News and events
What do RSL VIC State Election Candidates think about Vasey RSL Care?
* 7 July 2020 * We recently sent all RSL Victoria state election candidates and sitting executive members a short survey to find out their views about the proposed sale of Vasey RSL Care. What did we discover? State President Candidates Mr David Jamison OAM declined to complete the survey. However, he sent us a...
Open Letter to RSL VIC and the War Widows Guild VIC
* 10 June 2020 * On behalf of around 700 war widows and veterans for whom we provide care and homes, the board and management of Vasey RSL Care call on our founding organisations, RSL Victoria and the War Widows’ Guild Victoria, to publicly commit to the future of our organisation. We have issued this...
CEO Update – COVID-19, proposed sale, recent news
* 2 June 2020 * Message from our CEO COVID-19 Since our last newsletter, life has been turned on its head, and after suffering the worst bushfire season on record, we moved straight into the global virus pandemic. This pandemic – with such devastating consequences for those over 70 – continues to occupy much of...
How Satisfied Are You?
* 28 May 2020 * The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting precautionary lockdown at Vasey RSL Care generated an extraordinary set of circumstances for us all. To understand this from the perspective of our residents and to get the views of our residents’ loved ones, we asked people to respond to a short survey. We received...
Vasey RSL Care COVID-19 Pandemic – Survey for Residents & Family Members
* 30 April 2020 * Vasey RSL Care seeks your feedback on the preventative steps and measures we have put in place in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This short survey has only 9 questions. Your feedback is important to us. Sharing your thoughts, feelings and comments will help us shape future plans. ...
ANZAC Day – Remembering, Honouring and Serving
* 25 April 2020 * A Message for ANZAC Day from our CEO, Janna Voloshin This is a solemn day. We remember the fallen: those men and women who have given their lives serving our country, standing up for the values that Australians hold dear, those who stayed strong for what they believed was right....
“Where History and Service is Celebrated”
* 21 April 2020 * Last week’s edition of the Australian Jewish News featured an article on Vasey RSL Care and an interview with CEO, Janna Voloshin, talking about the importance of respect and tradition for our residents. Click on image to read full article.
Vasey RSL Care launches Advocacy Campaign
* 20 April 2020 * Vasey RSL Care has launched an advocacy campaign to enlist the support of RSL sub-branches and the veteran community to secure a strong future for our organisation. “We have taken this step following a directive we received from RSL Victoria and the War Widows’ Guild of Australia (Victoria), through their...
Flu Vaccines Required for all Visitors from 1 May 2020
* 17 April 2020 * As communicated on 2 April 2020, in accordance with government requirements, starting on 1 May 2020, everyone entering a residential aged care home must provide proof of an up-to-date flu vaccination. As a visitor, in order to gain access to the aged care home, you must provide proof of vaccination...
Update on our response to Coronavirus
* 2 April 2020 * Please note that we currently have no confirmed cases of COVID-19. Our aged care homes have been in lockdown for two weeks and despite the disappointment and inconvenience, residents have taken it with good grace and families have been very supportive of these measures: thank you. I hope that you...