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Soft & Bite-sized Diets
WHAT IS A SOFT & BITE-SIZED DIET? Residents on a soft bite-sized diet will receive menu items that are moist and naturally soft, or that require minimal cutting. When a fork is pressed down on the food with enough force to turn the thumbnail noticeably white, the fork...
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High Energy High Protein Diet
WHAT IS A HIGH PROTEIN AND/OR HIGH ENERGY DIET? ENERGY: Adequate energy (or kilojoules) is needed to maintain weight. More energy is required to assist with weight gain or healing. Foods high in energy available at Aurrum include: Full cream dairy products eg. cheese,...
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Aurrum Kincumber All Stars
The Aurrum All Star Awards are a great way to nominate and recognise employees who have demonstrated the Aurrum values and delivered extraordinary care to our residents. CARING, LIVING, EMPOWERING, INVESTING, SUPPORTING and LEADING the way are the core vision and...
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Aurrum Education Event -“Food Matters in Aged Care”
Earlier this month Melissa Ruffa, Aurrum Dietitian, met with residents and their family members at each of the Aurrum facilities in Victoria for education evenings focused around Aurrum’s Food Culture. At the event series, “Food Matters in Aged Care”, Melissa...
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Aurrum Lifestyle Programs Bringing Back Memories
Aurrum Healesville residents Laurie East and Bill Goodwin grew up around horses and developed a passion for working with them. Bill was a local farrier of the Yarra Valley and Laurie grew up on a farm caring for the horses. Marcy Satorova, Lifestyle Coordinator at...
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Emma McBride MP visits Aurrum Norah Head
Last week Emma McBride MP Member for Dobell, NSW, Australian Labour Party visited Aurrum Norah Head to donate an Australian flag and speak with residents about current issues in the community. Karen Bailey, Aurrum Norah Head Facility Manager, gave a tour of the...
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“Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” at Aurrum Plenty
In May, residents at Aurrum Plenty held an afternoon tea as part of Cancer Council’s national fundraising event, “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea”. The event is the largest and most successful fundraiser for the charity, helping raise funds to support people affected...
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ANZAC Day at Aurrum Healesville
The sun was shining on Aurrum Healesville’s ANZAC Day garden ceremony. Many of the residents, staff and local RSL community members attended to honour and remember the fallen. Healesville residents made hand-made poppies for the remembrance day service. A Healesville...
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Aurrum Kincumber Book Launch!
Residents in Aurrum Kincumber art therapy class and Karen Adler, Art Therapist have written and illustrated a children’s book titled Feathers and Fur Farm. Aurrum Kincumber held a book launch to debut their book to the community as well as read to children from the...
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Aurrum Norah Head Gives Back to the Community
Engaging with and supporting local communities is an important part of Aurrum’s vision. The team at Aurrum Norah Head on the NSW Central Coast recently donated $1,000 to the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) in support of their work as a community development...
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From Paddock to Plate .... Aurrum residents enjoy growing and collecting the vegetables from our Aurrum garden to prepare for dinner.
Great which facility
Aurrum Erina & Terrigal Drive turned their home into a Carnival for the day recently. Residents had fun participating in games such as Go-fish and plate spinning (helpful dexterity exercises) to win a prize. There was much laughter throughout the home as we socialised with clowns and fortune tellers whilst enjoying the popcorn and ice cream on offer.
Aurrum Reservoir held a 70s themed concert recently where they celebrated the revolutionary era with happy hour, music and dancing. Many of the residents and team members chose to dress in 1970s attire for the event.
Certainly looks like everyone had a great day well done reservoir
Rock on!
Aurrum Healesville residents enjoyed a cosy Sunday movie recently. The residents chose to watch Dutch violinist and conductor Andre Rieu.
Such a brilliant violinist!
Aurrum Wyoming residents recently designed and created beaded necklaces. The activity was fun, purposeful and created a sense of achievement among the group as well as enhancing their fine motor skills.
Aurrum Wyoming residents enjoyed a fun outing to Ourimbah RSL where they enjoyed a delicious lunch and good conversation.
Fabulous Luncheon ladiesx
Congratulations to our October All Stars Lilian, Binod, Darrell, Amrita, Jerry, Christine, Ana, Janelle, Paramjit, Edna, Kerri, Jean Paul and Jai who were all nominated for their dedication to Aurrum Aged Care across VIC & NSW. It's great to see so many team members embracing our enhanced model of care - Living Life
Congratulations Edna, you are very caring person they are lucky to have you ,Well done by allofyou.
Well done Lil! Very well deserved. As a family member to a loved one at the home. We as a family know our loved one is in good hands. You do a fantastic job with my grandfather. Congratulations 🤘💙
Well done Lil , you do such an amazing job !! Thanks for everything you do for dad ♥️♥️
Congratulations
Well done 👍
Well done ladies
Wow auntie Edna ❤️😍
Aurrum Wyoming residents and their families enjoyed a fabulous 1920s Flapper themed party celebrating International Older Persons Day recently. Everyone dressed up for the event and was given the opportunity to participate in karaoke and dancing. The Lifestyle Team created a fun and engaging game of guess the baby in the photographs which was a big hit!
Simply Fabulous,putting on the Ritz🏆..
Aurrum Healesville resident June is an avid gardener, so much so she used to run an online chatroom as a way of connecting to fellow passionate gardeners. June really wanted to plant some spring flowers at the foyer and Aurrum was happy to help. Great work June!
Happy Birthday Aurrum Wyoming resident Ken who turned 92 recently. Ken celebrated with his family and they all enjoyed a lovely lunch on the terrace provided for by the Wyoming Catering Team.
Happy birthday