When Resthaven Malvern was in the market for a new cook, managers at the site asked resident Mr Ian Weekley to join them during the interview process. Ian, who has lived at Resthaven since May 2024 is part of the site’s Menu Meetings and provides regular feedback to Resthaven on the quality, taste, and nutrition of his meals.
Last week, members of the community, staff and residents joined to honour Resthaven’s exceptional history of service to the people of Mackay and celebrate becoming the latest member of the Apollo Care Alliance, securing its future for generations to come.
Nestled at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Martin Luther Homes is renowned for its warm, inclusive community and its commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Now, it stands at the forefront of dementia care in Victoria with the introduction of its Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) — a service designed to support older people living with the most severe and complex symptoms of dementia.
In celebration of Resthaven’s 90th anniversary, and coinciding with South Australia’s History Festival (1-31 May), Resthaven has just launched its new ‘living history’ website: Resthaven: A History of Caring.