News & Events

April is Falls Awareness month, where Montefiore’s Physiotherapy and Leisure & Lifestyle teams aim to raise awareness about the risks of falls. This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Talk About Falls,’ so there’s no better time to chat about the importance of working on strength, balance, and dexterity as we age. Read on to see how […]

The first month of autumn was a time of celebration at Montefiore and an opportunity for our residents to get out and about in Sydney, as well as create some wonderful works of art. Our first Life magazine for 2026 also went out the door. Read all this and more in The Month That Was.     Maintenance Appreciation Day On 6th March we […]

It’s been a busy start to the year for Montefiore’s residents, with concerts and art on the agenda, as well as joyful celebrations for Tu Bishvat and Purim. Plus, check out the latest Spotlight Session with Prof. Henry Brodaty AO, 2026 Senior Australian of the Year.     Let’s have a party Hunters Hill residents had a fabulous afternoon with a concert from our very […]

  Spotlight: Brain Health and Dementia Prevention   In conversation with: Professor Henry Brodaty AO, 2026 Senior Australian of the Year, Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA)   Moderated by: Rebecca Martin, Director, Shift Happens   We’ll be talking about: The latest in research, diagnosis, and prevention Myths and facts about dementia […]

At Montefiore in October, we enjoyed the warmer weather by getting out and about in Sydney, took in some fabulous art exhibitions by our talented residents, welcomed some little visitors, and celebrated our Allied Health team members.     Out and about in Sydney It’s always a great day out to Sydney’s world class galleries and […]

Malnutrition Week takes place from the 8th – 12th September and is an opportunity to highlight the importance of good nutrition for healthy ageing. Malnutrition can impact every part of our overall health, which is why it’s such a core focus for Montefiore’s dieticians. Let’s raise awareness and improve nutrition for all!     What […]

With winter well and truly arriving in Sydney, residents still enjoyed trips out to see the Vivid lights, Coogee Beach, and Sydney Rowing Club. We also celebrated National Dieticians Week and looking after our wellbeing. Take a look back at the month that was June.      Winter outings Woollahra residents got their steps in […]

    Preventing and Living with Chronic Disease Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle Choices Moderated by: Michelle Kleiner, General Manager Allied Health Residential Services, Montefiore, as well as guest panellists: Prof Peter Gonski, Geriatrician and Montefiore Board Director Henry Chien, General Manager Allied Health Business Services, Montefiore Zahra Munas, Senior Dietician, Montefiore   What we’ll be […]

We take a look back at special celebrations in May for our Nurse, Volunteer, and Catering teams, fabulous Yom Ha’atzmaut festivities, and outings around Sydney (in between all that rain!).     International Nurses Day May kicked off with International Nurses Day. We highlighted the wonderful nurses who provide care to all Montefiore residents. Our […]