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RetireAustralia

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 687 738

Address: GPO Box 5254 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://retireaustralia.com.au

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25.01.2022 To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, the current stay at home order has been expanded to all of Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour until Friday, July 9. Please read our important update to find out what this means for our NSW communities. http://ow.ly/Kb6Q50Fjv2t

25.01.2022 More than 100 years ago, at 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after four years of the most brutal war the world had seen. In the four years of that war, more than 330,000 Australians served overseas, and over 60,000 had died. Today, on 11 November we mark that anniversary, and remember all those who sacrificed so much for us all, both in WWI, and all the wars, conflicts and operations that have happened since, and still continue today.... We particularly honour and celebrate those among our residents, and their families, who are veterans of conflicts, and hope that you will join us in paying our respects and express our gratitude for all they have given.

24.01.2022 The Sewing Circle at Carlyle Gardens Retirement Village has been a hive of activity of late, whipping up wildlife pouches and even a nest for Jody the Brushtail Possum! We love seeing that young Jody has given it his stamp of approval

23.01.2022 At midnight tonight, South Australia enters a six day lockdown to allow for a contact tracing blitz on cases linked to the Parafield cluster. Please read our important update to find out what this means for our South Australian communities.

22.01.2022 In honour of Melbourne Cup today, we thought we’d share a fantastic story written by one of our Boambee Gardens Retirement Village residents, Barry Jacobs. Barry was a jockey for 17 years and a trainer for 10, winning the Coffs Harbour Cup on Sabre Luck in 1991. As well as having an affinity with horses, he has the ear of a natural storyteller. This tale has it all a medium, a barber, a Melbourne Cup winner and a box brownie photo. We’ve even included Barry’s tips for the race that stops a nation. http://ow.ly/yl2X50C6MX5

22.01.2022 Recently, there has been an increase in scammers targeting older Australians, often using increasingly sophisticated technology. We’ve put together a handy blog post explaining how the scams work, how to spot them and how to protect yourself. http://ow.ly/2tLh50CeXs4

21.01.2022 I see that it is by no means useless to travel, if a man wants to see something new. Jules Verne (Around the World in Eighty Days, 1873). In this case, residents from Belrose Country Club Retirement Village ‘travelled’ from the comfort of their village to see a familiar sight. Their means of travel was a little less familiar (and COVID safe!) as they used the internet to re-discover their childhood homes.

20.01.2022 The night before lockdown, Yvonne, a resident at Bartonvale Retirement Villages in Adelaide, snuck out to enjoy the beautiful village gardens for the last time before stay at home orders came into place. She captured some beautiful shots of her community. We are with you in spirit South Australia and hope you will all be out and about smelling the roses really soon.

16.01.2022 Meet our team | Glengowrie Retirement Village With an open door and a bright smile, Debbie is ready for whatever the day brings. For over ten years, Debbie’s bright personality has been reflecting on everyone around her, much to the delight of residents and her team mates. ... Debbie has organised many successful community events and functions, which are remembered fondly for years later. Debbie says, I love making our residents happy and enriching their lives. We have wonderful camaraderie in our village. Photo: Debbie Dean Village Manager at Glengowrie Retirement Village

14.01.2022 To protect the people of QLD from the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Qld government announced this morning, a 3 day lockdown from 6pm Tuesday 29 June 2021 will be in place for South East Queensland, Townsville and Palm Island. Please read our important update to find out what this means for our QLD communities. http://ow.ly/Fee650FkzwW

14.01.2022 The South Australian Government has announced pre-emptive restrictions to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 like those currently occurring in other parts of Australia. From midnight tonight, Wednesday 30 June, restrictions will apply in Metropolitan, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula, Mt Barker and Adelaide Hills areas in South Australia for at least a week. Please read our important update to find out what this means for our Adelaide communities.... http://ow.ly/zVY750FluEV See more

13.01.2022 In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d share some sweet love stories featuring RetireAustralia residents. Childhood sweethearts and Tarragal Glen Retirement Village residents, William (Bill) and Clare, celebrated 75 years of marriage last year. They were married on the first day of Spring in 1945, the day before World War II ended. In fact, Bill went absent without leave (AWOL) from his army posting in Newcastle to marry his beautiful bride. The couple honeymoo...ned for just two nights by the beach in Terrigal, before Bill dashed back to the army base where he was charged and promptly sent back to Darwin. Bill still clearly remembers the day he was discharged from the army. As we was waiting for the tram to take him into town, he says: Clare was standing on the footpath looking up at me, waiting for the tram to depart. I grabbed her and took her on board with me, and we’ve been together ever since. Congratulations on a long and happy marriage, Bill and Clare!

13.01.2022 It’s often said that love will find a way, and that’s something to celebrate on Valentine’s Day! Here’s one of our favourite love stories about two RetireAustralia residents. John and Thelma have been married for 63 years, but were forced to live apart for 12 months when a progressive disorder required John to move into an aged care facility. When their daughter found Glengara Aged Care Apartments on the Central Coast, they were re-united once again quite simply, this wa...s the best anniversary gift they could have hoped for. Read more: http://ow.ly/YIUZ50DtMsx What’s your retirement love story? Let us know in the comments below

10.01.2022 We have a champion* in our midst at Belrose Country Club Retirement Village ! Under the tutelage of resident Tricia, Abbey the Cavvie [Cavalier King Charles Spaniel] entered her very first obedience competition last month. Trish adopted Abbey four years ago, when the pup was just six months old. Abbey’s breeder no longer wanted her, as she was too small to be a show dog and her markings were considered imperfect. [She may not win ‘best in show’ but she sure looks perfect to ...us! ] Trish has been involved with obedience training for many years, and said Abbey was timid at first. But over the years, Trish has worked hard on Abbey’s confidence. She’s taken Abbey to dog clubs and socialised her with the Belrose Country Club community, and recently felt that Abbey was ready for formal competition. And boy was Trish right. She and Abbey scored a whopping 99 out of 100, tying for second place! For Abbey’s first competition, this is a fantastic achievement. We prescribe lots of tasty treats for this very good dog. Congrats Trish and Abbey! * Ok ok, we admit that technically speaking, Abbey may not have won but she’s a champion in our eyes.

10.01.2022 Yesterday, residents and team members at our villages commemorated Remembrance Day in solemn, thoughtful and caring ways - from ceremonies and bouquets, to a lawn covered in hand knitted poppies and a good chat and reminisce with friends. Our communities came together to make sure that nobody was forgotten. Bartonvale Retirement Villages Belrose Country Club Retirement Village Boambee Gardens Retirement Village Glengara Retirement Village Glengowrie Retirement Village Lincoln Grove Retirement Village Riverina Gums Retirement Village Tarragal Glen Retirement Village Torrens Grove Retirement Village Wisteria Grove Retirement Village

09.01.2022 In light of the evolving situation with COVID-19 cases in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, we have implemented precautionary measures in our Adelaide and Mt Barker retirement villages to keep our residents and team members safe. https://bit.ly/3kAQtg7

09.01.2022 Meet mother and daughter duo Margaret and Denise. They live at Forresters Beach Retirement Village on the Central Coast and love the community but for different reasons. As only the third resident to move in 17 years ago, Margaret holds a special place in the village’s history. You’ll find Margaret at the buzzing café, bingo, or having her hair done by the village hairdresser, Wendy. Meanwhile, aqua aerobics and weekly meditation are more Denise’s style though she’s also ...partial to stopping at the café for lunch and seeing Wendy for a blow dry. In fact, Village Manager Julie tells us that Denise has the most popular hairstyle in the village and Wendy often gets requests for something similar! http://ow.ly/c0Mr50DtMzB

08.01.2022 They say dogs are a man’s and woman’s! best friend. Research shows that our canine companions can boost mental health and wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and enrich our lives. For living proof of this, we need look no further than Max, an affectionate cavoodle puppy belonging to Bartonvale Retirement Villages Manager Robyn Bennett. Max visits the village twice a week, bringing much joy to many residents. Read all about it on our Good News Hub!

08.01.2022 Residents at many of RetireAustralia’s retirement villages celebrated the race that stops the nation in style, with glorious fascinators, delicious treats, a cheeky flutter on the horses, and a host of cup-related activities. Including pin the tail on the horse. Check out the pictures from Boambee Gardens Retirement Village, Drayton Villas Retirement Village, Wellington Manor Retirement Village, Lincoln Grove Retirement Village and Wisteria Grove Retirement Village!

07.01.2022 Barry, a resident wordsmith at Boambee Gardens Retirement Village loves writing witty poems and short stories. Here is one of his latest, aptly titled, ‘A Poem’: http://ow.ly/vxrG50CkTDQ

06.01.2022 Yesterday the South Australian Government announced a gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Please read our latest update for details of what this means for our South Australian communities. http://ow.ly/oo5a50CqMCc

04.01.2022 This May and June many of our communities participated in the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea , raising much needed funds for people impacted by cancer. There were so many delicious treats on offer! Here are a few of our favourite pics from our communities. A big thank you to all of residents who participated in this worthy cause . Belrose Country Club Retirement Village, Boambee Gardens Retirement Village, Forresters Beach Retirement Village, Newling Gardens Retirement Village, Torrens Grove Retirement Village, Tarragal Glen Retirement Village, The Verge at Burleigh GC, Wellington Manor Retirement Village

03.01.2022 Today is Safer Internet Day. In the past year, the internet has brought us together to connect, socialise, learn, share, and be entertained. But this means it’s more important than ever to stay safe online. Scams targeting retirees are on the rise, so we’ve put together some tips to help you protect yourself: Phishing: scammers try to ‘fish’ for your personal information. They will call, email or send you a text message, pretending to be from a reputation organisation. P...reviously, scammers have pretended to be from the Department of Health, MyGov and the Australian Taxation Office. TIP: If in doubt, don’t proceed. Government agencies will never ask you to reply with personal details over email or text message. Hacking: scammers will break (or ‘hack’) into your computer or mobile device. They will email you, send you a message on social media, or target you via a pop-up ad. TIP: Scam sites can look legitimate with logos, disclaimers and branding. But you’ll be asked to download special software to access the ‘free’ content’. This will allow scammers to install software on your computer, which they can use to access your files or steal personal info. Remote access scams: Many scams originate with a phone call, even if your number is on the Do Not Call register. Scammers will pretend to be from a reputable company and try to convince you there’s a problem with your computer or internet. TIP: Never give a stranger remote access to your computer, even if they claim to be from Telstra, the NBN or another trusted organisation. For more tips, click on the URL below . This goes to our RetireAustralia website and is a safe link. http://ow.ly/REiY50DpN9w

01.01.2022 Today we pay tribute to the men and women who have served and are still serving in our defence forces. We particularly honour our many residents who are veterans of armed conflict. In the lead up to Remembrance Day, we spoke with Boambee Gardens Retirement Village resident Ross Kingston, 95. Not only is Ross a World War II veteran, but he was involved in D-Day. He tells us what it was like on the HMS Bulolo, where he was when the war ended, and about coming to Australia after WWII. Read his story below: http://ow.ly/NqrD50Chaof