What Is Positive Ageing And Why Is It Important?
What Is Positive Ageing And Why Is It Important? What Is Positive Ageing? Positive ageing is an approach that encourages a healthy mindset and a commitment to staying physically, socially and...
“Living with purpose” the mantra at Banfields – Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser
Living with purpose is not just the mantra at Banfields Aged Care, but the lifestyle. It’s the core value and care philosophy implemented by the enthusiastic lifestyle department, led by Robyn...
Empowering residents at Banfields Aged Care – The Sentinel Newspaper Feature
GIVING residents the space to voice their individual perspectives, the Resident and Relative Meetings are part of an innovative, resident-focused initiative at Banfields Aged Care. It’s an...
Understanding Aged Care Fees and Charges
Moving into an aged care facility can be daunting for both the older person and their family members. There are a number of things to consider before making this decision, one of which is the cost....
In The News – The Sentinel
In the News
For the residents of Banfields in Cowes, every week is a festival. There’s a dazzling array of activities on offer, to keep residents entertained, engaged
and connected
Lifestyle Update – December 2021
Remembrance Day - 11 November Remembrance Day was acknowledged this year with a special service in the Lounge. The important memorial day honouring the courageous Australians who served our country...
Lifestyle’s Memory Support Unit – Keeping Busy!
There’s always so much to do in our MSU wing! Our residents enjoy keeping up with their normal daily 'home' duties or keep themeselves entertained with books, movies, or their choice of...
Director of Care Message – Lara Basso
Welcome to Summer everyone! The past 24 months have been exceptionally challenging for most of us. Maintaining positivity has been a focus and priority for the Banfields Community, as we rally...
CEO Message – Edward Matthies
CEO Message Dear residents, relatives and friends, Welcome to our final Banfields Bulletin for the year - the "Christmas Edition". With all its challenges, 2021 has been a year where we continued to...
The Importance of a Care Plan in Aged Care
The aged care industry is developing ways in which elderly people can have personalised care that describes an individual's values, preferences and future medical treatment decisions. An aged care...
Mandatory Staff Vaccination Rollout
The pandemic and its variety of pressures have created ongoing challenges in the aged care sector. We continually align our facilities’ procedures with the ever-changing Government protocols...
The Importance of Dementia Specific Aged Care Facilities
When an individual is diagnosed with dementia it can be an extremely emotional period of time for both the individual and their family. The decision of whether or not to move the person with...
Banfields goes for gold
Olympic fever was in the air at Banfields Aged Care last week, as residents got into the Olympic spirit. But they weren’t just glued to the big screen, watching the athletes complete in Tokyo....
Becoming an Aged Care Worker: Everything You Need to Know About Working in Aged Care
The demand for aged care workers is on the rise - according to the ABS, the number of Australian people aged 85 and over is expected to double by the year of 2042. Here is everything you need to...
Artist in Residence
Our very own Artist in Residence, Kay Smith, has been attending a community art class each week where participates partake in a variety of creative workshops. You can see one of Kay's latest...
In the news
Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser (12th May 2021) The Sentinel (8th June 2021)
MSU Mondays!
The Memory Sensory Unit Team has been very busy having lots of fun with our wonderful residents and this is all just on a Monday!!!
Physio Report
Regular exercise is important for your wellbeing It is recommended by the Australian Government Department of Health and the World Health Organisation that adults over 65 years old participate in...
Director of Care Message – Lara Basso
Dear Residents and Relatives, With winter here, it’s time to be prepared for flu season. Banfields staff has completed the Staff Influenza Vaccination Program and our Resident Influenza...
CEO Message – Edward Matthies
Dear residents, relatives and friends, I hope this message finds you well, as the Winter days settle in. We continue to watch various COVID-19 clusters appear in different communities nationwide....
A Guide to Privacy, Confidentiality and Disclosure in Aged Care
Confidentiality and privacy in aged care are crucial aspects of ensuring the comfort, confidence, reassurance and dignity of both patients and loved ones. Whether it is enforced based on aged care...
GALLERY: Even MORE fun happening at the MSU
Memory Support Unit Activities
The Memory Support Unit is proud of the special activities our Lifestyle team arranges to assist our equally special residents with enjoying...
Hawaiian Day!
The residents absolutely loved the Hawaiian day we held back in March. This special day had to be postponed last year due to COVID-19...
