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Music and Memory: how music can reawaken memories
24 June 2016: “Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memory.” Oscar Wilde Our modern lives are filled with music at every turn; we choose music for important celebrations with great care, and when we hear a particular song, it can instantly transport us back to a moment in time....
From care worker to CEO – Vasey RSL Care CEO features in Australian Ageing Agenda
14 June 2016: The May-June issue of ‘Australian Ageing Agenda’ features an in-depth interview with CEO, Janna Voloshin: it highlights her ability to understand and support care workers, thanks to the beginning of her own career path. In ‘From care worker to CEO’, Darragh O’Keeffe talks to Janna about her journey in the aged care profession, from her...
Cheltenham Village Welcomes New Residents
31 May 2016: On Friday 29 April, the Official Opening of ten new units took place at Vasey RSL Care’s Cheltenham Village in front of a large audience. Our independent living units for veterans and war widows/ers provide subsidised accommodation to financially disadvantaged people from the ex-service community. Vasey RSL Care CEO, Janna Voloshin, welcomed...
Vale Mick and Kevin
17 February 2016 In the space of a few weeks Vasey RSL Care has seen the passing of two stalwarts of our community: Mick Hayes from Vasey House, Bundoora, and Kevin Berry from RSL Park, Frankston South. Mick Hayes had been a resident of Vasey House for eight years. He served in the RAAF during...
Vasey Brighton East celebrates 5th Anniversary
9 February 2016 Last Friday, the residents, family members and Vasey RSL Care staff celebrated the 5th anniversary of the opening of our residential aged care home at Vasey Brighton East. The Rumbalara Courtyard was festooned with balloons for the occasion. Shade cloths were erected and tables and chairs were arranged, ready for everyone to...
CEO Responds to Media Reports on Concerns Over Quality in Aged Care
20 January 2016 A response from our CEO, Janna Voloshin In recent days there have been a number of articles and letters published in The Age in response to a report written by Tom Allard and published on 2 January 2016 headlined Aged care slides, profits soar. The article prompted negative media coverage in relation to...
Saluting Excellence Conference Acknowledges the Work of Staff
1 December 2015 This year’s conference celebrated Vasey RSL Care’s sense of purpose. Staff, Board members, special guests and sponsors gathered at Fenix Restaurant on 24 November to hear staff presentations highlighting Vasey RSL Care’s innovations, excellence in clinical practice focusing on resident- and client-centred care, and the commemoration of the Centenary of the Gallipoli...
Vasey RSL Care Annual Report 2014-15
19 November 2015: Vasey RSL Care’s Annual Report 2014-15 was officially launched yesterday, Wednesday 18 November, at our AGM held at ANZAC House, headquarters of RSL Victoria.
Hats off to Seniors’ Master Chef competitors
30 October 2015: After weeks of preparation, which involved researching recipes, sourcing ingredients and producing video accompaniments, the residents competing in Vasey RSL Care’s version of MasterChef, submitted their creations to the judges at RSL Park on Thursday, 29 October.
Saluting Excellence Awards 2015
1 September 2015: Vasey RSL Care is pleased to announce that the nomination period is now open for the Saluting Excellence Awards 2015. These awards are offered as part of Vasey RSL Care’s Employee Recognition Program, which strives to encourage and recognise excellence across a range of areas.