News and events
The Australian Bushfires – how can we help?
“I imagine that like me, you are feeling horror and helplessness at the loss of human life, wildlife, stock and property in the never-ending bushfires burning in all corners of our country,” says Janna Voloshin, CEO. Even though our Vasey RSL Care community is safe here in Melbourne, the smoke in the air this week...
Vasey RSL Care Board Changes
– Wednesday 11 December 2019 – After almost five years as Chair and 27 years’ service to the Vasey RSL Care Board, Mr David Paroissien OAM FCPA AGIA, is stepping down and Mr Michael O’Meara OAM has been elected to the role. Mike has served on the Vasey RSL Care Board since April 2015 and...
Saluting Excellence Conference and Awards 2019
– 28 November 2019 – This year’s Saluting Excellence Staff conference and awards took place on Wednesday 23 October at Leonda by the Yarra. The theme this year was ‘Unique You. Unique Me.’ – a chance to explore our individuality and unique contributions. On one of the scarce sunny days this spring, we enjoyed a...
Annual General Meeting 2019
– 21 November 2019 – The organisation’s Annual General Meeting took place at ANZAC House yesterday. Board Chair, David Paroissien OAM FCPA AGIA (pictured right), chaired the meeting, which began with a moment of reflection to remember all those who have lost their lives serving their country. CEO, Janna Voloshin (pictured below right), reported on...
New Strategic Plan available
From our CEO, Janna Voloshin – 26 September 2019 I am very pleased to announce the publication of our new Strategic Plan 2019-2021. Just over a year ago, the Board and Executive Management Team, began work on the new strategic plan to come into effect following the completion of the 2015-2018 Strategic Plan at the...
From our CEO
* Spring 2019 * Accreditation As of 1 July, the new Aged Care Quality Standards and the new Charter of Aged Care Rights both became law. On the same date, accreditation visits, which are now all unannounced and last up to three days, moved across to the new Standards, and Vasey RSL Care Brighton East...
International ‘people expert’ Amy Scott is keynote for Saluting Excellence Conference
26 August 2019 * We are delighted to welcome Amy Scott as our Keynote Speaker at this year’s conference. With the theme ‘Unique You. Unique Me.’, the conference will be exploring our individuality and the unique contribution that each one of us makes to our community. “In today’s digital world we are under more pressure...
Congratulations Linda D’Sylva
Linda D’Sylva, Lifestyle Coordinator at Vasey RSL Care Bundoora, has been honoured in HESTA’s Thank You Project. – 12 August 2019 – Run in conjunction with NOVA Radio, HESTA’s Thank You Project asks listeners to send messages of thanks to people who work in health and community services. Carol Bailie, whose parents, Laurie and Margaret,...
Saluting Excellence Awards 2019- Now open for nominations
Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond? Do you see a colleague who always exemplifies excellence? Are you inspired by someone who works at Vasey RSL Care? If so, they sound like the ideal candidate for the Vasey RSL Care ‘Saluting Excellence Awards‘ which recognise staff achievement. Nominations can be submitted...
Aged Care Quality Standards and new Charter of Rights now in place
* 1 July 2019 * Today, the new Aged Care Quality Standards come into force – and the new Charter of Aged Care Rights replaces the previous versions. The new Aged Care Quality Standards apply to both residential aged care and home care. The new Standards focus on quality outcomes for aged care residents and...