Respect Aged Care

25/11/2025

Happy 101st birthday to Doris from Tyler Village! Doris has officially joined Respect’s 100 Club – a celebration of residents who reach this incredible milestone.

Born in Wattle Grove in 1924, Doris’s life has been full of love, resilience and community spirit. To mark her 101st birthday, Respect arranged a surprise visit from her son Peter – a reunion described by Doris as “the best thing anyone could have done.”

Read her full story via the link below.

Respect is proud to celebrate Doris S, a resident of Tyler Village in Prospect Vale, Tasmania, who recently turned 101 and joined our 100 Club – an initiative that honours residents who reach this incredible milestone.

24/11/2025

The team at Bayview Haven marked International Men’s Day last week with a BBQ lunch out at the local park. Fresh air, good food and an easy afternoon together made it a relaxed way to acknowledge the blokes in our community. They enjoyed every minute of getting out and about!

21/11/2025

We had a special visit at Coroneagh Park on Thursday when the Woodfields Orchestra dropped by. Their old-time dance tunes brought a bit of nostalgia into the residents' lounge. Everyone settled in straight away, tapping along and enjoying a brilliant afternoon. Our residents really love these music sessions, it’s always such a relaxed, happy way to spend some time together and get everyone socialising.

20/11/2025

We’ve shared a few moments lately from homes hosting events for Dementia Australia, and Eliza Purton joined in with a morning tea of their own. They brought out the good china, the treats, and plenty of great conversation.

Thanks to residents, families, friends and a steady stream of online donations, the team raised almost $500... a brilliant effort for a cause close to many hearts.

19/11/2025

Portland resident Laurel Pedrazzi celebrates 103 years!
Laurel, a beloved resident at Bayview Haven, has reached an incredible milestone and joined Respect’s 100 Club.

Born in Birchip in 1922, Laurel’s life has been filled with love, creativity and resilience. From working the family farm to raising beef cattle and tending an apple orchard with her husband Ernest, Laurel’s story is one of strength and connection.

Her advice for a long life? “Don’t drink, don’t smoke, and definitely no drugs.”

Join us in celebrating Laurel’s remarkable journey and the legacy she continues to share with us. Read her story via the link below.

Respect is proud to welcome Laurel into the 100 Club, an initiative that honours residents who have reached the milestone age of 100 and beyond. Laurel, a cherished resident at Bayview Haven in Portland, Victoria, recently celebrated her 103rd birthday, a remarkable achievement that reflects a life....

18/11/2025

Big news for Nhill, Victoria! We’ve begun a $17 million redevelopment of our Avonlea aged care home, expanding capacity, improving amenities and honouring the legacy of a home built by the community, for the community.

Soon residents, families and the community will experience:

🛏️ Rebuilding 33 existing beds and adding 3 new beds, increasing the total number of resident beds to 48
🛠️ Refurbishment of existing wings
🎨 New lounge, sitting and activities rooms
🪴 Enhanced green spaces and outdoor areas
💡 Installation of solar panels to reduce emissions and operating costs

Construction is underway and is due for completion in late 2027.
Read more in our story below!

Respect has commenced a $17 million redevelopment of its Avonlea aged care home in Nhill, Victoria.

17/11/2025

Mt St Vincent recently celebrated a cause close to our hearts by hosting a high tea in support for Dementia Australia.

The day was a huge success and was full of chatter, celebration and tea when the residents, family members, staff and the community gathered to raise funds and awareness.

Attendees enjoyed sweet and savoury snacks, tea, shared stories and learnt more about the activities on offer at Mt St Vincent.

The team received gold coin donations, online contributions, and thoughtful gifts that attendees brought on the day. Because of this generosity, we were able to make a meaningful donation to Dementia Australia to support their vital work.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the afternoon so special.

Congratulations to the team at Mt St Vincent for your work on this wonderful initiative and to raise awareness for Dementia.

14/11/2025

Our residents at Eliza Purton have been soaking up the sunshine lately. There’s been so much happening! A bit of pampering with fresh nails, some friendly indoor basketball (a few reckon they’ve got what it takes to join the Tasmania JackJumpers!) and a relaxing bus trip that ended perfectly with a Maccas ice cream. 😊

13/11/2025

Bayview Haven recently hosted a Cuppa for Cancer, bringing together residents, families, and friends for a lovely afternoon tea in support of Sam Johnson’s charity, Love Your Sister. Guests enjoyed a high tea with live music from local singer Monnie, and quite a few lucky door prizes. While Sam couldn’t make it on the day, the support and generosity from everyone made the afternoon memorable for everyone. A huge thank you to everyone who helped put this event together.

12/11/2025

Yesterday, our homes came together to honour Remembrance Day and pay tribute to those who have served, both on the front lines and at home. Many of our residents and their families have deep connections to wartime history, and we thank them for the freedoms we share today.

Services were held across our homes to mark the day, with some images here from Gracemere Gardens (Gracemere, QLD), Bayview Haven (Portland, VIC) and Wellington Views (Old Beach, TAS).

10/11/2025

Residents from Yallambee Lodge were invited over to Cooma North Preschool to celebrate Grandparents Day, where they joined in on biscuit decorating, story time, a walk around the veggie gardens, and even met the preschool’s pet guinea pigs. The Monaro Post stopped by to capture the morning. Another fantastic opportunity to continue building connections across the community.