Homestyle Aged Care Ferndale Gardens

31/07/2025

Residents and staff at Ferndale Gardens came together to celebrate Christmas in July, a magical day filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and plenty of laughter. The highlight? A surprise visit from Santa himself, bringing joy and smiles all around!

A huge thank you to the amazing Lifestyle team for the stunning table decorations, to the dedicated staff for their care and kindness, and to the talented chef and team for the mouthwatering festive feast.

It was a truly joyful day shared with wonderful company. Here's to making memories that warm the heart! 🔔🎄🎅

25/06/2025

The Homestyle Aged Care Client Services Team have recently run Information Sessions at Retirement Villages, including Selandra Rise Levande Retirement Village in Clyde North, on topics covering:

1. Life in Homestyle Aged Care.
2. Steps for entry into Aged Care.
3. Fees and Charges associated with Residential Aged Care.

Are you in a Retirement Home or Club supporting the elderly that would be interested in our team visiting you to run an Information Session on one of more of the above topics?

Please contact us in the first instance by emailing us at: enquiry@homestyleagedcare.com.au or phoning us on 1300 104 663 to discuss and book an Information Session at your Facility.

21/05/2025

It's National Volunteer Week, highlighting the significant contribution 6 million Australian volunteers play in strengthening communities and creating positive change.

Homestyle acknowledges the remarkable contributions and profound impact the volunteers make in each of our homes, and thank and recognise them for their tireless work.

Cath has volunteered once a week at Ferndale Gardens home for 17 years, playing the piano as well as leading the knit & chat group. Cath has helped foster a sense of community and encouraged creativity amongst the residents. The friendships she has made and precious conversations had are testament to her kindness and commitment.

We truly value and appreciate the wonderful input and support all our volunteers provide at Homestyle, they make a huge difference to the residents and staff, but we always welcome more! 🫶

Volunteers at Homestyle can be involved in activities such as Morning/Afternoon tea, Arts & Crafts, resident walks, games & quizzes as well as assisting with special events. Whatever your availability and the number of hours you wish to volunteer, we will accommodate you wherever possible. Simply contact the home direct that you would like to volunteer at and speak to the Lifestyle team.

Our homes in Melbourne and Geelong are listed here:
https://homestyleagedcare.com.au/our-homes/

19/05/2025

Homestyle Aged Care CEO Tim Humphries is taking part in the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 19th June on the rooftop carpark at the South Melbourne market.

Joining hundreds of other CEO’s and businesses owners, as well as community and government leaders, Tim will sleep outdoors to raise awareness and help raise funds for the many Australians who are experiencing homelessness and people at risk of homelessness.

The funds raised help to provide immediate relief to people, like food and crisis accommodation, as well as supporting healthcare, education, employment and other critical support services essential to those facing homelessness.

You can contribute to Tim’s fundraising effort by clicking on the link below and donating:

https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/tim-humphries/victoria

15/05/2025

Ferndale Gardens recently hosted Beekeeper Tom from Coastal Nectar.

Ben presented an Educational bee Workshop to the residents, discovering why bees are important to our environment and the food we eat. The Workshop covered topics such as the lifecycle of a bee, pollination powers, as well as providing hands on equipment, beeswax and of course honey!

Residents and staff got to taste the delicious honey that Ben had just harvested, as well as enjoying a hands on candle making workshop. A fascinating Presentation, Workshop and experience enjoyed by all. 🐝🌼🍯

14/05/2025

International Nurses Day was celebrated around the world on May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. The day acknowledges the compassion, professionalism, and round-the-clock commitment of nurses caring for patients. It’s a day to celebrate and appreciate nurses and acknowledge the important role they play in our health system.

Ferndale Gardens held an afternoon tea to say thank you to our nurses for their dedication, commitment and care in providing exceptional care to the residents. Group General Manager Dawn Griffiths attended along with Director of Nursing Lakshmi Reghunath, who said a few words of thanks to all attendees, pointing out that without our nurses, Ferndale Gardens could not achieve the unparalleled quality of care and leadership that the home provides to the residents.

12/05/2025

24/04/2025

Homestyle Aged Care is a proud sponsor of A Walk in the Park Geelong supporting people living with Parkinson's.

Raising awareness and vital funds to support people living with Parkinson's disease, the 2km walk around the Geelong Botanical Gardens is an opportunity for people living in Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast areas to come together as a Community to take a walk together.

The walk amplifies that together we can Fight Parkinson's. Support and Information can make a significant and positive difference to the lives of those living with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
Show your support on Sunday May 4th by taking a virtual walk with us.

Register Here: https://www.parkinsonswalkgeelong.com.au

23/04/2025

This year marks ten years of Homestyle Aged Care’s proud sponsorship supporting the School of Nursing and Midwifery Student Awards at Deakin University. The annual Student Awards formally recognise students achievements across all Deakin campuses and acknowledges outstanding efforts, dedication, academic performance and significant commitment to the University and wider community.

The Awards were held on April 9th with Homestyle CEO Tim Humphries presenting two students from each Campus their awards. The 2025 winners are Annika Singh from the Burwood Campus and Mikala Zahra from the Waterfront Campus. Tim had a chance to meet with and speak to both winners, who were extremely grateful and appreciative to receive their award. Both recipients are third year students with their award presented in recognition of their excellence and commitment to quality care of an older person in the unit HNN318: Care of an Older Person.

Homestyle looks forward to our continued support of the awards next year, and being able to acknowledge the students hard work and promote Aged Care in a positive light.