2015 Montefiore Annual Report

SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE JEWISH HOME

ANNUAL
REPORT

2014–2015



SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE JEWISH HOME

OUR MISSION:
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF
LIFE OF OLDER PERSONS, BY
PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL

STANDARD OF SERVICE
AND CARE, EMBRACING THE
RICHNESS OF JEWISH RELIGION,
CULTURE AND TRADITION.

Front cover photo: Hunters Hill resident, Toba Elias enjoying her art class
Inside cover photo: Woollahra Manor residents, Fella Lieberman and Betty Wood

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CONTENTS

4 Board of Management & Executive 38 Catering - Raising the Bar
5 Board Members 39 Creative Therapies at Montefiore
13 President’s Report 40 iTraining Transforms Mandatory Staff Training
17 CEO’s Report 41 Who’s Who In The Home
20 Treasurer’s Report 43 Life Governors and Members
24 The Road to Reform 43 Montefiore Life Governors
26 Philosophy of Living 46 Montefiore Members
27 Celebrating 40 Ruby Years of Volunteering 54 Montefiore Volunteers
56 Foundation Donations
at Montefiore 58 Bequests
58 Memorial Donations
28 Foundation 58 Birthday Donations
30 Religious and Spiritual Life at Montefiore 61 Wedding and Anniversary Donations
31 Nurse Practitioner Program Continues to 61 Equipment Donations
62 Synagogue Donations
Grow Collaboratively 62 Leaf Campaign Donors
62 Special Donations
32 Montefiore’s Partnership with CHeBA 63 Become A Life Governor
34 Montefiore Moves to the New Information Era
35 HomeCare
36 Quality Agency Awards Montefiore Top

Marks Again

37 Fire Sprinklers Installation

Left photo: Randwick Campus foyer
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MONTEFIORE
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE

The Home is managed and Today, the Board faces the challenge This climate has strengthened
administered by an elected Board of of the demanding economic the Board’s resolve to continue
Management. All Board members act environment, a growth in the developing and promoting best
in a voluntary capacity and oversee all number of elderly people in our practice in all aspects of aged care,
facets of the Home’s administration, community, and the need to provide constantly reviewing and improving
with the support of a number of appropriate care for the ever- the services we provide to ensure
different committees. The Board increasing number of people that the elderly in our community
is responsible for the continuing with dementia. receive the care and quality of life
financial viability of the Home. they deserve.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS LIFE MEMBERS

David Freeman AM Alex Abulafia The late Hal Goldstein AM OBE
President Dr David Berman Manfred Salamon
Lisa Brender
Gary Inberg Max Einfeld
Vice President Michael Goldstein
Dr Susan Hertzberg
Tom Mautner Barry Joseph
Hon Treasurer Trevor Pogroske
Leora Ross
Assoc Prof Peter Gonski Renée Symonds
Hon Secretary Jeremy Waine

YOUR BOARD

In accordance with good Current Board Skills Mix
Governance Principles, Montefiore
Home seeks to maintain a Board ■ Business 21%
composed of members whom, ■ Finance 21%
collectively, provide a broad range of ■ Law 13%
skills and expertise that will support ■ Property 11%
strong corporate governance and ■ Medical & Clinical 16%
strategic planning. ■ Aged Services 5%
■ Hotel Services 5%
The current Board consists of well- ■ Education 8%
respected individuals who have a
history of involvement with the have a passion for supporting a high
Home and who possess a range of standard of care which optimises
skills and expertise that includes, the older person’s quality of life,
but is not limited to; finance, law, delivered within a sustainable
property, medical & clinical, aged financial model.
services, food & beverage, education
and all round business acumen.

Consistent with the organisation’s
philosophy of care, Board members

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BOARD
MEMBERS

At June 30 2015

DAVID FREEMAN AM In 2009 the Randwick development was
PRESIDENT the recipient of the Property Council of
Australia Innovation and Excellence Award
As a partner and now an active consultant in and the overall winner of the Emerging
the commercial law firm, Abadee, Dresdner & Assets category.
Freeman, David specialises in taxation, estate
planning and substantial commercial property The Montefiore Development Committee has
financing and development work. subsequently been responsible for the planning,
design and approval of the Master Plan for the
David has been involved communally for over 30 remainder of the site at Randwick, comprising an
years firstly as Vice President of the Wolper Jewish additional 300 rooms, and achieving Development
Hospital in which time he oversaw its conversion Approval for the next stage being a new 90 bed
from a convalescent facility to a modern surgical dementia specific wing.
hospital. He also served as the Honorary Solicitor
for the Jewish Communal Appeal for 15 years. A member of the Montefiore Finance Committee
from 2002, this Committee is responsible for
In 1985, David joined the Montefiore Board, refining the Home’s financial model to maximise
served as Vice President for 8 years and was cross subsidisation and the investment of the
elected President in 2004. Home’s substantial financial assets.

David has been Chairman of the Montefiore During David’s Presidency, the operations of
Development Committee since 2000. The the Home have effectively doubled in size and
Development Committee has been responsible for Montefiore Home is now acknowledged as one
the successful planning, design and construction of the largest benevolent charities in Australia.
of the Randwick Development, a state of the
art communal residential aged care facility,
accommodating 276 Residents with the capacity
to double in size on the Randwick site.

In July 2008 he was awarded an AM (Member
of the Order of Australia) in the Queen’s Birthday
Honours for his service to the Jewish community.

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BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUED.

GARY INBERG TOM MAUTNER
VICE PRESIDENT HON TREASURER

Gary is a financial and corporate adviser with more Tom has an extensive history in the clothing industry,
than 25 years of experience in commercial business with a lengthy career as General Manager and a
including property management and development, shareholder of Peter Weiss Pty Ltd following which his
property funds management and public company own company manufactured apparel under the Pringle
experience, including being Head of Property for of Scotland Label. He continues to maintain a close
one of the largest property portfolios in NSW relationship with Peter Weiss.
managing a team in excess of 75 staff which look
after property worth in excess of $3 billion. More recently, he has been running a family investment
business, for the benefit of members of his extended
Gary is past Chairman of IWPE Nominees Pty Ltd, family and a small number of close associates.
Trustee and Custodian for Investec Bank [Australia]
Limited. He is a non-executive director for a He was elected to the Board of Montefiore Home in
number of other companies and has been CFO 2001 and took on the important role of Treasurer in
for a top 200 ASX listed company. 2004. Tom is also an active member of the Home’s
Development Committee, Operations & Quality
He has been Vice President of the Home since Committee, Finance Committee
2004, prior to which he served as Honorary and Investment Committee.
Treasurer for 3 years. Gary is a member of the
Investment and Finance Committees, Chairs the He was a passionate contributor to the design and
Operations & Quality Committee, represents the building of the Randwick Campus and continues to
Home on the Joint Operating Committee of the be involved with the ongoing process of upgrading all
Burger Centre and is a Director of National Nurses the campuses.
Plus and the Camelot Nursing Home.
Tom was born in Czechoslovakia in 1950 and migrated
He has had a long association with Montefiore, to Australia in 1969. He and his wife Rose are long-
being involved with the fete for over 15 years time supporters of many Jewish organisations.
before becoming a Board Member.
Both Tom’s late mother and late father-in-law
were residents of Montefiore Home.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ALEX ABULAFIA
PETER GONSKI BOARD MEMBER
HON SECRETARY
Alex joined the Montefiore Board in 2014 and is a corporate
Assoc Prof Peter Gonski, who joined the Board in lawyer and an investment banker turned entrepreneur with
2008, is a senior staff specialist geriatrician with an extensive communal history and understanding of our
more than 20 years of experience in care for community.
the elderly.
As Treasurer and then President of Emanuel School from
He is Director of Southcare, Sutherland Hospital and 1999 to 2006 he was instrumental in transforming the
Community Services, Clinical Stream Director for school from a struggling debt ridden entity into a robust
Aged Care and Rehabilitation, South Eastern Sydney and vibrant place of education for the entire community.
Local Health District and Associate Professor, Faculty
of Medicine, NSW. Securing the school’s future with a capital appeal in
2005 that raised $4.5 million, Alex then went on to assist
His family has a long history with Montefiore JewishCare with their capital appeal – the result of which
through volunteering and his knowledge and stands proudly in Saber Street with their new premises.
experience makes him a vital addition to the He continues to sit on JewishCare’s Foundation as their
Montefiore Board. Chairman, a position he has held since 2009.

His other communal involvements include Australian
Friends of the Hebrew University (1997-2000, Director),
JCA Appeal Chairman and Executive Committee Member
(2006- 2008) and JNF NSW President (2011-2015) after
serving a maximum 4 year term. He is currently the
immediate past President and on the national JNF Board.
Alex is also a Trustee of both the Kesser Torah Education
Fund and JCA’s Education Endowment Fund, positions he
has held since 2011, and serves as trustee of Y2i alongside
other senior communal leaders.

As a businessman and communal leader Alex is uniquely
positioned to assist the Board to take Montefiore forward
and is invested in ensuring that this cornerstone community
asset continues to thrive.

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BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUED.

DR DAVID BERMAN LISA BRENDER
BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER

Dr David Berman is a retired dental surgeon, Lisa Brender is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years’
previously on the Board of the Monash Country Club experience and currently works as a Clinical Nurse
for 22 years and also the inaugural President of the Specialist in the Operating Theatre Department at
Apex Club of Blacktown. He is currently a volunteer Prince of Wales Private Hospital, as well as at the
at the Matthew Talbot Home. University of Notre Dame and the University of
Technology in the role of Clinical Nurse Educator.
David has been a keen supporter of Montefiore Home
for many years and became a Life Governor in 2008. Lisa is committed to the Home and, in 2000, took a
His dedication to the Home stems mainly from the year’s leave of absence from nursing to act as Co-
long association of many members of his family with ordinator of the Montefiore Home Capital Appeal.
the Home, both as supporters and residents over The Appeal was highly successful, raising $6.8 million.
the years.
Lisa joined the Board of Management of Montefiore
Over this period, David has had the opportunity to Home in 2001 and served for 10 years before taking
observe the activities and practices of the nursing and a short break and rejoining the Board in 2012. During
administrative staff at the Home and has been impressed her tenure, she sat on 2 Board Committees – the
with the dedication and manner in which they apply Community Relations and the Operations & Quality
themselves to the wellbeing and comfort of the residents Committees – where she was able to use her vast
and believes the attention they receive is world class. nursing experience and knowledge of the Home in
the management and planning of care for the
David is currently involved in a staff education residents. Lisa rejoined the Operations & Quality
program where he utilises his knowledge as a dental Committee in 2012.
surgeon to support the delivery of optimal oral health
care for residents.

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MAX EINFELD MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN
BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER

Max Einfeld is a practising lawyer with an accredited Michael Goldstein was welcomed to the Board in
specialisation in taxation law. He is also a public 2008 after having long association with Montefiore.
notary. During his career, he has been a partner He helped at the annual fete with his uncle, Life
in several prominent law firms. Member, the late Hal Goldstein AM OBE and later ran
his own glassware stall.
He has a long and active involvement on the
Board, having been a Board Member since 2002. As the owner of a successful catering services
He also serves on the Religious and Nominations company, Michael has been significantly involved in
Committees. the catering area of the Home, including assisting with
the design and specification of the Randwick kitchen
His commitment to aged care continues his family’s and working alongside Montefiore staff on catering
long tradition of contribution to the welfare of the and operational matters.
NSW Jewish community.

Max’s other communal positions include Honorary
Solicitor for the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies,
United Israel Appeal and Mandelbaum House.
His other interests include his golf swing, his
grandchildren and his beloved Roosters.

Max is determined to help make a difference to the
lives and wellbeing of all residents and has a particular
passion for delivering the best possible cultural and
religious programs for them.

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BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUED.

DR SUSAN HERTZBERG BARRY JOSEPH
BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER

Dr Susan Hertzberg is a qualified medical practitioner Barry was born into a family that has a deep and
and currently Senior Emergency Specialist at the long-lasting relationship with the Home. His mother,
Prince of Wales Hospital. She also has a Masters Miriam, was a driving force of the Ladies Committee
degree in Health Law and is interested in quality health for many generations, in addition to being a Board
care for the aged. The Prince of Wales Hospital sees member for over 17 years.
a large number of residents from Montefiore and
provision of high quality care to these residents is Proudly elected to the Board in 2001, he
a high priority. continues this commitment with a deep passion
and involvement and is presently on the
Susan has a long association with a number of Admissions Committee.
communal organisations and was a member of the
Board of the Great Synagogue in 2010 and 2011. After a 5 year period working with a sharebroker,
Barry began his career in the ladies clothing industry
Susan serves on various professional and in 1965. In 1969 he commenced his own clothing and
hospital committees. manufacturing business, which he ran successfully
until 1998.

During the early 1970’s and under the Presidency of
the late Hal Goldstein AM OBE, Barry was an active
member of the Home’s House Committee, in addition
to being involved with admissions. He is also the past
Federal Executive Director of the Australian Friends
of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a position he
held for 15 years.

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TREVOR POGROSKE LEORA ROSS
BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER

Trevor is a senior advisory partner and NSW leader Leora Ross graduated in Pharmacy in 1977 and
of health and aged care with Grant Thornton worked as a pharmacist, before doing some voluntary
Australia, an international accounting firm, and a work in the community whilst raising her 3 children.
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. She remains actively involved in the community
and is currently a volunteer guide at the Sydney
He has had over 25 years’ experience in Jewish Museum.
international trade and trade finance, corporate
restructuring and insolvency. His key industry Leora has completed a Graduate Diploma in
expertise includes financial services, hospitality, Education, gained a Certificate in TESOL (Teaching
aged care, technology, communications and English to Speakers of Others Languages) and later,
entertainment, manufacturing, engineering and a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics.
construction, and printing and packaging.
Her 16 years of teaching English to overseas students
Trevor joined the Montefiore Board and migrants at the Institute of Languages UNSW, as
in 2013. His other community activities include being well as teaching the future teachers, has given her an
a member of the Board Management and Treasurer of understanding of intercultural issues relevant both to
Kehillat Masada and a member of the Congregation of the staff and residents of Montefiore. In addition, her
Synagogues of NSW (COS). experience in Education is pertinent to the important
area of ongoing professional development of staff
within the Home.

With her background in Pharmacy, Leora also has
some insight into the health issues that affect
Montefiore residents. Leora’s mother was a resident
of Montefiore for 4 years and she, therefore, is
resolved to ensure that the vision of Montefiore
Home to excel as a provider of high standard care,
maximising the quality of life for the elderly in our
community continues.

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RENÉE SYMONDS JEREMY WAINE
BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER

Renée is a Clinical Psychologist and holds a degree Jeremy Waine has more than 15 years’ experience with
in Education. Renée was elected to the Board in leading companies in the financial services sector.
2001, having already been an active member of the
Operations Committee. He began his career as a corporate lawyer at
Mallesons and then moved into investment banking
In her years as a Board member she has written and principal acquisitions at UBS Investment Bank,
papers, presented at conferences on aspects of CBA, Westpac and GE Capital.
ageing, dementia, placing one’s relative in the Home
and life within the Home. Jeremy joined the Board at the end of 2008 due
to his strong interest in the aged care sector and
Renée is passionate about contributing to the passion for helping the community. He has served
education of staff. She authored and was instrumental on the Finance and Investment Committee and the
in setting up the Montefiore Staff Holocaust Nominations Committee.
Awareness program which is conducted monthly at
the Sydney Jewish Museum. This program which trains Jeremy also sits on several Board sub-committees
Montefiore staff to deal with the special requirements of the Children’s Medical Research Institute, namely
of our survivors, has, to date, won 2 prestigious awards the Audit and Risk Committee and the Finance and
for Montefiore. As a child of Holocaust survivors, this Investment Committee.
is very close to her heart.

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PRESIDENT’S
ANNUAL REPORT FY2014-15

‘THE RECENT BETTER PRACTICE AWARD
MEANS THAT THE HOME HAS RECEIVED
A TOTAL OF 8 AWARDS FOR INNOVATION
AND EXCELLENCE FROM THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT.’

In my report to Members last year recognised aged care providers in As I write this report we have
I took pleasure pointing out the the country. In the words of the been notified that we have
many achievements and milestones CEO of the Federal Government’s received another Better Practice
showcased within the pages of Australian Aged Care Quality Award, this time in relation to
that year’s Annual Report and I am Agency, Nick Ryan, when he our iTraining program which is
delighted to advise that this year presented the organisation an interactive eLearning platform
is no different. with a Better Practice Award that we developed in-house and
in October last year, ‘Montefiore which enables staff to complete
Within this year’s Annual Report is considered to be one of the their mandatory training
you can read about the services and highest performing organisations requirements online.
innovation that makes Montefiore in the country.’
one of the most talked about and The recent Better Practice

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Award means that the Home has regardless of the older person’s MEMBERSHIP –
received a total of 8 awards for financial means is a philosophy that HAVE YOUR SAY
innovation and excellence from strikes at the heart of Montefiore’s
the Federal Government for charitable endeavours and has I encourage everyone that
areas which include clinical care, earned the Home the reputation supports the philosophy of the
education, lifestyle, hotel services, of not only being one of the finest Home to become a Member so
volunteering and spiritual and aged care providers in Australia that you are eligible to vote at an
cultural wellbeing. but also one of its most respected Annual General Meeting (AGM).
benevolent institutions. Ultimately, the Board sets the
The Board is extremely proud that philosophy and parameters under
these areas have been recognised In my opinion, the Board of the which an organisation operates.
for excellence and works in close Montefiore Home have done an It is vitally important that you,
partnership with the CEO, Robert outstanding job balancing the as supporters of the Home,
Orie, and the management team finances of the Home to ensure it understand the philosophy and
entrusted to deliver the standard remains financially robust whilst agenda of those seeking election
of care the community has come at the same time being able to and exercise your right to vote
to expect. In this regard, I would maintain high standards of care and and thereby have a say as to
like to acknowledge the efforts accommodation for everyone. which Board members you wish
of Robert and the members of to represent the interests of the
the management team as well as This is even more remarkable when organisation and the many elderly
the entire staff for transferring you consider that over the last 10 people it cares for.
the Board’s vision into tangible years the elected Board of the
outcomes for residents and care Montefiore Home has overseen the Following last year’s AGM
recipients at an operational level. construction of the extraordinary many of the Home’s Members
campus at Randwick, navigated expressed their grave concern
GOVERNANCE – SETTING its way through the Global that the election process allowed
THE STANDARD Financial Crisis and continues for candidates to nominate
to successfully steer the Home for an Executive position on
Amongst the high standard of through an extremely challenging the Board, being the positions
accommodation and services economic environment where of President, Vice-President,
the Home provides, it is easy to operating income generated from Honorary Treasurer and Honorary
overlook the fact that Montefiore the investment of refundable Secretary, without having any prior
is first and foremost a charity. accommodation deposits is experience or involvement as a
Providing care and services to severely impaired by historically Montefiore Board member.
the elderly of our community low interest rates.
During the year the Board
considered this matter and
resolved to address this concern
by seeking an amendment to
the Rules which requires any
candidate to have served at least
24 months as a Board member
before being eligible to be elected
to an Executive position, subject
to the right of the Board to waive
this requirement in exceptional
circumstances.

At this year’s AGM, to be held at
Montefiore Home, Hunters Hill,
on Sunday 6 December 2015,
Members will be asked to vote in
favour of the proposed amendment
to Rules, along with a few other
minor changes intended to clarify
the definition of a Member, and
will also be informed about the

Seniors’ Living Apartments King Street frontage (artist impression)

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Seniors’ Living Apartments interior shot (artist impression)

adoption of a Board Charter which aged care places as well as care (dementia) units being fully
incorporates term limits relating to seniors living apartments refurbished along with associated
Board and Executive positions. communal areas.
In relation to our HomeCare
PLANNING FOR division, the Board has been The Board has embarked on a
THE FUTURE extremely pleased with the master-planning process for the
continued growth of this service site and is considering a number
As the largest provider of aged which provides a broad range of of options that will enable the
care services to the Sydney care and support options to those refurbishment or rebuilding of
Jewish Community, Montefiore still living in their own home. As some of the older style hostel
understands the importance of you can read in the CEO’s report, accommodation. The difficulty
planning in order to meet the this part of our business is likely to at present is that the Hunters Hill
future needs of the community. experience exceptional growth in site, along with all of our other
demand from February 2017 when campuses, is experiencing high
In this regard, the Board has been current funding arrangements demand and full occupancy, making
particularly focused over the past for home-care services are due any rebuilding program difficult.
year on the following key areas; to change.
Which brings me to the next stage
• The continued expansion of our With regard to the Hunters of development at the Randwick
home-care services Hill Campus, the organisation Campus. This represents the
has invested significant funds most immediate project on the
• Master-planning of the Hunters to progressively upgrade the horizon and one which will require
Hill Campus campus over a number of years significant financial resources to
with the nursing home and special deliver to the community.
• The next stage of development
at the Randwick Campus which
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RANDWICK STAGE 2, The important point, however, is as well as the members of the fete
INCLUDING SENIORS’ that these additional services are committee consisting of Alma
LIVING APARTMENTS readily available and comparatively Goldman, Sylvia Kohn, Sam Zweig,
cost effective given the economies Michael Fischer and
Regular readers of Montefiore of scale and existing services at Howard Kaplan.
Life would be aware that we are the Randwick Campus. Should
well advanced with the planning a resident require even greater The Home benefits from a richness
of a new 90 bed dementia specific care the adjacent services of the of Jewish Culture and tradition
unit at Randwick and we see the Randwick Campus can be easily and this is in no small way due
inclusion of serviced apartments as accessed. to the efforts of our wonderful
providing further choice for those Rabbi and Rebbetzin David and
seeking supported accommodation. With regard to accommodation Vicky Rogut. I’d also like to
costs, this is generally facilitated acknowledge the efforts of our
During the year we undertook through what is referred to as a Spiritual, Cultural and Community
extensive market research loan/licence arrangement where Engagement Manager, Lynda Dave,
which indicated that the style of a lump sum is paid upon entry and for the support she provides to
accommodation offered by the where the organisation guarantees Rabbi Rogut and for her passion to
proposed seniors’ living apartments to refund an agreed amount upon enhance the cultural and spiritual
is greatly sought after. departure. In this way Montefiore lives of our residents.
is able to retain ownership of the
The luxury apartments envisaged apartments. As mentioned earlier in my report,
for the site will provide a mix of 1, 2 sincere appreciation to our CEO,
and 3 bedroom accommodation for The planned development will Robert Orie, the management
individuals and couples wishing to include two additional levels of team and all the staff who, on a
optimise their independence whilst underground car-parking providing daily basis, care for our residents
at the same time having access to parking for a total of 288 cars, and home-care clients.
the outstanding amenities available more than enough to service the
at the Randwick Campus and needs of the apartments as well as The Home operates with a
with the comfort of knowing that the entire campus. dedicated and cohesive Board
assistance, if required, is only a of Management and I would like
call away. I look forward to keeping you to take the opportunity to thank
informed regarding the progress of my Executive, Gary Inberg, Peter
Living in the apartments, which are this exciting project. Gonski and Tom Mautner, along
specifically designed for the older with our fellow Board members for
person, enables access to a range WITH THANKS their professionalism and guidance.
of additional services and support,
including a variety of communal The Home is a vibrant and Finally thanks to the community
activities, that are either included successful organisation and there – our Members, Benefactors,
as part of the accommodation cost are many people who contribute Bequestors, Life Governors and
or which attracts an additional to its success. Unfortunately it supporters who enable us to
associated fee. isn’t possible to thank everyone continue to provide world-class
within the confines of this report accommodation and care for the
Typically, access to amenities but I would like to single out a few elderly in our community.
such as a club lounge, pool and individuals and groups for special
gymnasium as well as services mention. David Freeman, AM
such as cleaning, laundry and the President
peace of mind of 24/7 emergency Firstly, I’d like to thank our vibrant
assistance is incorporated into the group of volunteers who contribute
accommodation costs. so much to the wellbeing of our
residents. I’d like to specially
On the other hand, additional mention our Ladies Committee,
services such as the provision ably headed by Co-Presidents
of meals or personal assistance, Annette Joseph and Cathy Shapiro
such as that provided by nurses, for their efforts in raising much
usually attracts an additional fee. appreciated funds for the Home,

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CEO’S
ANNUAL REPORT FY2014-15

‘BEING THE CEO OF AN ORGANISATION
THAT HAS SUCH A STRONG COMMITMENT
TOWARDS INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE
IS TRULY AN HONOUR.’

I am delighted to report that
the past year has been another
highly successful period for
Montefiore Home with the year
containing many achievements
and outcomes for which we can be
justifiably proud.

These include industry leading
programs such as our Philosophy
of Living (POL) initiative, iTraining
education platform and our
outstanding Nurse Practitioner
program which, in addition to
taking our clinical care services
to an unprecedented level, has
been responsible for a significant
reduction in avoidable transfers
to hospital.

The Home also completed the
installation of fire sprinklers at its
Maroubra, Woollahra and Hunters
Hill sites which was a significant
capital project requiring complex
project management. All of
the organisation’s facilities now
operate with the added protection
of fire sprinklers.

I encourage everyone to read about
these and other outstanding programs
and achievements highlighted in this
year’s Annual Report.

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The quality and depth of these
services is unmatched by any other
aged care provider and the fact
that we can provide these services
to all members of the community,
irrespective of whether they have
the capacity to pay full fees or are
heavily subsidised by the Home, is
really quite remarkable.

Acting Physiotherapy Manager, Courtney Halliday assisting Hunters Hill resident, Sheila Goldberg RESIDENTIAL CARE
with her physiotherapy session
Demand for residential aged care
OUR POINT OF accommodation grew steadily
DIFFERENCE during the course of the year
and was particularly strong in the
What truly sets us apart from high-care nursing home units as
other aged care providers is the well as the special care (dementia)
quality and depth of the services units across all campuses. We are
we deliver to both the residents currently experiencing long wait
accommodated in any one of our lists in these areas and demand is
outstanding campuses as well as the expected to continue to grow in
growing number of clients accessing the future.
outreach services through our
HomeCare division. As outlined in the President’s
report, we are well advanced with
Whilst we take enormous pride planning for the expansion of the
in the calibre of the clinical and Randwick Campus. The next stage
nursing services we provide, it is of development will add a further
the inclusion of a broad range of 90 residential care places as well
services, such as physiotherapy, as much sought after seniors’
social work, diversional and creative living apartments.
therapy, as well as our exceptional
Religious and Cultural program Following a redistribution of 60
and enhanced catering and dining dementia specific places from the
experience, that makes a material existing campus to the new building,
difference to the quality of life of the 90 additional residential care
the older persons in our care. places will provide 30 dementia
specific places and 60 high-care
Add to this the myriad of activities, nursing home places. Pending final
entertainment and special events cost estimates and financial analysis,
available for residents to enjoy and we are hopeful of commencing
you start to get a feel for the rich building work towards the latter
tapestry of services Montefiore part of next year.
Home provides.
HOME CARE

Our HomeCare division continues
to experience strong demand
for its outreach services both on
a Government subsidised basis
as well as a fee for service basis.
Demand for our home-care services
is expected to escalate further
from February 2017 when supply

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restrictions that currently apply and able to direct the funding to the thank you all for your contribution
to the provision of Government provider of their choice. during the year.
subsidised Home-Care services
are removed. What this means in practice is that Our volunteers are also a valuable
older people eligible to receive a part of our workforce and I thank
Under the current arrangements, subsidised package will no longer them for donating their time and
aged care organisations that be reliant on finding a provider with skills to enhance the quality of
provide Government subsidised an available package and limited to life of our residents. Additionally,
Home-Care services to older choosing that provider. The funding those people in the community
people living in the community are will be effectively attached to the who support us through bequests,
unable to provide the service on a older person and they can direct this donations and memberships – you
subsidised basis unless they have funding to the provider of their choice. have my deepest gratitude.
been allocated a funding ‘package’
by the Commonwealth Government Montefiore supports this initiative I mentioned earlier our exceptional
and that package isn’t being utilised as it is an exciting opportunity to Religious and Cultural Program and
to provide care and support to expand our subsidised program this is in no small way due to the
someone else. and thereby enable the Home to efforts of our Spiritual Dean, Rabbi
provide care and support to all older David Rogut OAM, and Rebbetzin
The provision of funding packages members of the community that Vicki Rogut. Thank you for the
by the Government has, to date, wish to access our services. support and guidance you provide
been highly controlled and has our residents, staff and family
rarely met the actual demand for IN APPRECIATION members.
services. For this reason, many
older people who have been Being the CEO of an organisation My personal thanks go to the
assessed and who are eligible to that has such a strong commitment Home’s President, David Freeman
access a funded package are towards innovation and excellence AM, and the other members of
unable to find a provider that has a is truly an honour. I also feel the Executive and Board for their
package available. privileged to lead a management guidance and support.
team comprising highly skilled and
This is certainly the case for experienced professionals who share Finally, I’d like to sincerely thank
Montefiore’s HomeCare division that commitment. To this end, I would my Executive Assistant, Lynn Mele,
who, despite having an allocation like to acknowledge the efforts of my for her dedication and tireless
of 96 packages, is often unable Leadership Team and all the senior commitment.
to provide care services on a managers within the organisation.
subsidised basis to a particular client Robert Orie
because of the lack of an available We currently employ around 1000 Chief Executive Officer
package at the time. staff members and the success of
the past year is very much due to
From 1 February 2017 this supply the commitment and efforts of this
restriction will be removed with wonderful group of people. On
eligible older Australians being behalf of the residents, Board and
assigned a personal funding package the entire management team, I

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TREASURER’S
ANNUAL REPORT FY2014-15

The Montefiore Home is recognised income, including proceeds derived OVERALL RESULT
both within Australia and overseas from the investment of refundable
for providing high standards of accommodation deposits held on As mentioned earlier, the
accommodation, care and services. behalf of residents. organisation returned a
What is truly remarkable is that consolidated profit of $10.246
the organisation has been able Government subsidies remain the million for the financial year ending
to attain this enviable reputation single largest income source and 30 June 2015, before depreciation
despite the fact that a large number totalled $41.607 million for the year, and other adjustments.
of its residents are financially which was an increase of 12.4% in
disadvantaged and unable to make comparison to the previous year. Following the inclusion of
a meaningful contribution towards depreciation, which amounted to
their actual cost of care. The large growth in care subsidies $8.006 million, and adjustments
was primarily due to the increasing relating to the net proceeds from
A recent study undertaken in care needs of our residents, which the sale of financial assets and their
conjunction with the Jewish attracts a higher subsidy level, revaluation, as well as a modest
Communal Appeal (JCA) showed plus the continued expansion income tax liability, the Home
that around a third of all residents of our home-care services and returned an overall surplus of
cared for by the organisation are the associated deployment of $2.022 million.
only able to contribute a portion of Government subsidised Consumer
their pension towards their overall Directed Care packages. In The relatively small provision for
costs, leading to a deficit of more addition, the organisation utilises a income tax relates to National Nurses
than $15,000 per annum for each sophisticated business intelligence Plus, a labour hire firm of which the
and every one of these residents system to ensure we receive our full Home owns a majority interest.
even after Government subsidies entitlement to Government subsidies
have been taken into account. payable in relation to our residents STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
and home-care clients. POSITION
Thankfully, the quality of the
accommodation and services In relation to non-operating income, The Home’s Statement of Financial
provided by the organisation enable bequests and other fundraising Position (Balance Sheet) remains
it to attract full fee paying residents revenue totalled $4.760 million for exceptionally strong with net assets
which generates an income stream the year. Bequests and donations of more than $323 million as at 30
that can be used to cross-subsidise are critically important as they are June 2015.
the loss associated with providing used to fund the construction of
care and services to those with lesser future aged care facilities and we The Home continues to have no
financial means. remain extremely appreciative of the external debt apart from the
community’s ongoing support. refundable accommodation deposits
The effectiveness of the cross-subsidy and interest free loans held on behalf
model, along with the ongoing EXPENSES of residents and which represents
generosity of the community, 95% of its total liabilities, a truly
contributed towards the organisation The provision of aged care services is remarkable achievement and
achieving a consolidated profit of labour intensive so it should come as comparable to the best performing
$10.246 million for the financial no surprise that employee expenses corporate institutions.
year ending 30 June 2015, before remain the largest cost item and
depreciation and other adjustments. totalled $64.609 million for the year, In addition to its listed investment
including superannuation and workers’ portfolio, which represents about
INCOME compensation insurance costs. 19% of total assets, the majority of
the Home’s liquid assets are invested
Total Revenue amounted to $94.349 Other expense items totalled with major banks on term deposit.
million of which $89.580 million $19.494 million with catering
was attributable to operating supplies being the next highest cost During the year the Board decided
item behind labour at $4.478 million. to take advantage of the buoyant
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‘A THIRD OF ALL RESIDENTS ARE
ONLY ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE A
PORTION OF THEIR PENSION
TOWARDS THEIR OVERALL COSTS.’

a number of non-aged related WITH THANKS Nick Pezikian, and the members of
investment properties which the Finance Department for their
realised sales figures well above On behalf of the Executive and assistance during the year.
recent valuations. This resulted the Board, I would like to take this
in a significant increase in the opportunity to sincerely thank all Tom Mautner
organisation’s cash holdings. of our supporters, volunteers and Treasurer
benefactors for their significant
The high level of liquidity contribution towards the wellbeing
represented by cash and cash of our residents and care recipients.
equivalent deposits ensures that
the Home can comfortably refund I would also like to thank the Home’s
accommodation deposits as and Director of Corporate Services,
when necessary. Andrew Kew, Chief Financial Officer,

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SIMPLIFIED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2015

Assets $’000 Liabilities $’000

Cash and cash equivalents 97,881 Trade and other payables 6,271
Trade and other receivables 59,854 Employee entitlements 10,562
Listed investments 123,862 Accommodation bonds & interest free loans 303,289
Property, plant and equipment 331,687 Total liabilities 320,122
Investment property 28,975
Intangible assets Net assets 323,565
Total assets 1,428
643,687

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
AS AT 30 JUNE 2015

Operational Revenue $’000 Expenses $’000
Government subsidies and grants
Resident and client fees 41,607 Administration 2,402
Accommodation bond periodic payments & retention
Dividends received 22,988 Catering supplies 4,478
Interest received
Investment property income 4,009 Cleaning consumables 3,046
Sundry other revenue
Total operational revenue 6,093 Insurances 342
Fundraising revenue
Endowments and donations 6,359 Other expenses 1,597
JCA Allocations
Membership fees 7,901 Property and maintenance 3,223
Total fundraising revenue
Total revenue 632 Resident care supplies and services 2,048

89,589 Employee expenses (incl w/comp insurance) 64,609

Utilities 2,358

4,007 Total expenses excluding depreciation 84,103

615 Profit excluding depreciation and other adjustments (EBITDA) 10,246

138 Depreciation, income tax and other adjustments

4,760 Depreciation (8,006)

94,349 Income Tax (229)

Net changes on revaluation of financial assets (listed securities) 504

Profit (loss) on sale of financial assets (493)

Total depreciation and other adjustments (8,224)

OVERALL SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 2,022

Full set of Financial Accounts are available at www.montefiorehome.com.au

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ASSETS LIABILITIES

■ Cash and cash equivalents 15.2% ■ Trade and other payables 2.0%
■ Trade and other receivables 9.3.1% ■ Employee entitlements 3.3%
■ Listed investments 19.2% ■ Accommodation bonds & interest free loans 94.7%
■ Property, plant & equipment 51.5%
■ Investment property 4.5%
■ Intangible assets 0.2%

REVENUE EXPENSES

■ Government subsidies & grants 44.1% ■ Administration 2.9%
■ Resident and client fees 24.4% ■ Catering supplies 5.3%
■ Accommodation bond periodic ■ Cleaning consumables 3.6%
payments & retention 4.2% ■ Insurances 0.4%
■ Sundry other revenue 0.7% ■ Other expenses 1.9%
■ Dividends received 6.5% ■ Property and maintenance 3.8%
■ Interest received 6.7% ■ Resident care supplies & services 2.4%
■ Investment property income 8.4% ■ Employee expenses
■ Endowments and donations 4.2% (incl w/comp insurance) 76.8%
■ JCA Allocations 0.7% ■ Utilities 2.8%
■ Membership fees 0.1%
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THE ROAD TO REFORM

HomeCare consultation with a client reform package announced by the objectives. These include giving
then Gillard Government on 20 older Australian’s greater choice
For the past 3 years the aged care April 2012 that set the aged care and control over the way they
industry has been on a journey industry on its current path. access aged care services as well
of reform. Whilst the origins of as recognising that, in the face of
the reform process can be traced Whilst we have experienced a a growing ageing demographic,
back to the inquiry led by the change of Government since the the aged care industry needs to
Productivity Commission and introduction of the LLLB package, be financially sustainable and
its subsequent report released as it is affectionately known, the operate within a framework that
on 28 June 2011 titled Caring reform agenda has had bipartisan encourages investment. This is
for Older Australians, it was the support in terms of its key seen as critically important in order
implementation of the so called
Living Longer. Living Better (LLLB)

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‘IT IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND OUR SUBSIDISED
HOMECARE PROGRAM AND ENABLE THE HOME TO PROVIDE
CARE AND SUPPORT TO ALL OLDER MEMBERS OF THE
COMMUNITY THAT WISH TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES.’

to support the growth required From 1 July 2014: the creation of central client
to meet future demand. records and the provision of
• The introduction of formal means- portals for service providers,
Since the introduction of the testing for older persons wishing assessors and clients.
LLLB package the industry to access Government funded
has experienced a progressive Home-Care packages. Where to from here?
implementation of a number of
initiatives designed to support • The strengthening of means- The next major reform initiative
the key objectives noted above. testing relating to residential aged is due on 1 February 2017 when
care by combining the existing the arrangements relating to the
Here is a brief summary of the income and asset tests to ensure a allocation of Government subsidised
key initiatives that have been consistent approach. Home-Care packages will change.
implemented to date.
• The removal of the distinction Under the current arrangements,
between high-care (i.e. nursing funding packages are allocated to
home) and low-care (i.e. hostel) Government approved providers
to enable all residential aged care and therefore the number of people
facilities to charge a refundable a provider can support is limited by
accommodation deposit or rental the number of packages they have
equivalent based on the quality of been allocated.
accommodation offered.
From 1 February 2017, packages
• The requirement for all will be allocated to eligible older
residential aged care providers persons. Whilst the funding will
to publish a description of the still flow from the Government to
types of accommodation they the approved provider, the older
offer and associated pricing person will be able to choose which
on the Government’s My Aged approved provider they wish to
Care website. co-ordinate the delivery of the
services they need.
From 1 July 2015:
Montefiore supports this budget
• The requirement that all initiative as it is an exciting
Government funded Home- opportunity to expand our
Care packages be delivered on a subsidised HomeCare program
‘Consumer Directed Care’ basis. and thereby enable the Home to
This enables persons receiving provide care and support to all older
home-care packages to have members of the community that
greater control over the services wish to access our services.
they wished to receive and how
the funding is spent. For more information regarding
Montefiore HomeCare please call
• The expansion of the My Aged 1800 251 537.
Care website to become
a ‘gateway’ and act as a
contact centre with increased
functionality, including screening,

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PHILOSOPHY OF LIVING
CHALLENGING THE TRADITIONAL
AGED CARE MODEL

Hunters Hill residents, Brenda Stoch and Ernest Neumegen participating in craft with Recreational Activity Officer, Lorraine Milward

Throughout the year, the main ‘WE RECEIVED GREAT FEEDBACK ON OUR POL
topic of discussion within the STRATEGY FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS AT
aged care industry has been the VARIOUS NATIONAL CONFERENCES
ongoing changes to legislation THIS YEAR.’
and in particular the focus on
understanding Consumer Directed • Catering introducing flexible • An Employee Appreciation and
Care (CDC) in residential care. breakfast times including a late Innovation Award Recognition
Subsequently, Montefiore’s sitting. Lunch, dinner and supper Program has been introduced
Philosophy of Living (POL) strategy times are also being revised. to reward staff members
which is focused on individualised who go above and beyond in
choice, dignity and wellbeing was a • Various Allied Health activities such demonstrating POL.
topic of interest at various national as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy
conferences. Presentations by and diversional therapies tailored Dr Alasdair MacDonald, General
Montefiore senior staff prompted later in the day and focus more on Manager Business Innovation &
the question, Is person-directed engagement activities. Quality stated, “We received great
living really possible in aged care? feedback on our POL strategy
This was followed by an introduction • Revised medication timings which following presentations at various
to the Home’s various POL initiatives required partnership with doctors conferences this year including
that have been put in place since and the pharmacy. the National Leading Age Services
the start of 2015. Representative Australia (LASA) Conference
examples included: • HomeCare providing an expanded in Melbourne.” Alasdair added,
range of accredited meal suppliers “Affirmation from our peers
• Focus of specific staff assigned from kosher to gourmet options. about our CDC strategy is great.
to certain neighborhoods to While our approach is still in its
create familiarity in support of the • Expanding the suite of Allied early days, it is making a difference
Neighborhood Model of Living. Health programs to enhance to drive individualised choice,
HomeCare clients’ wellbeing. dignity and wellbeing for our
• Greater partnerships with each care recipients.”
care recipient centered on their • For staff, improved inter-
preferences. disciplinary team (IDT)
involvement, reduced stress levels
• Residents afforded greater coupled with increased confidence.
choice with wake-up times
and shower times.

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CELEBRATING 40 RUBY YEARS
OF VOLUNTEERING AT MONTEFIORE

On 11 November 2014 we celebrated
and recognised 40 ruby years of
volunteering at Montefiore.

It was a day we remembered the
Blue and White volunteers who
commenced the Montefiore volunteer
program 40 years ago. Their
vision and dedication provided the
foundation on which we have built our
present robust volunteer program.
Montefiore as a community is indeed
fortunate to understand the true
value of volunteering. Volunteers
have always been and continue to be
the cornerstone of our community.

“Montefiore has a proud history of
volunteering. In 1974 we had 20 active
volunteers and now our numbers have
grown to over 500. Our volunteers
are a valuable asset and enable us
to enhance the quality of life of our
ageing residents,” said Ms Hazel Stein,
Volunteer Manager.

We were delighted to have Professor Professor Marie Bashir with student volunteer, Jenna Dave and resident volunteer, Selina Brandon
the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir
AD CVO retired Governor of New ‘OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE A VALUABLE ASSET
South Wales present the 2014 Spirit AND ENABLE US TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY
of Volunteering Oration. Professor OF LIFE OF OUR AGEING RESIDENTS.’
Bashir is extremely well known to us at
Montefiore and indeed to the entire
Jewish Community. Throughout her
career Professor Bashir made it her
business to stay connected with her
friends and the community and in
2003 launched the Randwick Home
construction. She has visited the
Home many times since then. Professor
Bashir’s address about the spirit of

giving service to others was truly
inspiring. We were thrilled to welcome
her back to our now vibrant home for
our elderly community supported by
our committed volunteers.

Our special event was held at our
Randwick Campus and included
a scrumptious high tea, musical
entertainment; and was attended
by Montefiore’s President, David
Freeman AM, Chief Executive Officer,
Robert Orie, Board members, staff
members, residents and of course
our dedicated volunteers.

CEO Robert Orie, Max Kahn, Professor Marie Bashir, President David Freeman AM and Tom Mautner

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FOUNDATION

Naming rights purchased in the Randwick foyer by Mervyn and Lorraine Basserabie Mautner honoured their
commitment to a perpetual
Benefactors, Life Governors, We committed to The Leaf Program scholarship for further education
members and volunteers raising funds to ensure that the and continuous improvement.
generously continue to support our exemplary quality of care will be
organisation. Their commitment available in the future to all of us, Betty Benjamin, a resident of
and generosity allows our our friends and loved ones. long standing also honoured her
interdisciplinary teams to continue commitment to the continuous
to provide excellence in care for Over the year, several generous education for our nursing staff.
the aged in our community. The donors furthered their commitment
Quality of Life of our care recipients to Montefiore by purchasing naming The Ian Penn Perpetual Scholarship
in their own homes, attending our rights in different areas thereby too, continued to provide
day centres and in residential care perpetuating the memory of their further education and continual
is paramount and through this loved ones. Lionel Green, our improvement in art therapy.
generosity we are able to provide an valued supporter, named the Olive
unparalleled standard. Courtyard at Randwick in honour of We were also pleased to receive
his parents. bequests and donations from our
DONATIONS AND residents and their families all of
MEMBERSHIPS Financial and equipment donations whom acknowledged the care
allowed us to provide an enhanced and support afforded them by our
This year we offered couples the level of care. wonderful staff. Some of these
opportunity to become members donations included Dr Victor Bear
each in their own right. This was Generous bequests have played who purchased the naming rights
extremely well received and a major role in establishing and for the Harp Neighbourhood in
many Montefiore supporters took maintaining the remarkable memory of his wife Adele Bear; Mr
advantage of this opportunity. facilities we offer to our residents Frank Grossman who dedicated his
and we look forward to building room to his late wife Magda; and
A cooking class with Damien on this generosity in the future. Mrs Elizabeth Grosz who dedicated
Pignolet at the Randwick Campus Our Bequest campaign featured a bench she and her mother, Eva
was a great success with another Montefiore supporters giving Gross, spent many hours sitting on
planned in the New Year. It was a commitment that they would together, in honour of her parents.
wonderful to have the benefit of consider a bequest in their will.
Damien’s years of experience in the LIFE GOVERNORS
industry and his willingness to share Once again, Rose and Tom
this with the community. More supporters were bestowed the
honour of Life Governorship thus
demonstrating commitment to the
Home. Our Junior Life Governor
program continued to be a means of
involving the next generation.

ESTABLISHING AND
FOSTERING KEY INDUSTRY
RELATIONSHIPS

We continue to work closely with
the Centre for Healthy Brain
Ageing following the 2012 launch of
the Montefiore Chair for Healthy
Brain Ageing to undertake critical
research into ageing, to identify
better practice in terms of dementia
care and behavioural management,
and to transfer this knowledge into
practical application.

Three years on, the research has
developed positive outcomes for
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those who care for them, including Marie Bashir AD CVO, the keynote • Assisting at synagogue and chagim.
staff and families. Many areas speaker, delivered the 2014 Spirit
of research have been initiated of Volunteering address as we • Archiving documentation.
and Montefiore residents benefit celebrated 40 Ruby years of
directly from the findings. We are volunteering. • Assisting with Mums and
privileged to be able to collaborate Each year we celebrate National Bubs program.
with the foremost thinkers in the Volunteers Week with a program
world in the field of dementia and that includes training, socialising • Participating in the Life Story
healthy brain ageing and continue to and entertainment. This year’s program which gives our residents
expand our relationship. theme, Give Happy Live Happy was the opportunity to tell their
an opportunity for Montefiore to stories, make new friendships
THE MONTEFIORE recognise and thank its strong army and spend valuable time with
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM of volunteers for the work they do our volunteers.
and the difference they make to its
The Montefiore Volunteer elderly residents and to the broader • Participating in the Hospital Visiting
Program has continued to grow community. program to ensure our hospitalised
steadily over the past 12 months. residents feel they are not forgotten
This enhances the Quality of Life Volunteer, Helen Friese entertaining our by their Montefiore family.
of our residents and commits to residents on her bowed psaltery
our Philosophy of Living – choice, The Volunteer Department also
dignity and wellbeing. Volunteer-supported activities supported students who fulfilled their
The range of activities in which Community Service commitments,
The program operates across all 4 volunteers play a vital role is ever Service Learning and The Duke of
campuses and the day centres, and is expanding. Other activities included: Edinburgh Award programs, as well as
proud to have 556 active volunteers • Assisting the Religious Department provided field work placements for
committed to a myriad of programs. tertiary students.
The status of the program from July with Purim packaging.
2014 to June 2015 was as follows: • Assisting Diversional Therapists MONTEFIORE’S 91ST
ANNUAL FETE
• 97 new adult volunteers and 66 and Cultural and Lifestyle
new student volunteers. Co-ordinators with programs Montefiore’s 91st Annual Fete was
and functions. held at the Hunters Hill campus on
• 31,945 total hours contributed • Packing raffle books and Shabbat 2 November 2014. Attracting over
across all campuses. gift bags. 1500 people from the community,
the fete was a resounding success and
Some of the new activities in raised funds to purchase a new state-
addition to the long-standing and of-the-art food delivery system.
successful programs included new
discussion groups, Kalooki, additional LADIES’ COMMITTEE
computer/iPad/iPhone assistance,
portrait sketching, afternoon card The Ladies’ Committee continues
sessions and volunteer support being to go from strength to strength.
offered to the Burger Centre. The boutiques run by a team of
dedicated volunteers continue to be
It was also wonderful to an outstanding success. The Bridge
acknowledge our manicurists’ function for the community was
achievements over the past extremely successful whilst the trivia
year which included an annual night, held at our Randwick Campus
tea organised and paid for by for the first time, raised funds for the
a volunteer, garden furniture Montefiore Staff Holocaust program.
purchased from donations and new
large print books purchased for Montefiore remains indebted to its
the library. volunteers for ‘making a difference’
by enhancing our philosophy –
Recognition and Retention choice, dignity and wellbeing.

Our volunteers were recognised
at the annual recognition function
held at our Randwick Campus.
Professor the Honourable Dame

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RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL LIFE
AT MONTEFIORE

Residents and staff continue Rabbi David Rogut OAM and assist in the end of life phase.
to be encouraged to actively
participate in the development of the opportunity to revisit childhood • The Religious Department
the Religious, Spiritual and Cultural experiences with many of them encouraging families to hold a
Life Program at Montefiore. To reconnecting with religious beliefs memorial prayer service at the
this end a comprehensive program and customs. Home so that residents and staff
continues to be developed which are able to attend.
ensures that all aspects of a • Visual displays and posters placed
resident’s spiritual, cultural and around the Home depicting • A Remembrance Service held
religious wellbeing is considered upcoming festivals. weekly on all Montefiore sites to
from the time a resident enters remember those residents who
Montefiore until after they leave. • Educating new staff about Judaism passed away the previous week.
with a focus on rituals, traditions, These non-religious services allow
Several new initiatives took place this death and burial. staff and residents to mourn
year with more planned and underway residents in a respectful way.
for the year ahead. These include: • Specialised educational programs
to support staff caring for residents • Giving a family a Wishing You
• A Shabbat gift delivered to who are Holocaust survivors. Long Life kit once a Montefiore
members of the community resident has passed away. This
currently in hospital. This gift • Continued education for all staff contains a 7 day memorial candle
includes a bottle of grape juice, during the year regarding upcoming and comprehensive booklet
a Kiddush cup, Shabbat candles, festivals and commemorations. explaining what the family are
a sweet snack and Havdalah spices Education sessions include food going through as well as offering
together with warm wishes and and items pertaining to the festival them the necessary prayers to
prayers that may be said allowing staff to have insight say at the funeral and afterwards,
on Shabbat. into what the residents will be and information on bereavement
experiencing. services available.
• Identification of individual
spiritual, cultural and religious • Our Spiritual Dean providing an
needs of the resident. open door policy for residents and
their families to discuss any issues
• Advance Care Directives facilitated
by the Social Work Team enabling
residents to document their end of
life wishes.

• Care plans to ensure that spiritual
needs are met in a meaningful and
respectful way.

• Religious services, engaging
discussions, visiting Rabbis and
other activities offered taking into
account the different religious
observances of our residents.

• Jewish festivals being celebrated
to allow those residents who
are observant to engage in their
religious beliefs as they would if
they were still in their own home.
Festivals allow our secular residents

From the time of admission, a resident and their family are assisted on a journey of experiences and opportunities to
enable them to feel spiritually, culturally and religiously fulfilled. This supports Montefiore’s Philosophy of Living and

offers choice, dignity and wellbeing to every resident no matter their level of religious observance.
- (Rabbi David Rogut OAM, Spiritual Dean, Montefiore Home)

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NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM
CONTINUES TO GROW COLLABORATIVELY

‘CENTRAL TO THIS HAS BEEN THE
EXPANDING NP SCOPE OF PRACTICE, THE
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR
GPS, SPECIALISTS AND INTERDISCIPLINARY
TEAM WITHIN MONTEFIORE.’

Following on from last year’s Nurse Practitioner, Joanne Russell with Hunters Hill resident, Laurence Koonin
success, our award winning
Nurse Practitioner (NP) program Additionally, our NP driven Externally, Joanne is a member of
supported by onsite NPs has annual influenza and pneumonia the Agency for Clinical Innovation
continued to drive the objectives vaccination program reports a Executive Committee of the
set out in 2013 to ensure the rise in uptake year-on-year for Palliative Care Network. Through
delivery of an advanced level of residents and staff helping to drive this Committee, Joanne was
care for our residents. “Central the benefits of herd immunity. selected to be interviewed and
to this has been the expanding NP filmed on location at Montefiore
scope of practice, the collaborative Supporting this has been NP Joanne for the NSW blueprint for palliative
partnership with our GPs, Russell’s integral part of Montefiore’s care. Joanne has also presented
specialists and interdisciplinary internal Wound Care and Palliative at a number of educational events
team within Montefiore,” stated Care Working Party and our Clinical including the AusMed Conference
Ann Brodie, NP and General Innovations and Clinical Advisory for Oncology Nurses and
Manager Clinical Services. Committee. “Her expertise and conducted educational sessions for
contribution positively impact on Registered Nurses at the Australian
With respect to the NP scope resident outcomes through the College of Nursing.
of practice, analysis shows 391 adoption of evidence based best
referrals, close to 1000 visits by practice and the use of new medical With the continued support both
our NPs and successful billing products such as wound dressings and internally and externally, the NP
to Medicare for our NP services medical devices,” added Ann. Joanne Program at Montefiore continues
across all Montefiore facilities over also provides invaluable education to grow collaboratively and
the last 12 months. The Reducing and mentoring to our clinical enhance clinical services to not
Unplanned Transfer to Hospital teams in the following specialities; only residents but also to our
(RUTH) program has avoided 43 palliation, wound management, staff and GPs.
hospitalisations through direct catheterisation, pain management,
involvement of the NP which has care of deteriorating residents and
allowed residents to receive acute behavioural management.
intervention whilst remaining in
the Home. More recently, this has
been further enhanced with the
purchase of a Bladder Scanner and
Propulse Ear Irrigation system.

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MONTEFIORE’S PARTNERSHIP WITH
CHEBA

Diversional Therapist, Kate Costigan and Occupational Therapist, Sally Crawford with Hunters Hill resident, Amelia Lazarow

In 2012 Montefiore proudly partnered ‘ALL OF THE STUDIES AND RESEARCH WE
with the Centre for Healthy Brain HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN WITH CHEBA
Ageing (CHeBA) to enjoy the benefit BUILD WELL ON THE VALUES, MISSION
of doing collaborative research. A AND ORGANISATIONAL GOALS OF
new research Chair was established, MONTEFIORE HOME.’
the Montefiore Chair of Healthy
Brain Ageing which was taken up Centenarian Study confirmed that physical, cognitive social activity are
by Australia’s foremost expert on reaching an exceptional old age essential ingredients for a long and
dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, requires a lifetime of commitment healthy life.
Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty to good health. While we cannot do
AO. As a result 5 different projects anything about our genes, we can do Our next major research collaboration
have evolved with a summary a great deal to change our lifestyle to was the research undertaken
provided herein. maintain stability, not use alcohol to by Professor Lynn Chenoweth,
excess, maintain a healthy weight, not who utilised the Person-Centred
Our first collaborative research smoke, get adequate sleep and keep Environment and Care Assessment
was Montefiore’s participation in stress at a low level. Having a positive Tool (PCECAT), to assess our Home’s
the Sydney Centenarian Study attitude to life and being optimistic culture, care and recreation services
by Dr Charlene Levitan, who said may make you live longer. A balanced and the environment against Person-
(believed), “We can learn a lot about diet, with plenty of fresh fruit and Centred principles. The aim of the
ageing by studying the extremes, vegetables, fish, small amounts of assessment is to determine if the
especially those who are models of meat, complex carbohydrates, olive environment supports the Person-
‘successful ageing’”. oil and a small amount of red wine, Centred approach to care and
may be the key. Finally an active mind lifestyle and if services offered to our
According to research approximatley and body, maintained with regular residents are Person-Centred.
30% of longevity is contributed to
by our genes. The remaining 70%
of ingredients relate to our lifestyle.
Montefiore participants in the Sydney

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Montefiore ranked highly in all areas the results are being written up learn more about medication-free
and was found to be one of the with very promising outcomes. approaches to care. There are 22
best performing organisations to HALT (Halting Antipsychotic use residents that meet the strict criteria
have undertaken the assessment. in Long Term care) project. It is and have agreed to take part in the 12
Professor Chenoweth found many being led by Scientia Professor month study.
areas of strength at Montefiore and Henry Brodaty AO. The purpose
was particularly impressed by the of this study is to reduce the use of The other research project is the first
physical environment and the delivery antipsychotic medication in aged care research project that Montefiore
of care services which allows the residents whilst increasing the person has initiated. It was approved by the
residents to live their life in a familiar centred care. Previous research has University of NSW Ethics Committee
way. Professor Chenoweth said, “It shown that in some circumstances with the support of Scientia Professor
was a gratifying feeling as you walked use of these types of medications Henry Brodaty AO, Jacqueline
around, you could feel comfort and have been prescribed inappropriately Wesson B.App.Sc (OT), MA, Sofia
warmth.” Professor Chenoweth was (Hosia-Randell & Pitkala, 2005: Venuti (Occupational Therapist,
impressed by the way nature was National Prescribing Service 2013). Montefiore Home) and Lee-Fay Low
brought into the Home through the (Associate Professor, University of
gardens, so that residents didn’t Dental Research study participant, Woollahra Sydney). Suitably titled; ‘The effect of
feel isolated or contained. She also Manor resident Millie Mass an integrated cognitive and sensory
found the dominant focus of the care program on residents with dementia
focused on the Quality of Life of our Psychotropics are best used when in a residential aged care setting,’
residents and noted, ‘just how well there is severe and complex risk the project explored the effects of
staff at all levels understood they of harm and when symptoms are cognitive and sensory interventions
were here to provide a service,’ adding psychotic in nature. Psychotropics on residents living with dementia in a
‘they worked to a service-driven have a range of serious side effects high care unit. The program aimed to
model not task-driven.’ and are associated with a higher rate identify individual residents’ sensory
of stroke and death for people with and cognitive needs and address them
Subsequent studies in which we have dementia as well as other adverse by providing personalised sensory
participated include: effects such as parkinsonism, falls, diets, tailored activities, exercises and
constipation, dry mouth, poor oral communication strategies. By doing
Dental Management of the Very health, pneumonia, hospitalisation and this, we aimed to achieve increased
Elderly in Aged Care Facilities greater cognitive impairment. There engagement in activities and a
Research undertaken by Dr Alan is severe and complex risk of harm reduction of symptoms of aggression,
Deutch to determine whether nurses and when symptoms are psychotic agitation and depression. The pilot
can accurately assess the oral health in nature. Montefiore decided to be study was such a success that it has
of residents and create individualised a part of this study because we felt been taken to a second pilot study
preventive oral health care plans it was important to support quality now also including Lindy Clemson
within the residents first few weeks use of medicines at our facility and (Professor, University of Sydney).
of entry into a nursing home. The The objective of this second pilot
study is a collaboration between is to explore the program’s effects
the Montefiore Dental Clinic, the on Behavioural and Psychological
Dementia Collaborative Research Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
Centre, CHeBA, Concord Hospital experienced by residents living in a
and Sydney University. Staff nursing home, as well as exploring the
members at Montefiore received care staff’s experiences and skill and
special education and training attitude changes.
related to oral health assessment and
preventative dental maintenance. All of the studies and research we
Plans involved a range of non- have been involved in with CHeBA
invasive preventative interventions. build well on the values, mission and
Following this study period, organisational goals of Montefiore
residents’ oral health and salivary Home. We are fortunate to be
markers will be assessed again to involved and also to have such
examine any changes in oral health dedicated staff who embrace these
status. If the care plans are found to projects with passion and care to
be effective, another multi-centre improve the quality of life not only for
study based on these outcomes will our residents but for the residential
be run in the future. At this stage aged care services sector.

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MONTEFIORE MOVES TO THE
NEW INFORMATION ERA

‘WI-FI IS NOW AVAILABLE
AT ALL CAMPUSES AND HAS
PROVIDED INTERNET ACCESS

FOR RESIDENTS, FAMILIES
AND GUESTS.’

connected residents and families
when physical visits are challenging.
Video conferencing has also
enhanced collaboration and reduced
the need for staff travel between
Montefiore sites allowing more time
to focus on our residents.

Hunters Hill residents connecting with loved ones through the use of new video conferencing technology WEBSITE

DIGITAL SERVICES As such 2015 realised the crucial As Montefiore transitions to a
and largely invisible work of building revolutionary new digital world with
Montefiore is renowned for its focus a foundation for digital services exceptional customer experience,
on its residents and staff. This was delivery with more to come. 2015 also saw the development and
the approach by the Digital Services Montefiore’s goal for exceptional launch of the new website.
Department when it reviewed customer experience for residents
Montefiore’s future digital needs and staff was enhanced by the The new site showcases Montefiore’s
and built scalability for the future. provision Wi-Fi. campuses, services and activities.
It had to allow services to be easy It keeps customers up to date with
to use, sustainable, compliant and Wi-Fi is now available at all campuses the latest news and events, how to
stress free for residents, clients, and has provided Internet access be involved, renew memberships,
staff and volunteers whilst building for residents, families and guests. honour a special person with a
competitive advantage. Easy to use video conferencing has donation made in their name,
employment opportunities and
more. It is fresh, interactive and easy
to navigate, and it also offers links
to valuable information such as the
Federal Government’s new gateway,
My Aged Care.

The project was managed through
the Communications Department.
To ensure all of the special points
of interest at Montefiore were
captured; all areas of the Home were
involved in developing this new web
site. The project, a huge undertaking
by Montefiore involving many
months of planning and hard work,
has been hailed a huge success.

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HOMECARE

For a relatively young area of the organisation HomeCare has reached some major milestones this year. Last year the
noteworthy word was ‘growth’ and while we continued with that theme this year, a number of themes were added to
it. The Living Longer Living Better reforms had an influence but HomeCare also drove forward innovations.

REFORMS HomeCare Co-ordinator, Rebecca Saidman and Administrator, Mary Artemis

The introduction of Income Tested ‘A FEATURE OF THE HOMECARE SERVICE IS
Fee reforms meant that clients who THE WILLINGNESS OF STAFF TO SAY ‘YES’.’
were self-funded were impacted
from July last year. HomeCare Co- client to have a home visit. Likewise, QUALITY REVIEW
ordinators were able to explain the another innovation was enabling an
effect of the reforms to prospective audiologist to do a home visit. These HomeCare undergoes its version of
clients. The second reform came innovations provide for individual Government accreditation and this
at the end of the financial year circumstances. HomeCare has a occurred for the first time in July.
and is a further move forward by wide-range of services and our aim is Every standard was compliant and
Government towards the end goal of to set up as few limits as possible for the HomeCare staff received an
consistent, national aged care with our clients. overwhelming vote of confidence
an easily navigable system through from clients. The assessors stated
the My Aged Care Gateway. This SATISFIED CLIENTS AND that ‘clients were certainly happy
reform will potentially transform how STAFF and there was a consistent
referrals are received within aged knowledge across the service
care. This is still a ‘work in progress’ Twice a year we formally survey all from Co-ordinators to Care Staff
and we all hope that the Gateway will HomeCare clients to gauge whether to clients to contractors.’ A very
function well when teething issues clients believe we are providing a pleasing result!
are resolved. quality service. We ask questions
related to their particular experience We look forward to further
OCCUPANCY with HomeCare and we are happy to technological innovations next year
advise that clients of HomeCare are which will translate into significant
HomeCare reached its occupancy extremely satisfied. We are also a benefits to clients.
target in the year which is a very happy group of staff which was
significant achievement given identified by the staff survey.
that the impact of Income Tested
Fees discouraged a section of the
prospective clients. In addition to
this the Fee for Service business
also grew in the numbers of clients.
This was very pleasing as clients are
offered flexibility in how services
are delivered but we are offering
the flexibility of a Government
subsidised service, fully self-funded
or a mix of both.

WILLINGNESS TO TRY
SOMETHING NEW

A feature of the HomeCare service
is the willingness of staff to say ‘yes’
and this was demonstrated when a
client who has 24/7 care at home
required a dentist. To reduce any
distress HomeCare arranged for the

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QUALITY AGENCY AWARDS MONTEFIORE
TOP MARKS AGAIN

Montefiore’s Hunters Hill Physiotherapy Department pleased with the accreditation results

2015 has been a busy year for This year resulted in full re- business to ensure compliance with
mandatory accreditation by the accreditations at our Maroubra, the Standards.
Australian Aged Care Quality Hunters Hill and Woollahra
Agency (the ‘Agency’) for both residential facilities and for the Robert Orie, CEO commented, “I
our residential and HomeCare first time Montefiore’s HomeCare congratulate staff, residents, families
divisions. The Agency is a federal business. In all cases, Montefiore was and volunteers for their pivotal
role in this outstanding outcome
‘THE HOME’S APPROACH TO AGED CARE for Montefiore. Being recognised
NOT ONLY MEETS THE STANDARDS BUT ALSO by the Agency with yet again top
CONTINUES TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS.’ marks clearly demonstrates the
Home’s approach to aged care not
Government body who assess awarded top marks by the Agency only meets the Standards but also
performance against a set of for meeting the Standards and as continues to exceed expectations.”
legislated accreditation Standards such received full accreditation Robert added, “For our HomeCare
(the ‘Standards’) for any organisation for the next 3 years. A common division this was their first time to
that receives Australian Government theme noted by the Agency was undergo accreditation. The result
subsidies. The process involves self- Montefiore’s outstanding staff, shows the model we have put in
assessment, review of performance excellent care and dedication place for this part of our business
against pre-determined Standards to care recipients both within clearly works and meets the growing
by the Agency, monitoring of residential and home care. The demand for the care needs of those
continuous improvement efforts, and Agency also complimented the still living at home.”
interviews with staff, care recipients, Home on its robust systems and
families and volunteers. unified processes across the Next year the Randwick facility
will undergo their mandatory
accreditation and we expect similar
positive results.

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FIRE SPRINKLERS
INSTALLATION

Hunters Hill Recreation Room post refurbishment

‘IT IS A SYSTEM OF LOUD SPEAKERS lighting, carpet and repainting.
CONNECTED TO THE FIRE PANEL AND
LOCATED STRATEGICALLY THROUGHOUT As part of the upgrading of our fire
THE HOME.’ systems at Hunters Hill, we also
installed an Emergency Warning
In what has been one of Montefiore’s understanding and co-operation Intercommunication System (EWIS).
largest capital works since the from all those directly affected. It is a system of loud speakers
building of the Randwick campus, connected to the fire panel and
the installation of fire sprinklers into This co-operation and positive spirit located strategically throughout the
3 of our Homes was completed in was evident at all campuses from Home. This system allows for the
mid-2015. both the residents who allowed on-duty campus manager to make
contractors in their rooms at times announcements in relation to any
Planning commenced even before when they could have been enjoying fire alarms or more generally, keep
the Government introduced new a television program, to staff who residents, staff and visitors aware of
laws on 1 January 2013. This resulted managed much higher levels of any significant event happening in
in the successful completion of the activities and resident movement the Home at that time.
project nearly 12 months before the throughout the project.
1st of March 2016 deadline. With the installation phase now
In the case of the Hunters Hill complete and each system fully
Any undertaking that requires many campus, the project presented an on-line, the final components
kilometres of metal pipework and opportunity to upgrade various have now finished off with ceilings
electrical cabling to be installed areas such as the main Hostel Dining being re-instated and painting
into the ceiling of residents’ rooms, Room, refurbish the Recreation work completed.
administration offices and common Room, and refurbish the Hostel and
areas, requires a high level of Monte Gardens corridors with new

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CATERING
– RAISING THE BAR

The theme for the year was ‘raising Chef and restaurateur, Damien Pignolet with Group Executive Chef, Montefiore, Ian Tice
the bar’. In large and small ways,
our team looked to break barriers ‘IN LARGE AND SMALL WAYS, OUR TEAM
in all aspects of service and product LOOKED TO BREAK BARRIERS IN ALL ASPECTS
through education, expertise and OF SERVICE AND PRODUCT THROUGH
innovation. Looking back on the EDUCATION, EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION.’
year, it was wonderful to see what
an impact our efforts have made served in the Home. Taste testers Conference in Perth to speak about
on not only the residents, but ranged from the cooks on the team, the benefits of working with a Chef
the staff as well. An engaged and to dining room servers, to residents, Consultant in the month of October
professionally developed team of to Directors and our very own CEO. 2015. The innovations peaked
staff can truly better deliver dignity, much interest with the conference
choice and wellbeing. Earlier in the year a new food attendees.
delivery system was also introduced
A few developments from the year to Hunters Hill. This food delivery Lastly, our Learning and
are included below. system was funded in large part, Development team worked with
due to the funds raised at the annual TAFE and the Catering Service
After a year of working with fete held at Hunters Hill. The Team managers to create a Fine
Consultant Chef Damien Pignolet, system holds the room service trays Dining training program for the
we have a lot to celebrate. Our of food for longer periods of time dining operations teams. The
2 priorities for the first year without damage to the product. training was held over 2 days and
were working on improving our This allows the nursing staff more delivered in a number of modules.
production cooking methods and time to spend with those residents Montefiore prides itself in creating
creating new recipes for a group who require assistance with their a restaurant style of service and
of residents ranging in nationalities meals. It also keeps hot food at the food in our dining rooms. Creating
from Australian to Hungarian, to right temperature and cold food a sophisticated dining room
Russian and South African, just to nicely chilled. This has made a big experience requires proper service
name a few. difference to the dining experience techniques, and providing training
in residents’ rooms. to our staff gave everyone a base
Creating food for over 700 knowledge to work from and also
residents 3 times a day requires Montefiore’s General Manager gave them confidence.
Montefiore utilise production of Hotel Services, Susan Vickery
cooking methods. To overcome attended the Better Practise
difficulties inherent in the
production methods and in order
to improve the end product in
flavour, tenderness and freshness,
Montefiore applied the cooking
method, ‘sous vide’ where the
food is vacuum sealed and then
brought to temperature in a bath
of hot water and seared just before
serving. The end result is the most
tender of meats.

Chef Damien and Group Executive
Chef Ian made a dynamic team in
their recipe workshops. Ideas for
dishes came from the residents
themselves, as well as rare
cookbooks sourced from across the
globe. Translating these dishes into
production cooking for hundreds
required a lot of tweaking and
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CREATIVE THERAPIES
AT MONTEFIORE

Hunters Hill resident, Ada Horwitz with Art Therapist, Lea Dalgleish

This past year Montefiore separated pioneered by the Museum of Modern ‘CREATIVE THERAPY
the Creative Therapies Department Art in New York City, provides guided HELPS OUR
from the Diversional Therapies tours of the gallery for our residents RESIDENTS EXPRESS
Department in an effort to provide with increased cognitive needs. EMOTIONS AND
increased levels of service to our Discussions around the art displayed FEARS THAT THEY
care recipients. Creative ageing has in the gallery stimulate and engage CANNOT EXPRESS
been highlighted as a key initiative for residents in new and exciting ways. BY CONVENTIONAL
the future of aged care by Margret We have also increased the dignity MEANS.’
Meagher, Executive Director of of participants in our programs
Arts and Health Australia and Jillian by beginning a series of art shows illnesses and are having difficulty
Skinner, News South Wales Minister in Randwick and Hunters Hill that expressing unmet needs.
for Health at the International showcase the new and developed
Creative Ageing Conference. They artistic talents of our residents. Montefiore’s formation of the
both point to key benefits that can Creative Therapies Department is
include self-discovery, emotional Moving into a residential care a continuation of its focus on the
catharsis and personal fulfilment facility and dealing with end of life choice, dignity and wellbeing of
as important improvements to a issues can be difficult socially and our care recipients and the future
person’s overall health. emotionally. Creative therapy helps of aged care. It is another way that
our residents express emotions and we as an organisation remain on the
The Creative Therapy Department fears that they cannot express by forefront of the aged care industry
highlights Montefiore’s increased conventional means. These therapies and continually strive to improve our
emphasis on choice, dignity, and give a voice to that which is beyond service model.
wellbeing by partnering with the words, yet intrinsically important to
Art Gallery of New South Wales to our wellbeing. It can be especially
provide access for our residents to important for our care recipients
the highly acclaimed Arts in Dementia who have decreased cognitive
program. This program, originally function due to dementia related

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iTRAINING TRANSFORMS MANDATORY
STAFF TRAINING

‘iTRAINING IS AN
INNOVATIVE PRODUCT
THAT REVOLUTIONISES
OUR STAFF TRAINING
OFFERINGS’

In an era of smart phones, computers Montefiore employee undertaking iTraining Efficiency category. Montefiore
and an ever increasing techno-savvy was further nominated a finalist at
staff cohort, coupled with ongoing stated, “iTraining provides staff the LearnX Impact Awards 2015 in
raising costs for staff training, with a fun, interactive, user friendly Sydney in the Best Learning Program
Montefiore, in 2014, embarked on eLearning platform and has resulted – Compliance category. Robert
transforming its mandatory training in significant financial savings for Orie, Chief Executive Officer, added,
offerings for staff. The outcome the organisation over the traditional “iTraining is an innovative product
was what Montefiore calls ‘iTraining’, classroom setting.” As well as the that revolutionises our staff training
an internally developed eLearning mandatory training offerings, the offerings and clearly supports our
product to replace the current staff team at Montefiore have developed corporate strategy to refine our
mandatory training requirements. additional training modules based on education and training programs.”
Mandatory training covers 4 main staff feedback.
topics: Fire and other Emergencies,
Infection Control, Work, Health & iTraining has also gained interest
Safety (WHS) and Prevention of from the external community as
Elder Abuse with all staff required a Finalist in the 3rd Asia Pacific
to complete annually. Traditionally Eldercare Innovation Awards 2015 in
this training has been conducted the Best Technology for Operational
in the Home’s training rooms in a
classroom setting and requires a full
day (8 hours) to complete.

Using iTraining, and since the start
of 2015, all mandatory training can
now be completed by staff on a
computer in less time and in their
own time causing less disruption
to staffing rosters. Any practical
components to mandatory training
such as the use of a fire extinguisher
is still required by all staff and
conducted by the Learning and
Development team. Dr Alasdair
MacDonald, General Manager
Business Innovation & Quality

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WHO’S WHO
IN THE HOME

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Executive Board members Dr Susan Hertzberg Life Members
David Freeman AM – President Alex Abulafia Barry Joseph The late Hal Goldstein AM OBE
Gary Inberg – Vice President Dr David Berman Trevor Pogroske Manfred Salamon
Assoc Prof Peter Gonski – Hon Lisa Brender Leora Ross
Secretary Max Einfeld Renée Symonds
Tom Mautner – Hon Treasurer Michael Goldstein Jeremy Waine

BOARD COMMITTEES (AS AT 30/10/15)

Montefiore Development Operations & Quality Committee Admissions Review Committee Burger Centre Joint Operating
Committee (MDC) Gary Inberg (Chairman) Max Kahn (Chairman) Committee
David Freeman AM (Chairman) Dr David Berman Robert Orie (Montefiore Representatives)
Gary Inberg Lisa Brender Barry Joseph Gary Inberg
Tom Mautner David Freeman AM Melanie Lindenberg Renée Symonds
Michael Goldstein Michael Goldstein Justine Spies Karen Jordan
Robert Orie Barry Joseph Robert Orie
Alex Abulafia Religious Committee
Finance Committee Tom Mautner Melanie Lindenberg (Chairperson) Investment Committee
Tom Mautner (Chairman) Leora Ross Max Einfeld Tom Mautner (Chairman)
David Freeman AM Renée Symonds Rabbi Rogut OAM David Freeman AM
Gary Inberg Robert Orie Janine Grossman Gary Inberg
Assoc Prof Peter Gonski Andrew Kew Lynda Dave Barry Joseph
Trevor Pogroske Rhonda Bradley Assoc Prof Peter Gonski
Robert Orie Melanie Lindenberg Trevor Pogroske
Andrew Kew Janine Grossman

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WHO’S WHO IN THE HOME CONTINUED.

EXECUTIVE STAFF (AS AT 30/10/15)

Chief Executive Officer Director of Client & Community GENERAL MANAGERS AND OTHER KEY PERSONNEL
Robert Orie Relations
Melanie Lindenberg General Manager Capital General Manager Community
Spiritual Dean Infrastructure Services
Rabbi David Rogut OAM Director of Professional Services
Janine Grossman Colin Henderson Karen Jordan
Director of Corporate Services
Andrew Kew General Manager Hotel Services General Manager Business
Susan Vickery Innovation and Quality
Director of Business Services Dr Alasdair MacDonald
Rhonda Bradley General Manager Clinical Services
Ann Brodie Chief Information Officer
Bruce Coller
General Manager Allied Health
Services Chief Financial Officer
Tracey Clark Nick Pezikian

General Manager People, Culture
& Learning

Anna Santikos

Robert Orie, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kew, Director of Corporate Services Melanie Lindenberg, Director of Client
& Community Relations

Rabbi David Rogut OAM, Spiritual Dean Janine Grossman, Director of Professional Rhonda Bradley, Director of Business Services
Services

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LIFE GOVENORS
AND MEMBERS

Our Life Governors and Members, currently more than 2000 in number - share our commitment
to enhancing the Quality of Life of the aged in our community. Their interest, support and
dedication to the Home are greatly valued by the residents, the Board of Management and staff of
the Home.

These lists represent a cross section of the Jewish community and are, in the words of former NSW Governor
Gordon Samuels, ‘tangible evidence of the fact that the Home occupies a special place in the hearts of the Jewish
people of this city and state.’
Membership of the Home extends a range of benefits to those who subscribe each year. Members receive our
newsletters, Annual Report and other publications. Financial members are invited to special events and briefings and
are eligible to vote at our Annual General Meetings or be nominated for election to the Board. Membership of the
Home also carries automatic membership of our Cyril Rosenbaum Synagogue or Montefiore’s Randwick Synagogue.
We welcome new Life Governors as well as others who advanced to the next level of Life Governorship in the period
under review, continuing a tradition of commitment and support that began even before the Home’s first premises
were built. Life Governors are honoured in perpetuity, in addition to being accorded all the benefits of membership.
If you are interested in becoming a Life Governor or Member, please call Esther Wakerman, Community Relations
Manager on 02 8345 9110.

MONTEFIORE
LIFE GOVENORS

Foundation Life Green, Stephen & Sharon Scheinberg, David & Eva Lowy, Julianna
Governors Green, Winifred Scheinberg, Gisella Plummer, Jean
Greenberg, Pam Sernack, Sid Plummer, Victor
Abeshouse, Barry & Leonora Gutman, Dasia Shank, Josephine Pollack, Renee
Adams, Pearl Hannes, Margaret Shelton, Frank & Mary Roth, John & Segal, Jillian
Baffsky, David & Helen Hardy, Hetty Sife, Ruth Roth, Stanley & Charmaine
Beerman, Stephen Herman, Shirley Silk, John & Rebecca Shein, David & Colleen
Benjamin, Betty Herman, Victor & Shirley Solomon, Eleonore Shein, Jonathan & Michelle
Benjamin, Sarah Joseph, Barry & Dianne Stein, Myer & Kathrin Shein, Steven
Benjamin, Sheila Katz, Flora Straton, Manfred Spatt, Julie
Binetter, Emil & Gerda Kaye, Elise Stux, Steven & Ruth Street, Fred & Dorothy
Block, David & Naomi Klas, Rose Terley, Sam Vidor, Ervin & Lottie
Bloomfield, George & Shirley Klein, Eva Vidor, Allan & Sharon
Bluth, George & Inge Klineberg, Iven & Sylvia Vogel, Dita Gold Life Governors
Braham, Mark Kriesler, Susan Winter, Patricia
Brandon, Rose Lane, Ingrid Wolf, Enid Bart, Philip & Mandy
Brender, Joseph & Gerda Lane, Micheline Young, Enid Baskir, Victor
Bund, Warren Lesnie, David & Robyn Binetter, Margaret
Cario, Arthur Lesnie, Warren & Marianne Benefactors Broit, Dennis & Sharyn
Catts, Ruth Levi, Sylvia Chotiner, Mark
Coleman, Irene Lewis, Ron & Joan Basserabie, Mervyn & Lorraine Cohen, Neil & Shirley
Daniel, Marta Lowy, Frank & Shirley Bear, Victor Cohen, Roy & Jenny
Diamond, Keith & Sandra Masnick, Keith & Lynne Berg, Tony & Carol Curtis, Emery & Eva
Edson, Robyn Perl, Peter & Yvonne Buchbinder, Ruth Eisman, Gloria
Efinger, Liz Phillips, Ron & Beth Burger, Diane Goldstein, Michael & Dorothy
Evans, Zita Portrate, Leon & Lea Gardos, Ruth Gonski, David & Orli
Freeman, Derek & Phyllis Punin, Samuel & Judy Gesikowski, Eugenia Green, Phillip & Vivien
Fritz, Judith Rosenberg, Bruce Ginges, Agnes Grossman, Frank
Fulop, Erika Rosenthal, Elizabeth Ginges, Berel & Agnes Guss, Mitchell & Ruth
Glasser, Neil & Nina Ross, David & Agnes Goldstein, Nancye Isenberg, Clive & Jenny
Glover, Barry & Faye Ryba, Peter & Edith Kam, Garry & Benita Jacobson, Peter & Marlene
Gold, Brian & Susie Saalfeld, John & Nina Katz, Ervin & Judy Kahn, Max
Goldstein, Ross & Morvyth Salamon, Manfred & Linda Levy, Geoff & Debbie Kalish, Peter & Shirley
Green, Lionel Samer, Louise Lewis, Dorothy Kanarek, Mara
Green, Rhoda Samer, Rae Loblay, Lorand Karpin, Leonard & Carole

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LIFE GOVENORS CONTINUED.

Kauffmann, Steven & Alice Miller, Ian & Sara Braude, Garry & Nola Fisher, Laurie & Frances
Klinger, Ron & Suzie Moss, Sam & Agi Brender, Henry & Norma Fisher, Susan
Langton, Judy Moss, Steven & Carol Brender, Norma Fishman, Elizabeth
Linz, Sam & Barbara Nathanson, Michael & Ruth Brown, Errol & Pam Fishman, George & Rosalie
Lowy, David & Margo Owen, Jan Budai, Ferenc & Pamela Flower, John & Janet
Lowy, Steven & Judy Perlstein, Gary & Marnie Burns, Elinore Franco, George & Rose
Miller, Neill & Kathy Perlstein, Manfred & Beverley Franks, Rochelle
Neumann, Sonja Phillips, David & Susie C Freeman, Anthony & Kerry
Prerau, Edith Pinshaw, Jonathan & Renee Freeman, Ralph
Ritterman, Fritzi Rabin, Perry & Anne Cadry, Eddy & Eva Freeman, Zelman
Samuels, Jacki Reich, Ann Camberg, Gerald & Cheryl Friend, John & Sarah
Sherman, Brian & Gene Rosenfeld, Michael Cann, Robert & Janelle Fuchs, Cedric & Esther
Sofer, Hymie & Michelle Ross, Edward & Leora Caplan, Benjamin
Solomon, David & Shirley Sachs, Vernon & Merle Caplan, Gideon G
Solomon, Shirley Schwarz, Rhona Caplan, Kim
Stern, Alan & Kerry Sebel, Roger & Eleanor Caplan, Sophie Gellert, Ivan & Marie
Winestock, Vita Shand, Gregory & Kathy Castle, David Gelski, Richard & Sophie
Wolanski, Phillip & Suzanne Shapiro, Craig & Cara Center, Steve & Yolanda Gerber, Trevor & Robyn
Zamel, Gary & Karen Sheldon, Edith Ceylon, Jenny Gerendas, Les & Miriam
Zamel, Maurice & Betty Singer, David & Carole Charny, Ilse Glaser, Rafi & Louise
Zucker, Ron Solomon, Bruce & Barbara Chosid, Norman & Elizabeth Glass, Valda
Spira, Henry & Judy Cliffe, David Glazer, Harry & Naomi
Silver Life Governors Stang, Maurie & Vivien Cohen, Anthony & Pamela Glick, Cherie
Steiner, Mavis Cohen, Avron & Jean Gold, Harold & Jill
Abrahams, Harold Swirsky, Ted & Adele Cohen, Danny & Eva Goldman, Sam & Elsie
Avidan, Danny & Charlie Toltz, Richard & Doreen Cohen, Gary & Suzy Goldman, Tom & Diane
Balkind, Joy Topper, Brian & Evelyn Cohen, Michael & Barbara Goldminc, Alice
Beck, Harry & Vivienne Topper, Victor & Sandra Cohen, Timothy & Barbara Goldschmidt, Colin & Sharon
Bennett, David & Annabelle Vessey, Lucy Collins, Raymond Goldshaft, Peter & Richelle
Berger, Mor & Jolan Vidor, Gary & Anat Coppel, Ronald & Valerie Goldstein, David & Jenny
Breuer, Tom Vidor, Mandy Cordell, Stephen & Marilyn Golovsky, David & Beverley
Browne, Wesley & Sari Weiss, Gary Corrick, David & Ricki Gonski, Peter & Michelle
Chipkin, Pearl Weiss, Margaret Cowen, Geoffrey & Marty Goot, Robert & Roberta
Costi, Eddie & Rosie Wolpert, Kenneth & Tammy Cremer, Harley & Dorothy Gordon, David & Karen
Czeiger, Harry & Agnes Yamey, Colin & Natalie Goulburn, Alan & Lesley
Davis, Edward & Irit Zucker, Simonette D Goulburn, Danny
Davis, Gertrude Gould, Gary & Rita
Ehrlich, Joshua & Beverley Bronze Life Governors Dalley, John & Lee-Ann Graham, Lorna
Faigen, Mark Davis, Garry & Bettina Green, Leslie & Ginny
Ferster, Ron & Clare A Davis, Neil & Margaret Green, Maurice & Tina
Fischl, Alex & Rosalind De Borah, Anna Greene, Jack & Sarah
Fischl, Gerry & Eva Aaron, Mosey Deitz, Mimi Greenfield, Michael & Hester
Fischl, Ian & Michelle Aaron, Reuben & Cornelia Diamond, John & Wendy Gresham, Ken & Sara
Freeman, David Abrams, Charles & Renee Dinte, Meryl Griffiths, Randolph & Amanda
Garlick, Bradley & Beverley Adler, Andrew & Tamara Dorfan, Darryl Grossberg, Ian & Jane
Goldberg, Danny & Lisa Agranoff, Sidney & Sylvia Dresdner, Lily Grossman, David & Janine
Goldberg, David Alexander, Jacqueline Dresdner, Raymond & Ann Grunfeld, Mr & Mrs Grunfeld
Goldberg, Jerome & Kathy Allen, Neville & Greta Dresner, Ian & Sharon Grunfeld, Peter
Goldstein, Gloria Angles, Emery & Nancy Drexler, Paul & Diane Grunstein, Barbara
Gonski, Helene Avigdor, David & Naomi Duchen, David Grynberg, Robert & Katja
Grossberg, Hessie Dunkel, Jeremy & Roxanne Grynberg, Victor & Carol
Herz, Albert & Joyce B Dunkel, Julia
Imhof, Irwin Dunkel, Michael & Annette H
Jackson, Cynthia Bart, Berta
Jacobson, David & Melanie Bart, Fred & Cheryl E Halle, Roy & Penny
Karney, Julien & Miller, Renecia Baskin, Ronald & Ruth Hammerschlag, Ivan & Denise
Kaye, Roger & Judy Bauer, Stephen & Miriam Ecker, Helene Handler, Charles & Claire
Kohane, Betty Beasley, Tanya Ecker, Tom & Agnes Hendler, David & Shein, Rena
Lehrer, Genia Bender, Ruth Eckowitz, Steven & Terry Hendler, Gary & Sharon
Leibman, Myer & Sheila Beran, Penny Ehrlich, Ron & Ann Hendler, Michael & Kennedy, Alana
Leibowitz, Stephen & Pamela Bergman, Lilli Einfeld, Graham Hendler, Yetta
Leser, Bernard & Barbara Berman, David & Sandra Einfeld, Max & Elizabeth Herbert, Bernard & Russel
Levi, Lewis & Eva Biggs, Martin & Gienia Engel, Eva Hersch, Joseph & Shirley
Levitan, David Bloch, Kevin & Michele Etkind, Milton & Pamela Hersch, Peter & Rosie
Levy, Erna Block, Bruce Evans, Joy Higgins, Terence & Rosalyn
Lewin, Eva Bloom, Abe & Lorna Ezra, Jack & Frances Hoare, Shelley
Lonstein, Darron & Wendy Bloom, Ken & Helen Hoffman, Cecil & Norma
Malmberg, John & Lopacinski, Bloom, Lorna F Holland, Ivan & Dolores
Christine Blumberg, Michael & Carlene Hootman, Henry & Helene
Marks, Barry & Judy Boas, Eddy & Donna Fabre, Leonard & Sharne Hotz, Paul & Susan
Marmot, Allan & Sandy Bokey, Lesley & Katie Feitelson, John
Marmot, Paul & Dale Border, Martin Felberman, Veronica I
Mautner, Tom & Rose Borowich, Christina Ferenci, Thomas & Inge
Menschik, Laura Boyarsky, Andrew & Taryn Finger, Harold & Rebecca Inberg, Gary & Susan
Braham, Belinda Finger, Michael & Sue Isenberg, Barry & Doreen
Fink, Leon Isenberg, Paul & Eira
Fischer, Kurt Itzkowic, David & Melinda

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Izsak, Edith Moddel, Gertrude Selinger, Robert & Eva Wise, Mimi
Morgan, Neil Setton, Eva Wise, Peter & Doris
J Moritz, Dianne Shapiro, Harold & Isabelle Wittenberg, Clarice
Mosberg, Kurt & Lilly Shapiro, Selwyn & Sharon Wolanski, Henry & Lucia
Jacobs, David & Jenny Moss, Alexander & Magda Sharota, Dorian & Liz Wolf, Frank & Karen
Jacobs, George & Hirshorn, Janice Sharp, Kathryn Woods, Michael & Linda
Jacobs, Walter & Sharon N Sharpe, Ilona
Jacobson, Philip Sharpe, John & Claire Z
Jaku, Edward & Flore Narunsky, Les & Marcia Shaul, Minnie
Joel, Alexandra Naumburger, Ingrid Shelley, George & Clara Zines, Dennis
Joel, Lady Joel Nebenzahl, Ben Sherell De Florance, Ann Zinn, Selig
Joel, Michael & Anna Nebenzahl, Brian & Jocelyn Sheslow, Richard Zweig, Anita
Joffe, Alan & Molly Nebenzahl, Irena Shofer, Bradley & Helene
Joffee, Maurice & Rozelle Neumann, Harold & Hillary Shteinman, Diane
Neumann, Roy & Lindi Shur, Michael & Isabel
K Newhouse, Yvonne Silberbach, Morris
Simons, Jeany
Kassel, Raymond & Felicity O Simons, Mavis
Keen, Paul & Emilie Simons, Robert & Anita
Kennard, Jill Opitz, Raymond & Sharon Smaller, Peter & Elaine
Kennedy, John & Roslyn Oser, Robert & Agie Smorgon, Barry & Sandra
Kery, Nick & Mary Owen, Michael & Jewell Snow, David
Kessler, Clive Snow, Gary
Kessler, David & Janet P Snow, Judy
Kessler, Nanette Solomon, Alan & Edna
Kirschner, Bernhard & Sandra Pataki, Alex Solomon, Ron & Judy
Kiss, Agi Peisah, Fred & Marlene Sonenfild, Cecily
Knep, Joel & Melanie Penn, Ian Sonnenschein, Egon & Miriam
Korda, Marika Philippsohn, Peter & Sheila Sonnenschein, Robert & Sue
Kresner, Bernard & Marcia Phillips, Vanda Souffron, Ruth
Kritzler, George & Hedy Pinczewski, Leo & Elizabeth Spielman, Ron & Judy
Krug, Gerald Pinczewski, Val & Ruth Spira, Richard & Karen
Krug, Henry & Ella Pongrass, Clara Spiro, Dov
Proweller, Rita Springer, Mr & Mrs Springer
L Pryer, Ian & Beverly Stang, Bernie & Minna
Pynt, Greg & Renee Staub, Phil & Vidor, Jackie
Landerer, John & Michelle Stein, Edgar & Pamela
Lang, Betsy R Stern, Barbara
Lang, Joan Stern, Jack & Estelle
Lang, Steven Rabinowitz, Dennis & Joan Sved, Anna
Leach, Trevor & Judy Raiz, Raymonde Switzer, Hedy
Lechem, Henry & Susan Randall, Roy & Jennifer Symonds, Geoff & Renee
Lederman, Margaret Raphael, Kenneth & Deborah Symonds, Joy
Lehmann, Anne Reading, Leigh & Lynne Symonds, Richard & Shirley
Lehrer, Gus & Nanna Redelman, Margery Symonds, Shirley
Levett, Irma Rein, Nigel & Marianne
Levi, Ian & Ann Reitberger, Claude & Michele T
Levin, Mervyn & Thelma Renof, Sid & Laurelle
Levine, David & Agnes Resnick, Gail Teitler, Mildred
Levine, Julie Revell, Ziggy Teperson, Jonathan & Sherna
Levis, Rodney & Lynette Rich, Babette Thieben, George & Henryka
Lewis, David & Caroline Ritch, Jack & Diana Tomchin, Paul & Delicia
Lewis, Peter & Diane Rock, Sam & Monica Torsh, Daniela
Lewkovitz, George & Ilana Ronai, Egon Tzedaka Foundation Pty Ltd
Lilian, Les & Ruth Rosenberg, Bertram & Pauline
Linden, Alex & Rosemary Rosenberg, Lance & Julie U
Linz, Allen & Ali Rosenblum, Rodney & Sylvia
Lowe, Harry Rosenblum, Sylvia Ullman, Julia
Lubowski, David & Sheli Rosenthal, Ida Ulman, Gary & Jenni
Rotenstein, George & Shirley
M Rubinstein, Neville & Ros V
Rubner, Steve & Ann
Maister, Dennis & Gerda Vall, Judith
Marks, Allan & Linda S van Rooijen, Arnold & Miriam
Marks, Kevin & Marcelle Veingold, Vily
Marks, Lily Sakker, Samuel Velan, Gary & Renata
Martin, Peter & Sophie Sankey, Sonia
Masnick, Anthony & Eva Sapir, Elizabeth W
Maybloom, Bernard & Shirley Sarif, Fred & Annette
McEwing, Fraser & Michelle Saunders-Weinberg, Monica Wahlhaus, Alan & Sharon
McGarn, Norman & Estelle Scheinberg, Richard & Jacqui Webb, Kevin
Mendelsohn, Graeme & Emma Schmalzbach, Les Wechsler, Alfred & Julie
Meyer, Ellen Schwartz, Brian & Arlene Weiss , Peter & Doris
Michalowsky, Mark & Rolene Schwartz, Clarice Weiss, David & Nelly
Milner, Harold & Bertha Sebel, Ben & Jodie Whitmont, Milton
Mintz, Peter Seemann, Agnes Wiener, Michael & Vivienne
Moddel, David & Michelle Selby, Zara Wilson, Ruth
Selinger, Ben & Veronica

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A Bahar, Diana Berger, Mor Bowen-James, Alan
Bahar, Michael Bergman, Laurence Bower, Patricia
Aaron, Reuben Baker, Rosalyn Bergman, Lilli Bowman, Neil
Abadee, Warwick Balint, John Berkowitz, Doris Bowman, Sarah
Abbott, David Balkin, David Berkowitz, Pauline Bowmer, Robyn
Abel, Jean Balkin, Muriel Berman, Barbara Boyarsky, Alexander
Abel, Michael Ball, Harold Berman, David Boyarsky, Vera
Abeshouse, Barry Ball, Marion Berman, Oscar Boyer, John
Abeshouse, David Balog, Alice Berman, Sandra Boyer, Marianne
Abeshouse, Leonora Ban, Ivan Berman, Yvonne Braham, Belinda
Abeshouse, Myrtle Banki, George Bernitz, Harold Braham, Michael
Abeshouse, Norman Banwell, Neville Bernitz, Robyn Brailovskaia, Fira
Abeshouse, Ruth Banwell, Roslyn Bernstein, Fay Brandon, Julie
Abrahams, Barbara Baram, Paul Bernstein, Hylton Brandon, Selina
Abrahams, Alan Barda, Caroline Berson, Yvette Brandon, Sid
Abrahams, Patricia Barda, Joseph Besser, Michael Bratel, Joan
Abrahams, Selwyn Barda, Felix Beutum, Clare Bratel, Phillip
Abrams, Charles Barnett, Benita Beutum, Joe Braude , Garry
Abrams, Lena Barouch, Judy Biggs, Ellen Braude, Gregory
Abrams, Mervyn Baroukh, Maggy Biggs, Gienia Braude, Michelle
Abrams, Renee Barr, Elana Biggs, Martin Braude, Nola
Abrams, Roy Barr, Ivan Biggs, Victor Brem, Les
Abrams, Sandra Barr, Mark Bihari, Judy Brem, Maxine
Abulafia, Alex Barrington, Joe Billing, Beverley Brender, Joseph
Abulafia, David Barrington, Loris Billing, Maurice Brender, Rodney
Abulafia, Natasha Barripp, Bettina Binetter, Margaret Brenner, Leonard
Abulafia, Rhoda Barta, Stephen Binstock, Jakob Brest, Selwyn
Adams, Pearl Barton, Charles Birnbaum, Beverley Brest, Sharon
Adcock, Beverley Barton, Janine Birnbaum, Phillip Breuer, Thomas
Adler, Aeli Barton, Stephen Blanket, Eva Brieger, David
Adler, Agnes Baseby, Suellen Blanket, Paul Brieger, John
Adler, Andrew Baskin, Clive Blatt, Rosalind Brieger, Susan
Adler, David Baskin, Marlene Blechman, Sam Brickman, Barry
Adler, Frank Baskind, Janis Blechman, Sandra Brisson, Charlie
Adler, Lyndi Baskir, Victor Blieden, Beulah Britton, Anthony
Adler, Rodney Bass, Ernest Bloch, Heather Brodaty, Henry
Agranat, Sylvia Bass, Ruth Bloch, Joy Brodaty, Karoline
Agranoff, Sidney Basser, Geoff Bloch, Kalman Broit, David
Agranoff, Sylvia Basser, Leon Bloch, Kevin Broit, Dennis
Aharon, Aharon Basser, Nanette Bloch, Lewis Broit, Sharyn
Aharon, Liba Bassin, Nora Block, Bruce Brown, Carol
Akres, Bert Bauer, Cynthia Block, David Brown, Errol
Albert, Cecil Bauer, Harry Block, Naomi Brown, Jeff
Alexander, Fred Bauer, Miriam Block, Stephanie Browne, Garry
Alexander, Jacqueline Bauer, Stephen Block, William Browne, Robyn
Allardice, Arlene Baumann, Thomas Bloom, Abe Browne, Sari
Allardice, Darrell Baynash, Philip Bloom, Bessie Browne, Wesley
Alter, Ian Bear, Victor Bloom, Gabriel Bryl, Beatrice
Alter, Jenny Bebek, Ivan Bloom, Ken Bryl, Leon
Ameisen, Helena Bebek, Steven Bloom, Lorna Buch, Arnaldo
Amler, Anita Beck, Charles Bloom, Phillip Buchen, Peter
Amler, Vernon Beck, Harry Bloom, Robyn Buckwalter, Gerda
Amoils, Cedric Beck, Vivienne Bloomfield, Aviva Buntman, Roy
Andgel, Anne Beck, Vivienne Bloomfield, George Buntman, Ruth
Andgel, Morris Beirman, Ruth Bloomfield, Kurt Burdei, Milya
Angles, Emery Belfer, Jack Bloomfield, Shirley Burg, Gary
Angles, Nancy Belnick, Bernice Blumberg, Carlene Burger, Diane
Apflebaum, Miriam Bendel, John Blumberg, Darren Burman, Ian
Appleberg, Michael Bendel, Julie Blumberg, Margot Burnie, Evelyn
Apterman, Leo Bendelstein, Lily Blumberg, Michael Burnie, Ron
Argy, Morris Bendersky, Leon Blumenthal, Caron Burns, Elinore
Arnold, Peter Benjamin, Betty Blumenthal, Norman Burt, Ina
Aronson, Charles Benjamin, Megan Blumenthal, Ruth Burton, Edith
Aronson, Deidre Benjamin, Peter Blumenthal, Simon Burton, George
Aronson, Heather Benjamin, Sheila Bluth, Dennis Butler, Rosetta
Aronson, Mayer Benmayor, Marc Bluth, George Butt, Roy
Ashberg, Alan Bennett, Andrew Bogan, Elaine Byers, Frank
Ashberg, Marian Bennett, Pamela Bogan, Judith
Atherton, Catherine Benscher, Lee Bogan, Sydney C
Auerbach, Egon Beran, Henry Bognar, Sue
Auerbach, Judith Beran, Penny Bolel, Lawrence Camberg, Cheryl
Berger, Alex Bolel, Natalie Camberg, Gerald
B Berger, Anna Bolotin, Malvina Cann, Janelle
Berger, Edith Bondy, Eric Cann, Robert
Bachmayer, Bernice Berger, Eva Boolkin, Allan Cantoni, Agnes
Baden, Harvey Berger, Gabriel Border, Martin Caplan, Gideon
Baffsky, David Berger, Helen Bortz, Gary Caplan, Jonathan
Baffsky, John
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Caplan, Sophie Conyer, Lionel Don, Harold F
Cardash, Gerald Cooper, David Don, Loretta
Carlin, Sydney Cooper, Gerald Don, Railea Factor, Frances
Carlin, Tanya Cooper, Harvey Don, Ron Faigen, Mark
Caroly, Daniel Cooper, Wendy Doobov, Brian Faivre, Josephine
Carr, Kenneth Coppel, Ronald Doobov, Marion Falconer, Thomas
Caspari, Peter Coppel, Valerie Doobov, Ray Falk, Joyce
Casper, Arnold Corne, Sheila Dorfan, Zelma Farbenblum, David
Casper, Shirley Cornfield, Magda Dorrell, Uliana Farbenblum, Gillian
Cass, Bettina Corrick, David Downes, Kaye Farbenblum, Michael
Caustill, Elias Corrick, Ricki Dreese, Gerald Farbenblum, Sue
Center, Steve Cossman, Esther Dresdner, Ann Farbenblum, Zelda
Center, Yolanda Costi, Eddie Dresdner, Raymond Farber, Brian
Ceylon, Jenny Courant, Yvonne Dresner, Ian Farkas, Donna
Chait, Ivan Cowan, Renate Drexler, Alex Farkas, George
Chaitow, Celia Cranston, Peter Drexler, Monica Faust, Judy
Chalmers, Hanni Crawford, Helen Drexler, Paul Faust, Warren
Chalmers, Paul Crawford, Max Dreyfus, Dora Fear, Kevin
Chandler, Clive Crews, Rita Drummond, Christa Feher, Marianne
Chapman, Raeburn Critchley, Betty Duchen, Brenda Feigen, Kate
Charif, Bernice Cromer, Peter Duchen, David Feigen, Zelda
Charif, Ian Csontos, Edith Dukes, Claire Feilich, Jacqueline
Charmatz, Erwin Curtis, Danielle Dunkel, Jeremy Feilich, Maurice
Charny, Ilse Curtis, Rosa Dunn, Ellen Feingold, Mavis
Charny, Werner Curtis, Tom Dunn, Richard Fekete, Rose
Chazan, Warren Czeiger, Agnes Dushansky, Sylvia Felberman, Veronica
Cherry, Tamar Czeiger, Harry Dusheiko, Irene Feldman, Anna
Cherry, Werner Czeiger, Julius Dyne, Marlin Feldman, Josse
Chertkow, Rennie Dyne, Stanley Feldman, Maureen
Chester, Mark D Feldman, Miriam
Chipkin, Pearl E Feldman, Serena
Chipkin, Stephen Dale, Jacqueline Fenton, Stephen
Chodos, Julian Danon, Albert Eben, Katalin Fenton, Thomas
Chosid, Elizabeth Danon, Dinah Eben, Robert Ferenci, Inge
Chosid, Norman Darvas, Ferenc Eccleshall, John Ferenci, Thomas
Chotiner, Mark Dascalu, Jack Eccleshall, Susan Ferns, Jennifer
Christie, Samuel Dascalu, Sorin Ecker, Agnes Ferster, Clare
Churnin, Brian Dave, Lynda Ecker, Tom Ferster, Halina
Churnin, Jan Davey, Jo Edson, Robyn Ferster, Lou
Cibulka, Jeanine Davidow, Stella Efinger, Liz Ferster, Ron
Clarke, Dorothy Davidowitz, Abe Ehrlich, Ann Feuer, Allan
Clennar, Rhona Davies, Rodney Ehrlich, Herta Feuer, Robyn
Cliffe, David Davies, Sandra Eidus, Ilus Field, Evelyn
Clifford, Dennis Davis, Edward Einfeld, Graham Filler, Fay
Clifford, Judy Davis, Gillan Einfeld, Leone Filler, Lisa
Clingman, Norman Davis, Irit Einfeld, Maadi Filler, Phil
Clyde, Kathie Davis, Margaret Einfeld, Martin Finger, Harold
Cohen, Abe Davis, Marilyn Einfeld, Max Finger, Rebecca
Cohen, Anne Davis, Mark Einstein, Sandi Fingleson, Cheryl
Cohen, Arnold Davis, Neil Einstein, Walter Fingleson, Frank
Cohen, Avron Davis, Ralph Eisman, Jeffrey Fink, Bruce
Cohen, Barbara Davis, Sharon Eisman, Judy Fink, Lauren
Cohen, Barbara Davis, Sonia Elias, Howard Finkelstein, Judah
Cohen, Des Davis, Sue Elsass, Anne Finkelstein, Oscar
Cohen, Edward Davis, Terry Emanuel, Alan Finkelstein, Ruth
Cohen, Gerald Davis, Val Emanuel, David Finlay, Maria
Cohen, Gordon De Vahl Davis, Graham Ende, Miriam Fischer, Barbara
Cohen, Harry Deitz, Mimi Engel, Emeric Fischer, Kurt
Cohen, Helen Den, Sonia Engel, Eva Fischer, Magda
Cohen, Ivor Deutsch, Frank Engelander, Diane Fischer, Michael
Cohen, Jean Devai, Ivan Engelander, Wendy Fischl, Alex
Cohen, Mari Devai, Judy Engelman, Eva Fischl, Rosalind
Cohen, Merle Devenyi, Eva Engelman, Julian Fisher, John
Cohen, Michael Diamond, John Engelman, Yvonne Fisher, Mark
Cohen, Neil Diamond, Naomi Enis, Joseph Fisher, Owen
Cohen, Neville Diamond, Sophie Ensly, Judy Fisher, Sandra
Cohen, Phillip Diamond, Vivian Epstein, Carole Fisher, Susan
Cohen, Roy Diamond, Wendy Epstein, Marlene Fisher, Susanna
Cohen, Shirley Dinner, Denise Erber, Anne Fishman, George
Cohen, Sylvia Dinner, Ken Erber, George Fleischer, Haim
Cohen, Timothy Dinte, David Erber, Ilse Fleischer, Shirley
Cohen, Valerie Dinte, Meryl Eskin, Morris Flekser, Hymie
Collins, Michael Dobies, John Eskin, Ruth Flekser, Maureen
Collins, Sylvia Doctor, Daphne Etkind, Stephen Fletcher, Denise
Colman, Rachel Dohan, Walter Evans, Christine Fletcher, Sam
Conrad, Cynthia Domssich, Albert Evans, Joy Flower, Janet
Conrad, Peter Don, Basil Evans, Zita Flower, John
Don, David Forbath, Thomas
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Ford, Barbara Gelbert, Michael Goldschmidt, Sharon Green, Ruth
Foreman, Carolyn Gellert, Kathy Goldshaft, Phillip Green, Sharon
Foreman, Philip Gellert, Marie Goldsmith, Horace Green, Stephen
Forer, Martin Gellert, Robert Goldsmith, Lionel Green, Tina
Forer, Melanie Gemmell, Robert Goldsmith, Nola Green, Valda
Forrester, Ervin Gentin, Iris Goldstein, David Green, Vivien
Forrester, Mary Ann Gerber, Lisl Goldstein, Dorothy Green, Winifred
Forsher, Lotte Gerber, Trevor Goldstein, Helen Greenberg, William
Forte, Victor Gerechter, Ron Goldstein, Jenny Greene, Jack
Fox, Gerry Gergely, Edith Goldstein, Martin Greene, Sarah
Foxman, Deborah Gergely, Stephen Goldstein, Maureen Greenfield, Ellen
Frampton, Molly Gertler, Eva Goldstein, Michael Greenstein, Shirley
Frank, Barry Gertler, George Goldstein, Nancye Greenstone, John
Frank, Cherryl Gertler, Inge Goldstein, Raymond Greenwald, Lionel
Frank, Eric Gertler, Robert Goldstein, Vivian Gresham, Ken
Frank, Jeff Gesikowski, Eugenia Goldwater, Gerry Gresham, Sara
Frank, Lisa Geyer, Agnes Goldwater, Laura Gridiger, Ilana
Frank, Rachael Geyer, Robert Golland, Betty Gridiger, Roland
Frank, Selwyn Giesser, Annie Golland, Michael Griffiths, Amanda
Frankel, Andrea Gild, Steven Golovsky, Beverley Griffiths, Randolph
Frankel, Ian Gilden, Leah Golovsky, David Grinblat, Ian
Franklin, Eileen Gilden, Louis Gomes, Maria Grinblat, Katherine
Franklin, Selwyn Ginges, Agnes Gompes, Michael Grinston, Eva
Franks, Michael Ginsberg, Brian Gonski, Helene Grolman, Syd
Fransman, Harry Ginsberg, Julien Gonski, Michelle Gross, Miriam
Fransman, Marilyn Ginzberg, Leslie Gonski, Peter Grossman, David
Frater, Charles Glaser, Louise Goodman, Adrian Grossman, Frank
Fredman, Hilary Glaser, Rafi Goodman, Henry Grossman, Janine
Freed, Leone Glass, Adrienne Goodman, Jonathan Grossman, Thomas
Freed, Myrna Glass, Bertie Goodman, Judith Grunbaum, Eugene
Freedman, David Glass, Helen Goodman, Madeline Grunfeld, Leonie
Freedman, Diane Glass, Jeremy Goodman, Marcia Grunfeld, Peter
Freedman, Leo Glass, Peter Goodman, Raymond Grunseit, Ferry
Freedman, Maxwell Glass, Richard Goodman, Sheila Grunseit, Hannah
Freeman, Anthony Glass, Valda Goodman, Sydney Grunstein, Barbara
Freeman, Damien Glasser, Phyllis Goodrich, Ben Grunstein, Gary
Freeman, David Glazer, Harry Goorevich, Leo Grunstein, Harry
Freeman, Derek Glazer, Naomi Goot, Robert Grunstein, Samira
Freeman, Kerry Glezerson, Ruth Goot, Roberta Gruss, Doreen
Freeman, Leslie Glick, Anne Gordon, Barney Gumpert JP, Alfred
Freeman, Marc Glick, Barry Gordon, Hedley Guralnek, Joseph
Freeman, Phyllis Glick, Cherie Gordon, Jacqui Guralnek, Leslie
Freeman, Walter Gliksman, Eve Gordon, Joyce Guralnek, Safira
Freeman, Zelman Gliksman, Michael Gordon, Michael Gurwitz, Alec
Freiberg, Gus Glover, Barry Gordon, Moi Gurwitz, Anita
Freilich, Valmae Gluckman, Gavin Gordon, Philip Guss, Mitchell
Freiman, John Gokyildirim, Ata Gorfinkel, Melanie Guss, Ruth
Frenkel, Liliane Golan, Charles Gorfinkel, Peter Guth, Angie
Frenkel, Robert Gold, Brian Gork, Bernard Guth, Sue
Freuden, Hilary Gold, Harold Gottheiner, Barry Gutman, Dasia
Friedlander, Ernest Gold, Jill Gottheiner, Isabel Gutman, Herman
Friedlander, Ivan Gold, Joe Gottlieb, Eric Gyenes, Livia
Friedlander, Lea Gold, Susie Gottlieb, Eve
Friedler, Charles Goldberg, Alan Gottlieb, Gizella H
Friedman, Jocelyn Goldberg, Alex Gottlieb, Hana
Friedman, Rose Goldberg, Audrey Goulburn, Alan Haimovitch, Yehuda
Friedman, Sharon Goldberg, Ben Goulburn, Daniel Hakim, Nancy
Friend, John Goldberg, Greta Goulburn, Michael Halas, Peter
Fromer, Esther Goldberg, Ivan Goulburn, Ruth Halas, Yvonne
Frumar, Anthony Goldberg, Jennifer Gould, Gary Halle, Penny
Frumar, Ruth Goldberg, Jerome Graf, Michael Halle, Roy
Fuchs, Raymond Goldberg, Lionel Graham, Hilda Hallett, Michelle
Fulop, Erika Goldberg, Maurice Graham, Lorna Halmay, Nicholas
Fuzes, Agi Goldberg, Paulette Grant, Jeff Hamann, Beverley
Goldberg, Vera Grant, Richard Hammerman, Toby
G Goldberger, Bernard Grant, Sadie Hammerschlag, Ivan
Goldberger, Sony Green, Ben Handler, Charles
Gaddin, Stanley Goldman, Alma Green, Elizabeth Handler, Claire
Gal, John Goldman, Diane Green, Faye Haneman, John
Gal, Judy Goldman, Edith Green, Gillian Haneman, Peter
Garber, Bessie Goldman, Janice Green, Jamie Haneman, Rose
Garber, Manuel Goldman, Leon Green, Judy Haneman, Toby
Gardos, Ruth Goldman, Milly Green, Leonard Harding, Renate
Garlick, Beverley Goldman, Newton Green, Leslie Hardy, Hetty
Garlick, Bradley Goldman, Peter Green, Maurice Harman, Estelle
Gartendstein, Larry Goldman, Peter Green, Michael Harris, Basil
Gassner, Kitty Goldman, Tom Green, Phillip Harris, Christine
Gaufman, Eugene Goldring, Dianne Green, Rhoda Harris, Gwenda
Gelbart, Anton Goldschmidt, Colin Green, Robert Harris, Leonie
Gelber, Norm Harris, Robert
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