The CEO of Shepparton Villages, Veronica Jamison, writes a regular weekly column in The Shepparton Adviser. Look out for it each week if you live in the circulation area.
Below are reprints of previously published columns. More to follow soon – we update regularly.
17/12/2025
The Christmas and New Year period for many people is a highlight of the year – bringing loved ones from far and wide to share gifts, enjoy special food and drink and, most important of all, spend precious time together. For some though the festive season can bring a range of mixed emotions, depending on […]
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10/12/2025
Last week in this column I talked about the evils of ageism – that sorry state of mind which causes some people to disregard the rights and needs and concerns of older people. This week I’d like to focus more on what we can actually do about it. No older person likes to be patronised, […]
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03/12/2025
We hear a lot about social ills like sexism and racism – and perhaps rightly so – but one thing we hear a lot less about is the phenomenon of ageism. It doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, and nor is it particularly easy to spell! It doesn’t look quite right however you spell it. […]
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26/11/2025
With the festive season approaching once more, it’s worth reflecting on the fact that Christmas can be a time of sadness and loneliness for some. It’s natural that many of us will reflect on life towards the end of each year and some may feel regret over what they see as the shortcomings of relationships […]
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19/11/2025
It’s a relief to many people to learn that standards in aged care are getting higher these days, and that the aged care sector is being regulated more closely than in times gone by. With an ageing population, it’s critical that we all feel able to choose reputable aged care providers, and ideally ones we […]
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12/11/2025
It can be daunting knowing where to begin in planning for aged care needs, whether it’s for yourself or a member of your family. The friendly team at Shepparton Villages are always willing to have a chat about the options available – from support you can receive to stay living in your own home, through […]
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05/11/2025
A Code that brings comfort. Last week I talked here about the Aged Care Code of Conduct, a new Code that spells out what people in aged care are entitled to expect from their aged care providers, backed by law. The Code recognises a right to freedom of expression, a right to be treated with […]
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29/10/2025
Aged Care Code of Conduct – what’s that? Did you know that people working in the aged care sector need to abide by a Code of Conduct? Well, they do. This code comes on top of all the normal rules and laws that apply when a person is in a position of responsibility for the […]
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22/10/2025
More support at home? Yes please! There’s been a lot of attention given to the new strengthened quality standards standards that are coming in from 1 November for aged care. Some good news is that as part of this change, some of the services many people receive in their own homes may be funded or […]
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15/10/2025
The countdown’s on! Important changes are happening right across the Australian aged care industry as care providers move to meet new requirements expected of them under the Aged Care Act 2024. The provisions of this new Act kick in officially from 1 November – that’s only a couple of weeks away… Originally published in the […]
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08/10/2025
These days there seem to be a lot of special days and weeks that happen through the year. Last week, for example, had International Day of Older Persons (1 October), supported by the United Nations. Coming up soon will be National Carers Week (12-18 October), honouring and celebrating the essential and valuable work undertaken by […]
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01/10/2025
Shepparton Villages has been working closely with the Maggie Beer Foundation this year on a journey of continuous improvement to the food and dining experience that we offer residents at our three residential aged care communities in and around Shepparton. With expert help, and regular food surveys and sampling amongst residents at our Maculata Place […]
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25/09/2025
Big changes are happening in Aged Care around the nation – and that includes here in Shepparton! A whole raft of new requirements are coming in as part of a new aged Care Act that takes effect from 1 November. These requirements are built on a set of seven new (strengthened) Standards that all providers […]
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17/09/2025
Welcome to the first instalment of what we hope will be regular column. You may know Shepparton Villages has been around for well over half a century now as a pioneer and a leading provider of retirement living in this part of the world – enjoying strong community roots… Originally published in the Shepparton Adviser […]
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