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Link for the funeral service of Phillip Wohlers. The service details are as follows: Date: Monday 26th of June Time: 11.00 am Streaming link: https://www.lasthurrahfunerals.com.au/philw The link is available on your mobile phone device, laptop, iPad, and computer with an internet connection needed. Please note: If you are unavailable at that time, we understand a recording will also be available at the same link.

20 June 2023 Dear all, This letter is to provide an update following the difficult news last Thursday regarding Phillip’s passing. Yesterday, Council and I agreed to my appointment as Acting CEO effective immediately for at least the next eight weeks, and likely until a permanent replacement is appointed. During this time, Abound’s Vice President, Dr Philomena Horsley, will step in for me as Acting President. In making this appointment, our ...

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Phillip Wohlers, CEO of Abound Communities. Phillip passed away  at his family home on Thursday 15th of June. He had been a valued key part of Abound Communities since 1999 and will be dearly missed. Many of you knew him for a long time and enjoyed a deeper connection, we do realise how difficult this news is. Phillip was incredibly caring and dedicated and he ...

  Interviewing Leslie Wood comes easily. She is open. She is honest. She is forward-thinking. She is inclusive. She is what Abound Communities stands for. Leslie joined Council in 2008, at a time when the organisation was known as The Old Colonists Association of Victoria. She was working as a Community Development consultant and was also teaching Business Masters at Swinburne University in Melbourne. Interestingly, a professor put her in ...

Pictured here is some of our Senior Managers team planting and putting together the Volunteer gifts The Volunteer gifts were made with love and appreciated for all the hard work our amazing volunteers do.   Abound Communities would like to acknowledge National Volunteering Week (15-21 May) We want to take this moment to express our gratitude to all our wonderful volunteers who have made a difference in the lives of others. Abound ...

The event was held on Friday 21st of April. Our annual family fun day was a hit. It is always lovely to see four generations together for the fun afternoon. This also gives our staff a chance to bring their children, grandchildren, and other family members to the event where they can see where they work. Volunteers are always welcome and make the day that extra bit special. There were animals, a sausage sizzle, retro coffee-cart, lucky dip, ...

Anzac Day Service   Our Anzac Service, which was held on 24 April at Liscombe House allowed our Residents to reflect on wartime. John McCrohan (Resident) kindly said the ode in service and at the end also spoke about the history of the ode”.  There were tears and everyone listened to “In Flanders Field” and later “For the Fallen” were read out by staff. At the end of the service, Mandy thanked everyone for coming and asked if ...

Pruning – Why do we prune plants?   When we prune we make a wound. This is a fundamental aspect of pruning. I’d like to begin this chat with this simple detail as the basis for thinking about why and how we might prune plants. If we don’t think about why and how we prune plants we run the risk of falling into what I consider the three most problematic issues that lead to improper pruning. The first issue is pruning without a goal; ...

ABOUND COMMUNITIES EXPANDS INTO HOME CARE   Abound Communities has a long history of providing care and services to its residents and making an impact on the wider community for 154 years, with a specific focus on elderly Victorians who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. This ethos is embedded within our values, all of which link to providing a continuum of care for our residents. With great excitement we can announce that the ...