Resident Stories Archive

Keeping clients connected

Graeme's level of independence and connection to his local community has been strengthened since he started receiving home care services from mecwacare.

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Pet Therapy at The Pines

A canine celebrity has been spotted roaming the halls of The Pines Retirement Village!

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These Wrinkled Hands | A poem by George Kyriakou

George and his wife, Aileen Hall, regularly visit Aileen’s mother Norma Molloy. George was inspired to write ‘These Wrinkled Hands’ after seeing the Trescowthick Centre’s ‘These Hands’ project in 2021.

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Bringing joy to Robin Syme Malvern

Meet Marlene, our lively Resident Coordinator at Robin Syme Malvern. For the last two years, Marlene has been an integral part of the boutique retirement village in Malvern. You can often spot her darting around Robin Syme, gathering residents for social activities and ensuring they’re well looked after. Residents look forward to the famous Friday […]

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Trainee Nurses to Lifelong Friends

Mary and Barb are former nurses and current residents of mecwacare’s Malvern Centre. Mary Adamson and Barb ‘Lil’ Cooper first met in 1956.

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mecwacare Malvern | A poem by Mary Adamson

mecwacare Malvern is home to old people, so don’t worry at all if you feel rather feeble. You come for respite and find yourself there for life, but please never mind for the carers are kind. There’s Emma and Selina to ask for advice, they’re all oh so helpful! It’s honestly nice. There’s help to […]

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Celebrating 65 years of love

Betty and Tony, residents at Robin Syme Malvern, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 5, 2024.

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Sandringham’s superstar

New Zealand born and raised, Ricci Carr has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 50 years, in over 25 countries.

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A timeless love

In January 1957, Phyllis and Lionel were going through simultaneous breakups. Both aged 22, they met at a Saturday night dance in Brunswick Town Hall.

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In the mood for a melody

With more than 800 songs in his repertoire, mecwacare volunteer Paul, 77, finds it hard to settle on a favourite.

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