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25.01.2022 ENJOYING A WELL-DESERVED BREAK Sheila and Judith enjoying their respite stay at our newly opened Residential Home Carnegie. Jewish Care's respite offers short-term care to give you and your loved one a well-deserved break. Our brand new Residential Home Carnegie provides the highest standard of accommodation with a café, cinema, library, salon and more. If you are interested in further information, call us today on 03 8517 5999.

24.01.2022 JOIN A COMMUNITY FORUM ON LGBTQ+ CONVERSION PRACTICES Jewish Care is a proud supporter of LGBTQ+ community and we invite you to an event on Wednesday 20th January 2021 at 5:30 pm to discuss LGBTQ+ conversion practices and the current Change and Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill. Co-hosted by the Brave Network, a survivor support and advocacy group, and SOGICE Survivors, the forum will provide our community an opportunity to learn about conversion practices,... hear global and local research about prevalence and harm, and the development of the Victorian bill. There will be a well esteemed panel of speakers, so if this is of interest to you , please register by clicking on this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/forum-change-and-suppressio For further information, contact Samuel Murray (he/they) at [email protected]

24.01.2022 Our elders at Residential Home Windsor celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut with a special musical performance and Israeli dancing. The Community Team had a great time joining in. As the General Manager - Community, Vanessa Cohen said, "What a fabulous way to spend your lunchtime, celebrating Israel turning 73 and spending time with our elders. Dancing is great for the soul!"

23.01.2022 RESIDENTIAL HOME CARNEGIE Our elders Liza, Miriam, Bazia, Bronia and Tamara in Residential Home Carnegie displaying their floral creativity!! Jewish Care also offers premium and luxurious short term-respite services to give you and your loved one a well-deserved break. Our brand new Residential Home Carnegie provides the highest standard of accommodation with cafe, cinema, library, salon and more. ... To book your break today or to find out more, call us on 03 8517 5999.

23.01.2022 NOT IN OUR COMMUNITY. NOT IN ANY COMMUNITY Last year Jewish Care and Unchain My Heart hosted the sold-out Preventing Violence Together community breakfast in support of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Following the outstanding success of the 2019 event, we are pleased to once again join together to deliver an event to help build awareness of family violence. So often we hear: Family violence that doesn’t happen in the Jewish community, surely? Sadly..., this couldn’t be further from the truth - it happens in all communities, and ours is no exception. But it shouldn’t happen in *any* community. Coercive control often referred to as ‘intimate terrorism’ is an insidious, destructive and often hidden form of family violence. In this not-to-be-missed event, investigative journalist Jess Hill (author of the bestselling See What You Made Me Do) and gett refusal expert Joanne Greenaway (CEO of the London School of Jewish Studies) will explore the impacts of coercive control and gett refusal and what we as a community can do to respond. Join us on Zoom on Monday 7 December to hear from these incredible speakers. To register, visit www.jewishcare.org.au/nioc Tickets are $18, with all proceeds supporting efforts to end family violence and gett abuse in our community. Accessible tickets are available for those experiencing hardship; full details are in the flyer below. *If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, please reach out - support is available. It is never your fault.* Jewish Care 8517 5999 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 Safe Steps 1800 015 188 With Respect 1800 LGBTIQ Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491

21.01.2022 The Swimathon is a fun national fundraising event. On the day, participants will take part in an activity of their choice. While it is called a Swimathon, this year will look a little different with swimming, walking and running being given as an option. It is not an endurance event - the aim is for participants to have fun and enjoy some physical activity. The funds raised from this year’s event are being shared equally between Maccabi, MS Society and Jewish Care. Maccabi ...have chosen to include Jewish Care this year, to support us in the work we are doing in helping the community through the challenges posed by Covid-19. The Swimathon is being held on Sunday 29 November at Brighton Baths: Open Water Swim: 8.00AM - 9.30AM Pool Swim: 10.00AM - 1.00PM Walk and Run: 8.00AM - 9.30AM To find out more or to register click on the link below: https://www.msmegachallenge.org.au/about/maccabi

17.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020 (8-15 November) This week is NAIDOC Week, an annual week of celebration across Australia inviting us all to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We invite you to read this short blog from Chief Executive Officer, Bill Appleby, and to join in on one of the many virtual celebrations taking place across the country. Links to the NAIDOC website and event pages can be found in the blog.

17.01.2022 ONLINE GATHERING IN MEMORY OF RABBI LORD SACKS Jewish Care joins many communities around the world in mourning the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks of blessed memory, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991 to 2013. An accomplished orator, philosopher, theologian and author of 25 books, Rabbi Lord Sacks influenced tens of thousands of people from all religions and walks of life during his more than 40 years in the rabbinate. His websi...te, weekly articles on the Torah portion and pre-recorded lectures will continue to inspire future generations for many years to come. We offer sincere condolences to his wife Elaine, to his children and grandchildren, and to everyone who was impacted by his lifework. The Rabbinical Council of Victoria, Rabbinical Council of NSW, and the Rabbinical Association of Australasia invite the community to join in for an online gathering in memory of Rabbi Lord Sacks on Thursday evening, the 12th of November at 8:00pm. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/rabbilordsacks to access the zoom on the night.

17.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE Jewish Care is seeking a motivated and energetic Volunteer Coordinator to join our dynamic Volunteer Program Team! Are you passionate about making a difference?... Are you looking for a rewarding career? Does maximising your income with salary packaging at a great hourly rate excite you? Does three days a week permanent part-time suit your lifestyle? If you’re reading this and thinking YES, then this position is right for you. Click here to find out more and apply today: https://www.seek.com.au/job/51208643

16.01.2022 Elders living at Residential Home Carnegie and Gary Smorgon House celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut with freshly baked decorative cupcakes and music. Here are a few photos of yesterday's events.

15.01.2022 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR JOB SEEKING Would you like to update your job seeking skills? Do you need to look at fresh new ways to approach your job search and interview technique? The impact of COVID-19 has left many people looking for work, and Jewish Care's Employment Centre is pleased to offer a free course on tools and techniques for job seeking.... With topics including building your job search resources, creating a contemporary resume and cover letter, customising your application and marketing your strengths, this program is tailor-made for job seekers. Full details are in the flyer below; for further information or to register, contact Efrat on 8517 5999 or email [email protected]

15.01.2022 Our Elders from Smorgon Family Nursing Home were so excited to move into their new home - Residential Home Carnegie today. They loved and appreciated their welcome gift and are thoroughly enjoying their new surroundings and all that it has to offer.

15.01.2022 #GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in unitylet’s rally to raise funds for the prevention of family violence. #GivingTuesdayAUS

15.01.2022 CAMP FUN FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS Camp was literally the most amazing experience of my life every minute was so much fun, and it has left me with so much to think about and explore. 23 young people headed to the bush recently for the annual Young Achievers Program camp at the beautiful Camp Sunnystones. ... New friendships and connections were formed over the three days as mentees participated in a range of activities including archery, canoeing, raft-building, geocaching, survival games, nature talks and a twilight walk and campfire. As well as outdoor activities, the group also enjoyed personal development workshops and lots of invigorating discussions and a sweet 16th celebration for one of the participants! With our 2020 camp sadly cancelled due to COVID-19, it was especially wonderful to see the group gather together and get to know one another. Here’s to a great year ahead with our incredible mentees!

12.01.2022 RAISE A CUP TO HELP END FAMILY VIOLENCE Jewish Care has developed a coffee cup campaign in support of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. With messages that encourage help-seeking and bystander action, the cups were distributed to cafes across the Jewish community in the lead-up to the campaign.... Cafes play a vital role in bringing people together, and campaigns like these send a clear message that family violence is unacceptable in our community, said Cassandra Barrett, Program Manager of Healthy Communities. This year’s campaign is focused on speaking up and creating a dialogue. Silence breeds violence and that’s been particularly true during COVID-19. We hope that seeing these cups will encourage customers to be alert to the signs of family violence, and to reach out for help if something doesn’t feel right in their relationship. Jewish Care would like to express our sincere thanks to all of the cafes who have supported the campaign and helped to spread this important message. Please show your support by ordering a takeaway coffee during the 16 Days. Café D-lish Camit and Nathan Cher Family Cafe Chocolatine Boutique Patisserie Danish NOSH Bakery Cafe Einstein's 251 Fress Cafe Gary Smorgon House Kiosk Loco coffee Elsternwick Nogga Cafe Spot On Ripponlea Spout Cafe

09.01.2022 A few photos from our joyful Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration. Thanks to HORA Israeli Dancing. Mazel tov, Israel!

09.01.2022 OUR COMMUNITY UNITES AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE Today 12 Jewish communal organisations joined together to support the Walk Against Family Violence. The annual Walk is held in support of the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women. While we weren’t able to gather in Fed Square as usual this year, the representative organisations Jewish Care, Unchain My Heart, Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Rabbinical Council of Victoria, AZYC , AUJS VIC, NCJWA (Vic), ...Progressive Judaism Victoria, Maccabi Victoria, Impact, Pathways Melbourne and The Australian Jewish News joined together for a COVID-safe walk in Caulfield Park to send a clear message that we stand united against family violence. The Walk attracted plenty of attention from passersby who stopped to applaud, share their support and give thanks, and included a poignant moment of reflection in remembrance of the women and children who have lost their lives this year. Our heartfelt thanks go out to our partner organisations for their support. Faith communities play a crucial role in ending violence, and it is incredibly heartening to see our community come together in this way. We look forward to the day when the Walk is no longer necessary. Family violence is preventable; it is unacceptable; and it has no place in our or any community. #WAFV2020 #WhyWeWalk

08.01.2022 CALLING ALL MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY The intensity and immediacy of COVID-19 has caused unprecedented change to our community. Jewish Care has joined the Cultural Connection Victoria consortium with nine other ethno-specific service providers to develop a survey that will help minimise the effects of the pandemic on Victoria’s multicultural communities. But we need your help! We would appreciate if you could complete the short and anonymous survey below, and ensure you... select Jewish Care for Question 14 to enable us to segment the data collated. Link to survey: https://bit.ly/3kZv7Jt The results of the survey will ensure that the powerful voices and perspectives of the Jewish community is brought to the centre of our discussions about COVID-19. Please help us in our efforts to gather this critical feedback so as we can better understand, plan and respond to our community at a time when help is needed most. We sincerely thank you for your time and contributions.

07.01.2022 Getting ready for Mitzvah Day! Thank you to Hopetoun Gardens Florist for donating 80 stems for our flower arranging workshops on Mitzvah Day at out three Residential Aged Care Homes in Windsor, Carnegie and Caulfield. We are really looking forward to an amazing day on Sunday.

04.01.2022 LOOKING FOR MENTORS! Even though I'm the mentor, I often think to myself that I get just as much out of our relationship, if not more. It’s a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community. R, Young Achievers mentor The Young Achievers Program supports motivated and goal-oriented young people to get out of their comfort zone and pursue their dreams. The 2021 program is about to start, and we are looking for a small number of male mentors to join our incredible team o...f volunteers. Are you: - Reliable, committed and patient - Easy to talk to - A good listener - Keen to make a difference in a young person’s life? Then we want to hear from you! Successful applicants will be matched with a young person (Year 10-12) according to the young person’s interests and hobbies. Please note: in response to feedback from participants, we are looking for mentors aged 25 - 55. Jewish Care is a Safeguarding Children accredited organisation. All mentors receive ongoing training and support, and must hold a current Police Check and Working With Children Check. For further information or to apply, contact Adina Nachum at [email protected] Expressions of interest close Sunday 31 January.

02.01.2022 CELEBRATING DEDICATION AND EXCELLENCE Last night, we held our 10th Annual Staff and Volunteer Service & Excellence Awards by Zoom - another first in many this year as we manage through the unprecedented disruption created by COVID-19. Addressing staff and volunteers, Bill Appleby, Jewish Care Chief Executive Officer, said;it is often said that adversity builds character, but in my mind, it reveals one's true character. We are eternally grateful for your extraordinary efforts... at a time we needed leadership and teamwork. We needed people to stand up, and that is exactly what each of you have done.’ He said that his staff ‘will always be able to look back at this time in history and remember proudly, the year 2020 when the entire world changed, they were busy playing a major role and helping others more vulnerable. Mazel Tov to all Service Award recipients and Excellence Award winners!

02.01.2022 Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week (13-19 Nov). Jewish Care is a proud Rainbow Tick Accredited organisation and we welcome ALL members of our community. This week recognises the complex intersectionality of the trans* experience and invites people to learn more so than can do more. Our LGBTI+ Liaison Officer, Samuel Murray, has offered up five and a half reasons why we should all care about Transgender Awareness Week, you can read it here: https://www.jewishcare.org.au///transgender-awareness-week #TransgenderAwarenessWeek #LGBTI #inclusion #RainbowTick #JewishCareVic