Latest Stories
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What does ‘Dignity of Risk’ mean?
As you begin to navigate aged care, one concern that may arise is, “will I still have the ability to make my own choices and to maintain my independence?” ‘Dignity of Risk’ means choice. It also means...
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Thanks for Caring -Aged Care Employee Day Across Mayflower
Mayflower recently celebrated Aged Care Employee Day, to thank our wonderful team for all they do. Our wonderful team members were hosted with morning and afternoon tea's, complete with house-made scones...
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The Power of Good Food
Food is one of life’s great pleasures – important to health and happiness. Enjoying good food together creates the perfect time to socialise and connect. High-quality food is also vital to longevity and...
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Give a Little, Gain a Lot
Your opportunity to join the lively Mayflower Brighton Volunteer team is here! As a Mayflower volunteer, you’ll be joining a friendly, multi-cultural and caring team of people who give their time to support...
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Brand New Mayflower Reservoir is now Complete
We are excited to share these beautiful photographs of Mayflower Reservoir which was completed earlier this year. And, If you look closely, you just may see a familiar face or two! We love how beautiful...
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The Joy of Christmas - in July!
Performer Frank Rizzo serenaded our Mayflower Reservoir Community with fun and nostalgic tunes during their Christmas in July celebration. Our community of residents, their loved ones and our team members...
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Meet Aman
Residents of Mayflower Reservoir have been delighted with some new company – and her hobby has residents excited to get cooking – with a surprise. It is no secret that Mayflower Reservoir is growing,...
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Aged Care Employee Day #ThanksForCaring
On Aged Care Employee Day, we are paying homage to our many devoted and passionate aged care employees across Mayflower. #ThanksForCaring is the theme each year, and we are asking our local community...
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3's a Charm
Congratulations Stuart McIntyre OAM We are pleased to share that Mayflower board member Mr Stuart McIntyre has received an Order of Australia Medal. Joining volunteer Judee, and Mayflower Brighton...
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Frank's Happy Hour
Happy hour is the highlight of the week for many at Mayflower Brighton, and Frank couldn't agree more. Here's Frank getting into the popular ballad 'Love is In The Air' sung live, by performer Jan at...
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Aedie’s Music Project Gets Toes Tapping
A surprising dance anthem recently saw residents tapping their feet and hitting the dance floor at Mayflower Brighton. Meet Aedie. Aedie is a year nine student, from Firbank Grammar School with a...
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Meet Rumesh, Brighton’s Very Own ‘Knight’
Rumesh planned to become a doctor, but life had another idea. And he likes it so much better. Meet Rumesh. Our new Executive Officer of Aged Care and Seniors Living at Mayflower Brighton. But, Rumesh...
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Happy Birthday, Your Royal Highness the Queen!
Residents of Mayflower Brighton threw a birthday party for a VIP – and had the best time doing it! Everyone came together to celebrate HRH The Queen's Birthday, and 70th Jubilee last month. A rambunctious...
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Two O.A.Ms for Our Community
Congratulations Rosie, who joins Judee in receiving an Order of Australia medal. In the Australian honours system, appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding...
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High Tea fit for a Queen
Our Mayflower Reservoir Community celebrated HRH the Queen’s Birthday and Jubilee recently. The special day was celebrated with a high tea party, complete with freshly made scones with jam and cream...
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Learn How Bingo Benefits Both Body and Mind
Bingo is one of our most requested activities, and brings great joy and health benefits in surprising ways. Pictured above: Chris with one of our students, Surya, enjoying a game of Bingo, with a 'Greek...
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Our 'Winter Warmer' Grapevine Edition is Here
Grapevine is Mayflowers newsletter with a message from our CEO, photos and stories of our residents and information to help you learn more about ageing and aged care. The magazine is often a recap of...
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Buona Festa Della Repubblica – Happy Italian Day!
It is hard to believe it has been a whole year since residents celebrated the Festa Della Repubblica – affectionately known by residents as ‘Italian Day’. Our Mayflower Reservoir Community celebrated...
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