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Bolton Clarke Bicentennial, Mackay

Located in the heart of Mackay, Bolton Clarke's Bicentennial is the retirement sea change you've been looking for.

Bicentennial is within easy reach of a thriving cultural, sporting and social city, with public transport at the front door. Choose from one or two bedroom homes and enjoy single level, open plan living with private terrace and air conditioning. Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

24/12/2025

We are wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year during this very special time!🎄

09/12/2025

The festive season can be a particularly overwhelming time for people with dementia and their carers – especially where family events are involved.
Bolton Clarke Senior Research Fellow Claudia Meyer says preparing yourself and your family can help make celebrations more enjoyable for everyone.

Dementia and the festive season: tips for carers | Bolton Clarke

17/11/2025

On this day in 1926 we opened Melbourne’s first after care home to provide transitional care for people of all ages after a hospital stay. MDNS President Jessie Henderson described the hospital as “a new expression of an old need”. Today, we’re still finding new ways to meet community needs, from our parenting, birth and baby telephone helpline to telehealth, home and community support and in our retirement villages and aged care homes.

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.

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.

06/08/2025

From our very first nurse, Nurse Ferguson, to 16,000+ employees across Australia today, on this Aged Care Employee Day we recognise the dedication and resilience that has been a hallmark of our teams for more than a century. It’s timely that today also marks one of our more recent milestones – the day we came together as Bolton Clarke in 2017, honouring early community leaders Brigadier William Kinsey Bolton and Lady Janet Clarke.
A very big Aged Care Employee Day thank you to all the Bolton Clarke teams for 140 years of caring.

05/08/2025

This Thursday (7 August) we are saying as part of Aged Care Employee Day, an annual celebration highlighting the outstanding efforts of all aged care employees supporting older Australians to age well. We want to invite you to say thanks to a team member who you believe goes above and beyond. Share your message of thanks in the comments below!👇

15/07/2025

It's National Diabetes Week this week and to mark the occasion, Bolton Clarke Research Institute Senior Research Fellow Dr Rajna Ogrin has been chatting with Diabetes Victoria about foot health.
If you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is really important. High blood sugar can affect your nerves and blood flow, which means you might not feel injuries and they may take longer to heal. This can lead to serious problems like ulcers or even amputations—but the good news is most of these can be prevented!
Top tips for keeping your feet healthy include:
* Check your feet every day – Look for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling. Use a mirror or ask someone to help if you can’t see well.
* Wash and dry your feet daily – Especially between your toes. Keep your skin soft with moisturiser (but not between the toes).
* Trim your nails carefully – Or ask a podiatrist to help.
* Wear comfortable shoes and socks – Avoid tight shoes or seams that rub.
* Never walk barefoot – Even at home.
* See a podiatrist regularly – They can spot problems early and help you manage them.
* Get help quickly – If you notice anything unusual, don’t wait.
To hear Rajna's webinar, visit Annual Cycle of Care: Looking after your foot health - Diabetes Victoria

08/07/2025

Bangerang and Wiradjuri artist Matty Atkinson worked with Live Up to create this artwork, Walking Hand in Hand. It shows how everyday tools can help older First Nations people stay independent. Find out more in Live Up's Everyday Tools to Help Mob guide: https://www.liveup.org.au/resources/first-nations-resources

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5 Creal Street
Mackay, QLD

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+611300558648

Website

https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/living-options/retirement-living/bicentennial/

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