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...
The Gardens Gazette – CEO Message
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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...