Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information for patients, aged care residents and visitors.
4th November 2020
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Information for patients, aged care residents and visitors.
4th November 2020
On 19 June the ‘Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (‘VAD’) comes into effect in Victoria. Since the Act’s passing in 2017, Catholic Health and Aged Care services in Victoria have been working together to ensure that we have a clear and consistent response to the Act. Our services are committed
12th June 2019
A new report commissioned by Catholic Health Australia (CHA) calls for the provision of more home-based palliative care services to relieve pressure on hospitals and save valuable health system dollars. CHA, the peak body for Catholic health and aged care service providers in Australia, launched the report today at Calvary
12th March 2019
Resident Janet Marshall and her husband Jeff have been married for 57 years where they have dedicated most of their time to helping others. The couple continue their hobbies and their love of gardening at Calvary St Francis Retirement Community. Each day Jeff attends the aged care facility to visit
Retirement Communities, St Francis Retirement Community
24th October 2017
With a sense of unease and discomfort, Calvary noted several media articles over the weekend of 19 and 20 August 2017 which claim that the “Catholic church” is threatening to fire teachers, nurses and other employees who marry their same-sex partner if gay marriage is legalised. We reassure staff and
29th August 2017
United Nations International Friendship Day (Sunday 30 July 2017) celebrates the importance of strong bonds to help address crises and challenges. Moving into aged care can sometimes be difficult. Calvary residents Jean and Luisa have developed a close friendship since moving into Calvary St Francis in Eleebana.
Retirement Communities, St Francis Retirement Community
28th July 2017
Little Company of Mary (Calvary), Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (the Josephites) and Mary MacKillop Care SA (MMC) are pleased to announce that Calvary will acquire MMC in South Australia.
4th May 2017
On 19th of April 2017 Calvary St Francis resident Marjorie Blakemore celebrated her 100th birthday. Surrounded by friends and family Marjorie enjoyed sharing her story at a special morning tea.
Retirement Communities, St Francis Retirement Community
19th April 2017
Volunteer Christina Limeburner has been recognised in the recent Shortland Volunteer Awards for her work at Calvary St Francis, Eleebana.
Retirement Communities, St Francis Retirement Community
6th January 2017