Fronditha Care, the not-for-profit aged care provider, has not been untouched by COVID-19 after a staff member of its residential aged care facility in St Albans (THALPORI) tested positive on 22/7/2020 and further testing revealed one resident with a positive result on 27/7/2020 (who was admitted to hospital).

Fronditha Care is currently in a heightened state of vigilance after a staff member from its residential aged care facility in St Albans (THALPORI) tested positive to COVID-19 on Wednesday 22/7/2020

Fronditha Care has identified a staff member with a positive case of COVID-19.

Fronditha Care will name its new memory support unit in St Albans after a generous Greek Australian couple who pledged $850,000 in their will.

As restrictions ease, organisations must look at the mental health of their employees and offer a settled approach.

It is also a chance for organisations to offer a lesson in resilience.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on what happens behind closed doors, and it’s apt that 15 June 2020 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Personal Care Worker Katerina Margariti explains how Home Care has adapted during COVID19. 

Fronditha Care in consultation with families and representatives regarding lifting voluntary lockdown.

Fronditha Care acknowledges the statement by the Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer on 21/4/2020 regarding aged care providers imposing unnecessary restrictions on visitation to and movement within the residential care environment to not be representative of the measures taken by the organisation to limit the risk of the virus.

Fronditha Care’s Community Services division has received glowing reviews from its consumers in the community and by government authorities after it passed its first full assessment under the new Quality and Safety Framework, achieving 3-year accreditation.

Fronditha Care’s biennial Radiothon went ahead on Saturday and Sunday 21-22 March at the aged care provider’s Mulgrave offices, raising $105,360 over the two days.

There is no cloud surrounding Fronditha Care’s Radiothon 2020 fundraiser, as the not-for-profit aged care provider steams ahead with the radio broadcast to entertain those in isolation.

Fronditha Care is saddened by the passing of another of its founding members, Marika Bisas OAM.

Fronditha Care is saddened to lose of one its tireless directors and volunteers, John Bellesis.

George Sevdalis would say often that he was often overlooked as an influential member of the Fronditha Care founding team because he didn’t have the right credentials. He wasn’t a doctor, he wasn’t a lawyer, he wasn’t a professor.

Fronditha Care’s new CEO, Michael Malakonas, has officially assumed duties as head of the not-for-profit aged care organisation on October 16.

Australia’s Greek community has reason to be proud this week following the outstanding recognition not-for-profit aged care provider Fronditha Care received at the national Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) Awards 2019.

After winning the state awards in June this year in the categories of Service Innovation and Individual Contribution, Fronditha Care was thrust into the aged care limelight as the Victorian candidate for two national awards.

Fronditha Care is hoping to take out two national aged care awards after being acknowledged for its unique model of culturally appropriate care.
The aged care provider was a winner in two categories at the Aged & Community Services Australia Awards for Victoria in July.|
Personal Care Worker Khoryom “Tut” Nuyon was named Victorian Employee of the Year, and the Lifestyle and Activities team at Clayton won for Innovation in Service.

They are now off to the national awards on October 8-9 during ACSA’s Summit in Melbourne.