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Future of Calvary Hallam site under review
Residential aged care home Calvary Hallam, in Melbourne’s south-east, will cease operations by October 2024 as Calvary undertakes a full options assessment for the future use of the site to align with a strategic commitment to delivering modern connected care across its services. Calvary considered modernising the existing building design, but determined such extensive work…
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Extended wing at Calvary George Vowell welcomes new residents
Calvary has opened the doors to a 19-bed fully refurbished wing at its Calvary George Vowell residential aged care home in Mount Eliza. Calvary invested $300,000 to expand capacity at the home, delivering a contemporary design that supports modern models of care for aged care residents. The new residents in the Wattle Unit transferred from…
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OAM for Elaine’s life of service
Calvary Rye Sands resident Elaine Wallbridge has received an Order of Australian Medal at a special investiture ceremony at Government House for her lifetime of community service. The honour is well-deserved recognition for her decades of dedication to Girl Guides, a local police senior citizens’ register to support and help ease the concerns of elderly…
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Calvary Riverina’s Belinda Waugh breaking down stigma and changing lives
According to colleagues, Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre’s (CRDAC) Nursing Unit Manager, Belinda Waugh, has an incredible ability to listen. “Each person, whether they’re a colleague or client, is treated as an individual by Belinda,” Calvary Riverina Hospital General Manger, Jacki Hilton, said. “I think there is a lot of a stigma around drugs…
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Calvary teams up with Salesforce to deliver digitisation journey
Calvary has selected Salesforce to build a unique digital platform that will transform connectivity across its business and ultimately enhance the experience of its clients, residents, patients, donors and staff. The Calvary Care System provides a seamless healthcare experience for people, enabling access to appropriate care in the place where an individual wants or needs…
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Calvary Kooyong precinct’s connected care enhanced by new GP clinic
A GP clinic at Calvary’s landmark Calvary Kooyong retirement living, health and aged care precinct is the latest step to delivering integrated living for residents and patients. Family Clinics Australia’s clinic provides services to precinct residents and the surrounding Caulfield South and Glen Eira community. The ground-floor clinic will offer GP, pathology and geriatrician services,…
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Calvary program helps nurses making the switch to acute hospital care
An innovative Calvary program is supporting aged care and other nurses making the switch to acute hospital care, helping them rapidly upskill and transition to their new roles. Around 30 nurses have completed or are undertaking the Entry to Acute Care Program, and several more are likely to begin soon. About the Program. In their…
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