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Walking to the Bayley Beat - Update
23rd of June 2008
Well, we've done it. We completed the 5km walk in Run Melbourne on sunday June 22!! Not only did we finish the walk in fantastic style (even if a bit damp....) but we reached and exceedd our fundraising target of $8000 ($1000 for every team member). In fact, we raised OVER - $8500...Read More
Santa's Workshop a hit!
1st of February 2008
On December 17 more than 600 people attended the annual Bayley House Christmas Carols Concert held at Brighton Grammar School. The concert featured the theme of ‘Santa’s Workshop’ and told a story of Santa and his helpers making last minute preparations on Christmas Eve...Read More
Good Guys BBQ
29th of November 2007
On the weekend of Friday 23-Sunday 25 November, more than 40 volunteers cooked up a storm at The Good Guys store in Brighton. Each November The Good Guys Brighton hold a large 3 day sale. Earlier this year Bayley House was nominated by Manager, Simon Burgess to be the...Read More
Volunteers give our workshop benches a new look
14th of November 2007
With the assistance and hard work of some very dedicated volunteers, the benches in the Bayley Industries workshop area have received a much needed fresh coat of paint and now have new lease of life. Volunteer teams from ExxonMobil and Diners Club International spent time at Bayley House towards the...Read More
Roxburgh House Opened
17th of October 2007
The Hon Rob Hudson MP, Member for Bentleigh officially opened Roxburgh House on Wednesday 17 October. Roxburgh House is the seventh residential property operated by Bayley House and was named in acknowledgement of the generosity of Mrs Joan Roxburgh who was very supportive of Bayley House....Read More
All Sorts at the AGM
5th of October 2007
What a fabulous night! Our Allstar Theatre Company once again stole the show at our Annual General Meeting which was held on Wednesday 26 September at Rosstrevor Hall, Brighton Grammar School. Based around the theme of ‘Liquorice Allsorts’, the Allstars performed ‘All...Read More
Bayley House receives a grant from the National Seniors Foundation
7th of September 2007
Representatives from the National Seniors Foundation and the Caulfield & District Branch of the National Seniors were given a warm Bayley House welcome when they visited us for morning tea on Friday 31 August. After joining in on the community singing program, Mr Mark Furness, General Manager of...Read More
A great day of racing thanks to SEW Eurodrive
24th of August 2007
On Monday 20 August, 50 people from Bayley House were treated to a fabulous day out at the Harness Racing at Moonee Valley. Rob & Adel Merola from SEW Eurodrive hosted the day in memory of Gary Gilchrist, a long-time friend of Rob and a great supporter of Bayley House. And what a day it was!...Read More
Helping to 'Brighton Up Bayley'
26th of July 2007
Beachside Brighton came to Bayley House on Friday 20 July when ten volunteers from Fuji Xerox put their creative skills to the test and worked with nine of our people to paint a large mural on one of the main walls in the gymnasium area. Aiming to ‘Brighton Up’ Bayley House, and give...Read More
Debutante Dinner - A night of stars
27th of June 2007
Dancing with the Stars was an ideal theme for the Bayley House Debutante Dinner Dance in June. Set amongst a movie backdrop complete with mirror balls, director’s chairs and tinsel, the ballroom was beautifully decorated with glitter and stars of all sizes. There was even a ‘Dancing with...Read More
Rotary Club of Brighton raises over $20,000 for Bayley House
23rd of May 2007
The members of the Rotary Club of Brighton hit a ‘hole-in-one’ for Bayley House on Monday 14 May when they held their annual Charity Golf Day at Spring Valley Golf Club. More than 90 golfers took to the greens for 18 holes of golf followed by a three course dinner, raffle and auction....Read More
A night at the Dogs
27th of April 2007
There was great excitement everyone boarded the buses for the annual trip out to the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club in April. Matt Corby, CEO hosted our very special group of punters at one of the mid-week meetings. More than 40 people from Bayley House were treated to a fully catered meal in the...Read More
Bayley House 'Backyard Blitz'
6th of April 2007
On Tuesday 3 April, ten volunteers from Zurich Financial Services performed a ‘Backyard Blitz’ at Bayley House. Members of the Bayley House gardening group worked alongside the volunteers to complete the project. They have done a fantastic job digging up the old garden beds, pruning...Read More
African Music Day
4th of April 2007
On a sunny afternoon early in April, Bayley House was beating to the sound of African drums and songs from Botswana as everyone was treated to an African music spectacular conducted by the Mzuri Dance Company. On a sunny afternoon early in April, Bayley House was beating to the sound of African...Read More
Fashions of the Field Designer Showcase 2006
4th of October 2006
On 4 October, Melbourne leading Fashion Designers, top models and entertainers presented a night of music, fashion and fun to raise funds for Bayley House. With Buxton's infamous Leigh Hallamore running the main auction, Chris Judd's boots literally ran out the door !. The evening raised over...Read More
Annual General Meeting - rocks!
13th of September 2006
Not many Annual General Meetings can boast such a spectacular night of entertainment. The new look Annual Report provides an overview of the year's activities as well as what's in store for 2006/2007. Download the Annual Report click here (PDF 4Mb) Download Full Financial statements click...Read More
Plans approved and renovations on track
12th of September 2006
Exciting news ! Our new residence is progressing well. Plans have been approved and renovations have started at 2A Bendigo Street, Cheltenham and we are waiting permit approvals for the building of the transition units. On 30 June this year, Bayley House purchased 1156 square metre property in...Read More
ExxonMobil's Day of Caring - making the connection
13th of June 2006
'I will stop to say hello to a handicapped person in the street. I will find time to do this.' said one participant. Supported by another who reflected 'I think that my outlook on people with mental disabilities has changed because of today. I am much less unsure of how to react and in fact will...Read More