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Shop Local This Christmas
Our wonderful volunteers are back and our lovely gift shop in Brighton is now open! Anna has been volunteering at Mayflower for 18 years, and is loving being back on deck, welcoming eager Christmas shoppers...
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Perfect Pamper
Residents are enjoying a taste of luxury in the elegant new hairdressing and beauty salon at Mayflower Reservoir. Pictured here is Janis enjoying a ‘Mani & Chat’ pamper session with lifestyle coordinator,...
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Feeding the Soul
Intimate spaces create a home-like feel at our new Mayflower Reservoir Aged Care home. Maggie loves the new dining room at Mayflower Reservoir and looks forward to sitting down to a homely chef-cooked...
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Annual Report 2020 Now Available
Our annual report for 2019-2020 is now available. If you would like a copy, please ask at reception when you visit, or you can view a digital copy by clicking here. This year has been difficult for all...
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Mayflower Is Open
Mayflower is open to visitors! Please help us keep our community safe by following our safe visiting requirements. Masks must be worn. Do not visit if you are unwell. Social distancing must be adhered...
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Ladies Who Lunch, Get Singing.
Dorothy has been enjoying a sing-along with personal care assistant, Christina. A sing-along is a great way to transport yourself to a memory almost forgotten, while relaxing and having fun with others. It...
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Norma's Recovery
Learn how patience, determination, two physios and a gym helped to get Norma back on her feet. Norma loves living at Mayflower Reservoir, but her life became challenging when she took a fall and fractured...
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Meet Liana - Aged Care Help with Heart
Liana provides customer service with empathy and heart, drawing on her own experience caring for her parents, and then seeing them move into an aged care home. “I love helping people,” says Liana. “It’s...
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War Veteran Recognised with Medallion
Allen, a much-loved resident of Mayflower Brighton’s retirement village, was recently surprised when he received something very special from our government in the mail. Allen was awarded a medallion,...
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Frank Remembers
Every year at 11am, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we stop to observe one minute’s silence, in memory and respect of those who died or suffered in war and armed conflicts. We pause to observe a minute’s...
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5 Surprising Benefits of Word Games for Seniors
At Mayflower, word games such as Target Word are one of the most requested group activities. And as you read through these five surprising benefits, you will see why the game is in-demand. It’s no secret...
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Comfort Packs Bring Smiles All Round
A local and newly formed charity, Bayside Community Emergency Relief, has visited Mayflower Brighton with a generous gift of 150 comfort packs to help brighten residents’ days. The volunteer group was...
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Virtual Concerto in the Lounge
Students of St Leonard’s have formed connections with residents of Mayflower Brighton over the years and have recently started performing personal concertos – with a difference. COVID-19 restrictions...
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AFL Footy Tipping Legends
The Annual AFL Grand Final party at Reservoir provided the perfect lead into the big day that saw Richmond win against Geelong. One of the hottest events on the calendar, this fun-filled afternoon is...
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Looking for Exceptional People To Provide Exceptional Care
At Mayflower, we want to make every day better for our residents by providing genuine, individually tailored support and care. We achieve this through our remarkable people. We are now looking for exceptional...
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Local Children Brighten Residents Day with Handwritten Messages
Residents were delighted to receive some lovely hand-written letters from students at Brighton Primary School, given them just the lift they needed as COVID-19 restrictions start to ease. Pam received...
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New Mayflower Reservoir Welcomes Residents
Mayflower Reservoir Stage 1 is now complete, and residents were all smiles as they moved into their brand new home. Mayflower Reservoir has provided first class care to residents in the northern suburbs...
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Mayflower Reservoir Virtual Tour
We are so pleased to see our new Reservoir aged care facility take shape, with residents in our existing residence preparing to move into their new home, very soon. Pictured above: The newly built entry...
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