Wellington Views
Telephone: 03 6262 6000
24 Stanfield Drive, Old Beach, Tasmania 7017
Woodhaven
Telephone: 02 6920 5610
55A Hebsen Street, Lockhart, New South Wales, 2656
R.M. McHale Hostel
Koraleigh Nursing Home
Deakin Village
Memorial Drive Retirement Village
15/01/2026
Pool Noodle Volleyball was a hit at Eliza Purton last week! Everyone was able to join in at their own pace and those with a competitive edge were in their element 😆 We love seeing these activities and so many smiles. It ran longer than initially planned as everyone was having a ball - and what a great way to have fun while offering the benefits of incidental exercise.
🌊 The team also organised a relaxed, creative session for their "Surf’s Up" themed display. The plan was to feature artwork from residents to display for Australia Day - huge success! Residents worked together colouring surfboards, beach balls and starfish. A lovely way to spend the arvo, and now they have a bright display for everyone to admire.
13/01/2026
Last Friday at Tyler Village we celebrated our much loved resident Terry Garwood's 90th birthday, along with his family. What made it extra special was that his grandson — Launceston’s Mayor, Matthew Garwood, also known as the Tattooed Tenor — entertained everyone for the afternoon with his spectacular voice, singing many songs residents know and love.
Terry is very well known around the home as he and his wife Beth have blessed Tyler Village with their church services for many years (well before they became residents), so everyone felt grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate with him.
Photo with residents Terry and Beth, Grandson Matthew, Great Granddaughter Billie and Tyler GM Jenny. Happy Birthday, Terry!
12/01/2026
News from Wellington Views: Their men’s group kicked off the first afternoon get-together for 2026 with a game of 8 ball, a few beers and some nibbles. The group enjoyed the relaxed catch-up and good company. 🍻
09/01/2026
A welcome summer treat! 🍦Mareeba Gardens has introduced the Cool Cart ice-cream trolley that rolls through every wing, offering residents a delicious treat. From the look of these smiles, we'd say it's got the nod of approval!
07/01/2026
Often it’s the conversations that come up in passing that stay with us. At Mitchell House, resident Aroha told our General Manager, Fadzi, about missing pikelets for breakfast, specifically the type her mother used to make when she was little.
That simple memory gave Fadzi a plan of attack. A very special, private morning tea followed, with all the pikelets Aroha could manage! They had a lovely, relaxing time together. What a brilliant example that care is more than routines... it’s paying attention, listening, and creating meaningful experiences.🌻
06/01/2026
Celebrating the wonderful life of Joyce!
Joyce lived a full life - she grew up on a farm in Young, worked during the war, raised her family in Lithgow and helped fundraise for what is now our Cooinda site.
Late last year, she joined 149 other centenarians to help break a Guinness World Record. Her advice for a long and wonderful life. “Don’t take life too seriously. Get out on the land, breathe the fresh air and appreciate the little things.”
Joyce’s life was celebrated in Take 5 magazine’s final edition for 2025.
Sadly, since this wonderful interview, Joyce passed away peacefully. We are honoured to recognise her story and the legacy she leaves behind - especially one that is part of Respect's history.
05/01/2026
🌟 Sharing some of the recent fun from Toogoolawah Alkira that's been keeping everyone busy... The festive season included a special donkey visit, time spent with the Salvation Army who popped in to chat with residents, visits from the local school, Christmas crafts and cooking, a Christmas morning tea, and a Christmas Day visit from Santa! Great work everyone 😊
02/01/2026
Some New Year’s Eve celebrations and Christmas moments from Tyler Village (TAS) and Cooinda (NSW)...
🎄 The Christmas party at Tyler Village came first, with an afternoon of music from the Tassie Tenor, shared platters, fruit punch, a visit from Santa and a room full of gifts. Everyone also enjoyed a much-loved champagne breakfast, organised by our social care team and volunteers. There was a delicious spread of pancakes with all the toppings, eggs, bacon and croissants.
🌟 Cooinda residents saw out 2025 with a relaxed New Year’s Eve afternoon of drinks, food, music, dancing and a bit of NYE trivia. Everyone loved coming together to reflect on the past year and to share a few hopeful (and brave) New Year’s resolutions.
31/12/2025
Happy New Year! Thank you for the support you continue to show across our homes. Our residents, staff and family members are all part of this community we’ve built here, and your messages, comments and encouragement are valued more than you may realise.
We also hold in mind those starting the year without a loved one close by, or carrying loss and dealing with change. You remain part of this community too.
Here’s to the year ahead, wishing you all a safe and happy 2026!
31/12/2025
As 2025 draws to an end, we’ve spent time reading the words shared by residents and families across our homes. Aged care is built on people trusting others with everyday moments. That trust is earned quietly, through consistency, patience and care shown every single day.
These reflections remind us how meaningful working in our industry is, and how much it matters to get it right. We’re so thankful to our incredible staff for the care they give, and to the residents and families who allow us to be part of their lives. Here are just a few recent comments we've been grateful to receive.
30/12/2025
Recent Christmas celebrations at Edward Collick Home included a special visit from 24 children from the International School of Music Kalgoorlie, who performed 13 Christmas carols for residents. Residents followed along, clapped warmly and enjoyed the chance to spend time listening to familiar songs sung by young voices. Huge thanks to the group for making it a special day for everyone. Photos also featuring the home's end of year event! 🎄
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More Than Just Care
Respect is known for investing in the wellbeing of the elderly because we believe that dignity and respect are basic human rights. Our residential care homes can be found in nine communities across Australia.
We’ve been investing in the wellbeing of the elderly community for almost a century as St Ann’s, Island Care, Alcheringa and Cohuna. These four organisations across Tasmania and regional Victoria have now united, to be known simply as Respect Aged Care. We are a not-for-profit group that exists to benefit our residents, not shareholders. This means that all of our income goes back into providing high quality care to our residents.
As a not-for-profit aged care organisation Respect’s mission is to care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value and belonging. With modern facilities, supportive staff and comprehensive services, we now offer a superior level of care to more people across Tasmania and Victoria. Our first class aged care facilities can be found in the following locations:
TASMANIA
Eliza Purton Home Ulverstone
Coroneagh Park Penguin
Tyler Village Launceston
St Ann’s Hobart
Wellington Views Old Beach
VICTORIA
Alcheringa Swan Hill
Avonlea Nhill
Coates St Arnaud
Cohuna Village Cohuna
St John’s Wangaratta
We welcome you to visit us at one of our homes to experience everything we can offer your loved one. This is a great opportunity to interact with our friendly staff and residents to find out more about what life at Respect is like. Call 1300 144 144 to book a tour today.
