Montefiore: A proud tradition of excellence in care
The Montefiore Home is Australia’s leading aged care provider with a proud history spanning nearly 120 years, and a commitment to provide exceptional levels of care. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of all our ageing Residents, within a secure, tranquil and Jewish environment.
The Home has campuses in Hunters Hill, Woollahra and Randwick. It provides a full range of residential aged care services, a form of supported accommodation for the aged that provides higher levels of assistance than provided by other forms of aged accommodation, such as retirement villages and independent living units. This includes:
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Hostel (or Low-Level care) for Residents who require some assistance with daily activities.
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Nursing Home (or High-Level Care) for frail or physically dependent Residents requiring a higher level of nursing care
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High and Low Special Care Units for Residents with dementia and other cognitive impairment requiring specialised care in a secure and caring environment
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Respite Care, a form of short-term accommodation and care in times of need.
Montefiore Residents enjoy 24 hour emergency staff assistance and outstanding kosher meals served in a restaurant-style environment.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To enhance the quality of life of the aged community, by providing an exceptional standard of service and care, and embracing the richness of Jewish culture and tradition.
Mission
To be the leader in the field of aged care. To develop, implement and promote best practice in all aspects of aged care by continuously reviewing and improving services and service delivery.
Quality of Life
Consistent with the organisation’s Mission and Vision Statements, the Montefiore Home has a philosophy of care that is based on maximising the quality of life or our Residents. We recognise eleven key elements of quality of life for the elderly and a set of supporting values that guide it in its day-to-day activities.
These elements and supporting values are integrated into the fabric of the organisation and any decision-making process.
Elements of Quality of Life
Supporting Values
Montefiore Board Members
Executives
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David Freeman
President |
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Gary Inberg
Vice-President |
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Max Kahn
Hon Secretary |
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Board Members
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Barry Joseph
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Assoc. Prof.
Gideon Caplan
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Lewis Levi
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Lisa Brender
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Max Einfeld
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Raymond Kassel
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Renee Symonds
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Tom Mautner
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Ruth Lilian |
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History
Early Beginnings 120 years ago
The Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Home is one of the oldest and most distinguished organisations serving the Sydney Jewish Community. The Home was named after Sir Moses Montefiore, a prominent Englishman who devoted his time and resources to the community, civic affairs and welfare of the Jewish People. The Montefiore Home opened its doors for the first time on October 27 1889 in premises at South Dowling Street, Moore Park.
In 1924, pressure to expand the Home resulted in a move to Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill, where it cared for 18 Residents. In 1927, the Home was incorporated by a private Act of the NSW Parliament before rapid growth of the Jewish Community and aged population necessitated a move to larger premises.
In 1939, the Home re-opened in abundant grounds at Hunters Hill, catering for 26 adults. Following war time occupation by the Australian army from 1940 to 1946, by which time the Jewish population of Sydney had doubled, expansion of the Home became an urgent priority.
Since then, the Home has undergone significant expansion and regular upgrading, with the inclusion of the Woollahra campus (a heritage site) and the addition of the Basser Wing, Robins' Dining Room and Goldberg Lounge at Hunters Hill. Most recently, the Home has undertaken Stage 1 of its new campus at Randwick.
Historical Timeline
1888
1889
1924
1939
1940-46
1946
1953
1957
1962
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1971
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First home begun DOWLING STREET, Moore Park.
First residents move in.
Move to BELLEVUE HILL, cnr. Victoria & Old South Head Road. Capacity 18 residents.
Move to HUNTERS HILL 26 Adults. Simultaneous opening Isabella Lazarus Childrens' Home.
Army uses premises during war - Residents move elsewhere.
Home re-dedicated, residents return.
ANNE GREEN WING added extends capacity to 44
SARAH ROSENBAUM WING - Opened by Robert Gordon Menzies, Prime Minister. Capacity increased to 86.
CYRIL ROSENBAUM WING - Opened by Robert Gordon Menzies Prime Minister. Capacity extended to 120.
SIR ADOLPH BASSER CLINIC - Opened by the Hon J.L.O.Cramer, Minister for the Army.
CYRIL ROSENBAUM SYNAGOGUE - Opened by Hon. Abram Landa MLA.
R.J.ROSENBERG NURSING HOME - Opened by Hon. A.H. Jago, MP Minister for Health. Capacity 37 beds.
ADOLPH BASSER WING Opened by Hon. Ian Sinclair MP, Minister for Social Services. Total accommodation 154 residents.
R.J.ROSENBERG EXTENSION - Opened by Dr. Sydney Sax, Director Research & Planning NSW Department of Health. Further 59 nursing beds. Total accommodation 200.
HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION Opened by Hon E. Gough Whitlam, QC, MP. Accommodation for 136 people in individual rooms.
PHYSIOTHERAPY & RECREATION WING - Opened by Hon Kevin Stewart MLA, Minister for Health.
MONTEFIORE RETIREMENT VILLAGE - Opened by Hon. Ralph Hunt MP, Minister for Health. Independent lifestyle in 18 individual units. Accommodation for 22 residents.
BARONS CRESCENT NURSING WING - Opened by Hon Sydney D. Einfeld. Capacity 78 beds
PARK NURSING WING - Opened by Hon. R.J.Mulock Minister for Health. 76 beds - Total Nursing accommodation 174.
SPECIAL CARE HOSTEL - Opened by Hon. Barrie Unsworth MP. Premier & Minister for State Development & Ethnic Affairs 45 beds added for Alzheimers residents.
Total accommodation 373; Nursing 174; Special Care 45; Hostel 132; Village 22.
BASSER CLINIC UPGRADING, QUEENIE & HARRY SEBEL BOWLING GREEN. Opened by Hon John Howard MP. Member for Bennelong
WOOLLAHRA PROPERTY Purchased.
WOOLLAHRA HOSTEL STAGE 1. Opened by Hon. Dr John Hewson, MP Member for Wentworth. Accommodation for 30 residents
HOSTEL WING HUNTERS HILL & GRETL & FRED RAYMOND HYDROTHERAPY POOL. Opened by Hon John Howard MP, Member for Bennelong.
WOOLLAHRA - Stage 2 opened.
SPECIAL CARE - divided into 3 units - Hibiscus, Lavender & Boronia.
RELOCATION OF BASSER WING. NEW HOSTEL KITCHEN, DINING ROOM & LOUNGE, NEW ACTIVITIES WING. Opened by the Hon Gordon Samuels AC QC, Governor of NSW.
RANDWICK PROPERTY purchased.
PLAYGROUND AT HUNTERS HILL Opens.
DAY CARE CENTRE renovated.
NAMING OF HAL GOLDSTEIN CAMPUS at Hunters Hill.
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE RANDWICK DEVELOPMENT in the presence of Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC, Governor of NSW.
OPENING OF MONTE GARDENS, HUNTERS HILL CAMPUS
FIRST RESIDENTS WELCOMED AT THE NEW RANDWICK CAMPUS
RANDWICK HYDROTHERAPY POOL OPENS |
Contact People
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President
David Freemann |
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Vice President
Gary Inberg |
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Hon. Secretary
Max Kahn |
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Hon. Treasurer
Tom Mautner |
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Chief Executive Officer
Robert Orie |
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Executive Director
Neville Rubinstein |
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Spiritual Dean
Rabbi David Rogut OAM |
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Director of Foundation
Roni Faktor |
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Director of Operational Services
Jill Harvey |
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Director of Support Services
Rhonda Bradley |
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Director of Professional
& Community Services
Janine Grossman |
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Chief Financial Officer
John Lupish |
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Executive Care Manager
Tamar Krebs |
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Executive Care Manager
(Randwick Hostel)
Margaret Flynn |
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Executive Care Manager
(Randwick Nursing Home)
Simone Gerry
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Executive Care Manager
(Hunters Hill Nursing Home)
Karalyn Murray |
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Executive Care Manager
(Hunters Hill Hostel)
Bernadette Young |
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Head of Social Work
Nicky Golan |
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Head of Special Care
(Hunters Hill)
Liat Zichrony |
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Communications Manager
Alison de Lorm |
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Human Resources Manager
Liam Burns |
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Religious Affairs Manager
Lorraine Shlom |
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Admissions Managers
(Hunters Hill)
Helen Alexander |
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Admissions Managers
(Woollahra)
Theresa Buys |
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Admissions Managers
(Randwick)
Melanie Lindenberg |
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Community Development
& Acting Volunteers Co-ordinator
Rene Ichilcik |
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Club Monte Day Centre
(Hunters Hill)
Cecily Wener
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Community Relations Officer
Jackie Kadar |
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Events & Lifestyle Manager
Nicki Tofler |
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Community Visitors
Bernice Bachmayer |
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Community Visitors
Val Javen |
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Burger Centre
(Randwick)
Suzi Parker |
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