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How Michele found her calling helping others
Michele always knew she had a way with people. After relocating to Australia from South Africa, Michele decided to make a change from her previous work in HR and payroll....
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Physiotherapy keeps residents moving and enjoying life
Caitlyn Socwell is a physiotherapist, working with those who are ageing at VMCH Corpus Christi Aged Care Residence. She is a firm believer that age should not be a reason...
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Amanda’s personal carer connection
Amanda Nicholls has been working as a Carer Engagement Officer with the VMCH Carer Support program for 11 months. But Amanda knows more than most of us about the ins...
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Celebration Week: Bron Summers, Volunteering and Op Shops
Bron Summers will this year celebrate ten years at VMCH! Bron started out as a Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator at Villa Maria in Kew. Keen to work in the non-profit sector...
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Celebration Week: Evan Costello – St Paul’s College
Evan Costello has taught students across junior, middle and senior classes at St Paul’s College for the past 10 years. His teaching and disability experience is interesting and varied, including...
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Privileged to help our seniors stay independent at home
VMCH Case Manager Belinda Smith spends a lot of time on the road, visiting seniors to help manage their Home Care Packages. Belinda sees first-hand the incredible importance of being...
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We love getting to know our HCP clients
Chrissy Reardon has been working with VMCH for three and a half years, as the Administration Officer for Home Care Packages, in the Shepparton office. While her main role is...
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A childhood nursing dream realised
Registered Nurse Charlyn Ocdinaria believes nursing is more than just a job, it’s a calling. Here, she talks us through her nursing journey. “When I was young I used to...
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Proud to be a nurse
One of our nurses, Sr. Anita has written a lovely piece about why she is proud to be an Enrolled Nurse, please take the time to read about her wonderful...
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Working in a Memory Support Unit
We caught up with Mel, one of our PCAs working within our Memory Support Unit at Providence Aged Care Residence, Bacchus Marsh. Mel helps residents to retain their independence, and...
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Celebration Week: Danielle Flanagan, Early Childhood Intervention
This year Danielle Flanagan celebrates five years within our Early Childhood Intervention Service (ECIS) team. Her work as an Allied Health Assistant involves a lot of problem solving; optimising office...
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OT an important support for VMCH clients
Starting out as a VMCH volunteer gave Taryn Muller a thirst for helping people to reach for their goals. Since then she’s worked her way up from disability support volunteer...
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Mary’s caring role continues after work
Mary Bourke is a busy woman. Working in Carer Support and Support Coordination (NDIS) for VMCH, she travels from her home in Euroa to Shepparton and Wangaratta to help others...
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Meet Disability Services Team Leader Chelsey Godenzi
At VMCH, we couldn’t achieve what we do without the hard work, dedication and care of our fantastic staff. In celebration of our homegrown heroes, we’re excited to take you...
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Meet our passionate Lifestyle team
Some of Sarah’s favourite memories include the times she visited her nan at the aged care residence where she lived, playing games with her, and entertaining her, ensuring she had...
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Meet our staff… Harley Dalgleish
Harley is our Regional Manager of Lifestyle and Respite for Victoria’s north-west. Harley’s passion for sport saw him coach young people with disabilities, just after finishing high school. He loved...
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