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  Randwick resident Audrey has spent her life making the world more colourful through her creativity and artistry. Over the years she has studied and practiced many different mediums, including pottery, crochet, floristry, cake making and decorating, and painting.   Encouraged by Visual Arts Coordinator, Ruth, Audrey can spend hours, days at a time in […]

A look back at the month that was September: we took advantage of the spring weather to get out and about in Sydney, welcomed some little visitors to Randwick, took part in Dementia Action Week, and released a new issue of Life magazine.     Sunny springtime Montefiore residents from all three campuses loved the sunny […]

  In September we highlighted Dementia Action Week, an important date on the calendar for many in the aged care industry and our wider community. This year, Dementia Australia called upon us to act now for a dementia-friendly future. With a focus on person-centered care, Montefiore supports residents living with dementia in residential care, as […]

A look back at August, where residents got into the Olympic spirit, baked some delicious winter treats, showed off their bingo and snooker skills, and we celebrated all staff for Aged Care Employee Day.     The Olympic Spirit Randwick residents enjoyed watching the impressive feats of athleticism on show at both the Olympics and […]

We take a look back at July, where we celebrated the arrival of winter, took in the stunning Vivid lights on Darling Harbour, and enjoyed a whole lot of baking for cosy afternoon teas to escape the cold.    Winter festivities Hunters Hill turned into a winter wonderland for the night, as residents and staff […]

Questions to ask, things to consider, & essential health strategies.   Moderated by: Sabrina Scandurra: Director of Residential Care & Clinical Governance, Montefiore In Conversation with: – Dr Kerry-Lee Milner: Senior Staff Specialist Endocrinologist and Conjoint Lecturer UNSW – Dr Rachelle Taffel: General Practitioner, interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics – Natalie Simon: Allied Health […]

We take a look back at May, where we had joyous festivities for Yom Ha’atzmaut, welcomed some of our littlest visitors, got out and about in Sydney, and celebrated the important work of Montefiore’s Nursing, Catering and Concierge teams, and our wonderful volunteers.    Yom Ha’atzmaut  On May 14th, we celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence […]

We take a look back at April, with celebrations for Purim and Pesach, art achievements, some beautiful garden displays, and so much more.   Chag Purim Sameach! Montefiore celebrated Purim at the end of March, a joyous occasion for all. Across Randwick, Woollahra, and Hunters Hill, residents and their loved ones celebrated with colourful outfits, […]

By Janielle Jondral Dementia Care and Engagement Advisor, Montefiore   Have you ever been to a training session that didn’t just teach you things, but completely blew your mind? Well, I recently attended one such session led by the international renowned dementia care expert, Teepa Snow. Her training was not just informative; it was a transformative […]