Health Breaks
Healthy Habits for High Performance: Water and Health Our bodies need water to function properly. Between 50% and 80% of the human body is made up of water. We need water or digestion, to absorb...
Physio Report: A Focus on Preventing Falls
Everyone at AACG, including the physiotherapy team, work hard to prevent falls. The risk of falls increases with age and this can have devastating consequences. While there are some risk factors...
Lifestyle Round Up!
The Memory Sensory Unit Team comprising of Sonia, Kaylene, Sarah, Lisa and Christine have worked tirelessly to make the environment in the MSU 'homely' but with a special difference - every part of...
Director of Care Message – Lara Basso
Dear Banfields Relatives and Residents, An official welcome to 2021! The new year started with new restrictions for Victorians and then their subsequent easing, only to be followed by a statewide...
Banfields Bulletin – CEO Message
Dear residents, relatives and friends, I hope this message finds you well and you’re having a positive start to 2021.The summer days are now officially behind us and it’s very reassuring...
‘Health Breaks’: supporting our staff when they need it most
You may have read about health and wellbeing partnership with Enact Health in past editions of this Newsletter. We partnered with Enact Health over the past few years, initially implementing a...
CEO Message – Edward Matthies
Dear residents, relatives and friends, Thank you to our Banfields’ family - to our residents, relatives and friends who have all worked with us to help keep our residents safe during this very...
Director of Care Message – Lara Basso
I hope you're enjoying Spring 2020! The sense of community and family values runs strong throughout the Banfields Community. 2020 has been both a rewarding, yet challenging year. The pressure to...
Bill makes sure we eat our veggies!
91 years young, Bill Waters was born on the island of Whangarie of New Zealand. He first became interested in gardening at the tender age of 11 when his father needed to leave the family to go to...
Maxine’s Secret Gardening
If you've noticed some additional gardening efforts lately, you can thank one of our green-thumbed residents, Maxine, who has taken to her hobby with the utmost enthusiasm. Eager to make the most of...
Paula celebrates her 101st Birthday!
The phenomenal Pauline O'Brien celebrated her 101st Birthday this month by Skyping with her daughter, Coral, before indulging in birthday cake and her favourite soft drink - Coca Cola! Pauline is a...
Celebrating Aged Care Employee Day 2020!
On Friday, 7 August, Banfields celebrated Aged Care Employee Day 2020 (ACED 2020) with a special party held in the team room. Decorations adorned our lovely facility to fit with the theme of...
Bowled Over at Banfields!
Banfields Bowling is becoming a serious competition these days with Maxine, Doreen, Harry and Barry recently testing each other's skills.... Whilst Harry and Barry put in a gallant effort,...
Christmas in July!
Christmas in July, or Christmas in our Wintertime in Australia is a second Christmas celebration held in the summer season overseas and Winter Season here in Australia, mainly during July. The event...
Badge of Thanks
Banfields Aged Care recently had a Pen Pal initiative within the community and were inundated with letters, photos and drawings from the kids around our area. As a thank you to the community for...
Banfields Bulletin – CEO Message
Dear residents, relatives and friends, As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19 within our facilities and our homes, we would like to ask everyone to stop and take a moment to check in...
Director of Care Message – Lara Basso
The COVID-19 restrictions have highlighted various global challenges. At Banfields Aged Care, the Management Team has reviewed the information and advice from the Federal and State Governments to...
‘Social isolation’ inspires community consolidation
We have witnessed a once- in-100-year occurrence with the outbreak of COVID-19. For generations born after World War II (WWII), this is a daunting time, which has ‘pressed pause’ on life...
Have You Downloaded Noticeboard Yet?
Have you downloaded the noticeboard app to keep up to date with all that is happening at Banfields Aged Care? STEP 1: Download the noticeboard app. STEP 2: Register on the app using the email...
Lifestyle Photoboard… featuring Easter, Mother’s Day, Anzac Day and plenty more
EASTER Even though BAC was in lockdown, the Easter bunny still managed to make his way in to give out Easter Eggs on Sunday. Hot cross buns were enjoyed on Good Friday for morning tea and a lunch...
