News 2011-04-06 16:Apr:th 2011-04-06 16:Apr:th http://www.goldage.com.au reception@goldage.com.au Copyright 2011 Gold Age Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:41:49 +1000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:41:49 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/61 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:59:11 +1000 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:59:11 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/60 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:50:05 +1000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:50:05 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/59 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:12:40 +1000 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:12:40 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/56 31/12/09<br /> “Baton” change occurs at Greenway Gardens Heathmont<br /> <br /> Having opened the first Gold Age facility in April 2005 with directors for Gold Age & Affiliate, Christine Unferdorben has decided that she would like to pursue other professional interests and has seamlessly passed the responsibility across to her Clinical Services Manager Yvonne (known as Yonni) Martin who has been the second in charge continuously at Greenway Gardens since its opening.<br /> A ceremony was held yesterday where the inaugural Board of Directors annual awards were presented by Christine and ably assisted by Yonni. Additionally, staff and Board presentations were made to Christine . <br /> Richard and Liz Jenkings , directors for Gold Age & Affiliate spoke of the wonderful working relationship that they had with Christine over the five years, but that there was certainty that with Yonni and her team on hand that Greenway Gardens would remain the aged care residence of choice in the local area. Yonni has an additional pivotal resource in our newly appointed General Manager – Operations, Meigan Lefebure to whom she will directly report. Meigan’s professional work history is listed in the Directors/Management section of our website.<br /> Greenway Gardens has a 17 bed high care wing, a 30 bed low care wing and 7 independent living units.<br /> Please call Rick or Yonni early in the New Year to inquire regarding placement of your loved one.<br /> <br /> Liz and Richard Jenkings<br /> Directors Gold Age & Affiliate<br /> <br /> Please visit http://gallery.me.com/blickcreative#100310 to see images of the event.<br /> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:41:47 +1000 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:41:47 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/55 Over 180 residents, their friends and families enjoyed a Christmas party at McGregor Gardens Aged Care last week. Joyful faces, rock ‘n roll dancing and wishes from dignitaries were the order of the day.<br /> <br /> Susan Alberti AO addressed the crowd to convey the Warmest Wishes of the Season to all residents, families and staff. Susan described her own search for an aged care home for her parents and how this lead her to become involved in the aged care sector and how she holds quality of care of the utmost importance.<br /> <br /> Entertainment was of the highest standard, with Andrew Ronay-Jenkings in full voice – both traditional Christmas carols as well as a resounding rendition of “New York, New York” – a crowd favourite – were provided for our entertainment.<br /> <br /> The local CFA brought Santa Claus to the party on a fire engine – much to the delight of all the grandchildren present.<br /> <br /> “McGregor Gardens has 90 residents, but today we catered a full sit-down, traditional Christmas meal for over 180 people. This is a great accomplishment by our staff – especially our catering staff led very competently by Telia Heys” said Meigan Lefebure, General Manager, Operations.<br /> <br /> “It was tremendous to see the engagement of the residents and their guests. To see the look of animation and joy on the faces of the residents - some that are normally not as able to engage with others - was very special. It was also fun to see residents and relatives up dancing and enjoying the entertainment so much. <br /> All our senior staff helped on the day, and I certainly noticed how much everyone enjoyed the food & entertainment”.<br /> <br /> Gold Age has only recently taken over management of McGregor Gardens, but has already made very important changes that have improved the care and quality of life for residents.<br /> <br /> Please visit http://gallery.me.com/blickcreative#100322 to see images of the event.<br /> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:55:02 +1000 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:55:02 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/53 <br /> Meigan Lefebure has been appointed as General Manager – Operations of Gold Age. With close to twenty years experience in the residential aged care sector as a prominent registered nurse and a manager, Ms Lefebure has a demonstrated record of leadership, strategic and financial management as a Facility Manager, CEO of a Peak Body, State Operations Manager and a National Manager in Compliance.<br /> <br /> Ms Lefebure also sits on a number of Boards and Committees, namely Aged & Community Care Victoria, the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Industry Reference Group (established by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing to advise and guide the development of aged care funding tools) and is also a panel member of the Nurse Advisor and Administrator Panel for the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.<br /> <br /> Richard Jenkings, Director of Gold Age & Affiliate has said of the appointment:<br /> <br /> ‘Meigan comes to Gold Age with a fantastic and deserved reputation for excellence. She has taken the opportunity to head up a growing organisation that espouses the values and beliefs that she holds dear, as both a registered nurse and a manager in residential aged care. Her appointment brings tremendous opportunity for responsible change, as well as an opportunity for affirmation of Gold Age’s achievements.<br /> <br /> Ms Lefebure will formally assume the role of General Manager-Operations on Monday 16 November, 2009 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:16:11 +1000 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:16:11 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/51 <br /> <br /> Teddies join Yarra Valley brigades<br /> <br /> Posted by Wendy Cormack CFA Member<br /> Tuesday, 15 September 2009<br /> <br /> <br /> Residents of Camberwell Gardens Aged Care facility today donated a number of hand knitted teddies to brigades of the Yarra Valley Group.<br /> <br /> The ages of the knitting group ladies range from 90 to a spritely 98 years young.<br /> <br /> <br /> Brigade Support Officer, Wendy Cormack, has a personal connection with the aged care facility and had spoken with their Activity Co-ordinator, Faye Stewart, how the brigades are able to emotionally support a child after a house fire or motor vehicle accident with the gift of a “Teddy”.<br /> <br /> <br /> The idea of knitting the teddies for CFA was taken to the residents of “Camberwell Gardens” who embraced it with vigour. Faye Stewart says “These residents have been knitting all their lives, being able to knit to help others gives them such pleasure”.<br /> <br /> <br /> “When I visit the facility, I see the ladies sitting around the tables in their element, knitting. I’m very proud to be part of this unique but amazing community. They are now reaching out to help our young local community members or visitors to the Valley in a time of distress” says Wendy Cormack.<br /> <br /> <br /> A donation of hand knitted teddies by the ladies of “Red Cross” were received recently following the February fires and distributed to some of the Yarra Valley Brigades.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Yarra Valley Group of Fire Brigades would like to thank the residents, facility volunteers, staff and management of Camberwell Gardens Aged Care Facility for their generous donation. <br /> <br /> <br /> Note: “Camberwell Gardens” residents have given permission for these photographs to be used in conjunction with this article.<br /> <br /> Copy and paste the link below to view article and images:<br /> http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=895:&Itemid=42 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:30:51 +1000 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:30:51 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/50 his week on Talking Heads Peter Thompson’s guest is Susan Alberti, the Melbourne-based businesswoman who has overcome terrible personal tragedy to become the driving force behind finding a cure for juvenile diabetes.<br /> <br /> Her daughter, Danielle, her only child, died in Susan’s arms on a flight from New York to Australia in 2001. They were on their way home so Danielle could have a life-saving kidney transplant.<br /> <br /> Since then, Susan Alberti has worked tirelessly to raise millions of dollars for research into juvenile diabetes.<br /> <br /> She’s also managed to run a successful major construction company and to play a very influential role at the Western Bulldogs Footy Club.<br /> <br /> In fact, Susan’s been involved in AFL football for more than 50-years, and she can be a formidable opponent as Sam Newman discovered.<br /> <br /> See the full transcript under Links on the gold Age website. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:55:43 +1000 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:55:43 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/49 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:08:10 +1000 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:08:10 +1000 http://www.goldage.com.au/news/id/48 'There won't be any nude shots in our Calendar', said Jennie Parfett, who appears on the front cover of this wonderful calendar in a very little black dress and little else.<br /> <br /> By Mike Swinson