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1 March 2023
Diversity Recognition
We are excited to announce that we are now officially recognised on the ‘My Aged Care’ website as specialising in culturally and linguistically diverse care and services. My Aged Care was established by the Australian Government to help people find the right aged care services. On their website, it says: ‘Some providers go above and… Read more »
14 February 2023
Shining Star Award
At the onset of 2023, we implemented the ‘Shining Star Award’ to enhance recognition of the exceptional contributions made by MLH employees. This initiative aims to formally acknowledge staff members who consistently deliver outstanding work. How does it work? Everyone (staff, older people, and visitors) can nominate a staff member. We are looking for staff… Read more »
31 January 2023
SBS Interview
One of our residents of the retirement village Edeltraud aka Helen was interviewed by SBS late last year. She talked about her migration story from Germany to Australia over 50 years ago. European immigrants in the 1950s mostly came to Australia by ship and then travelled via train to a town called Bonegilla in north-eastern… Read more »
13 January 2023
Ritchies Community Benefit Program
Martin Luther Homes is now registered in the Community Benefit Program of Ritchies IGA. Any funds raised with this program will go towards our lifestyle program in our aged care facility. To take part in this and support us in raising funds, all you need to do is: 1. Download the Ritchies App, or pick… Read more »
14 December 2022
A big surprise for our residents
Our aged care residents were in for a big surprise! Everyone was asked to come to the Cafe Jensen. Our lifestyle staff David kept us entertained while we waited for a very special guest. This ‘guest’ was supposed to be meeting everyone outside but because of the rainy weather he came inside. Our residents couldn’t… Read more »
18 November 2022
A special premiere in our Retirement Village
As previously reported, some of our residents have been working with a research team from Swinburne University (Sonja, Mia and Diego). They have been coming on-site regularly for about a year now. The team conducts a research on engagement with technology in aged care settings. Together with Marlene, our Culture & Communications Officer, they have… Read more »
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