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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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Men’s Group Marks Spring with Beautiful Plantings.
Planting flowers in the garden is a wonderful way to mark seasons changing, and there is no better way than to do it with friends. Residents and team members enjoyed their time together during Men’s Group...
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Caregiver Burnout: How to Spot the Signs of Trouble
When an ageing parent begins to struggle with personal care, home upkeep, or other activities of daily life, family members often pitch in to help. Adult children may rearrange their workday to drive...
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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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Compassionate Home Carers Needed to Help Clients Live Life Well
Mayflower is looking for energetic and caring in-home carers to join our expanding Home Care team. Visiting residents within the community who are living in their own homes, you will provide thoughtful...
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Allen, a Spritely 102-Year-Old Veteran, Loves to Keep Busy
We recently discovered Allen's passion for cooking. Heather, our Independent Living Coordinator, popped in to say ‘hello’, and found Allen busily baking away in his apartment. He was busy creating...
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Relationship Expert Turns 90, and Shares His Top Tip for Happy ‘Marrying’.
Mayflower Brighton is privileged to have Don Burnard, a renowned senior psychologist and relationship counsellor, rubbing shoulders among other residents – and he turns 90 on August 25. Don has a passion...
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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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