The 2013 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards were held during National Volunteer Week in May and Jewish Care is extremely proud to announce that Mrs Yvonne Rosengarten won “Outstanding Individual Achievement” in the Primary Care category.

34 Jewish children and adults with special needs attended the inaugural Maccabi Victoria & Jewish Care All Abilities Holiday Activities programme which ran from 3 - 5 April during the recent school holidays.

Jewish Care acknowledged its staff and volunteers for their exceptional contributions at the annual Staff and Volunteers Service and Excellence Awards ceremony that was held on March 20th at the Carousel in Albert Park.

Jewish Care has launched an exhibition of artwork by adults living with a mental health condition to raise awareness and support participants in their journey to recovery. The ‘Safe Places’ exhibition on display at Jewish Care’s George Kraus Building features works by clients of the Mental Health Program as part of the Safe Places Project.

Last night at the Windsor Hotel Grand Ballroom The Premier of Victoria Mr Ted Baillieu MLA launched Jewish Care Victoria’s historic 165th anniversary since its establishment in 1848. The Premier spoke glowingly of the contribution the Victorian Jewish community has made to the history and development of Victorian political, social, cultural and economic life and wellbeing. “The words ‘Jewish’ and ‘Care’ are synonymous. The notion of care, of welfare, of providing for those in need and in distress are all part of the Jewish psyche and the Jewish culture and the Jewish religion,” Mr Baillieu said.

Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu MLA will launch on March 20, Jewish Care Victoria’s historic 165th anniversary since establishment in 1848. When Premier Baillieu addresses more than 200 people, including members of parliament, dignitaries and guests at the Windsor Hotel, he will be walking distance from where Swanston Street’s Rainbow Inn once stood, where Jewish Care’s forefathers established the Melbourne Jewish Philanthropic Society “to assist the poor and distressed…with medical aid and a weekly stipend”.

Jewish Care’s Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant has been awarded this year’s Police Community Exemplary Award. This award is presented to a member of the public who has demonstrated innovative strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting positive relations between Police and Victoria’s Multicultural Communities.

For ten years Jewish Care’s innovative Young Achievers Program (YAP) has helped our youth to develop life skills, improve self-confidence and reach higher. On 4 December, the program marked its 10th anniversary by launching an exciting YAP Alumni program at Sweet Crumble in Malvern.

Jewish Care is supporting adults living at The Manders Villas in Caulfield to raise their health awareness by inviting hearing specialists to talk to them about the range of free hearing services available. Bloom Hearing Specialists stopped by in De...

Latest report finds 81% of Saver Plus participants encourage children to save - This was one of the outcomes identified in new research launched in Melbourne on Wednesday 5 December, by the Hon Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

A feasibility study by Jewish Care Victoria and Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) to gauge the interest of Jewish community organisations in the development of a culturally-specific Volunteer Resource Centre (VRC) has been completed.

Jewish Care wrapped up its 2012 Young Achiever Program with dinner for graduates at Caulfield Park Pavilion on November 26 to celebrate another successful and rewarding year. Guest speaker Naomi Milgrom AO, Executive Chair and CEO of the Sussan Group, provided inspiration and guidance for the future.

Jewish Care recently hosted a focus group of adults living with a disability to source important feedback to ensure an upcoming a customer satisfaction survey is accessible to as many members of our community as possible.

On 25 November over one hundred Jewish Care volunteers gathered at Caulfield Hebrew Congregation and used Mitzvah Day to prepare Chanukah gifts while also celebrating the upcoming International Volunteer Day.

Bill Appleby, CEO of Jewish Care, has announced the appointment of Mark Joel to the Jewish Care Executive team in the role of General Manager, Development.

Jewish Care has announced a new President and Treasurer to lead Jewish Care into 2013. Mike Debinski takes office as President of Jewish Care from outgoing President Bruce Rosengarten.

A $10,000 grant from a private community philanthropic fund will enable Jewish Care, in partnership with Access Inc, to offer a series of workshops to improve life skills and quality of life for adults living with a disability.

The launch of a new book at the Jewish Holocaust Museum on 18 November 2012 marked not only one man’s triumph over unspeakable adversity but an important contribution to Jewish community Holocaust memoirs.

Jewish Care Victoria’s Annual General Meeting was held 13 November 2012 at the Monash University Caulfield Campus and was attended by 150 people. The audience was presented with an overview of key financial and operational milestones over the past year and the unveiling of exciting new directions for the year ahead.

Hava Nagila is a Shetland pony with a Jewish soul. Fed a special diet of gefilte fish, chopped liver and matzah, he sprinted across the line at Flemington this month to claim his 10th Melbourne Cup title in as many years. That's if you believe Gary Bryfman, annual sponsor of Melbourne Cup Day festivities at Jewish Care's Mark and Dina Munzer Community Residence.

The following is a personal message penned by Jewish Care President Bruce Rosengarten in response to people asking him how he feels about the criticism towards Jewish Care published in the Australian Jewish News on 26 October 2012.

The article published by The Australian Jewish News (Jewish Care Under Fire – 26/10/12) contains allegations that are untrue, and much of what has been reported was the subject of investigation some 10 months ago by The Federal Government’s Aged Care Complaints Scheme and dismissed.

Congratulations to Noa Baker, 15, for naming Jewish Care’s fun new mascot Tzeddy. Tzeddy is Jewish Care’s friendly face to raise awareness and teach kids the importance of giving.

Jewish Care Victoria is proud to announce that Glen Eira Villas, its flagship independent living accommodation for adults with a disability, has been renamed The Richard and Marietta Manders Villas. In 2011, Marietta passed away leaving a bequest to Jewish Care which has resulted in the new name for Glen Eira Villas.

Close to 200 women gathered at The International of Brighton in early September for the 16th Annual Generations of Women Brunch, raising more than $30,000 for Jewish Care’s Children’s Respite House and children living with a disability. Strong and spirited supporters of Jewish Care heard two amazing guest speakers share extremely moving life stories.

Learning is a lifelong journey for five Melbourne Rabbis – orthodox and conservative – who graduated this month from an accredited course to enhance interpersonal skills and improve standards of spiritual care delivery across all sectors of the community.

A $4 million Victorian government commitment to slash expenses for children living with a disability has been commended by Jewish Care, which says the announcement will boost quality of life, while better supporting families and carers.

For many years, while leading successful retail businesses, Laser Slutzkin and his brother Sholom, were known as true advocates for the needs of our community. Immigrants from Czarist Russia, they created numerous work places for community members and newcomers, offered a helping hand to those in need, made generous contributions to synagogues and lived their lives with a genuine spirit of giving.

On a cold and foggy Queen’s Birthday weekend, in front of a dedicated supporter base of family and friends, the Over 30s Kick for a Cause footy stars displayed impressive football prowess, while raising more than $10,000 for Jewish Care.

The 29th Annual Brunch of the Friends of Montefiore was held on Wednesday, May 23, at Leonda by the Yarra and well attended by over 200 supporters of Jewish Care.Guest speakers Judy Kempler and Pnina Jacobson, co-authors of the international, award-winning cookbook One Egg is a Fortune, shared their journey of creating such an original, sophisticated and self-published cookbook.

A new commuter bus donated by a generous group of women is providing a change of scenery and routine for elderly Jewish Care residents. The Toyota Hiace bus has been donated from money raised by the Friends of Montefiore, led by their hardworking Chair, Delysia Pahoff, for residents of the Montefiore Homes Community Residence.

Jewish Care has won a national peak body award for the establishment of a new IT data centre in Melbourne CBD and super-fast cable link to its St Kilda Rd site. Jewish Care was awarded the Aged Care Association Australia’s (ACAA’s) Best ...

Jewish Care Victoria and Jewish Aid Australia have combined forces to support a member of the Darfuri community living in Melbourne.

Jewish Care Victoria and the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) have signed an agreement to explore the feasibility of establishing a joint Volunteer Resource Centre (VRC) aiming to become a ‘one stop shop’ in the recruitment, matching, referral and training of local volunteers to support the Victorian Jewish community.

Jewish Care Victoria honoured its staff and volunteers at their 2nd Annual Staff and Volunteers Service and Excellence Awards ceremony, held on March 21st at the Carousel, in Albert Park.

Over 660 people gathered at Jewish Care’s Gala Dinner, held on 16 February at Caulfield Racecourse, launching the 2012 Annual Appeal in support of those in need in our community. This year’s Annual Appeal theme, Giving is in Our Nature, has emphasised human individuality and that the ability to give is hardwired within each person.

Jewish Care Victoria launched the Glen Eira Villas Adult Respite Centre on Thursday, 2 February. Parliamentary Secretary for Families & Community Services, Ms Andrea Coote MLC, launched the new service at the Glen Eira Villas, Caulfield.

wo of Jewish Care’s Registered Nurses have been awarded prestigious Aged Care Nursing Scholarships, administered by The Royal College of Nursing Australia. These scholarships are made available by the Commonwealth Government to Australian citizens or permanent residents who are currently working in the aged care sector, to fund training, workforce development and specialist workforce activities.

Jewish Care Victoria’s AGM held on November 23 was an engaging, informative event. The audience, of over 100 people, listened to a positive organisational overview of the milestones and achievements of the past financial year. A thought-provoking panel discussion on ‘Ageing and Caring for Older Australians’ followed, professionally hosted by ABC Radio National Broadcaster and Journalist, Peter Mares.

Australia's Jewish community faces some very real challenges as a result of the ageing of the population. A new report released today by Jewish Care and the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University, outlines the issues facing t...

Generations of Women Annual Brunch was held on Wednesday, October 26, at The International of Brighton, an event contributing to Jewish Care’s counselling services by helping families with emotional and financial support.

Since 2010 over 145 people from Glen Eira,Kingston and Port Phillip areas have benefited from Saver Plus, Australia’s largest matched savings program. The program has re-opened recruitment in Glen Eira and Jewish Care Victoria is looking for new participants.

Jewish Care Victoria, in conjunction with the Pratt Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of its new and exciting B'nei Mitzvah Program - a first of its kind Australian initiative, aiming to connect a new generation of young Jewish people to the ...

Twelve students participated in a unique, year-long Return to Learning Course, for adults who have experienced mental illness. Run in partnership with the Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria (MIFV), this nationally recognised course leads to the Certificate II in General Education for Adults. (Images included)

Jewish Care is delighted to announce the engagement of three major providers for the supply of cleaning, linen and food services across all Jewish Care facilities. Lincjo Care, Linencare and AFA Corp, will provide cleaning, linen and food services respectively to ensure that our reputable high levels of service and quality are carried through. (Image included)

Jewish Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Goodman who joins the organisation as the Chief Financial Officer. Daniel brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise. With over 10 years commercial experience in the financial services sector, Daniel has played a key role in the success of many organisations, more recently in his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Mizrachi Organisation.

This month, staff at Jewish Care joined over 50,000 Australians supporting the ‘Every Australian Counts’ campaign for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by sharing in a ‘DisabiliTea’ morning tea. (Images included)

Jewish Care Victoria is proud to announce that the recently revamped Jewish Care website has won the ‘Best in Class’ Interactive Media Award under the “Community” category.

Recently, there have been changes to the Labor Government’s National Health Reform with the introduction of a new National Information Line - 1800 200 422 - which provides easier access to information about aged care. The new information line provides one central number for the public to access information about aged care.

The newly redesigned website of Jewish Care was launched this month and it aims to extend the reach of all Jewish Care’s services and programs to the entire community. The new website features expanded content, photo and video galleries, news and media pages, an events calendar highlighting Jewish Care and community events, an improved donation page, job and volunteer listings, brochure downloads and much more!

Five of Melbourne’s Orthodox Rabbi’s have graduated from their Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training course, the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. This course was the result of a joint partnership between Jewish Care Vic.; The Rabbinical Council of Victoria Inc.; The Alfred Hospital and The Healthcare Chaplaincy Council of Victoria (HCCVI). (Images included)

Jewish Care Victoria has been selected to deliver a new type of Community Aged Care package recently launched by the Government – known as Consumer Directed Care packages. “These tailored packages give older people a great boost in their quality of life and independence, as well as offer transparency and more choice for our clients, thus enabling them to retain more control over their health and care”, says Meigan Lefebure, General Manager of Services for Older People at Jewish Care Victoria.

Meigan Lefebure has been appointed as General Manager, Services for Older People at Jewish Care. With close to 20 years’ experience in the residential aged care sector as a prominent registered nurse and a manager, Meigan has an outstanding record of leadership; strategic and financial management as a facility manager, chief executive, state operations manager and national manager in compliance.

A group of eager over-30s men played an exciting football match on the Queens Birthday holiday at Princes Park, South Caulfield, to raise money for Jewish Care and Melbourne Jewish Charity Fund (MJCF). (Images included)

Five of Melbourne’s Orthodox rabbi’s are currently undertaking a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training course. This course is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, in that it caters exclusively for Orthodox rabbis and is the result of an effective joint partnership between Jewish Care Vic.; The Rabbinical Council of Victoria Inc.; The Alfred Hospital and The Healthcare Chaplaincy Council of Victoria (HCCVI). (Images included)

Jewish Care’s Gary Smorgon House celebrated both a brit milah as well a Hachnassat Sefer Torah this past weekend. On Shabbat, 4 June, the community welcomed baby Chaim Akiva Nerenberg, son of Gary Smorgon House’s Rabbi Yoseph Nerenberg; and on Sunday, 5 June, welcomed a new Sefer Torah – both simchas bringing much joy to the residents and community at large. (Images included)

The 28th Annual Brunch of the Friends of Montefiore was held on Wednesday, June 1, at Leonda by the Yarra and well attended by over 200 women. Guest speaker Megan Castran, Australia’s keenest Oprah devotee, told of her approach to achieving positivity and happiness. (Images included)

Bill Appleby, CEO of Jewish Care, today announced the appointment of Robbie Franco to the Jewish Care Executive team in the role of General Manager of Development.

Jewish Care residents of Gary Smorgon House joined in the Chabad Youth Lag B’Omer parade through the streets of East St. Kilda on Sunday 22 May. (Images included)

Three moving Yom HaShoah Memorial Services were held on Sunday May 1 at various Jewish Care residences in Melbourne: Mark and Dina Munzer Community Residence, Gary Smorgon House and Montefiore Homes Community Residence. Many of the residents in attendance at these ceremonies are survivors of the Holocaust. (Images included)

Jewish Care Victoria is delighted with the announcement by the Claims Conference that it has successfully negotiated successive increases for the funding over the next three (3) years to provide for important community support services to Jewish Holocaust Victims living around the world.

The inaugural Jewish Care Staff and Volunteers Award ceremony was held recently at Waterfront City, Docklands to celebrate the most inspirational players on the Jewish Care team. (Images included)

In a first for Jewish Care, elderly residents in Melbourne used technology to touch base with their US counterparts in a new social networking project. Called Gam Yachad ('Also Together'), Skype video linked up residents of Jewish Care’s Montefiore Homes Community Residence and Gary Smorgon House with those in Ohio’s Menorah Park Centre for Senior Living. (Images included)

Jewish attitudes towards leadership formed the basis of a professional development seminar held recently for Jewish Care program managers. Entitled “Nefesh: Body & Soul,” the inaugural two-day retreat promoted positivity, empathy and collaboration as the keys to a cohesive corporate culture. (Images included)

In the wake of the devastating floods in Queensland, Jewish Care (Victoria) is urging the Victorian Jewish community to unite behind a national effort to support affected families. While many organisations are providing immediate financial aid, Jewish Care is directing effort towards longer term recovery of the Queensland community.

Families should start preparing their budget today to avoid a post holiday season financial hangover according to Jewish Care Victoria, operator of the Port Phillip, Glen Eira and Kingston savings and financial literacy program Saver Plus.

This week’s official opening of Jewish Care’s annual Sandra Bardas Memorial Exhibition at the Jewish Museum of Australia highlights the importance of Jewish belonging and inclusion for all members of our diverse community. To be launched by Dr John Serry, artworks under the theme of ‘Visions’ will be displayed at the Jewish Museum from 12 December 2010 to 9 January 2011. The exhibition is the culmination of effort over the past year by Jewish Care’s Creative Arts Studio program participants. (Images included)

Jewish Care has been praised for its proactive approach to community support and enhancements to its cultural and spiritual program at Jewish Care’s annual Rabbinc Luncheon which was held just prior to the Rabbinical Council of Victoria’s Annual General Meeting.

Around 160 volunteers and friends of Jewish Care filled Caulfield Hebrew Congregation on Sunday 21 November to celebrate International Volunteer’s Day with lunch and a wonderful show of Chanukah spirit.

In a move which further cements Jewish Care as an industry leader advocating positive change in the aged care industry, Jewish Care’s CEO Bill Appleby has been appointed to the Board of Aged & Community Care Victoria (ACCV).

A mobile voting station will be stationed at Gary Smorgon House, 4-8 Freeman Street, Caulfield from 10:00 am til 4:00 pm on Tuesday 23 November 2010...

Jewish Care’s Gary Smorgon House was on show as the community celebrated the aged care facility’s first Siyum and Hachnasat Sefer Torah.

To celebrate the Jewish New Year, Jewish Care is having a month-long party and you are invited join us in the celebrations! Residents, friends and family are encouraged to get involved in an extensive program of events kicking off with fun-filled Rosh ...

Thanks to a partnership between Jewish Care Victoria and Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS), small business owners and operators can receive professional mentoring support from some of Victoria’s most successful, experienced business specialists. Additionally, small businesses accessing funding through Jewish Care’s Jewish Mutual Loan Company may also be eligible.

Jewish Care would like to inform unpaid primary carers throughout the Victorian Jewish community they are now eligible to receive the new Victorian Government Carer Card, an initiative strongly supported by Jewish Care.

Jewish Care CEO Bill Appleby said Jewish Care supported CCOA’s efforts to amplify the public voice and to demand a sustainable industry that is built on the principles of choice, accessibility, flexibility and quality.

At 9.30am on Monday 15 April 2010, the first two residents of Jewish Care’s Glen Eira Villas celebrated their very own first independence day when they received the keys to their new villa on Glen Eira road.

At Jewish Care’s Gala Dinner, held 23 February at Leonda on the Yarra, David Smorgon OAM called on the community to champion Jewish Care’s 2010 Annual Appeal in support of people in crisis in our community. Mr Smorgon said he was “honoured to be the Patron of Jewish Care” and stressed the organisation’s vital role in responding to 5,000 people in crisis that call each year.