Latest Stories
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Celebrating the Remarkable Contributions of Our Volunteers during National Volunteer Week
At Mayflower, we recently celebrated National Volunteer Week by expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated volunteers. The highlight of the week was a special afternoon tea, where volunteers from...
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A Taste of Italy: Mayflower Reservoir's Festa della Repubblica
The vibrant spirit of Italy came alive at Mayflower Reservoir as they celebrated the Italian National Day - Festa della Repubblica. On the second day of June each year, the community honours the historic...
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Showering Love and Appreciation: Mayflower Communities Celebrate Mother's Day in Style
May is the special month when we honour all the wonderful women in our community – for all they have done, and continue to do, for each one of us. And, to honour each woman, we celebrated Mother's Day...
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Crafting Crowns and Toasting Bubbly: Mayflower Edith Bendall's Celebration of King Charles' Coronation
Our Mayflower Edith Bendall community recently celebrated King Charles’ coronation with their very own coronation ceremony, filled with excitement and regal splendour. Residents enjoyed a glass of bubbly...
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From Canvas to Masterpiece: Residents Showcase Their Talent in Painting Classes
Residents at Mayflower Brighton have been attending weekly painting classes, with some truly stunning results. As each new member joins, they choose a photo they would like to paint and then work on it...
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Nourishing spiritual health: Mayflower Brighton’s Bible study group
Residents looking for a way to nourish their spiritual health and connect with others have been meeting for Bible study sessions at Mayflower Brighton. Our group meets regularly to delve into the teachings...
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'A Spotters Call' - Jack McCleods story and Anzac Day services across Mayflower
Anzac Day is a significant day in Australian culture, dedicated to paying tribute to the servicemen and women who have fought and died for our freedom. This year, our Mayflower Communities honoured this...
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Sharing Traditions, Building Community: Mayflower Reservoir's Orthodox Easter Celebration
Our Mayflower Reservoir Community came together to celebrate Orthodox Easter, sharing traditions and joy with each other. Pictured above: Gallina has finished oiling some red hard-boiled eggs, and...
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An Egg-citing Easter Hops Across Mayflower
Our communities across Mayflower have been abuzz with Easter celebrations. The Easter Bunny made a special visit to each residence. He began at Mayflower Brighton, hopped over to Mayflower Edith Bendall...
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Music Appreciation Resounds, Thanks to Generous Donations
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have a talented harpist and music enthusiast like Lana in our Brighton community. Lana's monthly performances of gentle harp music and her classical music...
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BBQ Brings Residents Together for Fun and Camaraderie
At Mayflower, fostering a sense of community is at the heart of everything we do. As an aged care and retirement living not-for-profit organisation, we understand the importance of creating a supportive...
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A Taste of Harmony: Celebrating Diversity Through Food and Conversation
Our team across Mayflower came together to celebrate Harmony Day and the diversity of our nation through food. We came together to share delicious dishes from different countries and cultures, and engaged...
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Meet our most recent member of the Centenarian Club.
Meet Betty. Mayflower’s most recent member of the Centenarian Club. Betty's life is an extraordinary tale of perseverance, adventure, and love spanning over a century. Betty was born into a poor family...
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Sisterly Love - when Family Come to Visit
Family visits play an important role in supporting the well-being of residents at Mayflower. As Lillian, one of our lifestyle team members notes, "Visits from loved ones can help our residents feel more...
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Love and Friendship
Love was definitely in the air this Valentine's Day at Mayflower aged care homes. From sweet gifts to engaging performances and delicious food, there was something for everyone to enjoy and feel loved. At...
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Our Ice Cream Trolley: Bringing Smiles and Sweet Treats to Residents
Residents at Mayflower Brighton are all smiles thanks to the innovative idea of our team to bring an ice cream trolley to their rooms. And, Dorothy, pictured below, couldn't be happier as she cheers on...
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It's Heart Research Month - Learn How to Maintain a Healthy Heart (+ Mind, too!)
According to Heart Research Australia, “Heart disease is Australia’s leading single cause of death, with 18,590 deaths attributed to heart disease in Australia in 2017. Heart disease kills one Australian...
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Puppets Come to Life at Mayflower Reservoir
Recently, a very special bear puppet visited Mayflower Reservoir – with some lovely results. Pictured below is Giuseppina, connecting with this very friendly bear puppet from Puppets Alive and his puppeteer...
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