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Mayflower’s Annual Report is Now Available
We have filled this year’s report with photos from residents in our Mayflower Community, with inspirational quotes and heartfelt moments captured. You can also read how Mayflower continued to grow and...
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“We’re All Mad Here!” a Bonkers Mad Hatter High Tea Party
Mayflower Brighton recently had their biggest and maddest event of the year – their Mad Hatter High Tea Party! The day was bonkers, and oh so much fun. Leading up to the fun day, residents decorated...
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Fashion Parades and Horse Races
The Melbourne Cup is ‘the race that stops the nation’. It also happens to be a great excuse for a party. The carnival of fun began with making horse-shoe-themed decorations, and a cup sweepstake, with...
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Welcome to the Mayflower Family, Edith Bendall Lodge
We are excited to welcome Edith Bendall Lodge to the Mayflower family. Edith Bendall Lodge is a not-for-profit, community-based, aged care home in Pascoe Vale. Edith Bendall Lodge chose Mayflower because...
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day - Inspiring Action
At least 8 Australians and more than 1,250 people worldwide are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer every day, with more than 80% aged over 60. November 15 is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, putting a spotlight...
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Diwali Lights
Mayflower team members and residents are a diverse and multicultural group of people, with stories and cultural experiences to share with each other. And, one of those special unique experiences is Diwali,...
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Ron turns 100. We Celebrate With Pictures.
Happy 100th Birthday, Ron! Always up for some fun, Ron lives his life to the fullest. And his secret to reaching 100 years? Ron believes he has reached this incredible milestone...
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Meet Rebecca
We recently welcomed a very important Executive Director to our team, and asked her a few fun questions to get to know her better. Rebecca is responsible for managing quality, risk and compliance across...
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“Chickens and Bunnies Made Our Day!”
On a happy afternoon in the foyer of our Reservoir home, some very social farm animals dropped in for a visit. The assortment of animalistic delights included some friendly chickens, who enjoyed free-ranging...
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Spring Has Sprung - Our Gardens Rejoice
Spring has certainly sprung, with the smell of blossoms in the air, and the sun peaking through each chance it gets. Here is Kalipso, enjoying just that on a sunny day at Mayflower Brighton. Kalipso,...
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20 Years of Service - Congratulations Yelena
Wow, 20 years! We are celebrating enrolled nurse Yelena, who recently reached a very significant milestone with us. Yelena is known for her love of orchards, and her passion for caring for seniors. Yelena...
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AFL Footy Tipping Legends Across Mayflower
Our Annual AFL Grand Final parties across our Mayflower Communities provided the perfect warm-up to the big day that saw the Cats win against the Swans. At each event, team colour was overflowing - with...
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Coffee, Cards and Laughter Makes 'Men's Coffee Club' Great Fun
At Mayflower, we love celebrating each person's culture, and designing activities and events that help each person feel they belong. Pictured below are residents of Mayflower Reservoir, taking part in...
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‘Ageism: End It’
Sadly, in Australia and across the world, ageism is a highly accepted form of prejudice. Globally, 1 in 2 people are ageists. This statistic is shocking. It means half of the world’s population feels...
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Edith Bendall Lodge Joins Mayflower
Mayflower will be taking over the operations of Edith Bendall Lodge in coming months, subject to sign-off from the Department of Health and Aged Care. Edith Bendall Lodge is a very warm and home-like...
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Celebrating the Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World
Each year on October 1st, we stop to take a moment to love and appreciate the older people of our changing world. And, this year's theme is about celebrating the “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing...
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TAFE and UNI Students at Mayflower – a three-way benefit.
At Mayflower, we take pride in working with registered training organisations - to help the next generation of workers to be exemplary team members of the future. By engaging students, eager to learn,...
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Finishing Well Forum - a free event on October 15
It’s very normal to have questions about end-of-life matters, and it can be hard to know where to find good information. On October 15th, the Finishing Well Forum – Planning for the Future, will be a...
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