status Update
- Bundoora Spot Check
- Changes to Residents’ Meals; Hair Salons Closed
- Aged Care Employee Day
- Supporting Your Loved One
* 4 August 2020 *
Update for Ex-service Accommodation – Geelong only
- Stage 3 Restrictions – now include Geelong
- Closure of Community Hall
* 3 August 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Confirmed Outbreak – staff member tests positive at Vasey RSL Care Brighton (Downes Avenue)
* 31 July 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Increase in Virus Cases
- Partner of Staff Member Tests Positive
- Update on Other Measures
- Outbreak Preparation
- Keep In Touch@Vasey RSL Care
- Follow us on FaceBook
* 28 July 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Aged Care Virus Testing
- More about Face Masks
- Worrying about Loved Ones
- Staff Changes (update)
- Aged Care Employee Day (Fri 7 Aug)
* 24 July 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- Government changes: staff working for multiple aged care employers
- Isolation requirements for any residents who leave and return
* 21 July 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- New government measures – face masks and staff working at multiple sites
- Additional cleaning at all our aged care homes
- Reminders
* 17 July 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- What will happen in the case of an outbreak?
- What we are asking of you
* 14 July 2020 *
Residential Care Update
- New government recommendations for aged care
- Use of masks in aged care
- Other measures
* 8 July 2020 *
Residential Care Restrictions
- Advice for Families and Friends
- Compassionate Visits
* 8 July 2020 *
Update for Ex-service Accommodation (ILUs)
- Stage 3 Restrictions
- Closure of Community Halls (except Geelong)
* 1 July 2020 *
Residential Care: Stage 3 Restrictions reintroduced for some suburbs
* 26 June 2020 *
Updated Information for Residential Care on Suburbs
* 24 June 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Central Office Remains Closed
- Visiting Restrictions and ‘Hotspots’
- Residents’ Outings – new information
* 5 June 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Hairdressers reopening
- More changes to visiting – Visiting Hours to replace booked appointments
* 26 May 2020 *
Update for Independent Living/Ex-service Accommodation
- Changes to Gathering Restrictions
- Halls Reopening Soon
- We must not be complacent
* 22 May 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Easing of Visiting Restrictions
- No Room for Complacency
- Thank you for your ‘thank you’s
- What’s Next?
* 15 May 2020 *
Information regarding Flu Vaccination and Entry Restrictions to Aged Care
- Explanation and details of the flu vaccination requirements for anyone entering an aged care home in Victoria
* 12 May 2020 *
Residential Care – New Visitation Protocol
- Gradual Easing of Visiting Restrictions
- New Visitation Protocol – from 13 May
* 8 May 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Visitor Restrictions Update
- Mother’s Day Flowers – instructions
- Family Survey Reminder
* 5 May 2020 *
Update for Home Care Consumers:
- Flu Vaccinations
- Mother’s Day Suggestion
- Survey for family members
* 1 May 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Flu Vaccinations
- Mother’s Day Suggestion
- Survey for family members
* 27 April 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Response to Prime Minister
- Visiting Restrictions
- Flu Vaccinations
* 22 April 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Precautionary Restrictions Still in Place
- Flu Vaccination and Proof of Vaccination for Visitors
* 9 April 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Restrictions on Easter gifts
- New Testing Procedures and Precautionary Isolation
- Armchair Leisure Program – details
- Keeping in Touch
* 2 April 2020 *
Update for Residential Care:
- Government mandated flu vaccinations for aged care
- ‘Keep In Touch’ at Vasey RSL Care
- Lifestyle and Leisure Program – now available
* 29 March 2020 *
Central Office Temporary Closure – How to Contact Us
Due to the COVID-19 virus, central office staff are now working remotely. If you call Central Office, a recorded message will provide you with direct numbers to call, available during usual business hours, as follows:
- Home Care 9810 5536
- Property Maintenance 9810 5511
- Finance 9810 5519
- Resident Admission 9810 5519
- Office of the CEO 9810 5506
- War Widows Guild 9810 5516
Residential Homes:
- Brighton 9596 7485
- Brighton East 9519 3400
- Bundoora 9466 9615
- Frankston South 9787 2844
- Ivanhoe 9457 5933
All other enquiries
Note: this email address is being monitored during business hours and your query will be forwarded to the appropriate person for response.
* 26 March 2020 *
New Information for Residential Care:
- Ongoing Lockdown
- Special Circumstances – End of Life Care
- ‘Keep In Touch’ at Vasey RSL Care
- Window Visits
- Pen Pals
- Lifestyle and Leisure Program
* 19 March 2020 *
Updated Information for Residential Care: Temporary Precautionary Lockdown
* 16 March 2020 *
The Coronavirus outbreak is unprecedented. Vasey RSL Care is committed to providing the safest possible environment for our residents, tenants and consumers, family members, volunteers and staff.
Please note that we do not currently have any confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in our community. We are taking a proactive approach to reduce the risk for our vulnerable community.
State of Emergency in Victoria
As of this morning, Monday 16 March, the Victorian Government declared a State of Emergency, effective midday today, 16 March. The effect of this declaration is that the government has additional powers that they can draw on if required. They can restrict the movement of people and do whatever is necessary to contain the spread of the virus. They can enforce the 14-day isolation requirements for people returning from overseas and they have the authority to fine individuals or businesses that do not comply with this or other directives.
Staying Informed
Since the beginning of the year we have been closely monitoring the situation and taking direction from federal and state health departments and aged care industry bodies. In addition, we are seeking to take additional precautions to help keep our community safe. As further directives become available, we will make any changes required and keep you informed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of Health has available a document answering frequently asked questions – click here.
Systems and Processes
Vasey RSL Care has a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control system in place which is in line with current government guidelines for clinical care, cleaning and all other relevant services.
Requests v. Directives
For the duration of the Coronavirus crisis, we will be in touch via all available channels to provide you with the most up-to-date information. At times, we will be requesting you to assist us with ‘strong encouragement’ to support these requests in the best interest of us all. At other times, we will be enforcing strict directives from government.
Your support and cooperation with all requests and directives will be greatly appreciated.
For more information, follow these links:
Further information:
Victorian Department of Health & Human Services – Coronavirus
Federal Government – Department of Health – Coronavirus