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SpanishMarion’s 20 year carer journey
Marion Kaye has been a carer for 20 years. During this time, many things have changed, including funding streams, support services, and now a pande...
When Vernon met Vilma…
Vilma and Vernon Forbes recently celebrated their 70-year anniversary. “The Forbes are an inspiration,” say staff from Corpus Christi Aged Care...
Malnutrition Week – a VMCH Dietitian’s Insight
Debbie Chen is an accredited practising Dietitian with VMCH. Here, she shares her insights on the importance of nutrition during Malnutrition Week ...
What is dementia?
We often hear the word ‘dementia’ used when it comes to describing those who are older, or perhaps live in aged care residences. But what is de...
New specialist dementia care in Sunshine North
September 21 – 27 September is Dementia Action Week. As part of the week, VMCH is proud to announce a specialist dementia care program in the Nor...
Meet our Dementia Services Specialist
Dementia Services Specialist, Elizabeth Baxter first started working with VMCH in 2011 as a case manager, working with a number of people with deme...
Aged care ‘very different’ for residents right now
Diane Taylor is one of VMCH’s most technology-savvy residents. She loves making video calls and using social media to stay connected with friends...
The role of Pastoral Care during lockdown
Powerless. Distressed. Sad. Anxious. Uncertain. We are all growing weary of restrictions, lockdowns and safety precautions. This is especially true...
Behind closed doors during lockdown
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has significantly impacted the aged care sector, and has sadly contributed to high number of deaths. But what is i...
Social Justice Sunday – Mental Health
Have you ever heard of Social Justice Sunday? In a tradition dating back from 1940, the Australian Catholic Bishops release major social justice st...
Celebration Week: Roz Nolan, Residential Services Manager
Roz Nolan calls herself a ‘freshie’ to VMCH, having started as Residential Services Manager at St Bernadette’s Aged Care Residence seven mont...
Celebration Week: Aneta Donevska, Lifestyle Assistant
Seeing a smile on the residents’ faces, brings Aneta Donevska immense joy, and has done so for the past 15 years. Aneta first started at VMCH as ...