Latest Stories
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Protecting Our Community From COVID-19
Thank you to our employees, residents, families and friends for your efforts to protect our community. Mayflower continues to take every precaution to reduce the risk of COVID-19. The wellbeing of our...
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The Top 7 Reasons Why We Love Our Nurses
International Nurses Day is celebrated worldwide on May 12, marking the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth – the mother of nursing. So, we wanted to take this opportunity to share why we love...
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Celebrating Women on Mother’s Day
There were smiles galore as the Mayflower Community came together to celebrate Mother’s Day at Mayflower. Across our communities, a sumptuous high tea was in order and featured tasty favourites including...
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Respite Care: What Is It and How to Access It in an Emergency
If you are the carer for an ageing parent or spouse, keeping them as safe and healthy as possible is something you take very seriously. Without a doubt, it’s a big responsibility. Family carers often...
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We Will Remember Them - Anzac Day Tributes
Anzac Day has become an integral part of our Australian culture and is a meaningful day to commemorate the fallen. Over the various years of lockdowns in Melbourne, our communities have yearned to pay...
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How to Support a Loved One When Symptoms of Dementia Start to Develop
Most of us misplace our belongings from time to time. It might be a phone or the car keys, or possibly a favourite jumper or jacket. Given how busy the days can be, it’s usually nothing to worry about....
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Christina's Garden Project - a Legacy of Peace
Christina loves nothing more than going for a stroll in the garden and spending time amongst nature. Christina finds it gives her a sense of peace, and allows her the space she needs to meditate and ponder. With...
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Everybody's Oma - Free Webinar from OPAN
On May 17th, join in to hear from the Older Persons Advocacy Network and learn from Oma and her family's own dementia journey. This webinar will be full of strategies, frank discussion and ideas that...
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The power of friendship - Meet Rosalie and Pamela.
Rosalie and Pamela have become great companions since Pamela began working at Pascoe Vale Gardens Retirement Village providing home care last year. Human connection is important for our overall wellbeing....
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How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Hiring a Carer for Your Ageing Parent
Providing care for an ageing parent can be a rewarding experience. It gives the two of you an opportunity to bond and connect in a meaningful way. But it’s okay to also acknowledge that caregiving can...
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When the Easter Bunny Visits
Our Mayflower Reservoir Community enjoyed some Easter fun, with lots of dancing, laughter, treats, a parade, and even a raffle. Just recently, the people of Mayflower Reservoir kicked up their heels to...
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Join Our Mayflower Reservoir Team of Volunteers
Your opportunity to join the Mayflower Reservoir Volunteer team is finally here! Our beautiful new home is growing quickly and needs more amazing volunteers. As a Mayflower volunteer, you’ll be joining...
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How to Make a Smooth Transition from Home Care to an Aged Care Home
For many older adults, home care is an ideal solution for maintaining safety and independence. It provides the right amount of assistance to allow the senior to remain at home for longer. Families often...
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A Pooch a Day Is All You Need
Our generous team at Mayflower Brighton is known for bringing in their pet dogs to ‘share the love’ with residents. And, most recently volunteers from the Delta Therapy Dogs program have returned, visiting...
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OPA! Greek Independence Day Treat
Everyone was eager to kick up their feet, as they celebrated the 201st anniversary of Greek Independence. It was on 25 March 1821, when Greece officially shouted “Oxi!” (Or, ‘Ohi’ which means ‘no’ in...
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Top Tips for Hiring an In-Home Carer
Home care is an essential service for older Australians. It provides seniors with the support they need to remain safe and independent for as long as possible. When the time comes to hire a home care...
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Everyone Belongs at Mayflower - Harmony Week
World Harmony Week began on March 21, and was certainly worth the wait. Each year, our team celebrates the diversity of cultural backgrounds at Mayflower and our beautiful country. Harmony Week is an...
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Karkarook Picnic Tales
Our ‘mini-bus’ trips have well and truly recommenced, with residents keen to enjoy scenic cruises and outings again - queuing up to climb on board. Now Summer has ended and Autumn is beginning to provide...
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