Caring for the Community
Annual Report 2004-2005 Supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of the Jewish community of Victoria
Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc is Our work is all about people, who include: Four prime Jewish values form the the only comprehensive health • the 400 elderly and frail residents of our foundation of Jewish Care: hostel and nursing homes tzedakah – charity and social care provider for the who receive care 24hrs a day in a uniquely chesed – kindness Jewish community in Victoria, Jewish and welcoming environment derech eretz – respect • the 500+ clients who rely on the provision caring directly for nearly 1,000 mishpacha – family people every week. of the high standard of our social services every week These values guide our staff and volunteers, ensuring that the organisation provides • the 600+ staff who know how vital their compassionate support, treating everyone work is in ensuring the delivery of these with dignity and respect, always within services across our many resources a warm and caring Jewish environment. • the 300+ volunteers who give their time because they want to and because they feel a part of Jewish Care
Caring for the Community Contents
President’s Report 2 Aged Care Services 14 Governance 22 CEO’s Report 3 Healthy Ageing Program Executives 22 Treasurer’s Report 6 - Activities 14 The Board 24 Financial Statements 7 - Alan Rabinov Centre 14 Board Members 25 Profiles 4 - Therapy 14 Board Committees 27 Emily: Youth Services 4 AtHome 15 Community Development 30 Iser Frenkiel: Hostel resident 8 Talking Australian Jewish News 15 Public Relations and Fundraising 30 Tzivia: Mental Health program 20 Holocaust Services 17 Events 31 Harry Szmerling: Counselling 28 Disability Services 15 Cultural and Spiritual Office 34 Bronia Hahn: AtHome 32 Fink (Respite) House 15 Volunteer Program 35 Year In Brief 10 Outreach 16 Human Resources 36 Review of Operations 12 Schools Integration Program 16 Occupational Health and Safety 36 Aged Care Facilities 12 Supported Accommodation 16 Acknowledgments 37 Melbourne Hebrew Memorial Financial Services 17 Life Governors 37 Nursing Home, Fink Family Financial Aid 17 Donors (Gifts of $1000+) 37 Wing (Ashwood) 12 Jewish Mutual Loan Company 17 Special Occasions 39 Montefiore Homes Support Services 18 Bequests 40 Community Residence 12 Always Moving Forward 18 Fundraising Committees 41 Mark and Dina Munzer Nursing Counselling and Case Management 18 Home (Northcote Ave) 12 Individuals, Organisations Housing 18 and Companies 41 Smorgon Family Nursing Home 13 Intake and Assessment 19 President’s Report in Hebrew, Independent Living Units (ILUs) 13 Mental Health program 19 Yiddish and Russian 43 Youth Services 19 Glossary 44
Cover photo: AtHome client Bronia Hahn (second from left) with (from left) friendly visitor Raph Ajzensztat, counsellor and case worker Haidee Nathanson and personal carer Rita Spivak.
Jewish Care (Victoria) incorporated reg no. A00 407 05X and controlled entities 1 President’s Report
“...Jewish Care provides the best possible care for those people in our community who are vulnerable and disadvantaged for whatever reason.”
It is with great pleasure that I present my in the “Committed to Caring” review of At the same time we are also actively first President’s report. After 12 months Jewish Care’s Community Services, seeking alternate suitable sites within I can now reflect on a wonderfully enjoyable published in the Australian Jewish News the City of Glen Eira. and rewarding first year. in June. It requires services to be delivered We have begun the redevelopment of our The enjoyment comes from meeting in new and innovative ways. Partnerships Northcote Ave site into a new Extra Services and collaborating with a diverse range with other service providers within and facility. This new Facility, The Mark and of people who share my commitment: beyond our own community, community Dina Munzer Community Residence, to ensuring Jewish Care provides the capacity building and enhancing our will be completed early in 2006 and will best possible care for those people in resource base through involving volunteers provide premium accommodation for our community who are vulnerable and directly in service delivery are key elements 45 nursing-home level residents. for ensuring Community Services flourishes disadvantaged for whatever reason. Finally, I feel fortunate to have taken on into the future. The group most directly responsible for the Presidency at this time. Thanks to my providing care is our staff. My intimate One particular area of our Community predecessor, Alan Schwartz, the merger involvement with Jewish Care places me Services that currently faces significant has been successfully completed. It is now in an excellent position to observe and challenges is our services for those with my responsibility to ensure the benefits of assess the day-to-day workings of the disabilities. The number of children with the merger are realised in terms of being organisation. My experience is that staff disabilities in our community is increasing. better able to meet the community’s care are open, respectful and responsive to Jewish Care is taking the lead role in needs as one integrated organisation. planning for their needs now and into the families, volunteers and with whomever I am indebted to the CEO Bruce Salvin for future. The most pressing need will be to else they come in contact on a daily basis. his professionalism, integrity and sensitivity find a range of suitable accommodation Staff are a care organisation’s greatest asset as he works within our community. I thank options for them as they reach adulthood. and I would like to take this opportunity to my Board colleagues for their expertise thank Jewish Care’s staff on behalf of the The other major challenge for the and commitment. Two long-standing Board Board for the wonderful work they do in organisation is the need to redevelop our members retired this year. Jacob Weinmann caring for the hundreds of individuals aged care facilities. Many of our facilities will and Yehudi Blacher each made outstanding who require our assistance every day. not meet Federal Government Certification contributions and I thank them on behalf of Unfortunately, professional and caring requirements by 2008. Additionally, the everyone who is interested in the wellbeing staff alone are not enough to ensure the configuration of these facilities does not of Jewish Care. community’s care needs are met. The reality allow for maximum efficiency in delivering is that there are insufficient funds available care and so we continue to incur significant as Government funding simply does not operating losses. Most significantly, the meet the needs of the most vulnerable and quality of our buildings falls below what needy, providing less than 75% of the funds should be provided for the aged members of our community. required. Jewish Care therefore relies on Robyne Schwarz the generosity of the community to fund The Board has been working hard to finalise a significant proportion of the services plans for a new 120-bed high/low care facility and programs we provide. that can accommodate residents with a In Community Services the Board has variety of care needs including dementia. been mindful to set the direction needed We are currently negotiating with the State to achieve maximum sustained effort to Government to build this facility on potentially effectively meet demand and to respond to surplus land on the Caulfield General increasing care needs. This was highlighted Medical Centre site in Kooyong Road.
2 CEO’s Report
“...Our strategic aim is to expand and improve our facilities and services to reflect the changing needs of the Victorian Jewish community.”
The 2004-2005 year has been one of In June 2005 we published the findings individual services and programs to more consolidation. We have achieved much in of the review and distributed it through than 1,500 people. In a community of around the three years since amalgamation, but still the Australian Jewish News and to all our 55,000 individuals, this is a significant have several opportunities to improve the supporters. The document outlined our contribution. ways in which we provide services. Our key services and strategies relating to the Whether a registered nurse is caring for strategic aim is to expand and improve our broad range of community services and residents with dementia at Ashwood; facilities and services to reflect the changing highlighted the growth areas including a physiotherapist is providing individual needs of the Victorian Jewish community. services for people with disabilities, the therapies at the Goldin Centre; a social One of our key challenges is the healthy ageing program, at-home care worker and personal carer are visiting a replacement of some of the ageing for the elderly and opportunities for further client at home in Ripponlea; or a youth building stock housing our residential volunteer involvement. worker is talking to a class of school children aged-care facilities. Consultation with key stakeholders continues about developing resilience to deal with peer In line with the Towards Tomorrow White as we move forward, helping us to plan pressure regarding drugs, Jewish Care’s Paper for Residential Services, the following appropriately to meet future demands. dedicated staff all provide vital services to actions have been taken: Collaborative engagement with community help to meet the needs of the community. • demolition of the Jacob Danglow Wing reference groups has enabled Jewish As CEO, I am assisted by several people (completed July 2004) Care to extend its reach and develop more to manage this complex organisation. relevant services. This is particularly true of My thanks go to the Executive team of • commencement of the $5.5m our Always Moving Forward program which Residential Services Director Kathy Devitt, redevelopment of the Mark and Dina assists job seekers and new migrants. former Community Services Director Talya Munzer Nursing Home (incorporating Goldsmith, Human Resources Director Joseph & Stera Gutnick Nursing Home Other highlights for the year are summarised Julie Morris, Finance and Administration and the Jack & Ethel Goldin Day Centre) in the Year in Brief (p10) and the Review of Director Colin Singh, Service Integration in March 2005. Construction should be Operations (pp 12-19). Director Odette Waanders and Community completed by early 2006. In late February I would also like to acknowledge the Development Director Richard Zimmermann. 2005, 36 Munzer residents were relocated strengthening of our relationship with Their contribution has enabled us to to temporary premises leased from Uniting Jewish Care in Sydney, thanks to the conclude a very satisfactory year. Aged Care in Regent Street, Elsternwick assistance of its president Eva Fischl During the past year the presidency • progressive reduction in resident numbers OAM and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) passed from Alan Schwartz to Robyne at Pras Court (3 Herbert Street, Elwood) Mark Schlosser. Schwarz. I would like to acknowledge the independent living units in preparation Jewish Care, in the tradition of its valuable contribution by all Board members for sale in 2006 predecessor organisations, is about and in particular, the personal support, providing care and support services to our • gradual reduction in resident numbers at understanding and wise counsel from clients and residents. None of the Board and the Melbourne Hebrew Memorial Nursing both Alan and Robyne. Home, Fink Family Wing (Ashwood) to Executive’s strategies could be implemented facilitate its eventual relocation without the commitment of our fantastic staff. The other key challenge has been the Every day, Jewish Care provides a home for detailed review of our Community Services approximately 420 Jewish people. Six days to help guide our future priorities in this per week, the organisation also offers a broad range of in-home, centre-based and growing area of need Bruce Salvin
3 Emily4 Gaining confidence and motivation
Youth Services provides Emily is a typical 15 year old. While Andi has been giving her strategies She prefers to be out of the house to help control her anger and deal with counselling, assistance having fun and clashes with her parents stressful situations, another Jewish Care and support to adolescents when she doesn’t get what she wants. professional has been helping her parents and young adults (12-20) But much about her situation is not with relationship issues. who are experiencing so normal. Emily has been helped to develop her social skills, which in turn has reduced the bullying difficulties with everyday Firstly she lives in a home with a history of domestic violence. Usually the violence and made it easier for her to make friends. living. The Young Achievers’ occurs between her parents, but sometimes She has improved her organisational Program helps Jewish she’s caught in the middle and has been and time-management abilities by students to achieve their forced to take sides. following a study timetable provided by Jewish Care and is planning her future full potential by providing Emily has also experienced bullying at her local high school, has always found it difficult with help from Andi. personal and professional to control her temper, has struggled to Emily says she has been motivated to be development opportunities cope with stress and has grappled with herself, has gained confidence and now through mentoring, a $2,500 organisational and time-management skills. “chucks away all the negative things”. But since turning to Jewish Care Youth “Andi has made me understand that only scholarship and workshops. Services for counselling and support 12 I can control myself and my behaviour The Youth Intervention months ago, Emily says she is a lot happier and so only by changing myself, can I and is learning how to take control of her life. change the way others react to me. Project (YIP) is co-ordinating Emily is very creative and enjoys extra “I have learnt to be more independent and educational sessions at curricular activities, so her counsellor, respect others’ points of view, not going several Jewish dayschools Youth Services co-ordinator Andi Green, off at them straight away if I disagree with on building resilience against has encouraged her in this direction. what they say or do. She plays tennis, competes with Maccabi “Andi has helped me to become a better drug and alcohol misuse. Netball Club and has been involved person. She believes in me which has behind the scenes in her school play helped me to believe in myself even when others don’t,” Emily says proudly. For further information call 8517 5999.
Opposite page: Emily (front) with from left: Youth Services worker Rachael Kegen, counsellor and case management worker Isabell Mitsel, Youth Services co-ordinator Andi Green 5 Treasurer’s Report
“The Board believes it can meet the challenge of re-building Jewish Care to maintain its place as the leading provider of aged and community services within the Jewish community.”
On behalf of the Chief Executive Officer The organisation is transitioning towards My thanks also to the valuable contributions and the Board of Management, the following the Australian equivalent of International made by other Finance and Audit Committee is a summary of the financial results Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS). members Farrel Meltzer, Greg Nankin, of Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc for the year The Directors in accordance with current Bruce Salvin, and Ruth Picker. Thanks ended 30 June 2005. accounting policies have assessed the also to the recent outgoing members Nora The organisation’s financial viability remains carrying value of land and buildings, which Scheinkestel and Jacob Weinmann. I would tenuous, with operating deficits funded has resulted in a reduction of $5,059,868 like to thank Jacob Weinmann the outgoing primarily through asset sales. The key to the carrying value of land & buildings. Treasurer for his assistance and ongoing financial results are: The Directors are of the opinion that there support on the Finance & Audit Committee. • An operating deficit of approximately will be no further material write downs I note that Jewish Care continues to need $6.053m ($6.029m last financial year) necessary to reflect the fair value of land the generous support of the Jewish before bequests and a range of other & buildings as a result of the adoption of community to secure its ongoing survival. “one off” capital-type items; AIFRS. The current year write down relates to the Crown Land component of the • Total bequests of $5.045m ($4.152m St Kilda Rd site. This write down has last financial year); contributed to the reduction in Net Assets • A net surplus of $2.519m ($4.605m of $2,594,262 when compared to the last financial year). previous year. Michael Schoenfeld The net surplus was due to a number The finance team is currently reviewing Treasurer of one-off capital items: the sale of bed the long-term projections of cashflow licences surplus to requirements of and profitability of the organisation with $640,000, capital appeal income of the aim of providing the Board with the $300,000 and a contribution to Information information necessary to make strategic Technology and Training by the decisions to ensure long-term viability. Commonwealth Government of $367,000. These decisions are likely to be challenging As in previous years the adjusted operating and will need to be made recognising deficit remains of serious concern to the the need to provide an appropriate level Board as the long-term viability of the of care together with ensuring a financially organisation cannot be guaranteed if the sustainable organisation. organisation continues to run at an operating The Board believes it can meet the challenge deficit. The $5.5m development of the of re-building Jewish Care to maintain its Munzer Centre and the consequential place as the leading provider of aged and positive effect on the operating deficit community services within the Jewish will commence during the year ending community. However it must be recognised 30 June 2006. that more difficult decisions will need to be The Board in conjunction with the made before the re-building is completed. management team have implemented and I would like to take the opportunity to continue to implement quality improvement thank the finance staff for their ongoing and efficiency improvement measures commitment, particularly Colin Singh, including the review and tendering of Alan Kempton and their team. ongoing major contracts.
6 Financial Statements
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2005 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2005
Economic Entity Parent Entity Economic Entity Parent Entity 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 $$ $$ $$ $$ Revenue from ordinary activities CURRENT ASSETS Accommodation charges 6,775,966 7,578,335 6,775,966 7,578,335 Cash assets 1,041,885 915,753 1,025,243 895,425 Government subsidies 18,660,145 18,292,135 18,660,145 18,292,135 Receivables 905,428 1,142,447 905,428 859,458 Proceeds from sale Inventories 42,210 42,168 42,175 42,168 of non-current assets - 4,358,457 - 4,358,457 Other financial assets 22,619,182 20,020,692 22,619,032 19,787,349 Proceeds from sale Other 68,085 63,907 68,085 63,907 of bed licences 640,200 1,230,000 640,200 1,230,000 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 24,676,790 22,184,967 24,659,963 21,648,307 Other revenues from ordinary activities 9,853,418 8,064,831 9,837,155 8,062,873 NON-CURRENT ASSETS 35,929,729 39,523,758 35,913,466 39,521,800 Receivables - - 50,608 224,429 Other financial assets - - - 24 Expense from ordinary activities excluding borrowing costs Property, plant and equipment 35,633,991 40,470,624 35,633,991 40,470,624 Employee benefits expenses (21,567,521)(20,692,155) (21,567,521)(20,692,155) TOTAL NON-CURRENT Depreciation and ASSETS 35,633,991 40,470,624 35,684,599 40,695,077 amortisation expenses (1,371,724) (1,529,431) (1,371,724) (1,529,431) Community development TOTAL ASSETS 60,310,781 62,655,591 60,344,562 62,343,384 expenses (951,232) (877,989) (951,232) (877,989) External services (945,339) (710,810) (945,339) (710,810) CURRENT LIABILITIES Food expenses (3,548,997) (3,590,518) (3,548,997) (3,590,518) Payables 2,850,977 3,309,733 2,850,477 3,313,009 Repairs and maintenance (1,132,487) (1,000,783) (1,132,487) (1,000,783) Interest bearing liabilities - 31,664 - 31,664 Cost of assets sold - (2,838,911) - (2,838,911) Provisions 3,219,967 3,379,042 3,219,967 3,379,042 Medical and other supplies (541,680) (574,218) (541,680) (574,218) Other 6,450,070 6,053,351 6,450,070 6,053,351 Consulting expenses (684,857) (626,999) (684,857) (626,999) TOTAL CURRENT Energy expenses (328,421) (379,265) (328,421) (379,265) LIABILITIES 12,521,014 12,773,790 12,520,514 12,777,066 Office administration expenses (646,504) (539,350) (646,504) (539,350) NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Laundry expenses (410,662) (466,980) (410,662) (466,980) Provisions 1,204,651 702,423 1,204,651 702,423 Other expenses from Other - - 355,956 - ordinary activities (1,281,198) (1,090,954) (1,271,128) (1,088,996) TOTAL NON-CURRENT (33,410,622)(34,918,363) (33,400,552)(34,916,405) LIABILITIES 1,204,651 702,423 1,560,607 702,423
Profit from ordinary activities TOTAL LIABILITIES 13,725,665 13,476,213 14,081,121 13,479,489 before income tax expense (income tax revenue) 2,519,107 4,605,395 2,512,914 4,605,395 NET ASSETS 46,585,116 49,179,378 46,263,441 48,863,895 Income tax revenue (income tax expense) relating to ordinary activities - - - - EQUITY Reserves 18,362,825 23,476,194 18,314,000 23,427,368 Profit from ordinary activities after related income tax expense Accumulated surplus 28,222,291 25,703,184 27,949,441 25,436,527 (income tax revenue) 2,519,107 4,605,395 2,512,914 4,605,395 TOTAL EQUITY 46,585,116 49,179,378 46,263,441 48,863,895 Total revenues, expenses and valuation adjustments attributable to members of the entity and recognised directly in equity (5,059,868) - (5,059,868) - Total changes in equity other than those resulting from transactions with owners as owners (2,540,761) 4,605,395 (2,546,954) 4,605,395
7 Iser8 Keeping active keeps Iser smiling
Montefiore Homes “Living at Montefiore has added years In fact Iser never misses Saturday morning’s to my life”, says Iser Frenkiel who Shabbat service. It all started when he was Community Residence was “really depressed” when he arrived asked to make up a minyan; now attending provides low-care at Jewish Care nearly five years ago. Jewish Care’s shul is a highlight of his week. residential accommodation But thanks to dedicated Recreational “I’ve only ever missed two services – when for 164 people in a safe, Services staff members who promptly I was sick in bed”. coaxed Iser into joining a diverse range “I especially look forward to when Rabbi homely environment, of fun activities, he was soon eager to Kluwgant visits. He’s a wonderful man. which encourages participate in as much as he could fit I call him the ‘singing rabbi’. residents’ independence into the day. Iser is also an avid card player and he and decision making. Iser is a devotee of the daily morning greatly enjoys his twice-weekly bridge exercises and is an integral member sessions with three lady partners. Its vibrant recreational of both the Drama and Singing Groups But the day we talked, it was afternoon tea program includes exercise, that meet every week. at the home of a Friendship Group volunteer He starred in last year’s production of about which he was most excited. “It’s lovely singing, drama, bridge and Fiddler on the Roof and is now rehearsing to see all the beautiful homes.” bowls clubs, arts and crafts, for not one, not two, but three shows – Iser says Jewish Care is a “good, friendly cards, trivia, meditation Yentl (in which he’s playing the bookseller), place. I’ve got no complaints”, he adds Casablanca and Carousel. and aromatherapy. with a wide grin. Iser also played an important role in last For further information call 8517 5999. year’s Jewish Care Yom Hashoa service, reciting Kaddish (memorial prayer). As this publication went to press, he was busy preparing a repertoire of Hebrew songs for an Erev Shabbat service with Rabbi John Levi.
Opposite page: Iser Frenkiel (second from right) with from left: recreational therapist Pamela Freeman, hostel manager Maria Clua, Cultural and Spiritual Officer Rabbi Meir Kluwgant and (seated) singing group co-ordinator, volunteer Dina Burgess. 9 Year In Brief
Left: A scene from the Montefiore Homes Community Residence’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. Far left: Supported accommodation staff member Donna (left) and residents Nicole Spigelman and David Fajgenbaum prepare vegetables for their evening meal, as part of the Jewish Care’s Active Support pilot.
Pilot study encourages independence Danglow Wing demolished Future challenges for services 2004 a pilot study encouraging increased St Kilda Road’s Danglow Wing Results from a demographic study – participation in everyday activities for decommissioned in 2000, was demolished commissioned by the Jewish Community residents of Jewish Care’s houses for adults during July, paving the way for its Council of Victoria (JCCV), compiled by with disabilities was launched in August. redevelopment as recommended in the research consultant Barbara Szwarc and The Active Support project is one of the first 2003 White Paper, which outlined the supported financially by Jewish Care – of its kind in Australia and has been financed organisation’s blueprint for the future of that extrapolated the results of the 2001 by grants of more than $100,000 from the Jewish aged-care services in Victoria. Census, will help Jewish Care to identify areas of need and to plan for future Helen Macpherson Smith Trust and the Sefer Torah honours residents Victorian Department of Human Services facilities and services. A specially-commissioned Sefer Torah (Torah (DHS). If successful, the DHS will look to The study reveals a rapidly-ageing Victorian scroll) was dedicated at Jewish Care’s shul continuing the program in other houses for Jewish community with a disproportionate in September in honour of the organisation’s adults with disabilities throughout Victoria. number of elderly people who do not have residents with disabilities. Sydney’s Centre for Developmental English as a first language and growing The shul's pre-war Torah scrolls had become Disabilities Studies trained Jewish Care numbers of single-parent households, fragile: the ink and lettering had faded and staff for the pilot program, while the Centre people living in poverty and elderly persons the parchment was beginning to crumble. for Developmental Disability Health Victoria living alone. The dedication, which attracted more than (at Monash University) provided $10,000 of Lifting the lid on poverty in-kind support for research and evaluation. 200 people, gave Jewish Care supporters the opportunity to fulfil the 613th (last) In a forum on Jewish poverty as part of Helping older people stay at home mitzvah and participate in the creation Anti-Poverty Week in October 2004, Jewish Jewish Care was able to provide care and of a Torah by having a letter, word, verse, Care vice-president Robyne Schwarz services to keep five elderly people in their chapter or parsha written in their honour. explained the links between immigration and own homes thanks to government funding poverty and examined the role of the Jewish through five new Extended Aged Care in the Monte’s own Fiddler community and Jewish Care in preventing Home (EACH) Packages in exchange for five Jewish Care’s Montefiore Community and improving the associated issues. Residence drama group joined with staff unused high-care places at the Melbourne Board elections Hebrew Memorial Nursing Home (Fink members to perform Fiddler on the Roof Former vice-president Robyne Schwarz Family Wing). to a capacity audience in September. was elected president of Jewish Care Staff member Barry Silverstein as Tevye and at the November 2004 Annual General New directors join the team resident Debbie Morrison as Golde led the Meeting, succeeding Alan Schwartz Odette Waanders assumed the new role cast of residents Helen Wail, Sam Rosenwax, who is continuing his involvement with of Director of Service Integration in July Iser Frenkiel, Franni Pakula, Ethel Morley, the organisation as a member of the 2004. Kathy Devitt became Director of Vivienne Chaikin, Erna Goulburn and Ada Building Committee. Residential Services in October 2004, Granard. Everyone involved agreed the succeeding Michele Lewis. production was a huge success and work Professor Frank Oberklaid OAM was has now commenced on future shows. appointed vice-president and Michael Schoenfeld, treasurer. Associate Professor Leslie Reti joined the Board while Esther Frenkiel and David Werdiger were re-elected to another term. Andrew Schwartz was co-opted onto the Board in June 2005.
10 Left: Cultural and spiritual Officer Rabbi Meir Kluwgant leads festivities at the Jewish Care’s Sefer Torah dedication last September. Far left: Resident of Montefiore Homes Community Residence Marianne Perl with monthly playgroup members Leah Miller and baby Tari (left) and Debbie Weinmann and daughter Mia.
Social group for young adults Jewish Care rabbi leads the way Community Services Review A new recreational group for 17-25 year olds Jewish Care’s Cultural and Spiritual Officer Jewish Care published a review of its with a range of disabilities was formed in late Rabbi Meir Kluwgant was elected president community services in June, highlighting 2004 to provide an outlet for socialisation of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria, its groundbreaking disability services plan, and opportunity for leadership. following the resignation of Rabbi Gidon its growing Healthy Ageing program and “Social Animals” was formed to fill the gap Fox who was posted to Pretoria. plans to upgrade the volunteers’ program. The review, which appeared as a four – between similar groups that operate for AtHome improves home care children and older adults. Group members page tabloid lift-out in the Australian Jewish Kesher and BlueStar home-care services meet fortnightly to participate in a variety News and distributed to all supporters, merged to form AtHome support services of fun activities; attend community events; summarised the organisation’s services for the aged with the aim to establish one and receive leadership training. and programs, which will expand to reflect point of contact for clients and their families community needs. and to reduce duplication of services and Workshops focus on survivor care It also highlighted strategic priorities administration. In February 2005, Jewish Care launched including a greater focus on community a series of caring for survivor workshops Teaching students about drugs strengthening and partnerships, expanding in conjunction with the Jewish Holocaust A series of educational programs exploring roles for volunteers and enchancing Centre. preventative strategies against illicit drug and Jewish Care’s compacity to provide Financed by the State Government and alcohol misuse was scheduled to start in a comprehensive information, assessment a private donor, the workshops include an Term 4 at Mount Scopus Memorial College and referral service. introduction to the Holocaust, videos and and The King David School for Year 8 and 9 Fundraising activities discussions, live testimonies, case scenarios students respectively. and a tour of the Holocaust Centre. Community support is vital in raising The programs form part of Jewish Care’s much-needed funds for Jewish Care’s A range of health professionals including Youth Intervention Project, which aims to services and programs; the year’s total social workers, case managers and nurses, tackle illicit substance abuse amongst was $8.6m. The Annual Appeal raised as well as Jewish Care staff, survivors and youth and encourage participation in healthy more than $2.2m, while a further $5.1m carers have been among the attendees. activities through education and outreach. was received from bequests. Prevention programs focusing on resiliency Munzer residents relocated A variety of events and activities involving are planned for other Jewish schools. Thirty-six residents of the Mark and Dina many sections of the community also Munzer Community Residence in Northcote Jewish Care is being guided by the findings contributed. They included: of a youth reference group, which comprises Avenue, Caulfield were temporarily relocated • Shooting Star launch party to Regent Street, Elsternwick in advance 15 to 20 year olds who meet bi-monthly. • Mother-Daughter Brunch of the commencement of the home’s Their facilitator, community youth intervention reconstruction into a 45 extra-service worker Rachael Kegen, says she encour- • Phantom Afternoon Tea bed facility, scheduled for completion ages open interaction. • Jewish Girls Unleashed cabaret show early in 2006. Group discussions have revealed that young • Friends of Montefiore Brunch people are experimenting with drugs at an Jewish Care thanks all its donors for Aged-care facility planned in Caulfield earlier age; binge drinking is becoming more their generosity in supporting the needs In April Jewish Care revealed plans to build widespread; and marijuana is a popular of the most vulnerable and needy in a 120-bed aged-care residential facility on social drug at parties. crown land at Caulfield General Medical our community. Centre. Government approval is pending.
11 Review of Operations
Aged Care Facilities
Melbourne Hebrew Memorial Nursing Home, Fink Family Wing (Ashwood)
Profile Results Jewish Care is continuing to downsize its facility • Adaptation of improved continence products Relatives Survey (%) in Ashwood, which currently houses 66 residents, 40 60 • Ongoing maintenance and minor refurbishment
aiming to reduce numbers to 60 for future relocation works to ensure residents remain in a safe and
prior to 2008. secure environment while receiving specialist care
8 0 0 2
Highlights
Challenges ahead
• Positive feedback from the Aged Care Standard and
• Continued downsizing and appropriate adjustment
Accreditation Agency during the recent audit visit
of staff levels to maintain quality of care 1
0 0
0 • Pro-active approach in Occupational Health and 12345 Safety to reduce risk to residents, staff and visitors 1 Visit response of staff friendly and approachable • Review of practice in relation to skin integrity, 2 Family support satisfactory/good 3 Meals excellent/good in quantity, quality and presentation [each] nutrition and hydration 4 Information about your relative is provided promptly/in reasonable time/sufficient/more then enough [each] 5 Are your relatives care needs met
Montefiore Homes Community Residence incorporating the George Kraus Wing and the Gandel Besen Wing
Profile Highlights Challenges ahead Delivers low-care residential accommodation and • Staff structure changed and new appointments • Preparation for accreditation services to 164 people (plus three respite beds) made to improve standard practices • Establishment of secure unit in a safe, homely environment in which independence • Introduction of new Recreational Services to manage challenging behaviour and decision making is encouraged. program to increase resident participation • Continued provision of a variety • Procurement of increased funding to meet of stimulating activities care needs • Steady increase in bond pool
Mark and Dina Munzer Community Residence incorporating the Joseph and Stera Gutnick Nursing Home and the Bierman Family Wing
Profile Highlights Challenges ahead The Northcote Avenue, Caulfield facility was • Smooth relocation of residents to temporary • Preparation for successful accreditation temporarily relocated to Regent Street, Elsternwick facility in Elsternwick • Smooth return to Northcote Avenue in 2005 during its reconstruction scheduled for • Continuation of clinical projects completion in early 2006 when 45 extra-service in partnership with external organisations beds will be available. • Establishment of new lifestyle program with innovative approach
12 Left: Gazebo Gardeners group members Rosa Frosh (left) and Evelyne Westheimer enjoy some Winter planting at Munzer Community Residence. Far left: Rabbi Steven Link leads the model seder at Melbourne Hebrew Memorial Nursing Home.
Smorgon Family Nursing Home
Profile Highlights Challenges ahead Provides culturally-appropriate accommodation and • Expansion of lifestyle program • Successful accreditation individualised nursing care for up to 90 residents • Partnerships with external organisations • Forging of further links with community with high-care needs. in numerous clinical projects organisations and volunteers • Retention of high levels of funding • Recognising and supporting residents’ specific cultural and spiritual needs • Expanding family and friends’ involvement in care planning
Independent Living Units (ILUs)
Profile Challenges ahead Results
50 Jewish Care provides low-cost self-contained units in • To meet August 2006 deadline for closure 6 40 0
East St Kilda and Elwood to 93 elderly people who of Herbert Street 70 30 wish to live independently. • To attract financial support from the community
for future facilities 8 0 0 Highlights 2
• Continuing relocation from Herbert Street, Elwood to
9 0 0
1
other Jewish Care facilities and external housing
1
0
• Ongoing refurbishment of Fink and Bontschek units 0 0 T • Establishment of Healthy Ageing program R Residents AS COU R P ONTSCHEK A % Occupancy
• Commencement of regular resident meetings B and installation of suggestion boxes
13 Review of Operations Continued
Aged Care Services Healthy Ageing Program incorporating activities, Alan Rabinov Centre and therapy The Healthy Ageing Program provides a holistic range of therapies, social and recreational activities addressing the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of community clients. The therapy program also extends to all residents of the Jewish Care facilities.
Activities Results Profile • Increased referrals resulting in a 20 percent rise Healthy Ageing Hours of Service July 04 to June 05 in the number of community clients/hours of An extensive variety of creative and recreational service compared to the previous year 6000 000 7000 activities enhance, challenge and maintain 5 80 00 00 • Growth in volunteer support for Healthy Ageing 40 participants’ optimum physical and mental
90 activities from client base within the wider 0 00 0 health within a dynamic social environment. 30
program, underlining the program’s commitment 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Highlights to client empowerment and independence 0
2
1 1 • Social and recreational options expanded to include 0 Challenges ahead 0 0 0 0 0 1
News and Views, Music Explorations, Singing,
1
2 • Relocation to new premises at
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0 Mameloshen, Knitting, Relaxation and meditation,
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76 Kooyong Road, Caulfield 0 s Russian humour group, Trivia group, Table games r h 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Integration of all Healthy Ageing programs and Adopt a Bubba/Zaida program Service Types and activities into the new centre 1 Individual Physiotherapy 2 Strengths & Weights 3 Balance • Partnership opportunities forged with Mount 4 Exercise Class 5 Occupational Therapy 6 Counselling Scopus Memorial College’s Fink, Karp, Ivany 7 Assessment & Review 8 Diversional Therapy 9 Healthy Ageing 10 Alan Rabinov Day 11 Alan Rabinov 12 Flexible Respite campus in South Caulfield to launch the Adopt a Bubba/Zaida program
Alan Rabinov Centre Highlights Results • Continued high customer satisfaction and Profile attendance rates at all social and recreational The Centre provides six-day-a-week programs of activities. social and recreational activities for frail, isolated 50% 50% members of the community in a safe home-like Challenges ahead environment. Forty percent of this program is • Proposed relocation of premises and incorporation devoted to dementia-specific activities. Seventy of this centre into the Healthy Ageing program. three percent of clients are Holocaust survivors. • Maximise opportunities for an increasing range of options for clients attending the
integrated centre. Social & Recreational Programs Dementia Specific Social & Recreational Programs
Therapy Profile Challenges ahead The Therapy Program provides physiotherapy, • Client participation in producing artwork for • Expansion of partnerships with other community occupational therapy, counselling and diversional program’s annual market organisations such as National Council of Jewish therapy for community clients at the Goldin Centre • Expansion of group therapy services in Residential Women in the provision of outreach therapy services and for residents living in Jewish Care’s facilities. Services to include group strength training, balance to those unable to access the day therapy centres Highlights and group exercise classes specific to special needs Results of residents • Transformation to vibrant holistic healthy ageing 3000 500 3500 2 • Growth in volunteer support for therapy programs 4 program which includes physiotherapy, group 00 000 20
from client base within the program underlining 4 5 strength training, group balance training, 0 00 50 the program’s commitment to client empowerment 1
occupational therapy, home visits, carer respite
5 0 and independence 0 0 0 0 and counselling 0 1
• Exceeded all funded service targets and
• Launch of Outreach programs including exercise 5
5 0 0 increased value of services provided with 0 0 5
classes for clients of the Holocaust Survivor
Day Therapy funding 6
0
Program and Independent Living Units in Fulton
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0 • Successful relocation to temporary premises 0 Street. Both programs benefit the Russian speaking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 in Balaclava Road which facilitated the pilot members of the community 1 Individual Physiotherapy 2 Strength & Weights 3 Balance integration of therapies and Healthy Ageing 4 Exercise Classes 5 Occupational Therapy 6 Counselling 7 Assessment & Review 8 Diversional Therapy 14 activities and provided a model for future direction AtHome Profile Results AtHome provides in-home support to the elderly • Receipt of five EACH (Extended Aged Care at Home) and people with disabilities through home care, packages providing high-level care to clients at 200 personal care and in-home respite. Clients are home and of 10 additional CACPs (Community
Aged Care Packages) either on government-funded care packages;
0 3 0 00 subsidised by government and the Claims 1 Challenges ahead
Conference; or privately funded.
• Ongoing review of processes and procedures,
Highlights staffing levels and distribution of work • The amalgamation of Kesher and BlueStar • Ongoing staff development
4
0
into AtHome to achieve less duplication 0
• Employment of more direct-care staff 0 and greater efficiency 12 • Procurement of additional care packages from the • Continued development of relationships with 1 Clients on packages of care Federal Government 2 Non-packaged clients external service providers including Local Government, the Aged Care Assessment Service, Carer Respite Centre and other agencies
Talking Australian Jewish News Highlights Results Profile • A steady increase in the number of clients Number of Talking Jewish News Clients • Dedicated service by highly-committed volunteers A joint Jewish Care/Royal Victorian Institute for the 2 0 30
Blind initiative offering the visually impaired a weekly Challenges ahead
copy of the Australian Jewish News on audio cassette. • Extension of service for wider use
4 0 Volunteers read aloud and record major articles and 0 1
notices from each week’s edition. Tapes are available
every Friday morning. The service is free and there is
no waiting list
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R R B G FE JUL JAN JUN AP OCT DEC NOV MAY AU MA SEPT
Disability Services Fink (Respite) House Profile Fink House provides facility-based respite for children • New families are accessing the facility, as a result • To work with the Orthodox community to and teenagers with disabilities who live with their of two people moving into independent living increase awareness of respite services available families. Fink House operates on weekends and • Funding has been received for renovating the Results school holidays and offers day activities and sleepover second toilet/laundry area opportunities. It offers families a short break, while Number of Families Accessing Fink House • Donations have been received to purchase providing the individual with the opportunity to items for the sensory room 15 socialise and engage in recreational and leisure 2 10 0 activities in a safe Jewish environment. Challenges ahead
• To inform the community of all available Highlights
respite options 2 5 5
• The kitchen has been redesigned
• To adapt and improve Fink house as a
• Permanent wheelchair ramps throughout the
service for children and teenagers only
house have been upgraded 3
0
• To develop an improved bookings process 0
for families 2003 2004 2005 2001 2002
15 Review of Operations Continued
Disability Services
Outreach Profile Provides accommodation support, case management independent and confident and may need varying • To foster a highly-developed team-based approach and recreation groups for people of all ages with degrees of support • To enhance the case-management function disabilities. Services are provided from a range of • New referrals: Eleven new referrals have been of the program venues, and may be offered in conjunction with other received over the past year community service organisations. The year has been Results • Staffing: In addition to casual staff, the outreach one of consolidation and growth for the program. Number of Individuals accessing outreach programs program has employed two permanent part-time Highlights staff to meet the growing demands of the program 30 • Camps: Disability Outreach staff organised and • Case Management: The outreach program has
0 40 2 staffed 10 camps over the past year, including the expanded its case management service and is now
first KIDZ KAMP in July 2004 in Philip Island. providing case management to 10individuals
Overall more than 50 participants enjoyed time receiving a variety of support packages, including 5 0 0 1
away with their friends with professional Support and Choice, Futures for Young Adults,
support and supervision Family Choice and Linkages
• Individual support: The outreach program continues 6 0
Challenges ahead
0
to provide a wide range of services to people in the 1234
• To implement effective proactive monitoring and
community with a disability who are striving to be support systems for people living in the community 1 Case Management 2 Community Outreach 3 Camps 4 New Referrals who require occasional support Schools Integration program Profile Supports students and families to enable a Jewish • Workshop on ‘Choosing an education for a child • Developing and supporting effective ways of child with a disability or other special need to attend with a disability’ by Dr Bob Jackson information sharing between staff and schools a Jewish school. The program provides advice to • Provision of advice and support to 133 families Results families, engages in systemic and individual advocacy • Ongoing assistance to 125 families and supports families and students, from early Number of ongoing supported students 60 80 intervention services for pre-schoolers, through Challenges ahead
to primary and secondary education to 1 • Development of closer working relationships with 0 0 0 4 post-school options schools and other organisations through improved
partnering arrangements
Highlights 1 0 2 2 0
• Providing professional development to staff in
• Purchase of a stair climber for a school to enable
schools and early-learning centres
a student on a wheelchair to have full access to
1
4
0
the school grounds • Promoting awareness and positive attitudes towards 0
2003 2004 2005 2000 2001 2002
people with a disability within the community.
Supported accommodation Profile Provides long-term supported residential • Refinement and improvement of the cultural and • Working with families to establish a variety accommodation in five houses for adults with spiritual program for residents, with increasing of housing models to meet individual needs disabilities. The program supports people in a safe, participation from community volunteers and • Refurbishing ageing facilities stimulating and Jewish environment. Individualised synagogues in facilitating the education and planning ensures that goals for each resident celebration of each Jewish festival for residents Results are established and that a range of range of and their families • Two new residents moved into Jacob house, person-centred opportunities for skill development, • Created outdoor patio at Hawthorn Road property filling existing vacancies independence and participation within the local with donation from barmitzvah. • Obtained additional funding to address community is identified and encouraged. • Capital improvements to Hawthorn Road (ramps, ongoing budget shortfall Highlights lighting, new flooring); Glen Eira Roadd (new • Invited to join reference group for the State • Ongoing refinement and implementation of ‘Active flooring and central heating); and Jacob House Government Disability Housing Trust Support’, a new method of activity planning and (carpeting, safety fencing) • Creation of more flexible staffing support staff scheduling to improve the lives of the residents Challenges ahead through new rostering practices • Addressing ongoing funding concerns • Developed incident reporting and tracking process 16 Holocaust Services
Profile Includes social and recreational groups designed to Clinical Director, AMCHA, attracted approximately • To develop tailored and themed educational enhance the wellbeing and sense of connectedness 200 participants programs according to specific needs of Holocaust survivors; workshops and ongoing • Relocation of social and recreational group for • To undertake a ‘needs assessment’ of child groups to facilitate intergenerational dialogue with English-speaking Holocaust Survivors (Monday survivors and second-generation descendants survivors and descendants; administration of Group) to Danglow Centre at St Kilda Synagogue to better inform service delivery practice emergency fund for Austrian survivors in partnership • Commencement of discussions about a with the Claims Conference; education of Jewish Care Results potential research project (in partnership with key staff, volunteers and community service providers; organisations) designed to enhance best practice Yom Hashoah commemoration service for Jewish for Holocaust survivors and their families and also Care residents, staff and clients. to inform other aged trauma communities 3% Highlights • Formation of new partnerships with key • Commencement of the ‘Caring for Holocaust organisations including the Jewish Holocaust 33% Survivors’ program in partnership with the Jewish Centre, Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Holocaust Centre for Jewish Care staff and external Trauma and Torture and LaTrobe Refugee Health 64% community service providers, attracting 149 Research Centre participants Challenges ahead • Presentation of a seminar entitled ‘Holocaust • To develop an advanced educational program Shadows, Yesterday’s Trauma; Today’s Responses’ Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent for participants who have completed initial training in partnership with the Jewish Holocaust Centre 97% of paticipants rated the quality of the for Caring for Holocaust Survivors program workshop as “very good” and “excellent” with keynote speaker Dr Natan Kellermann,
Financial Services Financial Aid Profile Challenges ahead Provides individuals and families with one-off or • To develop strategies and resources to short-term financial assistance to meet basic living empower clients to work towards financial expenses. independence and security Highlights • To increase community awareness of the program • Provided one-off or short-term assistance to 143 clients with food, health and other basic living Results expenses Financial Aid Provided in 2004-05 • Distributed $85,000 to Melbourne’s Jewish Transport Furniture Food & Basic Necessities Housing Utilities School Books & Camps dayschools to help children of needy families Health purchase school books and school camps
$60k 50k $70 Jewish Mutual Loan Company $ k
0k $8 $4 0k
Profile Challenges ahead 0k $9 3 0k $
$ Provides interest-free loans to individuals and • Consolidate and extend liaison with community k 1 0 0 2 0 $ k
families, fostering their autonomy and self respect groups serving people in need
$
1 k 1 0 and maintaining their privacy and independence. 0 k 1 • Establish areas of need in the wider $
$
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0
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k
$
• Greater promotion of services, targeting Jewish • Further simplify loans requirements and processes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 schools and community to encourage borrowers to access the service 1 Car 2 Business Equipment 3 Education 4 Renovation 5 Dental & Surgery 6 First Home 7 Household Items 8 Airfare • Approval of 81 loans for $324,300 • Recruit members to the committee to ensure a 9 Others wider representation of the community • Increased number of loans compared to the 2003/04 Amounts For the year ending 2003/04 (72 loans) $269,200 previous year Repayment for the above period $276,542 2004/05 Amounts For the year ending 2004/07 (81 loans) $324,300 Repayment for the above period $313,404 17 Review of Operations Continued
Support Services
Always Moving Forward Profile Highlights Challenges ahead Always Moving Forward is a partnership between the • Achieving the total annual targets for employment • Forming a stronger mentoring program for clients Orthodox Jewish community and Jewish Care to and education outcomes set by the Department for with business people and professionals from the assist Orthodox and members of the general Jewish Victorian Communities, in six months only Jewish community population in achieving financial independence. (January-June 2005) • More specialised assistance for migrants, It provides a broad spectrum of culturally-appropriate • Commencement of the Orthodox male consultant to mature-aged and disabled members of the services for those seeking formal employment as assist male members of the Orthodox communities community well as for those who require further training to • Continuing support from a community donor • Improved marketing strategies/connections qualify for entry into the job market. Job placement with Jewish employers assistance, recruitment services and individualised career guidance are offered in a caring and professional way.
Counselling and Case Management Profile Challenges ahead Counsellors, social workers, psychologists and family • Counselling available in Russian, Hebrew, • Enhance funding and increase capacity for delivery therapists provide confidential, culturally-appropriate Yiddish, German, French and Dutch of education and support groups focused on crisis counselling, case management, life skills workshops • Increased consultation to external providers prevention and strengthening of families addressing and liaison with external service providers. Issues servicing Jewish clients requiring cultural-specific premarital education, separation/divorce, single addressed include parenting, relationships, grief, support parenting, conflict resolution, family violence, family violence, aged care, Holocaust trauma and isolation, communication skills and stress • Provided case management support for individuals life transitions. management. and families experiencing chronic and multiple Highlights problems assisting them to successfully access • Diversity in professional skills, culture and language community services enabled program to successfully support clients • Service delivery to approximately 90 clients experiencing cultural impacts on presenting issues per month including Holocaust trauma, migration and religious observances
Housing Profile Results Jewish Care’s housing program assists people in need with accommodation support, advocacy, practical solutions, information and alternative-housing options. 50 6 40 0
The program co-ordinator arranges live-in, shared and
70 30 transitional accommodation and liaises with the
Department of Public Housing. 8 0 0
2
Highlight
9 0 0
1
• Successful relocation of residents from Herbert
1
0
Street, Elwood to external accommodation
0 0 T Challenges ahead R Residents Live-in accommodation Shared accommodation AS COU R
P Liaison with Public Housing Transitional Housing • Secure funds to continue to support the program ONTSCHEK A % Occupancy B Housing resource • Better communication with the wider community through public meetings and information sharing • Continue to develop partnerships for additional sources of housing
18 Intake and Assessment Profile Challenges ahead The first point of information and access to Jewish • Assisted 810 callers with full assessments • Responding to the needs of a growing Care’s services, providing a timely crisis response, and referrals to Jewish Care programs number of single parent families professional assessments and referrals for the Jewish • Produced an intake-specific brochure in English • Responding to the needs of an increasing community. and Russian number of frail, disabled and Holocaust Highlights • Distributed USD $133,500 from the Conference survivors and their families • Responded to 3,049 first calls to Jewish Care on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc • Maximising collaboration and partnerships (Claims Conference) to 404 eligible Holocaust to enhance and strengthen the community • Provided a response within one working day to survivors for medical and household needs more than 93 percent of first calls to Jewish Care • Improve consumer participation and feedback
Results First Calls Client Age Referrer Type 500 00 600 1500 4
2 7 00 00 00 00 1000 0 0 3 1
8 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 5
5 0 0
0 0
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9
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2 0
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80+
17-25 26-40 41-55 56-65 66-80
1 Telephone 2 Office Interview 3 Email/Internet 4 Fax/Letter Clients Clients 1 Self 2 Private 3 Other Clients
Mental Health program Profile Highlights Challenges ahead Jewish Care’s Mental Health program aims to • Nine new participants have joined the • To obtain funding from the Department enhance and support the wellbeing of people with program since January 2005 making a total of Human Services mental illness in the Jewish community through a of 22 active clients • To obtain funding for professional range of recreational and social group activities and supervision of co-ordinator. outreach support. The program is funded solely by • To raise community awareness about charitable trusts and private donations. mental health
Youth Services Profile Provides support to young Jewish people aged 12 provide culturally-appropriate services to young • To create a youth-friendly place accessible to all to 20 who are experiencing difficulties with everyday Jewish people and its planned expansion to the young Jewish people living. Professional support and other youth-focused Eastern Region of Victoria Results programs aim to develop resiliency, strengths and • Implementation of the Youth Intervention Project coping skills while empowering younger members • Raising awareness of support services available of the community to enhance their quality of life by to young Jewish people overcoming difficulties. • Building connections with Jewish Schools Highlights 18hrs 20hrs Challenges • Great success of Young Achievers’ Scholarship and Mentoring Program in its third year • Seek grants and funding opportunities to expand existing services • Increased and continued collaborative work with 13hrs 10hrs other community services on youth-focused issues • Further expansion of the Young Achievers’ Scholarship and Mentoring Program • Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding with other community service • Work with the community to address alcohol and other drug issues faced by young Jewish people Counselling & Case Management Young Achivers’ Program organisations in the Southern region of Victoria to Youth Intervention Project Community Network Meetings
19 Tzivia20 Extending a life line in times of crisis
The Mental Health program When Tzivia becomes paralysed with fear Jacqui Hershtal, a Jewish Care volunteer because she hears footsteps outside her who began visiting Tzivia as a “friendly offers a range of therapeutic, door or witnesses an antisemitic remark, visitor”, is now one of her closest friends and social and recreational group she will usually turn to someone at Jewish they enjoy regular cooking sessions together. activities at a community Care for help. It may be a counsellor or Tzivia also does some volunteering of her house in Elwood including one of the several friends she has made own, helping and supporting other clients through the organisation’s social groups in need by lending a sympathetic ear and art therapy and expression, for those with a mental illness. keeping an eye on their progress and also writing, cooking, computers, Though she didn’t know it then, Tzivia assists Mental Health Co-ordinator Susan exercise and monthly lessons believes she was probably suffering from Wein with office duties. acute depression as a university student in with the rabbi. Tzivia participates in many Jewish Care Israel where she lived for 14 years before activities for those with a mental illness, The program also provides coming to Australia in 1983 to join her especially enjoying the cooking, knitting brother. and exercise sessions, regular outings external support and social Now she recognises that she suffers from and camps. excursions. a severe mental condition, which is well Susan said Tzivia should be very proud of managed most of the time, but can be her progress and achievements and paid debilitating when triggered. She is terrified tribute to her “incredible” support group that of antisemitism, war and terrorism and can also includes Jewish Care counsellor Malki react irrationally if she feels threatened by New, Tikvah activities manager Ofer Katzir any of these issues. and personal trainer Cheryl Sacher. Tzivia first connected with the then Jewish Tzivia says Jewish Care provided a life line. Welfare and Relief Society two years after “Without Jewish Care’s support, I wouldn’t arriving in Australia during her hospitalisation be sleeping in my own bed or living under for psychotic episodes. She was short of my own roof.” funds and the organisation provided furniture For further information call 8517 5999. for her flat. The support has continued over the years in a variety of ways, from counselling and therapy to financial assistance and exposure to the psychiatric outreach (Tikvah) group recreational and social programs and activities.
Opposite Page: Tzivia (front) with from left: Tikvah activities manager Ofer Katzir, counsellor and case manager Malki New, Mental Health program co-ordinator Susan Wein, volunteer Jacqui Hershtal. 21 Governance
Left: Jewish Care’s Russian Social Club commemorates the 60th anniversary of the end of World War 2 with a Victory Day celebration. Far left: 2005 Appeal co-chairs Rodney (second from left) and Deena Goldbloom (right) with Jewish Care CEO Bruce Salvin and president Robyne Schwarz at the launch in February. Executives
Bruce Salvin She has a Bachelor of Applied Science Colin Singh Chief Executive Officer Degree in Nursing and various other Director of Finance graduate certificates. Bruce has been CEO of Jewish Care since With a detailed understanding of health, August 2003, before which he was the Talya Goldsmith aged and community care services through Director of Residential Services. Previously, diverse assignments in private, public and Director of Community Services he was general manager of Melbourne not-for-profit organisations, Colin joined Extended Care and Rehabilitation Service Talya Goldsmith was Director of Community Jewish Care in September 2001. Services from August 2004 to June 2005. (MECRS, now known as Royal Melbourne He has successfully created an ongoing Hospital, Royal Park Campus). Michele Lewis five-year financial blueprint for Jewish As a senior manager within the Victorian Care including the financial management Director of Residential Services Healthcare System, Bruce was responsible of programs, asset sales, building for the project management of several aged Michele was Director of Residential Services redevelopment and external financing. from May to August 2004. care and healthcare related capital building Colin Singh is a member of the Australian projects, including the $20M redevelopment Julie Morris Society of Certified Practising Accountants of the MECRS Parkville Campus from (CPAs), the Australian Health Services Director of Human Resources 1999-2001. Financial Management Association, Bruce has a nursing background, having Julie joined Jewish Care in November 2003 the Australian College of Health Service completed his Division 1 training at having spent most of her working life in a Executives and the Australian Institute Melbourne’s Prince Henry’s Hospital in health environment, including hospitals, of Company Directors. clinics and diagnostic imaging. 1981. He also obtained post-graduate Colin led the re-engineering of Bethesda qualifications in Advanced Nursing For the previous five years, Julie was Hospital’s business processes, which was (Administration), Coronary Care Nursing and Human Resources manager for MIA Victoria subsequently published as a case study Health Services Management from RMIT. (formerly Radclin Medical Imaging) with in Australian Accountant, September 1998. 1,000 employees and had a national HR He has held accounting and business Kathy Devitt project role covering a staff of 2,500. management positions at MECWA Director of Residential Services In 2001 Julie played a key role in complex Community Care, John Fawkner Hospital, Kathy Devitt was appointed Director of organisational changes during the merger Royal Southern Memorial Hospital/ Residential Services in October 2004. Prior of six Victorian radiological practices. Caulfield Hospital and Dandenong to this position she was a senior executive In 2002/03 she successfully introduced and District Hospital. for Uniting Care Victoria and Tasmania at two enterprise bargaining agreements for Girrawheen Community Brighton where the merged entity. Odette Waanders she was instrumental in removing sanctions Julie is a member of the Australian Institute Director Service Integration imposed by the Aged Care Standards of Management and the Australian Human Having completed a degree in Social and Accreditation Agency and achieving Resources Institute. She has a Graduate Sciences, Odette worked first as a social Accreditation for their facilities. Diploma of Business in Human Resource worker and then in social policy. During 10 Kathy is a registered nurse who trained Management (2001) and completed a years in the public sector in New Zealand, in Israel and served as a nurse in the Masters of Business in Human Resource she was involved in policy reviews and Israel Defence Forces. She has extensive Management (2004), topping her class in service innovations across the spectrum of experience in the aged care industry with three of four subjects. social services. This included responsibility clinical and senior management expertise for developing and implementing major having led private and non-for-profit reforms to residential aged care and organisations. the development of innovative homecare services.
22 As chief executive of Age Concern NZ, a community organisation for older people with 30 affiliated branches, Odette raised its national profile in public advocacy, negotiated policy improvements, commissioned research and implemented a new national volunteer service. In Australia, she was the policy manager for Aged & Community Services for four years, during the period of aged care and taxation reforms. In 2002, she completed a Masters in Business Administration and joined Jewish Care as funding and resources manager for Community Services. She became Director of Service Integration in July 2004. Richard Zimmermann Director of Community Development Born in New Zealand and educated in Auckland, Richard ran his own marketing and promotions company for six years before moving to Melbourne in 1990. He became the marketing manager at Kino Cinemas and a year later joined the Australian Film Institute (AFI) as development manager. The AFI was his first taste of the “not-for-profit” world and fundraising in particular. Two years at the AFI were followed by four as Development Manager at the Australian Ballet School. Consultancy work followed. One of his clients was the Royal District Nursing Service and his role there became full time as head of Fundraising and Development for two and a half years until joining Jewish Care as Director of Community Development in November 2001. Jewish Care’s team of directors (from left): Kathy Devitt (Residential Services), Richard Zimmermann (Community Development), Bruce Salvin (Chief Executive Officer), Odette Waanders (Service Integration), Julia Morris (Human Resources), Colin Singh (Finance and Administration).
23 Governance Continued
The Board
Jewish Care is managed by a Committee of Management (the Board) which comprises 12 members of the organisation who have been nominated and elected at an annual general meeting. The Board is empowered to make rules governing all the operations of the organisation; may appoint or dismiss employees; manage the property and assets; and participate in activities conducive to the attainment of the purposes of the organisation.
Board meeting attendance
Nina Bassat Yehudi Blacher David Brous Esther Frenkiel Farrel Meltzer Frank Oberklaid COMMENCED TERM Leslie Reti FROM NOV 05 Michael Schoenfeld
Alan Schwartz BOARD TERM ENDED AFTER OCT 2004 MEETING Andrew Schwartz CO-OPTED TO THE BOARD FROM JUNE 2005 MEETING Robyne Schwarz Jacob Weinmann David Werdiger Louise Zygier JUL FEB JAN SEP OCT DEC JUN APR NOV AUG MAY MAR
2004 2005
Present Absent
Jewish Care’s Board members from left (back row): Yehudi Blacher, Frank Oberklaid, David Brous, Louise Zygier, David Werdiger, Andrew Schwartz; (centre row): Jacob Weinmann, Farrel Meltzer, Esther Frenkiel, Nina Bassat, Michael Schoenfeld; (front) Les Reti, Robyne Schwarz.
24 Works of art by local Jewish artists are on display throughout Jewish Care. The Tree of Life (left), a glass sculpture by Debbie Sheezel, hangs in the foyer of the Smorgon Nursing Home, while the synagogue features a series of stained-glass windows by Adela Shaw (section of one panel far left). Board Members
Robyne Schwarz Michael Schoenfeld He joined the board of Jewish Community Vice President until November 2004, Treasurer from November 2004 Services in 1999 and became involved in the merger with Montefiore Homes. He is a President from November 2004 Michael has been a Fellow of the Institute of founding member of the board of Jewish Chartered Accountants of Australia for more Robyne holds both physiotherapy and social Care, chair of the Jewish Values committee than 20 years and is Managing Principal of work qualifications and has worked in child and is a member of the Loans committee. health and child and family welfare for more WHK Greenwoods Accountants & Advisors. He is married to Adira, a Jewish Care than 30 years. His interest in community service has been volunteer since 1997, and they have four ongoing for more than 20 years. He has She has been a national director and state children: Shua, Ari, Aliza and Bailey. president of the Australian Association of been chairman of The King David School Social Workers and has lectured in social Council for the past six years. Nina Bassat AM work at the University of Melbourne. Michael is married to Jennie and they have A lawyer and immediate past president of Robyne was recently appointed president a 20-year-old son, Julius. the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, of the Victorian Health Services Review Nina is a Board member of the Conference Council and is a member of the Osteopath's Farrel Meltzer on Jewish Material Claims against Germany, Registration Board. Assistant Treasurer honorary secretary of the Memorial She joined the Board of Jewish Community Farrel Meltzer is a banker and corporate Foundation for Jewish Culture and is Services in 1999 and has been a Jewish adviser with extensive communal involved with the International Council of Care Board member since the merger. involvement in Melbourne, Sydney and Jewish Women. Robyne is married to Max and they have Johannesburg over several years. Nina is also a member of the Victorian two sons and three grandchildren. He is a past president of Adass Israel Advisory Board of the National Australia in Sydney, a Board member of the NSW Bank Yachad Scholarship Fund and of the Professor Frank Oberklaid OAM Board of Jewish Education and Chair Board of Management of the Monash Vice President from November 2004 and founding Board member of Yesodei University Centre for Jewish Civilisation and HaTorah College, Melbourne. Frank, a paediatrician, is the foundation a Trustee of the Jewish Holocaust Centre director of the University of Melbourne's Farrel headed the ANZ Private Bank until Foundation. Centre for Community Child Health, 2000, when he was appointed Managing Nina is married to Bob and they have three based at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Director of Investec Bank in Australia. children and nine grandchildren. An internationally-recognised researcher, He is now executive chairman of the Frank is the author of 200 scientific papers Wingate Banking Group, which he founded. Yehudi Blacher and two books. Farrel is married to Wendy and they Yehudi is Secretary of the Department of He is deputy chair of the Victorian Children’s have four children. Victorian Communities and has held other Council and is a board member of the senior roles in the Department of Premier Australian Institute of Family Studies and David Werdiger and Cabinet, Department of Human the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Secretary Services and in local government. Frank is married to Fay, a psychologist, David is owner and managing director of Born in Israel in 1951, Yehudi’s family and they have two children and two Billing Bureau, a leading provider of billing migrated to Australia in 1954. Educated grandchildren. software and services. at local primary schools, Melbourne David was born in Melbourne to Polish and High School and Monash University, Russian migrants who were instrumental he completed postgraduate studies at in establishing the Yeshivah College and The Hebrew University, Jerusalem synagogue. He was active in student affairs and Oxford University, United Kingdom. at Monash University. Yehudi is married to Mish and they have two children, Liat and Simon. 25 Governance Continued
Many residents of Montefiore Homes Community Residence participate in a wide range of creative and recreational activities. Rose Browde is an accomplished sculptor (left). Far left: Residents are treated to a manicure during an aromatherapy session.
David Brous Assoc Professor Les Reti Andrew Schwartz An interest in the economic history of Joined November 2004 Co-opted June 2005 the Australian Jewish community and Associate Professor Les Reti is a senior Andrew has worked in investment banking the development of the Australian Jewish gynaecologist at the Royal Women’s since 1985, predominantly in corporate Welfare and Relief Society and Jewish Hospital (RWH) with a long interest and property finance. immigration set David on a path to the in clinical gynaecology and in the Andrew is the co-head of the Australian Jewish Care board. improvement of clinical systems. property group for Babcock and Brown and A management consultant in public policy Les was born in 1949, immigrated to has overall responsibility for the investment and program evaluation, David previously Australia in 1957 and settled in Melbourne bank’s property activities in New Zealand. worked for the Brotherhood of St Laurence, with the assistance of Jewish Welfare. Andrew has a particular focus on high-end the Victorian Government, Touche Ross He graduated from the University of value property development and acquisition and KPMG Peat Marwick. He undertakes Melbourne in 1972 and spent five years including retirement and health care. assignments in aged care, community in academic obstetrics and gynaecology at Previously Andrew was a director of risk services, health services policy, the University of Melbourne and Leicester policy and procedure at AIDC Ltd, a once organisational restructuring and University in the UK before being appointed government-owned financier. benchmarking and evaluation. to the staff of the RWH where he later Andrew also holds directorships of Digital David is a sessional member of Planning established the Centre Against Sexual Harbour Holdings Ltd, the developer of the Appeals Boards in Victoria and a former Assault (CASA House), the largest centre $200m federally-funded high technology member of the Health Services Review of its type in Australia. precinct in Melbourne Docklands and Council, Public Records Advisory Council In 1989 he became consultant gynaecologist of the OSA Group P/L, a privately-owned and the Board of Temple Beth Israel. to the Montefiore Homes, continuing in this enterprise specialising in workplace David is married to Associate Professor position until recently. employee counselling and training. Libby Brooke and they have two adult Les has contributed to many publications Andrew is married to Bettina and they children. on medical matters and clinical quality have two young sons, David and Thomas. Esther Frenkiel improvement and edited and published an annual clinical report establishing Jacob Weinmann Born into a 'traditional' family, Esther accountability to peers and consumers. Chair; Treasurer until November 2004 was educated at Mount Scopus Memorial He has also served on many high-level A Board member of the then Jewish College. A strong desire to make a committees dealing with the improvement Community Services since 1996, Jacob first contribution to the future of the community of quality in clinical systems. became involved in the organisation when inspired Esther to join Jewish Care. Les is currently adjunct associate professor his mother sent him to deliver Mishloach On completing a Bachelor of Education in of Public Health at La Trobe University, Manot to the Montefiore Homes for Purim. Primary Teaching, Esther began teaching Melbourne; senior lecturer in Obstetrics The Managing Director of the Anstat Group, at Mount Scopus and became involved in and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne Jacob is a senior associate of the Australian various community organisations, including and director of Clinical Governance, RWH. Institute of Banking and Finance. United Israel Appeal Victoria of which she In 2003 Les received the RWH’s highest He is a Mount Scopus Memorial College is a vice president and its women's division honour, the Woodward Medal for graduate and holds a Bachelor of Business of which she is co chair. “outstanding contribution to the women (Banking & Finance) and a Post Graduate Esther was co-opted onto the Board of and babies of Victoria”. Diploma from the Securities Institute of Jewish Care in 2001 and elected onto Les is married to Lee Liberman and they Australia. the Board in 2002. have six children. Jacob is married to Debbie who established Esther is married to David and they have Jewish Care's mother and child playgroup in three children Brett, Adam and Michael. 1999. They have three children, Benjamin, 26 Ariella and Mia. Board Committees
Louise Zygier Board members operate a variety of Jewish Values committees that also include individuals Born in Sydney, Louise was educated at Rabbi Meir Kluwgant from outside the organisation with Dover Heights Girls' School, the University Philip Mayers (Co-opted) particular knowledge and expertise. of Sydney and Mercer House Teachers' Zelma Rudstein (Co-opted) These committees assist the Board College in Melbourne. Bruce Salvin (Secretary) to carry out its governance responsibilities. Graham Slade (Co-opted) She was a secondary school teacher and Deborah Stone (Co-opted) music teacher. She then worked for Building Committee David Werdiger (Chair) Commonwealth Youth Support Scheme Joe Gersh (Co-opted) running programs for young women. Michael Sack (Co-opted) Remuneration Her interest in women’s issues led her to Bruce Salvin Yehudi Blacher work for the Women’s Investment Network Alan Schwartz (Chair) Robyne Schwarz (Chair) and then on to forming her own financial Colin Singh Michael Schoenfeld planning consultancy for women. Jacob Weinmann Services Delivery With a keen interest in the arts Louise Richard Zimmermann Professor Allan Borowski (Co-opted) took on the role of business manager Crown Trustees David Brous (Chair) at the Jewish Museum of Australia from The Hon Walter Jona AM Kathy Devitt 1992 to 2002 and now consults in David Southwick Talya Goldsmith fundraising and marketing. Professor Zimmet AO Professor Frank Oberklaid OAM Louise is married to Geoffrey and they Associate Professor Leslie Reti have two children. Development Bruce Salvin (Secretary) Andrew Blode (co-opted) The following Board Member retired Barbara Szwarc (Co-opted) Esther Frenkiel during the year: Odette Waanders Lee Liberman (co-opted) Alan Schwartz Stephen Nowak (co-opted) Bruce Salvin President until November 2004 Ian Swart (co-opted) Alan was born in Tel Aviv in 1952 and Ricci Swart (co-opted) moved to Melbourne in 1958. He studied Richard Zimmermann (Secretary) at Yeshivah College, Melbourne High Louise Zygier (Chair) School and then Law at Monash University. Alan completed Articles in 1976 and shortly Finance and Audit after, joined Anstat, a company servicing Farrel Meltzer the legal profession of which he is executive Greg Nankin (Co-opted) chairman. Ruth Picker (Co-opted) Bruce Salvin He has served on several not-for-profit Dr Nora Scheinkestel boards, but for the past few years has (Co-opted; retired Nov 2004) focused on Jewish Care. Michael Schoenfeld (Chair) Alan is married to Carol and they have four Robyne Schwarz children, Thea, Hannah, Oscar and Ruby. Colin Singh (Secretary) Jacob Weinmann (retired May 2005)
27 Harry28 Lending Harry a guiding hand
Counsellors, social Harry Szmerling is a true mensch. Harry has had no formal education and his The father of five and grandfather of English is self taught, so when he mentioned workers, psychologists 16 is devoted to helping others and he would love to write his own life story, and family therapists only recently, with support and guidance Joanne encouraged him to enroll in a TAFE provide confidential, from Jewish Care, has he learnt to course. Harry is now learning literacy skills culturally-appropriate make time for himself. and computing so he can correspond with Harry’s association with the organisation friends electronically. counselling, case began 30 years ago when his brother-in- Harry must also juggle his study management and law Stanley became a Montefiore Homes commitments with weekly hydrotherapy life skills workshops on resident at the young age of 35. Stanley, sessions recommended by Jewish Care who was a quadriplegic as a result of physiotherapists who treated Harry as parenting, relationships, an accident, wanted to live in a Jewish part of the Healthy Ageing program. grief, family violence, environment and there was nowhere else He is also receiving restitution claim aged care, Holocaust to go. In those days there were a couple assistance from Jewish Care’s Holocaust of residents of similar age. trauma and life transitions. restitution expert Peter Wolfram. Harry continues to visit him two to three Counselling is available And then there’s all the cooking and times every week, taking him on outings shopping Harry undertakes as a in several languages. and to family gatherings. Harry also comes supportive husband. to see his mother-in-law and over the years Harry is full of praise for Jewish Care, A group for carers meets was a regular visitor to his late mother and which he says, “is a wonderful organisation father-in-law, also Montefiore residents. monthly to discuss practical that does so many good things.” Harry is a member of the Carers’ group, run care issues, building He relates closely to the organisation’s four by Ruth Wein, which meets every month. He values: chesed (kindness); derech eretz confidence, focusing on said his participation has been very valuable. the positive and coping (respect), tzedakah (charity) and mishpacha Participants learn about practical care (family); in fact he lives them every day. issues, but are also taught about confidence strategies. Joanne says Harry’s life truly embodies and coping strategies and how to focus on these four cherished values. “Harry has put the positive. those values into action, against all odds.” A child survivor of the Holocaust, Harry says Harry bursts with pride when he mentions his unconditional commitment to family and that all his children and grandchildren have friends is built into his nature. strong, traditional Jewish identities. But last year it began to impact on his On their part, they are bursting with pride at mental, emotional and physical health Harry’s courageous achievements. “They’re so counsellor Joanne Strauss stepped happy and surprised,” Harry says modestly. in to assist. For further information call 8517 5999. She has helped him to appreciate the value of self care so he can continue his service to others, as well as to manage stress, make peace with the past and set some personal goals. Opposite Page: Harry Szmerling with from left: Holocaust Services co-ordinator Ruth Wein, counselling and case management co-ordinator Joanne Strauss, Healthy Ageing program manager Maureen Shulsinger. 29 Community Development
Left: Herman Ehrenwerth reads with the aid of a magnification unit, partially funded with a donation from volunteers Serry and Gerald Grant. Far left: Methodist Ladies College student Sydney Brasch lends a hand at the 2005 Annual Appeal telethon. Students from a variety of schools help Jewish Care at appeal time. Public Relations and Fundraising
Jewish Care’s Community Development Wills booklet was produced to explain the Jewish Care would like to sincerely thank Office manages the organisation’s importance of making a legally-valid will, all those thoughtful individuals who gave fundraising, events, public relations highlighting matters to consider when a donation rather than buying presents for and communications activities. making decisions about one’s estate. Due to family and friends; it really is the gift that Fundraising activities and events raised ongoing demand, another informative and gives twice! well-attended seminar on wills and estates $8.626 million over the past year, $1.16 Annual Appeal million more than in the 2003/4 financial conducted by past Board member Jeffrey Income raised through Jewish Care’s year. This was primarily due to increased Appel, was presented for members of the Annual Appeal continued to grow, with the bequests and some large individual community. Planning for the establishment 2005 Appeal raising more than $2.2 million, Annual Appeal gifts. of a group to acknowledge supporters who have left a bequest to the organisation in exceeding its target by over $300,000. The public relations and marketing area their will is well underway. Appeal proceeds help fund Jewish Care’s produced the quarterly newsletters, as broad range of services and programs that well as the annual report and a variety of Donation assist people of all ages who need care informational brochures; promoted Jewish A substantial gift of $500,000 in June 2005 and support. Care’s media coverage and advertising in has been directed to the purchase of new Appeal co-chairs Rodney and Deena the Australian Jewish News and Leader equipment for the Mark and Dina Munzer Goldbloom brought a new perspective newspapers; developed an explanatory Community Residence in Northcote Avenue, and energy to the appeal. They were well organisational video and contributed to Caulfield. This popular, centrally-located supported by the other appeal committee the organisation through a range of internal community facility is currently being members and by the tireless work of our and external activities. redeveloped and is due to reopen as a canvassers and telethon-calling volunteers. 45 bed “Extra Service” high-care nursing Bequests However, although the appeal was financially home in early 2006. Jewish Care received bequests from successful, the number of donations overall 48 estates during the year. This has been Simcha giving was slightly down on the previous year. of tremendous and long-lasting benefit to The Jewish community has always been The main difference in the way the appeal the organisation, allowing forward planning generous in supporting the work of Jewish was conducted was a reduction in the length and helping to meet the costs of providing Care by requesting donations in lieu of gifts of the telethon. It is anticipated that this will the broad range of services needed to for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and be increased for next year’s appeal. support our community. The “Your Gift to bar/bat mitzvahs, and this year has been no A variety of events and activities involving Our Community” exception. Nearly $170,000 was raised many sections of the community were held this year through simchot - donations in during the year, contributing more than honour of special occasions. $170,000 to the fundraising effort. Fundraising income 2004/05 Total amount raised $8,949,406
Bequests $5,045,410 Annual Appeal $2,218,378 Capital Appeal $300,672 Donations* consisting of: $1,384,946 Events $173,507 Resident special donations/ Continuing donations $231,400 Special occasions $174,335 *Trusts & Foundations $462,385 Other donations $343,319
*Includes $350,000 from Wertheim Trust
Fundraising and administration expenses - 6% of total income
30 Left: The Shooting Star 2004 committee organised a cocktail party to launch the group for 25 to 40 year olds which aims educate this age group about the organisation as well as raise funds for youth programs and aged services. Far left: Jewish Girls Unleashed, a joint Jewish Care and National Council of Jewish Women event, showcased a host of local talent, headed by Renee Geyer and Deborah Conway. Events
New Sefer Torah Mother-Daughter Brunch Jewish Girls Unleashed cabaret show A specially-commissioned Sefer Torah The focus was on preventative and Jewish Girls Unleashed, an extravaganza (Torah scroll) was dedicated at Jewish complementary medicine at the 2004 of music, song, comedy and circus acts, Care’s shul in September 2004 in honour Mother-Daughter brunch in October 2004 staged jointly with National Council of Jewish of the organisation’s supported at the Werdiger Hall. More than 200 women women, played to sell-out audiences at accommodation for adults with disabilities. attended the event featuring eminent health BMW Edge Theatre, Federation Square in The ceremony, which attracted more than care professionals Lesley Braun, Professor March 2005. Headlined by Renée Geyer and 200 people, gave Jewish Care supporters Marc Cohen and Professor Avni Sali. The Deborah Conway, the cabaret-style shows the opportunity to fulfil the 613th (last) $25,000 proceeds went towards meeting the also featured Elisa Gray as ringmaster and mitzvah and participate in the creation of cost of school books and camps for needy the Stiletto Sisters, Lena Fiszman, Hilary a Torah by having a letter, word, verse, Jewish families. Friedland, Rachel Kramer, Emma Lippa, chapter or parsha written in their honour. Helen Mizrahi, Samuel Atlmann-Krum and Phantom Afternoon tea Ruth Yaffe. Directed by Deborah Leiser- Around $28,000 was raised for the cultural The Phantom Afternoon Tea in December Moore, the event’s ticket and sponsorship and spiritual office which, under the direction 2004 was an outstanding success, proceeds of around $35,000 were shared of Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant, provides raising nearly $45,000 for our supported equally by the two organisations. support and advice to the CEO and accommodation for adults with disabilities. Executive; education sessions for staff; More than 1,000 donors enjoyed a cup Friends of Monte Brunch festival activities; and weekly Shabbat of tea on us and responded to our call Herald Sun columnist Andrew Bolt discussed services for residents, clients and family for help to fund urgently-needed capital media bias as guest speaker at the Friends members at Jewish Care facilities. improvements to the houses. of Montefiore Homes bruncheon in May See also Year in Brief p10. 2005 at Lincoln of Toorak. More than 120 people attended the event, raising Shooting Star launch party around $22,000 to help fund the purchase Jewish Care’s new fundraising group for of hydraulic beds for Smorgon Nursing 25-40 year olds got off to a great start Home residents. with its launch event in September 2004, a cocktail party at the Royce Hotel, raising $10,000 for youth programs and aged care. The group plans to hold major events at least once a year, aiming to raise awareness about Jewish Care’s services among younger members of the community.
31 Bronia32 Helping Bronia to stay at home
AtHome (formerly BlueStar Bronia Hahn was once known fondly “They remember her birthday, bring back as the “peg lady”. An enthusiastic potter, trinkets from holidays, enjoy coffee together and Kesher) Support Services ceramicist, painter and reader, she was and are close to all the family, celebrating for the Aged offers flexible a whiz with wooden pegs, which she the highs and sympathising with the lows.” and affordable home help creatively fashioned into miniature pieces Another welcome face is Friendly Visitor by trained, friendly and of furniture. Raph Ajzensztat, 21, who regularly drops This was back in the 1970s as a Montefiore in for a chat. Bronia loves to mother him. reliable staff who speak Homes’ day care participant. For his part, Raph was keen to undertake many languages and are But her association with the organisation “something meaningful” after finishing familiar with Jewish culture goes back much further. In 1952, the then university and his involvement with a and religious requirements. Jewish Welfare and Relief Society helped Zionist youth group. Bronia, her husband and daughter “If I can do anything to make someone’s The service provides home (all Holocaust survivors) settle in Australia life easier, that’s great,” he says. from Europe by providing accommodation Bronia’s daughter who works full time says nursing, personal care, in the Bialystoker Centre. cooking, household cleaning, Jewish Care has been a true life saver. Only two years later when her husband Although Bronia has lived with her daughter transport, shopping and died, leaving her with a 12-year-old daughter, and son-in-law for many years, she would respite for carers. Bronia obtained a loan to help establish not be able to do so without the support a dry cleaning business of Jewish Care. Retiring due to her chronic heart condition, Last year as various family members which often landed her in hospital, she suffered ill health, Jewish Care came joined the activities group at Montefiore to the rescue with at-home respite care. Day Care which provided an interest and The support enabled Bronia’s daughter companionship. to go to work, safe in the knowledge her Suffering a series of strokes in the late mother was receiving appropriate care 1980s, Bronia turned to the Kesher team, and attention, and she and her husband which provided a wheelchair and a carer were even able to enjoy a couple of to assist with personal and home care. precious days away. She also underwent physiotherapy and Bronia’s case worker Haidee Nathanson speech therapy at the Homes and made has been overseeing things since joining a good recovery. Jewish Care six months ago. She is in Today, the 93 year old may be frail – having regular contact with the family to make recently been in hospital after a nasty fall sure everything is running smoothly and – but she’s as effervescent as ever and Bronia’s needs are being met as well comes to life when surrounded by people, as the family as a whole. especially her grandchildren and five “Jewish Care has been fantastic,” Bronia’s great grandchildren daughter says. “There have been times Bronia is very fond of her three carers when we have had to change carers, provided by Jewish Care’s At Home service. but have never been made to feel bad.” Her daughter says they are more like “We work hard to match clients with members of the family than employees. Opposite: Bronia Hahn (second from left) with compatible carers. Clients are always from left: Raph Ajzensztat, counsellor and case our first priority,” Haidee says. worker Haidee Nathanson and personal carer For further information call 8517 5999. Rita Spivak. 33 Cultural and Spiritual Office
Left: Baruch Rosenfeld (left) and Zalman Feiglin (right), look for chametz at Jewish Care’s respite house with Zalman’s brother Moshe. Far left: Residents of Jewish Care's supported accommodation enjoyed a festive Chanukah service and party at Melbourne Hebrew Congregation last year.
Jewish Care’s Cultural and Spiritual office The Festival program for residents of implements a full agenda that enhances supported accommodation is continually the overall cultural and spiritual aspect of improving. In addition to the synagogue the organisation. services for Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah and Under the direction of Rabbi Meir Shlomo Shavuot, residents, families and community Kluwgant, the office provides support and members also took part in a Succot advice to the CEO and Executive; education barbeque at Caulfield Hebrew Congregation; sessions for staff; festival activities; and a Purim boat trip; a model seder at Elwood weekly Shabbat services for residents, Hebrew Congregation; and a Yom clients and family members at Jewish Ha’atzmaut and Lag B’Omer celebration Care facilities. at the Mizrachi Centre. Among highlights of the year was the Through Kerem, Jewish Care’s values Siyum Sefer Torah in September 2004 integration committee, the office continues (see Year in Review p12). to promote the organisation’s four core values: tzedakah (charity), chesed The office works closely with other (kindness), mishpacha (family) and derech departments to provide pastoral visits for eretz (respect). Profiling the values is a high residents, clients and staff. Rabbi Kluwgant priority and to date the committee has also visits residents who are in hospital successfully profiled and promoted tzedakah throughout the Melbourne area. Funeral, and chesed through ‘Tzedakah Month’ minyan and bereavement services are and ’Chesed Week’. The committee now provided on request. includes representation from Administration, In the past year, new initiatives were Community Services, Community established and improvements made to Development, Food Services and Residential existing programs. A weekly Shul newsletter Services. Committee members are Rabbi is now available in hard copy for shul M S Kluwgant (Chair), Laurie Child, Cynthia members, featuring a different parsha from Cohen, Sylvia Drever, Anura Jayasuriya, the Torah each week. It also includes a Ruth Lew, Evan Nathanson, Rachel Thorsen profile on a shul member and is sent to and Ruth Wein. staff members electronically. A new weekly ‘mystical thought for the weekend’ email complements the Kabbalah Shiurim (lecture) series for staff. Lunchtime lectures for kitchen staff relating to kosher awareness emphasise the organisation’s commitment to kashrut.
34 Human Resources Occupational Health and Safety
Left: Jewish Care hosted a lunch for supporters in November 2004. Far left: Volunteers run popular tenpin bowling sessions for residents of Montefiore Homes Community Residence.
Human Resources • exit Interviews were introduced in early Occupational Health 2004 and have been well received as a Overview means for staff to voice opinions about the and Safety The Human Resource (HR) department organisation in a non-confronting manner Jewish Care believes that the ultimate goal oversees payroll, occupational Health With the staff member’s permission, the of its Occupational Health and Safety and safety and WorkCover. Strategies information is shared directly with the Management System is the prevention of are now in place to ensure coverage CEO and feedback regarding program all injuries and incidents. This is reflected for the organisation during periods of improvement or management styles is by the concerted effort from employees absence, reducing exposure to risk, utilised in a positive and effective manner. and management to become more ensuring greater corporate memory Overall, 65 percent of respondents rated actively involved in OHS. There has been and strengthening processes. the organisation “average and above” a redistribution of designated work groups, Team members • late in the 2004-05 year, the former the nomination and election of new health The team comprises director Julie Morris, Professional Development Interest and safety representatives and the review administration officer Sharon Moodie, Group was re-formed as Zetz (sit) Fress of the OHS Committees. payroll officer Laurie Child, WorkCover (eat) & Learn. This voluntary group of With a strong focus on both prevention administration officer Verna Sarantis, representatives from all areas of Jewish and occupational health and safety payroll assistant Maria Famularo and Care meets to arrange lunch-time guest (OHS) continuous improvement it has OH&S officer Susan Butler. speakers on a range of topics been a busy year. Achievements for OHS in 2004-2005 include: Throughout the 2004-05 year, the Human Towards the future Resources department has been busy HR will be paying particular attention to: • new emergency procedures for supporting the organisation’s workforce, St Kilda Road, Munzer (Regent Lodge) • development of a payroll customer divided into six divisions across 11 sites: and Melbourne Hebrew Memorial service charter Community Development, Community Nursing Home • drilling down statistically into staff Services, Finance and Administration, • an updated electronic system for recording commencements and terminations Human Resources, Residential Services, and analyzing injury and incident data Service Integration. • further audits of staff files and • a revised OHS policy that is on display qualifications As at 30 June 2005, there were 597 throughout the organisation staff members, in primarily part-time • working in partnership with other • the development of a Risk Management and casual positions. interested staff members for the and Occupational Rehabilitation Program Highlights further development of the Zetz Fress & Learn Group • ongoing review of OHS procedures • in February 2005, HR moved from the • development of an OHS Business Slutzkin Wing into superior office space Plan that centres on risk management in the Kraus Wing where personnel principles records are stored in a compactus (previously unused) and each full-time The continued proactive approach to staff member has their own computer WorkCover claims and rehabilitation has seen the early return to work of injured • over the past 12 months, there has been employees and long-term redeployment a focus on WorkCover processes and into meaningful work where applicable. systems and for the past six months, The above initiatives and the proactive a concentration on OH&S (see following rehabilitation program are reflected in report by Susan Butler). Some pay office both a decreasing WorkCover premium systems and processes have been and a decreasing incident rate. changed to make the system more user friendly and further improvements are planned
36 Acknowledgments
Life Governors Donors (Gifts of $1000+)
Jewish Care’s Life Governors Jewish Care thanks the following individuals and organisations as well as have been recognised for their the many thousands of other donors whose generous contributions during outstanding service and assistance the 2004-05 financial year will ensure the continuation of our vital work with to the organisation. the Jewish community of Victoria.
Jeffrey Appel Michael and Helen Abeles Dr Jacob Boon Dr Abe and Vera Dorevitch Rodney Benjamin OAM Daryl Abrahams R C and Christina Borowich George and Marlene Dryen Michael Dubs Access Fundraising Group Arnold and Mary Bram Dr Brian and Lynette Dubowitz Jacob Fajgenbaum Action Recruitment Pty Ltd Paul and Norma Brand Michael and Lilli Dubs Nathan Fink Paul Adler and Jan Adler (dec) Philip and Vivien Brass Dunera Club David Fonda Aged Persons Welfare Foundation Barry and Marilyn Braun Joan Dwyer Barry Fradkin OAM Daniel and Jennifer Aghion Joseph Brener Harry Dziewulecki Geoffrey Green OAM Samuel and Ruth Alter The Jack Brockhoff Foundation John Rosenbloom and Paula Hansky OAM Yvonne Alterwein John and Ilana Broons Ms Kathryn Earp Louis Klein The William Angliss (Victoria) Dr Michael and Tamara Bruce Sarah Edelman Marion Lippmann Charitable Fund Tom and Beth Bruce Peter and Monica Edwards David Mandie OBE MBE Anonymous Jack and Drora Brukarz Kurt Eisner Max New Jeffrey and Susan Appel Gary and Sonya Bryfman Norman Czarny Liz Nissen Peter and Marilyn Arnheim David and Doris Burstin Moshe and Norah Elkman Robert Salter Arnold Bloch Leibler Joseph and Pamela Bursztyn Elmo Dileeni Pty Ltd Shirley Samuel Regina Bachrach Andrew Buxton Zelman and Diana Elton Phillip Shulman Charles and Esther Baker Barry and Suzi Carp Robert and Ruth Epstein Graham Slade Joseph and Genia Baker Bernard and Helen Carp Greg Shalit and Miriam Faine Meryl Slutzkin Johnny and Anita Baker Dr Leon and Marlen Carp Jacob and Vivien Fajgenbaum Valerie Smorgon OBE Dr Mark and Dr Kerryn Baker Eve Casper John and Jenny Fast David Southwick David and Sandra Bardas Anita Castan Fay Feiglin Roy Tashi Stewart and Natalie Baron George and Freda Castan Alan and Yvonne Feil Lily Weiss Andrew Bassat and Dr Natalie Okun Nellie Castan Benno and Baska Feuer Avram Zeleznikow OAM Paul and Sharon Bassat Dr David and Jill Castelan Nathan and Elly Fink Heinz Ziffer Robert Bassat and Nina Bassat AM Chase Properties & Yvonne Fink Percy Baxter Charitable Trust Development Pty Ltd Benjamin and Gertrude Fink Martin and Vivienne Baytch Nathan and Camit Cher Alan and Elizabeth Finkel Samuel and Clare Bennett Daryl and Hannah Cohen The Finkel Foundation Ian and Sabrina Berger Michael and Mary Cohen Ivan Wingreen and Lee Finkelstein Alexander and Eva Berkovic Dr Matthew and Lieba Cohen The Marian & E H Flack Trust Lionel and Elaine Berkowitz Trevor and Heather Cohen Leon and Paula Flinkier Marc Besen AO and Eva Besen AO Michael Cohn Victor and Sara Fonda Daniel and Danielle Besen Collier Charitable Fund Noemi Fooks Besen Family Foundation W Max Corden Barry Fradkin OAM and Keith and Deirdre Beville Sir Zelman and Lady Anna Cowen Dr Pamela Fradkin Graham and Evelyn Blashki Albert and Debbie Dadon Morry Fraid and Kate Cowen-Fraid Dr Grant and Lindy Blashki Carl and Diana Davis Andrew Frederick Greg and Julie Blashki Bruce and Pat Davis Martin and Freda Freiberg Geoffrey and Naomi Bloch DBR Group (David, Barry & Ben and Diana Frenkel Dr Sidney and Felicity Bloch Rodney Smorgon families) Jack and Lynne Frid Andrew and Lisa Blode Simon and Lisa de Winter Reuben and Vivienne Fried Barry and Lorraine Bloom John and Danielle Deane Dr Gary and Ruth Frydman B'nai B'rith Foundation Deloitte Gandel Charitable Trust B'nai B'rith Josies Charitable Fund Ron and Judy Dodge Ian and Linda Gandel
37 Acknowledgments Continued
Donors (Gifts of $1000+)
John and Pauline Gandel Ron and Vera Harris Eddie Kornhauser Richard and Marietta Manders Michelle Gandel Ethel Herman Charitable Trust Chaim and Hedy Kornwasser David Mandie OBE MBE Tony and Helen Gandel William Herr Norman and Natalie Kotzman Professor Leon and Leah Mann Mark and Judy Gandur Gary and Ruth Hershan Dr Dorothy Kovacs Don and Sonia Marejn Gary Peer & Associates Myer and Tova Herszberg Alan Kozica and Ms Rocky Lambert Ignacy Marek Sylvia Gelman AM MBE Theodor Herzl Social Club Inc Irene Kozica Irene Marsh Raphael and Fiona Geminder Dr Ian Heyman Dr Jack and Jennifer Krafchek Leigh and Sandra Masel Joseph and Zita Gersh Johanna Heyman Dinah Krongold Dennis Max Karl and Shelley Ginzburg Isobel Hill Brown Charitable Trust Ron and Susan Krongold Gary Max Gideon and Adele Givoni Jack and Annette Hines Tom and Lorelle Krulis Dr Mark Medownick Walter and Cherie Glaser Bernard Hirsch Mark and Sharon Kuperholz Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Dr William and Kathy Glaser The Holckner Family Nathan and Josephine Kuperholz Dr Maxwell and Bev Michael Professor Peter Glow Charles Holckner Stevan Lambert Alan and Esther Michael Dr Hyam and Una Gold David and Amit Holckner Barry and Barbara Landau Naomi Milgrom The Honorable Alan Goldberg AO Peter and Nina Hornung John and Eve Landman Andrew and Barbara Morrison and Rachel Goldberg Rachel Hornung John and Anita Lange Samson Moshinsky OAM and Dr Braham and Fiona Goldberg Judy Ifergan Henry and Janette Lanzer Ada Moshinsky QC David and Linda Goldberg Agota Ivany Brian and Katy Lasky Philip and Sylvia Munz Rodney and Deena Goldbloom Paul and Susie Ivany Michael and Lynette Lawrence Mark and Dina Munzer Ethel Goldin Nathan Jacobson OBE Richard and Silvana Layton Dr David and Barbara Mushin Joel Goldman Craig and Toni Joel Peter and Crystal Lefkovic Matylda Nadler Leon and Judith Goldman Morris and Leonie Joel Dr Robert and Dusha Lefkovits Dr Mark Steiner and Ms Judy Naiditch Ronald and Dina Goldschlager Dr Michael and Pamela Jonas Robert and Melissa Lehrer Michael and Atida Naphtali Colin Golvan and Dr Deborah Martha Joss Fela Lemberg Freiberg-Golvan Dennis and Fairlie Nassau Edith Kabos Grahame and Ruth Leonard Adam and Janet Goodvach National Council of Jewish Women Max and Deena Kaltmann Dr Daniel and Sandra Levinson Moishe and Dr Vicki Gordon of Australia Foundation Aaron and Miriam Kanat Barry and Estelle Levy Jack and Rita Gottlieb Nordia Foundation Pty Ltd Dr Benjamin and Karen Katz Graeme and Mina Levy Geoffrey Green OAM and Zenek and Alexandra Obarzanek Pauline Green Geoffrey Kempler Solomon and Rosie Lew Diana Opat Louise Green Stephen Kenmar Michael and Ruth Lewin Nick and Sarah Orloff Solomon and Edith Greiman Dr Stanley and Carol Kennett Bori and Helen Liberman Raymond and Mary Lou Orloff Chaim Gringlas Howard and Michelle Kiel Lee Liberman Diane Orner Jack and Diane Gringlas David and Pauline Kingston Sara Lichtenstein Jane Owen Michael and Rosemary Gropman Israel and Laura Kipen Lily & Egon Weiss Foundation David and Sonia Payes Alexander and Tamara Grossman George and Guta Kiper Rabbi Steven and Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited Rebbetzin Vera Link Andrew and Dr Eva Gurman Mikhail and Rachel Kisin Joseph and Anna Piekarski Gidon and Orli Lipkies Bob Guttmann and Jennifer Huppert Dr George Klempfner Joshua and Mary Pila and Yolanda Klempfner AO Minya Lipkies Jacob Haimson Pivotech Ms Eva Knapp Dr Jack Lipp Dr Michael and Carol Hammerman Felix and Larisa Plotkin Dr David Komesaroff Lord Mayor's Charitable Fund Sulamith Handelsman Norman Pollack Jacob Korbman Simon and June Lubansky Dr Jack Hansky and George Pollak Anne Korman Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Dr Paula Hansky OAM Kevin and Evelyn Pose David and Lilly Harris Bettie Kornhauser Frank Mahlab and Eve Mahlab AO
38 Donors (Gifts of $1000+) Special Occasions
Many members of the community chose to mark a special occasion by donating to Jewish Care themselves or asking guests to make a donation in lieu of gifts.
Richard Pratt AO and Arthur and Musia Shafir Norman and Renee Super Birth Jeanne Pratt AO Eugene Shafir Ian and Gina Swart Yoni Marila Ringelblum The Pratt Foundation John and Monica Shalit Ricci Swart Daniel and Eva Presser Bella Shannon Peter and Leonie Szabo Bar/Bat Mitzvah Adam Priester and Jaki Lew Dr Gideon and Barbara Shaw Richard and Rebecca Szental Rebecca Abelman David and Judy Rabi Jonathan and Donna Sheiman Ksiel Szmulewicz Rebecca Birch Ezriel and Eva Rabinowicz Jeffrey Sher QC and Diana Sher Ron and Sarah Tatarka Veronica Fink Ian and Sandra Raizon Adam Shostak Sam and Miriam Tatarka Maia Joseph Robert Raynor AM and Louis and Dina Silber Geoffrey and Annie Tauber Jay Lambert Bronia Raynor Dov Silberman TBM Commercial Lexi Lambert Eva Reich Jack and Lesley Silberscher Werner and Betty Teitel Justin Lewis Dr Leslie Reti Graham and Mary Slade David and Lisa Thurin Ann Morgan Mary Rettig John and Elizabeth Slater Lorraine Topol Belinda Moskovitch Dr Joe and Annette Richter Benjamin Slome Vladimir and Sima Tsyskin Ruby Schwartz Riordan Hume lawyers Charitable Foundation Andrew and Lily Tzouras Jessica Sishy Ian and Beverley Rockman Kevin and Suzanne Slomoi Izrael and Gerda Urbach Daniel Slomoi Irvin Rockman CBE and Judith Slutzkin Jarrod Slomoi Lyn Rockman Leon and Sandra Velik Robert and Alys Slutzkin Daniel Smorgon Susie Rockman Margaret Verstandig Michael and Sue Small Sam Toet Roger David Stores Pty Ltd Vicki Vidor Barry and Sandra Smorgon Alex and Heloise Waislitz Andrew and Judy Rogers Special Birthday David Smorgon OAM and David and Ruth Waislitz Richard and Roslyn Rogers Roslyn Smorgon Daniel Baker Dr Victor and Dr Karen Wayne William Rogers Graham and Annette Smorgon Peter Bancroft Sam and Raymonde Webb Andrew and Erica Romer Gita Smorgon Keith Beville Bradley and Tamar Wein Barry and Sara Rosenberg Jack Smorgon AM and Romek Birch Sophie Weinberg Ilan and Eleni Rosengarten Valerie Smorgon OBE Alexander Blake Jacob and Debbie Weinmann Kenneth and Ruth Rossdale Jack & Robert Smorgon Jeff Brasch Families Foundation Adam and Sara Weis Norman Rothfield OAM and Stan Brasch Evelyn Rothfield OAM Norman and Tania Smorgon David and Adira Werdiger Sadie Brustman Rae Rothfield Robert and Vicki Smorgon Nathan and Nechama Werdiger Leon Carp Maximilian Sachs Rodney and Ann Smorgon Shlomo and Shyrla Werdiger Daryl Cohen Robert Salter Samuel Smorgon AO and Werled Foundation Melody Curtis Joseph and Jean Saltzman Minnie Smorgon William and Rachela West Marlene Dryen Saul and Lucy Same Tony and Jennifer Smorgon Robert and Evelyne Westheimer Stephen Dudakov Graeme Samuel AO and Victor Smorgon AO and Brian and Lauren Wiener Loti Smorgon AO Janette Dvash Lynne Samuel Esther Wiener Victor Smorgon Charitable Fund David Efron Dr Peter and Judith Schiff Paul and Vita Winestock Oscar Sokolski Peter Eisler Alan and Carol Schwartz Lilly Winter Samuel and Helen Sokolski Etta Farago Andrew Schwartz and Arnold Wolf Baba Schwartz David Southwick Barb Fayman Israel and Diana Wolf Dr Kurt and Marie Schwarz Dr Graeme and Suzanne Southwick Henry Factor Lewis and Debbie Woolf Dr Max and Robyne Schwarz Sylvia Spigelman Anne Falkenstin Leon and Nancy Worth Sam and Judy Seigel Victor and Fleur Spitzer Robbie Fetter Heniek and Sally Zelman Alan and Ada Selwyn Ben Stark Nathan Fink Roma Zoland John and Joan Selwyn Shirley Stern Noemi Fooks Emanuel Percy Ackman Estate Dr John and Suzanne Serry John Stern Peter Frayman Ava Fried
39 Acknowledgments Continued
Special Occasions Continued Bequests
Jewish Care values and appreciates the proceeds of estates from the following:
Special Birthday Rae Singer The Minnie Ackman Trust Lorna Tisher Estate Natasha Fried Judy Siegel Peter Kurt Alsberg Estate Mojzesz Waksberg Estate Ruben Fried David Slade Joseph M Augen Charitable Trust Margaret Wechsler Estate John Gandel Tony Smorgon Eric Bauer Estate Eleanor Sabina Wertheim Estate Deena Goldbloom Michael Snider Franz Bauer Estate Rachel & Solomon Wertheim Fund Alice Goldman Naomi Storch-Nissen Beck Charitable Trust Harry Yoffa Charitable Bequest Russell Goldman Arie Wolf Louis Berner Estate Samuel Yonkman Estate Alexander Gocs Stan Woolf Binem Brzoza Estate Grants Chaim Gradzanowski Susan Yardney Alice Buckland Estate Jewish Care gratefully acknowledges Irma Hayden Rebecca Zimmermann Alfreda Chmielnicki Estate grants from the International Lary Hayman Rhoda Myra Cohney Estate Commission on Holocaust Era Engagement Rose Victoria Crawcour Estate Mimi Janover Insurance Claims; the Conference Sooly Balter & Leah Falk Yetta Getel Goldman Magda Jakobovits on Jewish Material Claims Against Marlon Dubs & Jacqui Boymal Leon Kagan Abraham Harris Trust Germany for Programs benefiting Rebecca Goldstein & Leigh Gratzer Lawrence Kallenbach Rachel Harris Estate Jewish Nazi victims; Australian Romi Janovic & Dion Stub Paul Kaufman A D Hart Estate Holocaust Survivor Emergency Victor Klein Opsheren Magda Horvat Estate Assistance Program; Looted Assets Edmund Huebel Trust Fund of the Swiss Banks Settlement. Alan Kozica Shaanan Morris Jossi Kranz Jadwiga Jablonka Estate Schools Integration David Krasnostein Pre-Wedding Leslie Korn Estate Program Rocky Lambert Ella Wizel & Benji Kohn Joseph Kronheimer Charitable Fund Jewish Care gratefully acknowledges John Lange Barnett and Dinah Lazarus Trust the Access Fundraising Group, Marriage Louis Lesser Estate Betty Lesh Melbourne Jewish Orphans & Sarah Barzel and David Zerman Joseph & Kate Levi Charitable Trust Alan Markov Children’s Aid Society and the Sally Michaels Wedding Anniversary Leon Levy Estate Pratt Foundation for their continued Lily Law Estate Queenie Muller Ruth and Louis Adler support of the Schools Integration Frank Lobell Estate Fairlie Nassau Doreen and Stan Distiller Program. The program also wishes Kitty Lowy Trust to recognise the enormous Anita Olstein Freda and Martin Freiberg Philip Matenson Estate contribution of the volunteers at George Olstein Celia and George Roth Joseph Matters Estate the Posh Opp Shoppe in raising Dan Presser Lionel and Anita Sharpe Edith Myrants Estate funds to support students in Eva Presser Michle and Jack Sher Hermann Natowic Estate Melbourne’s Jewish dayschools. Syd Robenstone Betty and Werner Teitel Merle Iris Parker Estate Geoff Rose Adam and Renia Trajstman Julia Power Estate Sue Rose Sid and Evelyn Weitzer George Hans Reinisch Estate Jill Rosenberg Jock and Irenette Zion Leo Rosenthal Selah Rockman Estate Braham Sacks Simon Rothberg Estate Adie Schafner Sophia Salamon Estate Alan Selwyn The Ada, Alfred and Walter Schnock Bequest Ken Shapiro Albert Spatt Estate Jack Sharp Mosze Szwarc Estate Joshua Sharp June Theomin Estate Arnold Shmerling
40 Fundraising Committees Individuals, Organisations and Companies Jewish Care’s fundraising efforts are supported by dedicated teams of volunteers to whom we are indebted for their continued commitment Jewish Care would like to thank and acknowledge the following individuals and hard work. for their sponsorship support and the organisations and companies with whom we have co-operated during the 2004-2005 financial year:
Annual Appeal Jewish Girls Unleashed Abba Mail Services Cabrini Hospital Michael Dubs (in conjunction with National Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd Cameron Morley Esther Frenkiel Council of Jewish Women) ACCESS Fundraising Group Carer Respite Centre (Caulfield) Deena and Rodney Goldbloom Vivien Brass ACCESS INC Carer Respite Service (Co-chairs) Debbie Dadon Active Knowledge Systems Carers Victoria Paula Hansky OAM Di Hirsh Arnold Bloch Leibler Carlisle Press Susie Ivany Susie Ivany Action Recruitment Pty Ltd Carp family Max New Deborah Leiser-Moore Adass Israel Girls School Caulfield Community Care Liz Nissen Rosalind Loff and Kindergarten Caulfield General Medical Centre Louise Zygier Adira Werdiger Adult Day Activity and Caulfield Hebrew Congregation Social Support Centre for Developmental Disability, Friends of Montefiore Mother Daughter Brunch Aged Care Assessment Service Health Victoria Lisa Blode Rochelle Butt Caulfield General Medical Centre Centrelink Eve Casper Suzy Cohen Aged Care Assessment Teams CH Group Pty Ltd Suzy Cohen Melissa Davis Aged Care Standards and Chabad House of Malvern Accreditation Agency Marcia Cooper Helen Gandel Chabad Youth Organisation Aged Foot Care Pty Ltd Myrna Goldsmith Toni Joel (Co-chair) Chevra Kadisha Aged Physiotherapy Services Jan Green Ruth Kaye Children’s Welfare Association Air Liquide Deanna Levin Lorelle Krulis of Victoria Airport Luggage (AUST) Sophie Lipp Sally Kurz City of Glen Eira Council Albert Road Clinic Gloria Milgrom Sue Lewis City of Kingston Alfred Hospital Delysia Pahoff (Chair) Tanya Lewis City of Melbourne Council Alma Road Family Therapy Centre Eva Rose Annette Nankin (Co-chair) City of Port Phillip Council Alzheimers Association Victoria Annette Rosen Niki Saltzman City of Stonnington Anglicare Melinda Rotstein Tania Smorgon City of Whitehorse Judy Seigel Adult Multicultural Education Ckaos Ink Adira Werdiger Services (AMES) Shirley Sekler Clini-call Pty Limited Arjo Hospital Equipment Pty Ltd Noga Shub Shooting Star Club Mediwood Australian Council for Children Damien Banky (Chair) Nicole Silberberg and Youth Organisations Inc Crown Vicki Caplan Shirley Sweet Australian Council for Educational Commonwealth Department Jane Walters Andi Green Research (ACER) of Health and Ageing Caroline Wein Sarah Hyman Australian Hearing Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Inc Lea Woolf Kevin Lentin Australian Jewish News Corporate Express Emma Lindell Australian Nursing Federation Deloitte Britt Pencharz Australian Services Union Dendy Brighton Miriam Schreiber Australian Union of Jewish Students Department of Human Services, Melora Stern B’nai B’rith Victoria Grant Weinstein Bayside Council Department of Veterans’ Affairs Benson’s Group Training Association Department of Victorian Beth Rivkah Ladies College Communities Bethlehem Elwood Talmud Torah Congregation Bialik College Emmy Monash Boise Cascade Epworth Hospital Boroondara City Council Eshel Brass Philip and Vivien Evin Group Broadway Linen Services Falls Prevention Clinic Cabcharge (Caulfield Hospital) 41 Acknowledgments Continued
Individuals, Organisations and Companies Continued
Family Touch Mayne Health Pathology Pty Ltd Russian Ethnic Representative Werled Foundation Friends of Likud Medical Emergency Personal Council of Victoria WorkSafe Victoria Friends of Montefiore Alarm Service Schetzer Brott & Appel Yeshivah College (Jeffrey Appel) Gary Peer & Associates Melbourne Clown Group Yeshivah Gedolah SCOPE Gilly’s Creche and Early Melbourne Girls Grammar Yisodei HaTorah Learning Centre Melbourne Hebrew Congregation Service Industry Advisory Group Gracelands The Melbourne Hebrew Ladies Shelford Girls Grammar Hanover Southern - Housing and Benevolent Society Inc Sholem Aleichem College Support Services Melbourne Jewish Orphan and Slade Wyatt Pharmacy Hospital Admissions Risk Children's Aid Society Inc Smorgon David OAM and Ros Program (HARP) Michelson’s Real Estate Sodexho Total Support Services Hatzolah Mizrachi Organisation South Caulfield Day Care Centre Health Services Union of Australia Mobile Aged Psychiatry Team South South Eastern Region Migrant Izzy Herzog MOIRA Resource Centre Hocking Stuart (Caulfield) Mont Design and Construction Spitzer Victor and Fleur Holocaust Museum Mother-Daughter Committee Spotless Linen Ensign Services HomeGround Services Argyle Mount Scopus Memorial College (Australia) Pty Ltd Housing (Inner South) MRG Management Plus Spowers Architects Hospital Supplies of Australia National Council of Jewish Women St Kilda Hebrew Congregation ICMI Speakers and Entertainers Nationwide Maintenance St Kilda Junction Pharmacy Inner South East Post Acute Care Services Pty Ltd State Trustees Interact Jobplus Noah's Ark TBM (Caulfield North) Jewish Community Council Noble House (St Kilda East) The Supported Housing of Victoria Noel Jones (Caulfield North) Development Foundation Ltd Jewish National Fund Nursing Australia Tai Chi (Australia) Jewish Taskforce Against Occupational Risk Temple Beth Israel Family Violence Management Pty Ltd TIC Group Kadimah Cultural Centre Office of the Public Advocate U3A Israeli Dance Troupe Kids Therapy Centre Ohel Chana Girls’ Seminary United Jewish Education Board King David School Pedal Black Design United Recruitment Kosher Meals on Wheels Posh Op Shop Uniting Care Elwyn Morey and Krongold Centre, Pratt Foundation Vernon-Carus Monash University PrintCo Very Special Kids Legrande Print Dynamics Victorian Aids and Leibler Yavneh College Colin Puls Equipment Service Lenny’s Deli QBE Mercantile Mutual Victorian Association of Lee Liberman Health & Extended Care Rabbinical Council of Australia The Lift Care Bed Company and New Zealand Victorian Police Bands Liron Choir Regent Park Lodge Victorian School for Deaf Children Local Learning and Remunerator Victorian Symphony Orchestra Employment Network (LLEN), The Viney Group Holmesglen Employment Riordan Hume lawyers Wesley Prep School Maccabi Victoria Roger David Stores Rosenbergs Shoes Williams Road Family Macpherson + Kelley Therapy Centre Royal Childrens Hospital Malvern Nursing Agency Wilson Pride (St Kilda) Royal District Nursing Service Margaret Sutherland Strings WIZO Mayfield Education Centre Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind
42 President’s Report in Hebrew, Yiddish and Russian
43 Glossary
Aged Care Assessment Service Extended Aged Care in the Home Low-care places/facility (hostel) (ACAS) (EACH) Package Low-care places (beds) are occupied by The ACAS provides comprehensive EACH packages are similar to the CACP, residents who have been assessed to enter assessments for people who have higher but offered to people assessed as entitled a facility on the basis of low-care needs, needs of care generally associated with to high care who choose to receive assessed against a Resident (Needs) aging or long-term disability and facilitates services in the home. EACH Packages Classification Scale. Facilities offering access to appropriate care services. offer additional support resources, most this level of care were previously and still significantly to support the delivery of commonly referred to as hostels. Jewish Community Aged Care Package nursing services to the recipient in their Care currently has one low-care facility, (CACP) home. Jewish Care currently has five Montefiore Homes Community Residence CACPs are government-subsidised ‘in home’ EACH Packages. (Kraus Wing and Gandel Besen Wing). packages of care available to eligible persons as an alternative to low care or hostel care Extra Services Residential aged-care facility where appropriate. Jewish Care uses a Extra Services approval may be granted by Commonwealth-funded residential homes standard annual allocation of funds to the Commonwealth Department of Health operate with either or both low-care places purchase and/ or deliver support services and Ageing allowing the provider to charge or high-care places (beds) and are also to the recipient in their own home. additional fees for the provision of "extra supported by of a range of resident fees. Jewish Care currently has 54 CACPs. services" to their residents. Extra Services include, but are not limited to, additional Young Achievers’ Scholarship Claims Conference menu choices, the provision of alcoholic and Mentoring Program The Conference on Jewish Material beverages, additional recreational services The Young Achievers’ Program was Claims Against Germany works to secure or outings, additional personal services, established in 2003 to assist young Jewish compensation and restitution for survivors etc. Residents of "Extra Service" facilities may students from Year 10, who may have limited of the Holocaust and heirs of victims. be asked to pay an accommodation bond access to support from within the Jewish and additional daily fees to the provider. community, to achieve their full potential Home and Community Care (HACC) by providing opportunities for personal HACCs provide basic maintenance and High-care places/ facility and professional development through support services for frail older people, High-care places (beds) are occupied by workshops, a mentor and a $2500 younger people with moderate to severe residents who have been assessed to enter financial scholarship. disabilities and their carers. It aims to a facility on the basis of high-care needs, support people at home and to prevent assessed against a Resident (Needs) Youth Intervention Project (YIP) premature or inappropriate admission Classification Scale. Facilities offering Jewish Care’s Youth Intervention Project, to residential care. HACC is funded this level of care were previously and still operated by Youth Services, aims to tackle jointly by the Commonwealth and State commonly referred to as Nursing homes. resilience, peer group pressure and illicit governments under the Home and Jewish Care has three high-care facilities: substance abuse amongst youth, Community Care Act 1985. Smorgon Family Wing, Fink Family Wing encouraging participation in healthy activities through education and outreach. Linkages (Ashwood) and Munzer Nursing Home. Linkages support people with complex- Independent living units (ILUs) care needs to live independently in the ILUs are small self-contained residences, community by providing individually-tailored usually single-bedroom flats, which are packages of care provided through the commonly used to house older members HACC program. Linkages providers receive of the community. In the Jewish Care “brokerage” funds to cover the costs context, these were built more than 30 of case management and to purchase years ago to provide low-cost housing a flexible package of services designed for recent migrants. Today, equivalent to meet the specific needs of each individual public housing options are provided within available resources. Jewish Care and maintained by the State government. currently has 54 Linkages packages.
44 Caring for the Community Locations
Jewish Care head office Aged Care facilities Supported Accommodation The Gary Smorgon Centre Active Living Centre Fink (Respite) House incorporating: incorporating: Glen Eira House Administration Alan Rabinov Activities Unit Hawthorn Road Community Services Ethel and Jack Goldin Therapies Unit Jacobs House Residential Services Latrobe Street Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc Independent Living Units 619 St Kilda Road Melb VIC 3004 Bontschek Court Ph: 8517 5999 Fax: 8517 5778 Leo Fink Court www.jewishcare.org.au Pras Court ABN 78 345 431 247 ARN A0040705X Melbourne Hebrew Memorial Nursing Home, Fink Family Wing
Montefiore Homes Community Residence incorporating: Gandel Besen Building George Kraus Memorial Wing Slutzkin Memorial Wing Victor and Loti Smorgon Centre
Smorgon Family Nursing Home
Mark and Dina Munzer Community Residence incorporating: Joseph and Stera Gutnick Nursing Home Bierman Family Wing
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