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20.01.2022 Today's All StarIrene is an Administration Officer working at our South East Regional office in Pakenham. Irene’s role involves working at reception, directing calls to the appropriate person, arranging home maintenance requests and organising contractors. Irene is very approachable and helpful. She also supports the office staff and always makes sure general office needs and duties are completed and up to date. Irene is a quiet achiever and a great first point of contact for our Pakenham office. We never have to search for anything, all our needs are met without us even knowing! said Irene's manager. Thank you Irene, for looking after our clients and staff with such dedication, passion and a smile. We appreciate it very much.

20.01.2022 The travelling trolley was packed with German goodies at mecwacare Park Hill (Mornington) recently as the residents celebrated Oktoberfest! Residents enjoyed German food and drinks, including lager beer, pretzels and traditional German folk music. Festivities continued well into Happy Hour with sausages and music keeping everyone entertained. It seems gourmet food is high on the agenda at Park Hill, with the cooking group busy creating delicious savoury scrolls, banana fritters, zucchini fritters and the latest addition apple pastries. These tasty treats never last long. We can’t wait to see what’s next on the menu!

16.01.2022 June Alderslade, 95, has been a resident at mecwacare Park Hill in Mornington since April 2015. She started drawing and painting at the age of 10 and has continued her passion throughout her life without any formal art tuition. In her younger years, June worked as a mechanical tracer where she professionally sketched mechanical parts by hand. It was in this role that she learnt the technique of realism drawing. June believes her days as a tracer taught her how to draw to scal...e and just get it right, no matter how long it took. June has always loved drawing and painting. She spends time every day creating new pieces, firstly using a mapping pen and then a fine point pen for the detail. Since moving into Park Hill, she has been painting animals mainly, and the quality of her work has blown everyone away. June is very modest about her work, but happy to share them for the enjoyment of others. We are thrilled June has allowed us to share some of her work with you. See more

14.01.2022 The residents at Elstoft House in Hamlyn Heights were treated to a beautiful Remembrance Day service. The team decked out the activity room and café with poppies and memorabilia. The service was livestreamed from the Shrine of Remembrance and residents who could not attend the service were able to watch it in the communal lounge room or in their own room if they wished. Afterwards residents went outside into the courtyard to pay their respects. It had started to drizzle, but ...as one resident remarked, those that served for us endured much more than a few drops of rain. The flag was raised by Margaret Bishop, whose father had served in World War II and the wreath laid by her husband Peter. Peter received the Legion of Honour medal in 2015 for his services during World War II. Several speeches were held and a lovely poem was recited. Afterwards residents were invited to the café area for a hot drink and specially prepared poppy cakes. It was an emotional atmosphere with residents chatting and singing songs, which was nice way to wind down after an emotional beautiful service. See more

09.01.2022 Today’s All Star. We are proud to introduce Faye, one of our valued Direct Care Workers in the Gippsland/Bass Coast Region. Faye assists clients in their homes in many ways including providing personal care, domestic assistance, respite care and transport. With over 30 years experience, Faye is a highly experienced, hardworking carer who is always willing to pick up extra shifts. Faye is an asset to the Bass Coast team and her clients absolutely love her! Thank you Faye for your amazing work we’re lucky to have you here at mecwacare!

07.01.2022 mecwacare is the largest provider of government-funded home care services to people over 65 in Victoria. But did you know we also provide home care and support services to people under 65, and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders under 50 years? This includes respite care, personal care, domestic assistance and other services. Our unique Wellness and Reablement Approach ensures our clients receive the best care and services they need for their health and wellbeing. We deliver this service from six sites across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria and our staff are proud of their reputation for being professional, respectful and dependable. To find out more call 8573 4980 or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 The residents at mecwacare Simon Price Centre in Mont Albert commemorated Remembrance Day by creating a beautiful poppy wreath together. The residents added their own poppy in the wreath, which was placed by the flag pole by nominated resident Jim (pictured). Jim was born in Poland, moved to the UK when he was 10, served in North Africa for the British Army in World War II and eventually emigrated to Australia in the 1950s. Lest we forget.

03.01.2022 The sun is out, lockdown is over and restaurants are open. Why not grab a burger from Grill'd South Yarra this weekend and support mecwacare with a jar token? mecwacare is featured as one of three local charities participating in the Local Matters program by Grill’d. Every customer receives a token, which they can place in a jar of their choosing. How about a Mighty Melbourne beef burger with sweet potato chips and chipotle mayo dip?... Enjoy!

02.01.2022 mecwacare is participating in Grill'd South Yarra's Local Matters program for November. Grill’d supports three local community groups each month by providing customers with a token in which they can nominate the group they would most like to support. All donations to mecwacare enhance clinical care, enrich lifestyle experiences and build social connections for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. If you’re in the local area, visit Grill’d South Yarra to grab yourself a delicious burger and pop a token in the mecwacare jar! Thanks to Grill'd for their support of local organisations.