News: Staff
Saluting Excellence Conference Held and Awards Presented, despite COVID-19
* 25 February 2022 * In December, our Saluting Excellence Staff Conference and Awards Presentation went ahead, thanks once again to the generosity of our sponsors and a short window between COVID-19 waves. Many of our staff spend much of their lives in uniform, so the annual conference is not just a day to recognise...
Our Commitment to Veterans’ Employment
Supporting veterans is at the core of the work we do and Vasey RSL Care carries this mission into its employment practices as well. We know that veterans are motivated, resilient and proven problem solvers who have skills to add value far beyond their service experience. In 2020, the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program was...
‘Our Legacy’ – Theme for this year’s Saluting Excellence Staff Conference
* Updated 5 October 2021 * Vasey RSL Care’s Saluting Excellence Staff Conference is now scheduled for Tuesday 14 December and barring lockdowns and restrictions, we look forward to getting together to announce the Saluting Excellence Award Winners, and hearing from our speakers. The annual conference will be taking place at the Sandringham Yacht...
A Major Transition for Vasey RSL Care Ivanhoe
* 19 May 2021 * Today Vasey RSL Care is announcing important news about a major change to the organisation. A difficult decision has been made that the Vasey RSL Care Ivanhoe aged care home will close later this year and in two years’ time, this location will reopen with a new mission. Vasey RSL...
The Serious Incident Response Scheme – SIRS – now in place
* 28 April 2021 * The Australian Government launched the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) on Thursday 1 April 2021. SIRS aims to reduce injury and harm to residents and older people accessing aged care services. It will do this by expanding the range of incidents aged care providers are required to report to the...
Continuing the Mission: Striding forward with new developments
* First published: 11 February 2021, updated 15 November 2021 Our organisation is here to ‘Serve Those Who Served’. We are committed to keeping you updated on our progress with our Strategic Plan and towards the goals outlined in our 2020 white paper, ‘Continuing the Mission’. We have big plans and we are determined to...
“No matter how bad things have been, the sense of community, teamwork and camaraderie has kept us going”, CEO, Janna Voloshin
* 15 December 2020 * As 2020 comes to a close, this year’s staff Saluting Excellence Awards were today presented via Zoom, celebrating the dedication and commitment of our staff to residents and clients – in the 2020 manner. Usually a full-day event where staff join with VIP guests and sponsors for a celebration of...
Saluting Excellence Awards 2020- Now open for nominations
* 6 October 2020 * Do you know an employee who goes above and beyond? Do you know 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 recognises employee achievement....
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.
Vasey RSL Care COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
– 26 March 2020 – From our CEO Please be aware that we currently have no confirmed cases of COVID-19. Our five residential aged care homes have been in Temporary Precautionary Lockdown for one week now. We are grateful to everyone associated with our organisation for their acceptance and support of this measure. Ongoing...