Voices of St Vincent's Autum Newsletter (2024)

Posted 1st June 2024 | 2 minute read

Written by Lincoln Hopper 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Autumn edition of Voices of St Vincent’s. As we move further into the year, I am so excited to read about the lively happenings across our homes. In April, as a community we came together to commemorate several significant days, each holding its own special place in our hearts. Easter brought us together in a time of reflection and gratitude, reminding us of the importance of faith, hope, and love. 

ANZAC Day served as a solemn time of commemoration, with heartfelt tributes across our homes as we honoured the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women. In May, we’re celebrating International Nurses Day, Palliative Care Week, and Volunteer Week. These are occasions that highlight and honour the valuable contribution of members of our team. Nurses, carers, volunteers fulfil such crucial roles in delivering compassionate care to our community. 

Despite the diversity in roles, they all share a profound dedication and commitment to compassion and kindness, which is truly admirable. 

In this edition of our newsletter, you’ll find inspiring stories showcasing the wonderful things happening across our homes including: 

• Nancy’s heart-warming story which embodies the essence of our Heartprint care model, 

• the remarkable journey of our chefs David and Harry who represented St Vincent’s Care at an international cooking competition in London, 

• a sneak peak at the new season of our video series ‘Celebrating You’, • meet members of the St Vincent’s Consumer Advisory Body, and 

• delve into fascinating research on how residents and families think about food. 

These stories highlight the excellence, dedication, compassion and curiosity of our community, and I couldn’t be prouder of the incredible impact we’re having on this journey together.