Banfields Aged Care

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...