A Wild Day Out at Werribee Open Range Zoo!
Some of our residents enjoying our Enhanced Everyday Living services had a fantastic day out at Werribee Open Range Zoo, experiencing an unforgettable wildlife safari adventure in Melbourne’s west! Our adventure wouldn’t have been complete without hopping aboard the safari bus for a 40-minute journey through the zoo’s spectacular open-range
Sascha and Ruby’s Heartfelt Project
As part of their community service hours, school students Ruby and Sascha have gone above and beyond to bring a little extra joy, comfort and a sense of belonging to some of our residents. The girls created personalised montages, each one a heartfelt celebration of the people, memories and moments
Embracing the Simple Joys of Spring
There’s something truly special about spring at CraigCare Plumpton Villa – especially when nature is quite literally right on our doorstep. With GE Clarke Reserve immediately adjacent to our home, residents (accompanied by our team) and families can easily enjoy the park whenever they feel like a little fresh air, sunshine and time
Out & About: The Sound of Music
Some of our residents recently enjoyed a lovely day out to Flinders Christian Community College in Tyabb to see the school’s wonderful production of The Sound of Music. From the beautiful music and talented performances to the joy of sharing the experience together, it was a day filled with smiles,
Celebrating Culture, Connection and Community
At Plumpton Villa, we love celebrating the many cultures, traditions and stories that make our community so wonderfully diverse. Recently, our residents came together to celebrate Indian Independence Day with a morning filled with music, dance, history and delicious traditional treats. Our very own Mus delighted everyone with a special
Building Friendships Across Generations
There is something truly special about bringing different generations together, and our recent visit to Pascoe Vale Girls College was a wonderful reminder of the joy these connections can create. Our residents were warmly welcomed by the students, who delighted everyone with a delicious homemade treat of freshly baked jam
A Delightful Day at Marnong Estate
There’s nothing quite like sharing great food, beautiful surroundings, and wonderful company – and that’s exactly what some of our residents recently enjoyed during a special outing to Marnong Estate. Nestled among rolling vineyards and picturesque countryside, Marnong Estate is truly one of Melbourne’s hidden gems. With its stunning panoramic
A day at the beach is always good for the soul! As part of our Everyday Living Services, some of our residents recently enjoyed a wonderful day by the coast, soaking up the fresh sea breeze and sunshine during a relaxing stroll along the shoreline. Of course, no beach outing
Celebrating Maltese Culture at CraigCare Plumpton Villa
We were delighted to welcome a special guest to CraigCare Plumpton Villa, Maltese Consulate Ms Gioconda Schembri, for a wonderful morning of connection, conversation and cultural sharing. Residents enjoyed a lovely meet-and-greet while sampling a delicious selection of traditional Maltese treats. It was a beautiful opportunity to celebrate Maltese heritage,
“I am so thankful and happy my husband is cared for here. Every staff member is kind, supportive and cheerful. The care of Ken has been beyond expectation. It is a hard adjustment after 50 years of marriage to be separated. Ken was no longer safe at home.
The adjustment has been made so much easier because of the caring staff at CraigCare. They are also very supportive of the family members, which added to my adjusting to handing my beloved husband into someone else’s care.
When visiting, I always feel welcomed by all staff. I feel at home, and enjoy getting to know the staff and the other residents. I am totally at ease knowing that Ken is cared for. Ken enjoys bus outings, shopping trips to Bunnings, gardening and helping in the Men’s shed, playing games, attending exercises, special morning and afternoon teas for occasions like Father’s Day and Easter.
I also enjoy having a meal with Ken in the dining room, usually once a week. The meals are presented so beautifully and so very tasty. Great variety and very nutritious – restaurant standard meals.
I would not wish for Ken to be at any other aged care home. He is living at the best!! Thank you every single one of the staff members for your care, given with love and fun.”
“Cathy has not stopped talking about the entertainment this afternoon – she is really happy about all the song choices and staff dancing and singing along with her. I love Thursdays because of Happy Hour and a special singer who sings beautiful songs; it’s also nice to watch the dancing and it entertains me a lot.”
“Thank you lifestyle staff for all you do for Dad. Dad loved it at Morning Melodies. The photos you sent me of Dad are fantastic; you are all amazing and I appreciate it.”
“The time and personal efforts that were given to the preparations for Milka’s special day was very much appreciated. Milka became emotional with tears of joy as she celebrated her culture and heritage with her new family at CraigCare. A special mention must go to the Chef for replicating our traditional Macedonian dishes. The dance group was well received and it was enjoyable to see the other residents joining in the dances. Our family is happy that we chose CraigCare to take care of Mum.”
“I enjoyed the travel chair to India very much – learning about India, testing my knowledge and realising that I know very little; I would like to know a lot more.”
“I was honoured and proud to be reading the ANZAC Post as my father and three uncles served in the Middle East and in Japan. I was also honoured to attend a special morning tea with fellow residents, to watch the ANZAC Day dawn service and ANZAC march. Thank you as it means a lot to me to honour my father and my uncles.”
“It was lovely to see all smiley faces and I enjoyed the Bollywood dancing. It reminded me of when I use to dance in England at Christmas.”
“Thank you for organising the Italian Day Celebration. My father and I had a wonderful time. My father was so happy and he loved the music. It was fantastic, great work always.”
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