Whilst we were still enjoying some late warmer weather, we encouraged our Residents to come outside and enjoy the sunshine! However, they did so on the proviso that they could still play their...
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Hopping into Easter
We celebrated Easter 2021 by making the most of the beautiful weather, hosting a BBQ lunch outside. Our Residents all received Easter baskets full of goodies, whilst keeping an eye out for any...
Drumming up Health & Wellbeing
Have you heard the beat of our new Drumming Programme recently? Cardio drumming has taken off at Kew Gardens, taking a simple movement - drumming - and turning it into a full-body workout that will...
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...
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...
Lifestyle Round Up! What we’ve been up to
Christmas Picnic Lunch with Families: To ensure we kept to COVID safe distancing, the picnics were held in three different locations - Alexandra Gardens, our Al Fresco Courtyard and the Front...
Director of Care Message — Cathrine Klomp
Hi everyone, Many of the residents are rejoicing in new freedom following the last COVID lock down. It is wonderful to see happy families walking in the park and others going out for dinner. It is...
The Gardens Gazette – 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 to see...
The Gardens Gazette – 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 – Cathrine Klomp
Hi everyone, We are travelling very well here at Kew Gardens Aged Care. We agree that the best part of being at Kew Gardens is the wonderful sense of community. I have met with the residents on...
‘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...
Kew Gardens Celebrates Sydney 2000 Olympics… 20 Years On!
"I touched the wall and all my dreams, hopes and ambitions basically coalesced into one moment" - Duncan Armstrong on winning Olympic gold. Friday 24th July marked the date that the world would have...
Come together….
Our residents had some musically-nostalgic fun recently and "Let it be" by recreating the famous album cover from the Beatles - Abbey Road. On August 8, 1969, on a street in north-west London and...
Remember we are all just a Skype call away….
We know how challenging this year has been for our wonderful residents and their resilient families, as well as our own dedicated staff members. It has been a year like no other and one that has...
Take-Away Wednesday Lunch… Italiano style!
When you can't travel to Italy.... eat some yummy pizza instead! And that's exactly what we did here at Kew Gardens recently. With mozzarella smiles, we indulged in some mouthwatering gourmet pizzas...
Intergenerational Program – Retired Doctors, Interns & Residents Meeting
Our Intergenerational Program also included monthly meetings via Zoom with retired Doctors, Interns and our Residents. Last month's July meeting comprised of three retired doctors, four Interns, our...
Intergenerational Program – Davis Street Kindergarten
As a part of our Intergenerational Program, we previously had enjoyed the Davis Street Kindergarten visiting us here at Kew Gardens. The delightful children were involved in lots of different...
KFC luncheon Al Fresco style
Many Residents have said lately that they've missed having a simple takeaway meal since COVID-19 impacted us. We consulted Menulog and organised a special KFC lunch to be delivered, so residents...
Knit a Square Challenge
A year 10 student from MLC, Lola Tichabaev, is taking part in the ‘Knit a Square Challenge’ and asked our residents from Kew Gardens to participate. The ‘Knit a Square’ challenge is a program that...
CEO Message – Edward Matthies
Dear residents, relatives and friends, Thank you to our Kew Garden’s 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 – Cathrine Klomp
Hi everyone, In my last message I said 2020 promised to be an exciting year for Kew Gardens. Now, I say be careful what you wish for! Before the outbreak of COVID-19, we were enjoying wonderful...
Birds of a feather flock to Josie!
Josie moved from Queensland in September last year and adjusted to life living in Melbourne and Kew Gardens. To prepare, Josie brought with her some warm clothes and a passion for Bridge! Initially,...
Mother’s Day High Tea & Visiting
Mother's Day High Tea The residents commented that the food prepared for Mother’s Day celebrations was truly amazing and they loved the High Tea event. We were lucky to be able to celebrate Mother’s...
Lifestyle Round Up – Photo Board
Yes, we all know about the pandemic but it hasn't stopped our fun here at Kew Gardens! Having access to the digital world has given us the ability to experience our interests and passions...
Turning Coffee into Wine!
It was wonderful to see a group of Kew Gardens Residents mingling on a social Saturday recently (whilst still keeping social distancing in mind of course) by attending our regular Coffee Club meet...