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Media releases

March 2024

International Women’s Day

VMCH aged care resident Mavis, aged 101, reflects on her life as a woman and how society has changed ahead of International Women’s Day 2024.

February 2024

World Day of Social Justice

VMCH supports older vulnerable older people, like Paul, who do not have family or friends to help them find support services like home care and housing through our Housing and Care Connections (HCC) program.

Disability programs grow in Shepparton

A unique, new job skills program in Shepparton is giving local people with disability a vital outlet to learn practical skills, build independence and meet new friends.

December 2023

Christmas hamper appeal 2023

VMCH has launched its 2023 Christmas hamper appeal, aimed to ensure vulnerable people receive a little joy around the festive season. This year will be our biggest hamper drive yet, with 800 people in need across our affordable homes, home care, and disability services.

November 2023

World class retirement development begins

VMCH has celebrated a major milestone in its highly-anticipated, world-class retirement living precinct, St. Clare, in Kew. A Turning of the Sod event was held on 2 November, marking the first official day of construction.

VMCH and CCCG merge

Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli has formally endorsed the merger of two Catholic organisations as they unite to support older men at risk of homelessness.

Int. Day of People with Disability 2023

VMCH is focussed on providing job training and employment opportunities for people with disability. Here we meet Tyson, who works in VMCH’s Green Team.

October 2023

St. Clare sets new standards in retirement

An exciting, world-class, over 55’s development is coming soon to prestigious Studley Park, Kew. St. Clare will offer a new standard of living for retirees with innovative architecture, expansive green spaces and breath-taking views.

Redesigning retirement with Woods Bagot

VMCH is thrilled to announce renowned global architecture studio Woods Bagot as the designer of its world-class, over 55’s development, St. Clare.

National Carer’s Week – Bendigo

Bendigo carer Nicole urges fellow carers to reach out for support during National Carer’s Week 2023.

Aged care ‘hospo’ hero

Not all heroes wear capes … some of them wear chef’s hats!

VMCH is thrilled to share our Head Chef Manager, Sanath Wanniarachchi, has been named a Hospitality & Lifestyle Aged Care (HLAC) Hero!

Pastoral Care Week 2023

October 22-28 is Pastoral Care Week, a time to acknowledge the important work of pastoral caregivers. VMCH has 24 Pastoral Care Practitioners (PCPs) who support residents, clients and their families across aged care, palliative care, affordable homes and disability services.

Life as a young carer

Maddy Oswald knows that being a young carer can be a tough gig. The 18-year-old is a full-time carer for her mum, Heidy, who struggles with complex mental health issues.

September 2023

Dementia Action Week 2023

An innovative dementia training program based around Montessori principles is helped staff to support aged care residents with dementia to live their best lives.

Kialla House meets regional demand 

New Supported Independent Living accommodation in Shepparton meets demand from locals with disability like Teagan, who is looking for two new housemates.

August 2023

Supporting older men at risk of homelessness

VMCH and Corpus Christi Community Greenvale announce their intention to merge to support older men with a history of homelessness, complex health needs or addiction.

National Student Volunteer Week

Intergenerational volunteering connects residents living in aged care and young student volunteers.

July 2023

Aged Care Employee Day 2023

VMCH celebrates its hardworking aged care staff and says #ThanksForCaring during Aged Care Employee Day.

Intergenerational fun at Star of the Sea

An intergenerational program at Torquay social enterprise Star Cafe is bringing joy to trainees with disability, young cafe visitors, and residents at Star of the Sea aged care.

June 2023

Build a Shed appeal

VMCH launches a new appeal to raise funds to build Cre8 Sheds in Shepparton and Melbourne, providing people with disability a place to build on their jobs skills, independence, and make new friends. It follows the success of the Cre8 Shed in Wangaratta.

Home Care for Gippsland seniors

Meet Sylvia, one of 900 older people living in regional Victoria supported with a VMCH Home Care Package.

Can’t find the release you’re looking for?
Contact media@vmch.com.au

October 2023

St. Clare sets new standards in retirement

An exciting, world-class, over 55’s development is coming soon to prestigious Studley Park, Kew. St. Clare will offer a new standard of living for retirees with innovative architecture, expansive green spaces and breath-taking views.

Redesigning retirement with Woods Bagot

VMCH is thrilled to announce renowned global architecture studio Woods Bagot as the designer of its world-class, over 55’s development, St. Clare.

National Carer’s Week – Bendigo

Bendigo carer Nicole urges fellow carers to reach out for support during National Carer’s Week 2023.

Aged care ‘hospo’ hero

Not all heroes wear capes … some of them wear chef’s hats!

VMCH is thrilled to share our Head Chef Manager, Sanath Wanniarachchi, has been named a Hospitality & Lifestyle Aged Care (HLAC) Hero!

Pastoral Care Week 2023

October 22-28 is Pastoral Care Week, a time to acknowledge the important work of pastoral caregivers. VMCH has 24 Pastoral Care Practitioners (PCPs) who support residents, clients and their families across aged care, palliative care, affordable homes and disability services.

Life as a young carer

Maddy Oswald knows that being a young carer can be a tough gig. The 18-year-old is a full-time carer for her mum, Heidy, who struggles with complex mental health issues.

September 2023

Dementia Action Week 2023

An innovative dementia training program based around Montessori principles is helped staff to support aged care residents with dementia to live their best lives.

Kialla House meets regional demand 

New Supported Independent Living accommodation in Shepparton meets demand from locals with disability like Teagan, who is looking for two new housemates.

August 2023

Supporting older men at risk of homelessness

VMCH and Corpus Christi Community Greenvale announce their intention to merge to support older men with a history of homelessness, complex health needs or addiction.

National Student Volunteer Week

Intergenerational volunteering connects residents living in aged care and young student volunteers.

July 2023

Aged Care Employee Day 2023

VMCH celebrates its hardworking aged care staff and says #ThanksForCaring during Aged Care Employee Day.

Intergenerational fun at Star of the Sea

An intergenerational program at Torquay social enterprise Star Cafe is bringing joy to trainees with disability, young cafe visitors, and residents at Star of the Sea aged care.

June 2023

Build a Shed appeal

VMCH launches a new appeal to raise funds to build Cre8 Sheds in Shepparton and Melbourne, providing people with disability a place to build on their jobs skills, independence, and make new friends. It follows the success of the Cre8 Shed in Wangaratta.

Home Care for Gippsland seniors

Meet Sylvia, one of 900 older people living in regional Victoria supported with a VMCH Home Care Package.

Can’t find the release you’re looking for?
Contact media@vmch.com.au

October 2023

St. Clare sets new standards in retirement

An exciting, world-class, over 55’s development is coming soon to prestigious Studley Park, Kew. St. Clare will offer a new standard of living for retirees with innovative architecture, expansive green spaces and breath-taking views.

Redesigning retirement with Woods Bagot

VMCH is thrilled to announce renowned global architecture studio Woods Bagot as the designer of its world-class, over 55’s development, St. Clare.

National Carer’s Week – Bendigo

Bendigo carer Nicole urges fellow carers to reach out for support during National Carer’s Week 2023.

Aged care ‘hospo’ hero

Not all heroes wear capes … some of them wear chef’s hats!

VMCH is thrilled to share our Head Chef Manager, Sanath Wanniarachchi, has been named a Hospitality & Lifestyle Aged Care (HLAC) Hero!

Pastoral Care Week 2023

October 22-28 is Pastoral Care Week, a time to acknowledge the important work of pastoral caregivers. VMCH has 24 Pastoral Care Practitioners (PCPs) who support residents, clients and their families across aged care, palliative care, affordable homes and disability services.

Life as a young carer

Maddy Oswald knows that being a young carer can be a tough gig. The 18-year-old is a full-time carer for her mum, Heidy, who struggles with complex mental health issues.

September 2023

Dementia Action Week 2023

An innovative dementia training program based around Montessori principles is helped staff to support aged care residents with dementia to live their best lives.

Kialla House meets regional demand 

New Supported Independent Living accommodation in Shepparton meets demand from locals with disability like Teagan, who is looking for two new housemates.

August 2023

Supporting older men at risk of homelessness

VMCH and Corpus Christi Community Greenvale announce their intention to merge to support older men with a history of homelessness, complex health needs or addiction.

National Student Volunteer Week

Intergenerational volunteering connects residents living in aged care and young student volunteers.

July 2023

Aged Care Employee Day 2023

VMCH celebrates its hardworking aged care staff and says #ThanksForCaring during Aged Care Employee Day.

Intergenerational fun at Star of the Sea

An intergenerational program at Torquay social enterprise Star Cafe is bringing joy to trainees with disability, young cafe visitors, and residents at Star of the Sea aged care.

June 2023

Build a Shed appeal

VMCH launches a new appeal to raise funds to build Cre8 Sheds in Shepparton and Melbourne, providing people with disability a place to build on their jobs skills, independence, and make new friends. It follows the success of the Cre8 Shed in Wangaratta.

Home Care for Gippsland seniors

Meet Sylvia, one of 900 older people living in regional Victoria supported with a VMCH Home Care Package.

Can’t find the release you’re looking for?
Contact media@vmch.com.au

October 2023

St. Clare sets new standards in retirement

An exciting, world-class, over 55’s development is coming soon to prestigious Studley Park, Kew. St. Clare will offer a new standard of living for retirees with innovative architecture, expansive green spaces and breath-taking views.

Redesigning retirement with Woods Bagot

VMCH is thrilled to announce renowned global architecture studio Woods Bagot as the designer of its world-class, over 55’s development, St. Clare.

National Carer’s Week – Bendigo

Bendigo carer Nicole urges fellow carers to reach out for support during National Carer’s Week 2023.

Aged care ‘hospo’ hero

Not all heroes wear capes … some of them wear chef’s hats!

VMCH is thrilled to share our Head Chef Manager, Sanath Wanniarachchi, has been named a Hospitality & Lifestyle Aged Care (HLAC) Hero!

Pastoral Care Week 2023

October 22-28 is Pastoral Care Week, a time to acknowledge the important work of pastoral caregivers. VMCH has 24 Pastoral Care Practitioners (PCPs) who support residents, clients and their families across aged care, palliative care, affordable homes and disability services.

Life as a young carer

Maddy Oswald knows that being a young carer can be a tough gig. The 18-year-old is a full-time carer for her mum, Heidy, who struggles with complex mental health issues.

September 2023

Dementia Action Week 2023

An innovative dementia training program based around Montessori principles is helped staff to support aged care residents with dementia to live their best lives.

Kialla House meets regional demand 

New Supported Independent Living accommodation in Shepparton meets demand from locals with disability like Teagan, who is looking for two new housemates.

August 2023

Supporting older men at risk of homelessness

VMCH and Corpus Christi Community Greenvale announce their intention to merge to support older men with a history of homelessness, complex health needs or addiction.

National Student Volunteer Week

Intergenerational volunteering connects residents living in aged care and young student volunteers.

July 2023

Aged Care Employee Day 2023

VMCH celebrates its hardworking aged care staff and says #ThanksForCaring during Aged Care Employee Day.

Intergenerational fun at Star of the Sea

An intergenerational program at Torquay social enterprise Star Cafe is bringing joy to trainees with disability, young cafe visitors, and residents at Star of the Sea aged care.

June 2023

Build a Shed appeal

VMCH launches a new appeal to raise funds to build Cre8 Sheds in Shepparton and Melbourne, providing people with disability a place to build on their jobs skills, independence, and make new friends. It follows the success of the Cre8 Shed in Wangaratta.

Home Care for Gippsland seniors

Meet Sylvia, one of 900 older people living in regional Victoria supported with a VMCH Home Care Package.

Can’t find the release you’re looking for?
Contact media@vmch.com.au

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