RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care in Kyneton, Victoria | Charitable organisation

RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care

Locality: Kyneton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5421 3600

Address: 27 Epping St 3444 Kyneton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.raymbegg.org.au

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25.01.2022 **Our First GOLDEN TICKET Winner** Congratulations to Julie from Naturally Hair who found the first #donationdollar dubbed as ‘Kyneton’s Kindness Coins’. Julie has scored herself a $10 Golden Ticket to spend at Watt's Fresh... Keep your eye out for another Donation Dollar: 1. Upload a pic to our RM Begg Facebook page 2. Place your coin in the jar our participating businesses Fika Cafe - Homely Hedgehog Piper St Food Co The Starving Artist Food Co Watts Fresh 3. Be one of the first 5 to upload a pic to win a Golden Ticket to spend at one of our participating stores. 4 More Golden Tickets to be Won !! Who will be next??

25.01.2022 We are born, we journey through life gaining the priceless value of experience and wisdom. The beauty of maturity and all that accompanies the aging process is something to celebrate. What wonderful stories and life lessons do our elderly hold for us? Share with us some advise that someone older and wiser once said to you, that has stuck with you forever.

24.01.2022 Help us clear the Wall of money. We have $909 towards our goal of $20,000 for a convotherm oven. Great start made at our Garage Sale on the weekend and a huge thanks to all who have ‘taken’ a number 200 and 160 on the reverse side is taken. Our Wall of Money is now located in the Foyer of RM Begg. What is your favourite number?? ... #wallofmoney #fundraising #rmbegg #agedcare #notforprofit #kyneton

24.01.2022 DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK! 7 LITTLE WAYS TO HELP SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA: Caring for someone with dementia can feel awfully hopeless. With little available in terms of treatment and nothing whatsoever in terms of a cure, caregivers might be tempted to assume there's not much they can do other than keep their relative or friend safe and comfortable....Continue reading

22.01.2022 Little Swallow Cafe was buzzing today with wonderful community folk supporting the RM Begg fundraiser. Tomorrow is your final chance to grab a coffee, a bite and a raffle ticket. 6am-2pm. A huge thanks to Ed and Daniel for making this possible during these challenging times. ... Massive thanks to the suppliers who have supported this event: Granite Hills Winery The Tamp Group , 7 miles coffee roasters, Inglenook Dairy, Oakwood Smallgoods. And Miss Maisie has provide a voucher for the raffle too! Please see the menu below.

22.01.2022 What a beautiful way to end Dementia Action Week! We have been sent a collection of items from The Toowoomba Womens Shed Inc. which includes fidget gloves, books and blankets for our residents living with Dementia. One of the ways that individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia show anxiety or agitation is in their hands. They will begin to fidget, pulling at clothes , or wringing their hands together. ... When we offer one of these Fidget items, they immediately gravitate to it, and it’s one way to help restore calm and give them comfort. Thank you so much to the ladies from Toowoomba. If you need to know more about Dementia or Alzheimer’s go to Dementia Australia If you’d like to fundraiser or volunteer in any way please contact: [email protected] To donate head to our website www.raymbegg.org.au/donate

21.01.2022 To all the Fathers, have a wonderful and special day! With love from all of us at RM Begg

20.01.2022 Dementia Action Week 2020 is from 21-27 September. THEME for this year: Dementia. A little support makes a lot of difference. We will be posting articles and stories of interest throughout the week. @dementia_australia #livingwithdemetia #rmbegg #kyneton #agedcare #notforprofit #care

19.01.2022 Generosity of Spirit | One for the Horse Breeders & Equine Industry In case you haven't yet read this week's Midland Express RM Begg is thrilled to have received a very generous offer from Spendthrift Farm, a leading Thoroughbred stud farm located in the Macedon Ranges’ scenic Kerrie Valley, to donate a nomination to their young, exciting stallion Overshare to RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care Inc. Overshare is the son of stakes-winning super-sire I Am Invincible. At an $11,000 serv...ice fee, Overshare is an ideal alternative for breeders whose budgets can’t quite stretch to I Am Invincible’s $209,000 fee, the stud's General Manager Garry Cuddy said. The aim of our fundraising auction is to ‘share’ a nomination to Overshare with RM Begg. HOW BREEDERS CAN BID Bids open Thursday 1 October 2020 and close Tues 6 October. Overshare will stand at Spendthrift Australia for a service fee of $11,000 incl. GST. You can view Overshare on Spendthrift Australia’s virtual stallion parade on their website: www.spendthrift.com.au/stallions/overshare/ Bids to buy the donated stallion nomination to Overshare for this stud season can be made via Bloodstock Auction: www.bloodstockauction.com *** We agree that at first glance the odds of a horse stud fundraising for an aged-care organisation might seem, well, long. But, as Garry Cuddy, General Manager at Spendthrift Australia who has been recently appointed to the Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria Board, explained, Covid doesn’t discriminate and has meant that the annual stallion parades have had to go on-line. Traditional open days here at the farm usually attract large numbers of visitors, which translate into bookings for our stallions for breeding services. This season will have its challenges and we know that a lot of other people are doing it tough, especially in the aged-care sector. So, this is a way we can help make a difference in our local community. The equine industry forms a large part of Macedon Ranges local economy from breeding and training to many support industries and services such as vets and farriers as well as manufacturers of horse-related products and feed. RM Begg spokesperson Sarah Collier welcomed the generous support of Spendthrift Australia and invited mare owners to submit their offers for this wonderful stallion and get behind this amazing and generous gesture. We hope the bidding whips up some real excitement among breeders and we’d love to see a photo finish! Ms Collier quipped. Donations can also be made directly to RM Begg via our website: www.raymbegg.org.au/donate Thank you to Spendthrift Farm for this amazing support of our aged care community. Bloodstockauction.com Macedon Ranges Equine Industry Network *** RM Begg completely releases Facebook and acknowledges that the promotion of the auction is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook.

19.01.2022 During COVID 19 restrictions we teamed up with Sacred Heart College and implemented a Pen Pal Program with Year 12 SHC VCAL students and residents of RM Begg. As a thank you for being a part of this program teacher Marika Payne from SHC organised lovely cupcakes (enough for all the residents) and a beautiful bouquet of flowers to be delivered. The cupcakes were made by an ex-student of SHC, her business is called ‘Baked by Hayley’, the residents were very appreciative of these gifts. #bakedbyhayley #shckyneton #rmbegg #agedcare #kyneton #penpal #cupcakes #flowers

19.01.2022 THE STORY BEHIND THE STAINED GLASS WINDOW: Miss Begg designed a leather handbag in 1920 and you can see her original drawing in the second pic. In the year 2000 Carol Frost from Castlemaine was commissioned to make the design into a beautiful stain glass window. ... She kindly only charged for the materials and not the labour. It was paid for by the Auxiliary to go into one of the windows in Sarah’s office in the old building. It now resides in the foyer of the new building. Take a look next time you visit RM Begg #stainedglass #rmbegg #agedcare #notforprofit #kyneton

18.01.2022 Huge thanks to Farmer Darryl's Mobile Animal Farm for spending the day with his wonderful animals at RM Begg. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the day. See pics of Betty Young, Pat M and Gary having a great hands-on experience, along with our other residents. Photos by @Jo Kalinowski #farmerdarryl #rmbegg #notforprofit #agedcare #kyneton

18.01.2022 In 2020, RM Begg began a new project, Dementia Australia’s Birch Pathway Program, which aims to change the face of Dementia care by bringing choice, meaning and purpose to those living with Dementia through education and training. Taking part in Dementia Australia’s Birch Pathway 5-step Dementia Care & Practice Program reinforces RM Begg's ongoing commitment to providing excellence in aged-care. By working to our dementia residents’ strengths and abilities, our goal is to m...ake it the role of every person at RMB to actively see how they can remodel their own actions and interactions so that our dementia residents enjoy purposeful lives. Meredith Grant, CEO The birch tree symbolises new beginnings!! YOUR generosity towards our ongoing education and training is very welcome! #thebirchtree #dementia #rmbegg #kyneton #agedcare #dementiabirchtreeprogram #notforprofit

17.01.2022 COME AND JOIN US AT RM BEGG! Seeking like-minded, warm-hearted EEN’s and PCW’s Permanent/Casual AM & PM shifts. Casual on call for ND... Experience essential Attractive Salary Packaging offered. Applications & enquiries to: Meredith Grant PO Box 109 Kyneton 3444 54 213 600 [email protected] Please visit the post on our FB page to see what we say about our ‘big happy family’ working at RM Begg!

16.01.2022 Thank you Spendthrift Farm - bidding has begun! https://www.bloodstockauction.com/catalogue/53

16.01.2022 We held our annual 2020 Memorial Service yesterday to remember those who have left us over the past 12 months. We come together to share memories and celebrate their life. Please read an extract of Meredith’s words:... ‘What a strange and difficult 12 months it has been for us all, the support we have received from staff, residents, families, and the community has been wonderful and what makes RMBegg such a special place. Sadly, over the past 12 months we have lost some dear and loved residents whose lives we are here to remember and celebrate today. While sadly their families are unable to be here today the importance of our memorial service is no less special. Maybe because of these unusual times it is even more important to come together and reflect on the past year and to keep in our thoughts all those that we love’

16.01.2022 When you can’t visit the shops, we bring the shops to you! Our residents enjoyed some retail therapy yesterday, thanks to some wonderful volunteers who provided the beautiful goods: ... The local Kyneton Scouts kindly baked brownies. Auxiliary members made food and provided all the knitted items and toys. Monica a volunteer made and donated craft wear. Flo made and donated special gifts to sell. Our Staff donated plants Colleen Ex staff member made muffins. Leshia’s mother made the clowns. Happy Days If you would like to volunteer or fundraise please contact [email protected]

15.01.2022 A little birdy tells us these Donation Dollars dubbed ‘Kyneton’s Kindness Coins’ will be in circulation around our township within the next day or two Who will find it first? If you do, upload a pic and tag us . First 5 will win a ‘Golden Ticket’ to spend at our 4 participating cafes. See which ones in the article below! If any cafe or businesses would like a Jar please contact ... [email protected] to arrange! See more

15.01.2022 A wonderful article of the community coming together from far and wide! We are overwhelmed by the generosity shown, thank you

14.01.2022 THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We are absolutely and incredibly astounded by the amazing results of Little Swallow Cafe’s fundraiser for RM Begg. It has truly lifted the spirits of this little aged care facility, it’s carers, staff and residents all through the immeasurable support shown by our incredible community. ... We are so grateful by the outpouring of support and the hard work by Ed, Daniel and the Little Swallow team over the past two days!! You guys rock!! Thank you just doesn’t seem enough.

14.01.2022 Who's going to find Kyneton's first 'Donation Dollar' and win a $10 Golden Ticket? All the exciting details of this fun FUNdraiser, will be published in the Midland Express next Tuesday 22 September, so keep an eye out! In the meantime, we'd love to thank these 4 amazing local businesses who have offered to participate in the Donation Dollar Campaign, which R M Begg is affectionately dubbing "Kyneton's Kindness Coins".... Fika Café - Erin & Shane Fika Cafe - Homely Hedgehog Watt's Fresh - Dean & Sheryl Watt's Fresh The Starving Artist Food Co. - Lee & Family The Starving Artist Food Co Piper St Food Co. - Bryanna & Damien Piper St Food Co If you find a 'Donation Dollar', post a picture of it to our FB page then pop the coin in a collection jar at one of the four local businesses! The first 5 people to do so will win a $10 Golden Ticket voucher to spend at one of the participating businesses. TOGETHER, LET'S MAKE THE BUCK STOP HERE! #DonationDollar

13.01.2022 RM Begg’s Auxiliary is holding a garage sale at Bolton Hall in Epping St on the following dates: Sat 5th December 9am-3pm Sun 6th December 9am-2pm Items: Household goods, bric-a-brac, electric chair lift, jigsaws and books, knitting wool, DVD’s and much more...... Note: COVID guidelines will be in place. #rmbegg #garagesale #agedcare #notforprofit See more

10.01.2022 COME AND JOIN THE RM BEGG FAMILY! Seeking like-minded, warm-hearted EEN’s and PCW’s Permanent/Casual AM & PM shifts. Casual on call for ND... Experience essential Attractive Salary Packaging offered. Applications & enquiries to: Meredith Grant PO Box 109 Kyneton 3444 54 213 600 [email protected] #RMBegg #agedcare #notforprofit #kyneton #wearehiring

09.01.2022 A huge THANK YOU to the Kindness of the Kyneton community and the support from our 4 stores who have given our community the opportunity to donate their kindness coins and Donation Dollars. There is more to collect but so far the amount raised is $419.70 collectively. Many thanks to the customers of Watt's Fresh Fika Cafe - Homely Hedgehog The Starving Artist Food Co Piper St Food Co for your generosity and support. ... #kindnesscoins #donationdollar #rmbegg #notforprofit #agedcare #kynetoncommunity

09.01.2022 The Spoonville population has grown by two! Meet Fiona and Francesca thanks to Fran DeGrandi from Terry White Chemmart Kyneton and her daughter Maddy! Thank you so much to everyone who’s participating, it really brightens our day Can you spot your Miss or Master Spoonville in the video? ... Spoonville at R M Begg Kyneton #rmbegg #agedcare #kyneton

09.01.2022 ‘Spoonville’ has come to town!! Some cute little people have popped up in our garden! The Mayors of Spoonville have created this space to add some colour and happiness and bring in a sense of community, reconnect people, remind people that the community is here to support everyone by launching a 'Spoonville'. ... Spoonville Mayors: Alli Evans - Family Day Care Kyneton and Lauren Bunn- Family Day Care Tylden. Everyone is invited to increase the population of Spoonville by placing your colourfully decorated spoon in our garden! Or if you’d prefer to give a plain spoon for another to decorate, please deliver into a bucket out the front of RM Begg. So come on down and enjoy our very own community, Spoonville, our little people will be here for you to visit and contribute to during September/October.** To see and know more, visit FB page: Spoonville -RM Begg’s garden #spoonville #rmbegg #agedcare #kyneton

08.01.2022 Kindness isn't in `lockdown' in our region as generosity is unmasked! Tune into Win News TONIGHT (Thursday) 6pm and the Lifestyle program TOMORROW NIGHT (Friday) 6pm as the word spreads about Little Swallow Cafe's fundraiser for RM Begg! If you have a fundraiser that you'd like to participate in, as a part of our community-wide drive, please contact Sarah: [email protected].... raymbegg.org.au/donate WIN News Bendigo

07.01.2022 Here is our Wall of Money envelopes hand drawn by our wonderful volunteers (Pictured) so perfect and colourful. Simply choose a number you wish to donate and deposit that amount following the instructions inside the envelope. Let’s try and clear the Wall of Money to raise the funds for our kitchen oven upgrade. The Wall of Money will be present at our garage sale: Sat 05 Dec 9-3pm and Sun 9-2pm at Bolton Hall in Epping st. See you soon! PS. number 200 is taken thanks to Ken Rose

06.01.2022 Amazing Grace lead by Jo Kalinowski and accompanied by residents and staff during our 2020 memorial service held yesterday. So beautiful and touching

05.01.2022 Lesley Tori, an ex-employee retired earlier this year and wrote some warm words about her time at RM Begg. (Taken from Lesley’s FB post and approved by her to share) We hope you are enjoying retirement, Lesley . Today will be my last day of work at RM Begg as I am retiring. I have had 20+ years at this amazing establishment. ... During these years there have been many changes, from 60 bed low care facilty to a 90 bed Aging in place. The management and staff have grown from 30+ to now over 150 . Over the years I have worked with a lot of dedicated carers/hospitality staff who bring a lot of joy and loving care to our special residents. There are many I could mention that have made my working time at RM Begg wonderful, some unfortunately are not with us, but these friendships will be always be with me. Last evening I enjoyed a lovely farewell meal with some of my Coworkers, which I enjoyed immensely. When I first started at my office, duties were wide and varied until I settled into rosters and payroll. I have made an excessive number of calls over the years, asking staff members to fill vacancies of which they have all gone through for me - thank you. It takes special people to work in this industry. I would especially Iike to thank Sarah who joined RMB just a few months after me as CEO. I have a close bond with Sarah and great respect. Sarah with the senior management team over the years have made RM Begg one of the most respected aged care facility in Victoria .Farewell!! #20years #retiring #agedcare #rmbegg #kyneton

03.01.2022 Barb enjoying her comfort pet. She’s named her beautiful cat ‘Gorgeous’ It warms our hearts to see how our residents respond to our pets You can purchase these through www.dementiashop.com.au We will be showing more of these lovely videos during Dementia week 21-27 Sept.

01.01.2022 SPRING HAS SPRUNG! RM Begg has two beautiful courtyards one that is filled with these Spring flowers every year and was built by a retired staff member, Helen. And another more rugged but also beautiful, which the residents attend to. Plus we have our very own veggie patch. ... Marge especially enjoys Spring and flower arranging reminiscent of her days as a florist Photo credits: Daffodils - Danielle White Courtyard flowers Jo Kalinowski #rmbegg #agedcare #kyneton #spring