News: Staff
“Happy Staff, Happy Residents”
– 4 March 2020 – Vasey RSL Care supports around 900 people in residential aged care, home care and our ex-service accommodation. To do this, we have around 520 staff (the majority in residential care), and our Human Resources Team, under the leadership of Rom Vidmar, works hard to attract and retain staff who share...
A Difficult Beginning to 2020
– 4 March 2020 – The beginning of 2020 will be remembered for all the wrong reasons — fire, destruction, smoke haze, loss of human life and wildlife. Our residents and staff wanted to do something to help, and out of this wish, $2,000 has been raised towards the Victorian Bushfire Relief Appeal and many...
Saluting Excellence Conference and Awards 2019
– 28 November 2019 – This year’s Saluting Excellence Staff conference and awards took place on Wednesday 23 October at Leonda by the Yarra. The theme this year was ‘Unique You. Unique Me.’ – a chance to explore our individuality and unique contributions. On one of the scarce sunny days this spring, we enjoyed a...
International ‘people expert’ Amy Scott is keynote for Saluting Excellence Conference
26 August 2019 * We are delighted to welcome Amy Scott as our Keynote Speaker at this year’s conference. With the theme ‘Unique You. Unique Me.’, the conference will be exploring our individuality and the unique contribution that each one of us makes to our community. “In today’s digital world we are under more pressure...
From Our CEO
* 4 June 2019 * Flu Season is Here Now! This year’s flu season is of great concern to us with government statistics showing that it is one of the worst on record. I cannot emphasise enough how important it is for everyone to have their flu vaccination. We are all part of the ‘herd’ and...
The New Standards and Person-Centred Care
* 27 May 2019 * The most significant impact that the new Aged Care Quality Standards (coming into force on 1 July) will have on our community is the increasing role that residents and home care consumers will play in directing their own care and supports. The new Standards encourage true ‘Person-Centred Care’, where: Each...
CEO’s Christmas Message
* 3 December 2018 * The last part of the year is always a busy time for the organisation, with the Saluting Excellence Conference and staff awards, Remembrance Day commemorations and the AGM, as well as events in the community, such as the AFL Grand Final, the Melbourne Show and the Melbourne Cup adding to...
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...
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...