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    Millions of Reasons to Care

    This week is National Carers Week, and Mayflower would like to honour Australia’s amazing unpaid carers who provide care and support to family members and friends. There are 2.65 million carers currently...

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    Footy Legends

    Our Annual AFL Grand Final parties at Mayflower provided the perfect lead-in to the big day that saw Melbourne win against the Bulldogs after a 57-year wait. The people of Mayflower Brighton enjoyed their...

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    Spring has Sprung!

    Spring has sprung! Here are Shirley, Elizabeth and Marj in the video below, preparing some beautiful spring flower decorations for the bridge they so love to decorate each season. We all love a bit of...

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    Father's Day Delight

    Our team went all out to make Father’s Day special. COVID-19 this year may have restricted family gatherings, but it didn’t stop the good times rolling. At Mayflower Brighton, residents had their senses...

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    10-Pin Bowling Fun

    An afternoon with friends at the 10-pin bowling alley, with the familiar sound of a bowling ball thundering down the alley, followed by the crash of a bowling ‘strike’ and cheering onlookers is a fond...

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    Pippa Wilson and Friends Serenade with Jazz

    It was a sunny afternoon, just before the latest lockdown, when our retirement living residents enjoyed one more “Hurrah!” at Mayflower Brighton. Everyone was enchanted with jazz and blues ballads from...

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    Level 4 Home Care Package: What’s Offered

    Through the government’s My Aged Care Home Care Packages (HCP) Program, senior Australians can safely and comfortably continue living in their own homes while receiving the care and support they need. Understanding...

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    Mayflower Reservoir Olympics

    We like to make a big deal of special events. Special occasions help connect us to our heritage. They remind us of life events and bring opportunities to share treasured memories. In between lockdowns,...

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    All Aboard!

    Just before the latest lockdown hit Melbourne, residents of Mayflower Brighton enjoyed a special day out on the water. The day started with a scenic drive on the Mayflower bus to the heart of the CBD....

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    Yarn Bombing Warms and Brightens Winter Days

    A fun tradition that is starting to take hold in Melbourne is ‘Yarn-Bombing’ – to help brighten a winters day and bring a smile to a face or two! Yarn-bombing began in 2005 when a young woman living in...

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    A dedicated bunch

    Did you know that Mayflower employees are a loyal bunch? More than 38% have been working with us for five years or more, and 12% for more than 10 years! Each year, we recognise staff who have reached...

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    Olympic Spirit Runs High

    The Mayflower Community is getting into the Olympic Spirit for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This year’s Olympics are like no other - after being delayed a full year, and with no audience - it is certainly...

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    St Leonard’s Church Brings Joy to The Ears

    The kindhearted people of St Leonard’s church are regular visitors at Mayflower Brighton, bringing delight to resident’s ears. On the second Monday of every month, while restrictions allow, you will find...

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