News and events
Saluting Excellence Conference 2018 – ordinary people doing extraordinary things
9 November 2018 Staff, sponsors and guests enjoyed a wonderful day of celebration and inspiration, at this year’s ‘Saluting Excellence’ Staff conference at Leonda by the Yarra. The staff conference recognises and celebrates the work of our staff and provides a public platform for award winners to be presented with their prizes. This year’s winners...
Remembrance Day 2018
This Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended ‘The Great War’, bringing peace to the world after four years of bloody battle and the loss of an estimated 20 million lives. A further 21 million military personnel were wounded. Australia lost 62,000 men and 156,000 were wounded, gassed or...
Four Corners Program on Aged Care
Wednesday 26 September 2018 – On Monday evening, the second part of the Four Corners aged care investigation was aired. They showed a number of incidents of abuse and neglect of frail and vulnerable residents which were difficult to watch. CEO, Janna Voloshin, responds: The Four Corners broadcast was very disturbing and on behalf of Vasey...
Senior MasterChef Challenge 2018
11 September 2018 Vasey RSL Care’s Senior MasterChef Challenge is a highlight on our annual calendar and this year’s event lived up to expectations. The Wizard of OZ is a classic which hit the big screens in Australia in 1940, during World War II and at a time when hearts, brains and courage were greatly...
Message from the CEO – Spring 2018
11 September 2018 — Despite my Russian start to life, winter is my least favourite time of year and I’m very happy it’s now over. We’ve had plenty to brighten up our winter months and bring us cheer, with Hero’s Wishes being fulfilled, our Senior MasterChef Challenge and a host of other events and activities...
Saluting Excellence Conference – Sponsorship Opportunities
Monday 23 July 2018 Saluting Excellence Staff Conference 2018 When? Thursday 25 October Where? Leonda by the Yarra, Hawthorn Vasey RSL Care holds an annual ‘Saluting Excellence Staff Conference’ to recognise and celebrate the work our staff members do, and to provide inspiration for our whole community to ensure the best possible support...
Saluting Excellence Awards – Now open for Nominations
2 July 2018 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...
“I could certainly feel the love and respect that flowed around the shrine”
21 June 2018 More Hero’s Wishes have been fulfilled Mary’s Wish was to visit the Shrine of Remembrance. Mary, a resident at Vasey RSL Care Brighton East, was nominated by her daughter, with a wish to visit Melbourne’s Shrine to honour the memory of close members of her family. Mary’s father served in WWI, and her...
Croydon ILU Village – Community Hall Renovated
24 May 2018 A morning tea was held recently to celebrate the re-opening of the Community Hall at our Croydon Independent Living Unit (ILU) Village. After many years of under-use, the Community Hall had fallen into disrepair, was choked with unused furniture and was overdue for some love and attention. The Property Services Team have...
“It was all so perfect, like a dream.”
22 May 2018 Many Hero’s Wishes have been fulfilled over the last few months. Betty’s Wish was to see Richmond play at the MCG. Betty is a resident at Vasey RSL Care Brighton and a lifelong Tigers fan. She is 94 years old and served in PNG in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force in World War...