Bolton Clarke Bribie Cove, Bongaree

27/10/2025

As summer quickly approaches and with much of Queensland starting to receive heatwave warnings, it's important to know how to prepare. For older people this is particularly important as extremely hot weather can create unique health challenges.

During these months, it's important to stay cool by:
🚰 Staying hydrated and drinking 6 - 8 glasses of water a day at regular intervals
🏠 Finding ways to keep your home cool including closing window coverings when there is direct sunlight
🏃‍♂️ Keeping activity to a minimum during the hottest part of the day (11am - 3pm)

For more tips on keeping cool and preparing your home for the warmer months, visit Queensland Health https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/environmental/heatsafe/how-to-keep-cool

01/10/2025

Happy International Day of Older Persons! This year's theme is "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights". How can we recognise and support the aspirations of older people, including clients and residents? Share your ideas!

23/09/2025

Monday, 24 September 1945 – 80 years ago today – Queensland Governor Sir Leslie Orme Wilson officially opened the Kenmore Repatriation Sanatorium on the site of what is now Bolton Clarke Fairview, Pinjarra Hills. The first 12 veteran patients had been in residence in August under the watchful eyes of medical superintendent Dr George Cherry and Matron Viola Everett from the 112 Australian General Base Hospital. The sanatorium was founded to support ex-service personnel suffering from tuberculosis and continued to serve the veteran community until its closure in 1994.

16/09/2025

Residents got into the swing of Bribie Cove's 20th birthday celebrations, including busting out the dance moves!

16/09/2025

The Bribie Island community turned out in force when Bribie Cove Retirement Village celebrated its 20th anniversary on the weekend with a vintage car show, a petting zoo, dancing and plenty of family fun! Resident Rita was among the village's first residents and enjoyed a celebratory cake while reflecting on two decades of island life.
“It was my first venture into living in close proximity to neighbours but the early residents were a very active group and we soon made firm friendships,” she said.“I have never regretted coming here because it’s been a good place for me to be and has continued to suit me even now as I’m losing my sight because in the time I’ve been here, I now know where everything is.
“It’s been a feeling of security that we know there is residential aged care here but if anything goes wrong, you know that’s the next step in our lives.
“It’s interesting too because we have all come from very diverse backgrounds and being a part of the village has brought us together. “I always said that I’d go somewhere when I turned 70 and then I wasn’t going to move again, and it’s proved a very, very good decision.”

11/09/2025

Bribie Cove resients experenced a little bit of tender love at yesterday’s Elvis tribute concert 🎶

07/09/2025

07/09/2025

Bribie Cove hosted the Bribie Island branch of the Sunshine Coast Antiquities Car Club on Thursday as part of our Father’s Day celebrations. Residents loved reminiscing about the cars they had and enjoyed sharing stories over a BBQ lunch after.

07/09/2025

Here’s to the celebration of all our men on Father’s Day. The dad’s, granddad’s, pop’s, pa’s, and uncle’s.

07/09/2025

Friday the 29 August Bribie Cove was filled with music and laughter as our staff and residents proved themselves in front of an audience. While the Bribie Bandits might have won the trophy for the Talent Show everyone who attended was the really winner.

31/08/2025

On this day in 1966 we received confirmation of royal endorsement from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

28/08/2025

Ninety years ago today, Melbourne's The Star published this account of a day in the life of our nurses. Our teams bring the same kindness and commitment to high quality care today for clients and residents across Australia.