Aged Care Gold Coast

Why consider aged care in Gold Coast

The Gold Coast, with its metropolitan services, unlimited recreational possibilities, sandy beaches and picturesque canals, has long been attractive to seniors and retirees. It’s well-served by hospitality outlets, from pubs and seafood shacks to cocktail bars and fine dining. Add a subtropical climate boasting around 300 sunny days a year and what’s not to enjoy? Nursing homes and aged care on the Gold Coast are numerous too – serving residents from the state border at Coolangatta through Surfers Paradise and Southport to the northern localities of Yatala and Pimpana. The area contains two hospitals with 24-hour emergency care – the Gold Coast University Hospital at Southport, and Robina Hospital – with more hospitals and health centres dotted throughout the region.

  • Population (as at 2022): 663000
  • 80% Australian citizens and 18% aged 65 or older
  • Summer average temps 20°C min to 29°C max
  • Winter average temps 9°C min to 22°C max
  • Nearest large hospital – Gold Coast University Hospital (Southport): 900+ beds and 24 hour emergency
  • Full range of therapies as well as specialists and support services . Public health via Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
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TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Residence

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TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Residence

Runaway Bay, QLD Ref:PL4825

  • Over 55s Development
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Transitional Care

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  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Transitional Care
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TriCare Mermaid Beach Aged Care Residence

326

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TriCare Mermaid Beach Aged Care Residence

Mermaid Beach, QLD Ref:PL4830

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Transitional Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Onsite Nursing

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  • Podiatry
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  • Transitional Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Onsite Nursing
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TriCare Pimpama Aged Care Residence

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TriCare Pimpama Aged Care Residence

Pimpama, QLD Ref:PL4824

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry

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  • Visiting Medical Services
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  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry
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TriCare Cypress Gardens Aged Care Residence

130

Beds

TriCare Cypress Gardens Aged Care Residence

Clear Island Waters, QLD Ref:PL4826

  • Over 55s Development
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff

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  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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TriCare Labrador Aged Care Residence

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TriCare Labrador Aged Care Residence

Biggera Waters, QLD Ref:PL4829

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Physiotherapy

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  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Physiotherapy
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St Vincent's Care Services Southport

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St Vincent's Care Services Southport

Southport, QLD Ref:PL13723

  • Over 55s Development
  • Retirement Village
  • On-site manager
  • Walk to transport
  • Village bus
  • Beauty Salon
  • Walk to shops
  • Hairdresser

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  • Walk to transport
  • Village bus
  • Beauty Salon
  • Walk to shops
  • Hairdresser
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St Vincent's Care Services Arundel

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St Vincent's Care Services Arundel

Arundel, QLD Ref:PL3780

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Blue Care Arundel Woodlands Lodge Aged Care Home

108

Beds

Blue Care Arundel Woodlands Lodge Aged Care Home

Arundel, QLD Ref:PL5170

  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Secure Estate
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Occupational Therapy

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  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Secure Estate
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Occupational Therapy
Southern Cross Care Edens Landing (Connolly Court)

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Beds

Southern Cross Care Edens Landing (Connolly Court)

Edens Landing, QLD Ref:PL5154

  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Cafe on-site
  • Hairdresser

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  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Cafe on-site
  • Hairdresser
Ashmore Gardens Care Community

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Ashmore Gardens Care Community

Ashmore, QLD Ref:PL4065

  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Pay TV

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  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Pay TV
Kirra Beach Care Community

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Kirra Beach Care Community

Coolangatta, QLD Ref:PL4071

  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Walk to transport

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  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
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  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Walk to transport
Varsity Views Care Community

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Varsity Views Care Community

Varsity Lakes, QLD Ref:PL4116

  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Pay TV

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  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Pay TV
Churches of Christ Fassifern Aged Care

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Churches of Christ Fassifern Aged Care

Boonah, QLD Ref:PL3000

  • Over 55s Development
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Physiotherapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Transitional Care

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  • Over 55s Development
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Physiotherapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Transitional Care
Churches of Christ Golden Aged Care

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Beds

Churches of Christ Golden Aged Care

Southport, QLD Ref:PL9237

  • Over 55s Development
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Level access
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services

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  • Over 55s Development
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Level access
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services
Churches of Christ Homesteads Aged Care

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Churches of Christ Homesteads Aged Care

Nerang, QLD Ref:PL3003

  • Over 55s Development
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Physiotherapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Occupational Therapy

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  • Over 55s Development
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Physiotherapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Occupational Therapy
Churches of Christ Lady Small Haven Aged Care

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Churches of Christ Lady Small Haven Aged Care

Benowa, QLD Ref:PL3004

  • Over 55s Development
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Level access
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services

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  • Over 55s Development
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Level access
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services
The Henley Private Aged Care

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The Henley Private Aged Care

Southport, QLD Ref:PL7167

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Home care services
  • Secure Estate
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Ergonomic interior

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  • 2 Car Garage
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Home care services
  • Secure Estate
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Ergonomic interior
Blue Care Labrador Gardens Aged Care Home

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Beds

Blue Care Labrador Gardens Aged Care Home

Labrador, QLD Ref:PL5136

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Occupational Therapy

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  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Occupational Therapy
Broadwater Grove Care Community

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Broadwater Grove Care Community

Southport, QLD Ref:PL4090

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Secure Estate
  • Level access
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff

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  • Secure Estate
  • Level access
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
The Henley on Broadwater Lifestyle Resort

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The Henley on Broadwater Lifestyle Resort

Southport, QLD Ref:PL13563

  • Serviced Apartments
  • Retirement Village
  • 1 Car Garage
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Level access
  • Secure Estate

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  • Serviced Apartments
  • Retirement Village
  • 1 Car Garage
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  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Level access
  • Secure Estate
Calvary Robina Rise
Calvary Robina Rise

Robina, QLD Ref:PL27954

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Secure Estate
  • Level access
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Podiatry
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
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  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Secure Estate
  • Level access
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Podiatry
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
Infinite Care Ashmore
Infinite Care Ashmore

Ashmore, QLD Ref:PL28012

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Podiatry
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  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Podiatry
BlueCare Tallebudgera Talleyhaven Aged Care Facility

Tallebudgera, QLD Ref:PL5165

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BlueCare Elanora Pineshaven Aged Care Facility

Elanora, QLD Ref:PL5141

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Westminster House Robina

Merrimac, QLD Ref:PL20643

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Anglicare SQ Abri Home for the Aged

Southport, QLD Ref:PL7292

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Cabanda Care

Rosewood, QLD Ref:PL2864

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Estia Health Southport

Southport, QLD Ref:PL3286

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HillView Ashmore

Ashmore, QLD Ref:PL3504

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Jimbelunga Nursing Centre

Eagleby, QLD Ref:PL2256

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Lions Haven For The Aged

Hope Island, QLD Ref:PL3697

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Estia Health Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba, QLD Ref:PL3278

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Ozcare Ozanam Villa Burleigh

Burleigh Heads, QLD Ref:PL4135

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Ozcare Labrador - Keith Turnbull Place

Labrador, QLD Ref:PL4133

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Southport Lodge

Labrador, QLD Ref:PL4168

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Villa Serena Aged Care

Robina, QLD Ref:PL2392

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Galleon Gardens Aged Care

Currumbin Waters, QLD Ref:PL4340

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Beaumont Care Mount Tamborine

Tamborine Mountain, QLD Ref:PL4180

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Paradise Lakes Care Centre

Runaway Bay, QLD Ref:PL3695

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Bupa Merrimac

Merrimac, QLD Ref:PL2833

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Fassifern Retirement Village

Boonah, QLD Ref:PL5606

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Arcare Helensvale

Helensvale, QLD Ref:PL2475

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Sandbrook Aged Care

Burleigh Waters, QLD Ref:PL23966

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The Terraces Aged Care

Varsity Lakes, QLD Ref:PL23998

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Estia Health Gold Coast

Southport, QLD Ref:PL8643

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Kirrahaven Hostel

Coolangatta, QLD Ref:PL5135

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Arcare Helensvale St James

Helensvale, QLD Ref:PL2484

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Arcare Hope Island

Hope Island, QLD Ref:PL3526

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Arcare Sanctuary Manors

Hope Island, QLD Ref:PL2482

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Bupa Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay, QLD Ref:PL24739

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Bupa Tugun

Tugun, QLD Ref:PL24702

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501 Respite & Care Services

Biggera Waters, QLD Ref:PL2253

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HillView Merrimac

Merrimac, QLD Ref:PL3505

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Ozcare Parkwood Gardens

Labrador, QLD Ref:PL4138

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Whiddon Beaudesert Star

Beaudesert, QLD Ref:PL7154

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Palm Lake Care Mt Warren Park

Mount Warren Park, QLD Ref:PL13286

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Arcare Pimpama

Pimpama, QLD Ref:PL12721

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Lady Small Haven Retirement Village

Benowa, QLD Ref:PL25276

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Odyssey Robina

Robina, QLD Ref:PL25370

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The Verge at Burleigh G.C.

Miami, QLD Ref:PL25431

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St Andrews Aged Care

Tallebudgera, QLD Ref:PL28099

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Arcare Parkwood

Parkwood, QLD Ref:PL28360

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The Residences At Cedarbrook

Mudgeeraba, QLD Ref:PL8011

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Harbour Quays Aged Care

Biggera Waters, QLD Ref:PL12908

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Merrimac Park Private Care

Clear Island Waters, QLD Ref:PL4578

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As anyone who lives in a retirement village will tell you, the village manager is a central figure who is critical to the success of the village and the happiness and wellbeing of village residents. But there’s no doubt the village manager plays an essential role. So, what is the role of a retirement village manager?

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Across Australia there are approximately 300 rental retirement villages – but few more are likely to be built, which is an unfortunate situation for older Australians. Rental retirement villages operate much like normal rentals, but they offer older Australian with limited financial means the opportunity of housing security, health and lifestyle support, and a welcoming and safe community.

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Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

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Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

Read Profile
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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

Read Profile
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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

Read Profile
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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

Read Profile
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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

Read Profile
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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

Read Profile