A Celebration of Vietnamese Opera at Mekong Keilor East
Residents at Mekong Keilor East enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon of music and nostalgia on 25 July 2026 as the Hoa Ngoc Lan Vietnamese opera troupe returned for another special performance, following their well-received visit to Mekong Cairnlea in June. In the days...
Winter Sports Day Brings World Cup Spirit to Mekong Cairnlea
The excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 reached Mekong Cairnlea Vietnamese Aged Care on 22 July 2026, as residents enjoyed a fun-filled Winter Sports Day inspired by the world’s biggest sporting event. To celebrate the occasion, the Lifestyle Team and care staff...
A Special Vietnamese Opera Performance for Mekong Cairnlea Residents
Residents and families at Mekong Cairnlea were treated to a very special cultural event on Saturday, 13 June 2026, when the Hoa Ngoc Lan Vietnamese Opera Troupe visited the home for a live performance. The event was attended by Ms U Truong (Kensington Sub-branch...
Winter BBQ Brings Warmth and Laughter to Mekong Keilor East
The first days of winter did little to dampen spirits at Mekong Aged Care Keilor East, where residents enjoyed a lively BBQ gathering on Friday, 5 June 2026. The morning began with music and gentle exercise in House A Dining Room, led by the Lifestyle Team. While...
Celebrating Our Volunteers: IERA Volunteer Day 2026
In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2026 (18–24 May) with the theme “Your Year to Volunteer”, IERA proudly hosted its first-ever Volunteer Appreciation Day on Saturday, 23 May 2026 — an outdoor BBQ gathering to honour and thank our dedicated volunteers for their...
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Mekong Vietnamese Aged Care
This Mother’s Day, Mekong Aged Care filled its halls with music, warmth, and appreciation for the remarkable women who call our facilities home. On 8 May 2026 at Keilor East and 12 May 2026 at Cairnlea, residents were treated to a vibrant cultural performance program...
Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Horse – Honouring Our Seniors
On 27 February 2026, IERA-VIC members, residents from the two Mekong Aged Care facilities, and distinguished guests came together, including Dr Daniel Mulino, MP - Federal Member for Fraser; Mr Trung Luu MLC, Member for Western Metropolitan Region and the religious...
St Albans Branch: Welcomes the Lunar New Year 2026
On 23 February 2026, the St Albans Branch, under the leadership of Branch President Hoàng Dung, hosted a warm Lunar New Year gathering for members. The event welcomed approximately 120 attendees, including Ms Trịnh Thị Vận, Treasurer of IERA, and distinguished guests:...
Footscray Branch Celebrates a Joyful Lunar New Year 2026
On 19 February 2026, the Footscray Branch held a warm and joyful Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration for all its members. Branch President Nguyễn Thúy Hoa and the Executive Committee (EC) organized a festive day filled with happiness and meaningful moments. The program...
A New Year of Togetherness at Mekong Aged Care
Lunar New Year is the most significant celebration of the year for Vietnamese people. It is a time for families to reunite, for younger generations to remember their roots, and to exchange heartfelt wishes for the year ahead. Mekong Aged Care always strives to...