News and events
Sharing a Christmas Secret
– 14 October 2014 – It is hard to believe that it is time to start thinking about Christmas. A resident at ANZAC Hostel, Betty Curtis, has kindly shared her family recipe for a wonderful Christmas Pudding: this recipe spans four generations of Betty’s family, beginning with her own mother, who then handed the recipe down to...
Vasey RSL Care inspires Brisbane Better Practice Conference
– 25 September 2014 – Every year the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency hosts a Better Practice Conference in each state, showcasing award-winning industry initiatives and ideas from around Australia.
Spring Update from Our CEO
– 23 September 2014 – It is with excitement and pride we received news from the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency, as being successful for the second year running in winning two national Better Practice Awards.
Vasey RSL Care Wins Two Better Practice Awards
– 23 September 2014 – Vasey RSL Care has won two Better Practice Awards based on a national evaluation of its programs by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency.
Our Global Corporate Challenge Winners
– 18 September 2014 – On 28 May this year, 126 Vasey RSL Care employees embarked on the 100 Day Journey as part of the Global Corporate Challenge (GCC), a 12 month challenge designed to boost employee health and foster teamwork.
Vasey RSL Care’s ‘Spirit of GCC’ Winner
– 4 September 2014 – Vasey Brighton East Hospitality Coordinator, Maria Mintz, was appointed as Team Captain for her group of seven participants undertaking the Global Corporate Challenge, a program offered to Vasey RSL Care employees this year as part of our health and wellbeing initiatives, and a worldwide event aiming to get people moving in order...
Remembering Australia’s First Female Jockey
– 4 September 2014 – At Vasey RSL Care, we care for families who have played a significant role in Australia’s past and it is their stories and achievements that motivate us. Our staff shared with us the story of one of our residents who lived at Vasey Brighton East.
Ian Busst – a mad bugger’s war
– 6 August 2014 – Author Tom Trumble has written a book on the war story of Ian Busst, one of our war veteran’s residing at ANZAC Hostel in Brighton. The following article was published in The Age newspaper on 6 August.
St Kilda honours oldest player
– 1 August 2014 – John Curtin, a resident at Sir William Hall Hostel in Ivanhoe, was recently honoured by the St Kilda Football Club as their “oldest living player” – he will turn 90 in November. John had a short career as a fullback for St Kilda until he was sent to Borneo with the...
CEO Message – Happy 10th Birthday Vasey RSL Care
– 4 July 2014 – It is with both passion and honour that I address you in celebration of Vasey RSL Care’s 10th Anniversary. On 4 July 2004, Vasey Housing Ltd and RSL Care Ltd carried out the successful strategic merger to become Vasey RSL Care Ltd. The organisations had a lot in common, providing services and accommodation...