Brig-O-Doon Retirement Village

Retirement Living

Acacia Ridge Ref:PL5602

About

Brig-O-Doon Retirement Village

Our boutique village in Acacia Ridge features nine newly renovated two-bedroom homes, each with a single garage. Located just 16 km from Brisbane CBD, it’s close to hospitals, libraries, shopping centres, and weekend markets. Co-located with well-regarded aged care services for added convenience.

Key features

Close-knit community

With only 9 units in this village, you'll enjoy living in a quiet, peaceful community surrounded by like-minded people at a similar stage in their senior years.

Co-Located aged care and home care services

Take advantage of a range of in-home support services with our Home Care team located on-site. The Aged Care Service is also on site.

Conveniently located

Nearby to a comprehensive network of health services. Shopping centres and markets are a short drive or bus ride away.

Social activities

Join in on the fun of our weekly social activities or our once a month get together in the community centre.

Village features

Conveniently located

Only 2-minutes’ drive away is a Shopping Village with all your basics covered such as grocery stores, a Chemist Warehouse, cafe's and bakeries. Then there's the ever so popular Westfield Garden City Shopping Centre with cinemas, restaurants, clothing stores and many more located only a 15-minute drive away.

Beautifully landscaped grounds

Our friendly village team look after the beautifully landscaped gardens, meaning you can enjoy your surroundings without the worry of garden maintenance.

Home care services

For added support and peace of mind, our onsite Home Care team can tailor services to meet your needs.

Aged care co-located

Located adjacent to our Brig-O-Doon Aged Care Service, offering support for easy transitioning should you or your partners needs change. This provides you with the flexibility to live side by side with the care and support you need.

Location features

Just 16 kms from the Brisbane CBD, you will be close to hospitals, libraries, sporting clubs, shopping centres and weekend markets.

Local social clubs nearby; Public transport on your doorstep; Sports and Aquatic centre; Local hospital close by; Local shops nearby; Lovely cafes; Variety of restaurants; Close to cinemas.

Unit features

Spacious and open plan

Each unit offers a spacious lounge and dining area as well as two bedrooms. A private lock-up garage, contemporary kitchen and separate laundry facilities provide increased independence, and a 24-hour emergency response system offers added safety and peace of mind.

Safe and secure

Living in a close-knit small community has the benefits of knowing that everyone is looking out for each other. Units also feature security screens which are fitted to all doors and windows ensuring you are safe and secure in your home.

Maintenance-free

Sit back and relax while we take care of the internal and external maintenance of your unit for you.

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Churches of Christ in Queensland
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6 Oswin Street, Acacia Ridge, 4110, QLD

07 3373 2222

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Ian Horswill

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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

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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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Annie Donaldson

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Caroline Egan

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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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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

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Chris Baynes

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