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25.01.2022 Residents are starting from scratch literally in a new art program at Park Hill (Mornington).‘Scratch art’ is made by scratching away a black coating and revealing beautiful colours underneath. One of our inspired artists suggested they display their artwork in common areas to encourage others to join. Viewing the colourful creations has been a popular pastime and it looks like the group will keep growing.

24.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 Delivering the highest standards of home nursing to Victorians is a service we’re proud of. And demand for mecwacare's Home Care Nursing is growing rapidly. Team Advisors (and nurses) Clare, Dee and June provide the ‘guidance and glue’ that supports our nurses and clients. The Team’s inspiring efforts were celebrated at the recent mecwacare 2021 Employee Awards with the Chief Executive Special Award (Teams). We thank them and all our nurses for their wonderful work. Pictured: Dee, Clare, June. #internationalnursesday #IND2021 #Nurses2021

23.01.2022 Do you or a loved one need a little help at home? mecwacare offers care and support in the home such as meal preparation, transport to appointments, emergency 24 hour on-call assistance, shopping, gardening, respite care, allied health services and more. To find out how we can help, call our friendly team on 03 8573 4812 today or click here https://bit.ly/mecwacareHCP

22.01.2022 Located on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, mecwacare Annie’s Court in Shoreham is a charming aged care residence, close to shops and other important amenities. With access to 24-hour care and support, and an active and diverse lifestyle program in safe and comfortable surroundings, Annie’s Court is a popular choice. Residents can be pampered in the on-site hair and beauty salon, exercise in the gymnasium, catch a movie in the cinema or soak up the sun in the gorgeous landscaped gardens. We are currently welcoming new residents. Find out more today by calling 03 8573 4812 or visit http://bit.ly/anniescourt. For further peace of mind, mecwacare has implemented a number of precautions, including advanced PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to keep our residents, staff and community safe.

21.01.2022 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!

19.01.2022 mecwacare has 310 reasons to celebrate International Nurses Day. Our amazing nurses work in various specialist areas across the organisation. They’re invaluable in our work to care for more than 17,000 vulnerable Victorians. Their care, compassion and high-quality respectful professionalism is so important to our residents and clients and their families. #internationalnursesday #IND2021 #Nurses2021

19.01.2022 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.

19.01.2022 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!

18.01.2022 International Men’s Day was celebrated with BBQ’s and cold drinks across our residential aged care homes recently. At the Simon Price Centre in Mont Albert, the men enjoyed a BBQ lunch in a cosy outdoor setting, while chatting and sharing stories. On the other side of the bay, at Elstoft House in Hamlyn Heights, the men celebrated their first ever men’s group get-together! The residents enjoyed their day very much and are already looking forward to their next meetup.

18.01.2022 Take a bow, Frank! The superb John Flaus has been awarded Best Actor at the Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift for his portrayal of the eponymous Frank, in Trust Frank, the short film mecwacare has sponsored. This makes trophy no. 6 for John. We’re losing count of the accolades for the film and its talented cast and crew, especially Director Penny Moore. Trust Frank

17.01.2022 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.

16.01.2022 The team at mecwacare Annie’s Court in Shoreham recently organised its very own resident art show. It was a feast for the eyes, with a fantastic range of creative works on display and proud award winners. Jean (left) for her knitted blankets, Vera (middle) who knitted baby bonnets for premature babies and Bonnie (right) for her incredible art work. What fabulous talent on display at Annie’s Court.

13.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 A very special Anzac Day service at mecwacare’s Squires Place in Altona North thanks to James, who served 25 years in the army including stints as a peacekeeper overseas and in the army band. James had been a regular at the dawn service every year and we were delighted and honoured for him to help lead the service at our newest aged care home, laying the wreath and giving The Ode.

10.01.2022 Looking to learn new skills and meet new people? Got some spare time during the week or on the weekend? Our Op Shops are on the hunt for volunteers and in return for your time, you’ll get valuable retail experience serving customers, sorting stock and stacking shelves, whilst working alongside a fun, friendly and supportive team. Full training provided. To find out more, call our Volunteer Coordinator on (03) 8573 4962 or email [email protected].

10.01.2022 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.

08.01.2022 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!

05.01.2022 Hot off the press! The summer 2020 edition of mecwacare Matters is now available on our website: https://bit.ly/mecwacaresummernewsletter2020 Learn more about our pandemic heroes, the touching short film Trust Frank, the opening of our new boutique retirement village, and so much more! To receive our quarterly newsletter, simply email your details to [email protected] Happy reading

03.01.2022 COVID-19 has changed the way we all live and as a provider of care and support services to some of the most vulnerable people in the community, we have had to change the way we do things too. Today is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity to raise funds for the health and wellbeing of the elderly and people living with a disability. But this year, we would like to simply say thank you. ... Thank you for supporting mecwacare in the most challenging year of our 61-year history. Every dollar donated and every minute of someone’s time directly benefits the 16,500 people in our care and every donation, large or small, makes a difference. Please watch the video below, which is our thank you to all of our supporters. On behalf of mecwacare, we hope you have a healthy and safe festive season with loved ones. #givingtuesday #givingtuesday2020 #givingtuesdayAU @GivingTuesday Australia @GivingTuesday

03.01.2022 We are seeking an experienced Lifestyle Coordinator to plan, design and deliver appropriate and varied lifestyle programs to meet the individual needs of residents at mecwacare John Atchison Centre. This includes assessing and reviewing the lifestyle needs of all residents and evaluating the lifestyle program to ensure positive resident outcomes. This position is for 25 hours per week with potential for increased hours due to organisational growth.

02.01.2022 The staff at mecwacare Rivendell House in Pakenham cooked a very special lunch for their participants recently. They created a Christmas feast with all the trimmings, including plum pudding for dessert. Santa even made a special visit and handed out presents to all participants. We would like to thank you our Community Services staff who have done an outstanding job this year under very challenging circumstances.