News and events
From Our CEO
16 September 2020 COVID-19 Response The last three months have been extremely difficult for our entire community. The majority of those we are here for, whether in home care, ex-service accommodation or residential aged care, are over 70, the most vulnerable group. In aged care, many of our residents are highly vulnerable, but they have...
Memories of VP Day 1945 from our Residents
* 15 August 2020 * Saturday 15 August marked 75 years since the end of World War II. Our Lifestyle Staff spoke with many of our residents about that day and we bring you some of their memories. Betty was a nurse and had served in New Guinea. She recalls: “It was a very very...
Aged Care Employee Day 2020 – #thanksforcaring
* 7 August 2020 * There has never been a more suitable time to show appreciation for our wonderful staff. Every single Vasey RSL Care member of staff is valued and appreciated – each has a unique role. Thank you – from the Board, management, central office staff and families.
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.