Category: Village Voice

2020 - A Memorable Year? The world is in a really weird space in history and when you think about the major ‘corrections’ that have taken place in history, the current pandemic has possibly impacted more people in a much shorter time frame. And yet it is not universally impacting every country to the same …

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The Home Stretch The initial shock and fear associated with the emergence of COVID-19 appears to be giving way to boredom, frustration and for some, loneliness and helplessness. I hear and share your disappointment that we cannot do all of the things we enjoy and like to do and our Staff are feeling the same …

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We are here for you... always These are extraordinary times. Much of what we do is healthcare related and an “Essential Service” and we are adapting to what is a constantly changing landscape and ensuring that what we do on a daily basis does not put Residents, Clients or Staff at increased risk. There will …

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Let us not become weary in doing good Human nature can be fascinating and complicated at times, some people naturally think kindness is something completely selfless that we do out of love and compassion for our fellow humans, while others instinctively believe that someone being kind to them is just a manipulative tool that people …

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Connection The worldwide response and attention given to the bush fire crisis has been overwhelming. From celebrity donations, military evacuations, local bake sales through to highly skilled strike teams saving the prehistoric Wollemi Pine forest, people around the nation and around the world have united to help. Print, television and social media are filled with …

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Welcome to 2020 As I write this article it is currently 18 degrees and overcast; I had my office heater on when I arrived at work this morning and I am wondering when summer will arrive. However I know that when it does, we will have hot days, the Victorian Power Grid may struggle to …

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End of a Decade As 2019 ends and a new year, and new decade begins, I reflected back to where we were in 2009 and our goals and dreams for the coming years and re-read some older village voice covers from that time.Our big goals were: Completion and opening of ParksideInstallation of solar panels through …

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Rumours & Half-Truths All sorts of mail comes across my desk each day, recently one letter gave me reason to pause and I felt great sadness. Although it was anonymous, it was from whom I believe to be a well-meaning and kind Village Resident who was expressing grave concerns about things they had been told …

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October Update I am writing this column after coming back from a farewell BBQ for our handyman Rob. I was really fortunate to be able to share lunch with the Maintenance team and enjoy the laughs and stories they told. As I arrived I said hello to Noel, the subcontract electrician who has worked on …

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Maintenance and Repair of Private Equipment Each time I have to replace a piece of equipment (most recently my washing machine) it seems the new one is more complicated and needs “extra” things. Unfortunately this is a common issue for all of us. Recently we have had a number of requests for maintenance to attend …

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