Covid-19
Life during COVID-19 in our disability group homes
Life in isolation is difficult for all of us. Being physically separated from the people we love is heartbreaking. We hear a lot about older...
Handy hints to stop fogging glasses
You may have noticed that your glasses sometimes fog up while wearing a face mask. With new rules around the wearing of face masks, it’...
Retention bonus eligibility criteria unfair: VMCH
VMCH CEO Sonya Smart has written directly to the Prime Minister requesting a review of the retention bonus eligibility criteria. Ms Smart sa...
Making the move during COVID-19
You wouldn’t think that moving to a new house, let alone a new state, in the middle of a global pandemic would be ideal – but that’s e...
Statement: Bundoora resident tests negative
Statement from VMCH CEO, Sonya Smart Friday 22 May 2020 The resident from VMCH Bundoora Aged Care Residence has produced a third negative te...
Statement: Bundoora negative test results
Statement from VMCH CEO, Sonya Smart Wednesday 20 May 2020 Over the weekend a resident at VMCH Bundoora Aged Care Residence was admitted to ...
Back to school
It’s time to dust off lunchboxes, wash uniforms, and reclaim those dining tables for their original purpose – school’s almost back! Ch...
Statement: Negative result at Bundoora
Statement from Sonya Smart, CEO Monday 18 May 2020 Over the weekend a resident at VMCH Bundoora Aged Care Residence was admitted to hospital...
Technology ensures clients safety at home
One of the impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic is the increase in social isolation, especially for those who are older, live alone, or ...
Being mum is no easy feat!
Iris Morozoff is our full-time Administration Officer at VMCH Berwick Residential Aged Care (a job that she loves), as well as mum to three ...
Keeping the spirit alive during COVID-19
Our Pastoral Care Practitioners are very committed to the spiritual well-being of residents and continue to provide extra time and support e...
Statement: Update to visitor restrictions
Statement from Sonya Smart, CEO Last updated: Wednesday 8 July, 2020 I am pleased and relieved to see how we as a nation have so far managed...