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20/06/2025

Melinda Akehurst, Community Manager at Bayview Gardens has been crowned with the Programmed Award for Village Manager of the Year at last night’s prestigious Property Council of Australia’s National Retirement Living Awards!🏆🎉

Overseeing a flourishing community of over 300 residents and 12 dedicated team members, Melinda said she was humbled to receive the national accolade. “It is an incredible honour to be recognised nationally for a role I truly love. Each day brings the opportunity to enrich the lives of Aveo residents, and I am fortunate to work alongside a talented team who share my passion for building a welcoming, connected community.”

Aveo’s Chief Executive Officer, Tony Randello congratulated Melinda on her national achievement. Tony said, “Melinda embodies the very best of our industry. Her vision, empathy, and drive for excellence have created a thriving community at Bayview Gardens. She brings her authentic personality and joy to work every day, takes a creative approach to resident wellbeing, and champions residents and team members."

Congratulations Melinda, it’s an honour well deserved, and we are all incredibly proud! 👏

17/06/2025

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝: 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐔𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝

When Wayne moved into Minkara Resort last year, he wasn’t downsizing - he was upsizing his lifestyle. “I live alone but felt it was time to move from my cramped unit to somewhere that offered more things to do,” he says. “Now I’ve got a three-bedroom apartment with a living area three times bigger than my old place.”

And he’s made the most of every inch. One bedroom is now a dedicated games room, home to his pinball and arcade machines and even a model railway! The community workshop? That’s his second home. “It’s like having a giant man cave I don’t have to clean,” he laughs. “I’m in there every day making things like cheese boards and coffee tables.”

Wayne says the move has given him peace of mind. “I find managing my finances a little easier knowing I have a monthly account that’s automatically deducted. I even freed up some money, so if I need new furniture, I’m in a position to just buy it. I’m happy with my decision, I’m not going anywhere.”

We love to hear that Wayne upsized into retirement living! And sounds like now he's got room for a whole lot more fun.

14/06/2025

Geoff and Jenny Rook have such an important story and last month, shared their story with The Courier Mail. They have not once regretted their decision to move to Sunset Palms Retirement Living on the Sunshine Coast, as just six months after moving in, Geoff received the devastating news that a condition affecting his vision had deteriorated rapidly and he was deemed legally blind.

“I now appreciate just how terrific our villa is with no steps and nothing at all in the design for me to trip on. I feel Aveo had our situation in mind when they designed this home,’’ Geoff said. “Our situation would have been diabolical if my diagnosis had occurred while we were still living in our previous house. Now we are perfectly placed. I feel safe and receive wonderful support from staff, regular visits from the Aveo care at home team and we are surrounded by caring neighbours.’’

Geoff and Jenny downsized from their nearby four-bedroom home to a large two-bedroom villa with a double garage, outdoor entertaining area, and garden. “It’s so spacious that we were even able to comfortably entertain our whole family of 18 at Christmas!’’ Jenny said. “I still can’t believe the timing of Geoff’s dramatic vision loss,’’ Jenny said. “Not a day goes by when we don’t say how lucky we are to live here. It’s been a blessing.’’

We’re so glad you made the move Geoff and Jenny! Their story is a heartfelt reminder that the right move, at the right time can truly change everything for the better.

To learn more about Aveo's Sunset Palms community, visit our website here - https://bit.ly/3HSs4ns

11/06/2025

Walking into Ron Gillard’s apartment at The Newstead Residences in Brisbane is like stepping into an Australian car museum. With 12 appearances in the Bathurst 500/1000 as a driver, plus many years as a mechanic and team manager, as well as a long career in the Australian car racing community, Ron is such a character and has a treasure trove of incredible memories to share.

As a young, apprentice mechanic, Ron’s daily drive was over the winding Cambewarra Mountain on the NSW South Coast, which he later compared to Mount Panorama. His first car was a Mini, which he modified and admits drove perhaps a little too enthusiastically! At his first race at Oran Park in 1967, in his Mini Cooper S, he finished third and said, “I went home with a pretty big, swelled head after that, but then at the next meeting they put me up into Division 1, so I had to go and get a smaller crash helmet because my head had shrunk again!"

Ron founded the Ballina Car Care Centre which became a hub for race car preparation and throughout his career, Ron prepared cars for top racing teams and drivers like Mark Gibbs, Sir Jack Brabham, Jim Richards and many others. He said that motor racing was great for his business, keeping him in touch with the latest technology. Ron left The Ballina Car Care Centre in his son’s capable hands before moving to Brisbane to start his next adventure.

He said, “I lived on a five-acre property in Alstonville near my workshop in Ballina. After my wife, Janette passed away, the house was getting harder to look after. My daughter lives in Brisbane and we had some friends who had moved to The Newstead Residences, so we visited them to take a look around. When we arrived, I thought this isn’t a retirement village, I feel like I’m at The Stamford Plaza! This is pretty good!”

We’re so happy you chose to move to The Newstead Residences Ron, we know some of your cheeky neighbours give you a time limit for how long you can talk about cars at Happy Hour, but secretly we think they love your stories as much as we do!

09/06/2025

𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 💛🖤

A truly memorable day for Mary Arthur, resident at Sackville Grange who recently had a visit from Andy Gowers, President of the Hawthorn Football Club! Andy presented Mary with a special Hawks Guernsey in tribute to her late husband, Graham Arthur - AFL Hall of Fame Member, Hawthorn legend and Premiership captain.

Mary said, "Graham and I both came from Bendigo, I knew him because he played football with my brother and met him at one of the club social functions at the time. We were married for 60 years, we had great times and fond memories at the Hawthorn Football Club."

It was a special reminder of how sport can shape lives, build communities, and leave lasting legacies. It is so wonderful to see Hawthorn Football Club celebrate Mary and Graham’s incredible story.

06/06/2025

Curious about what’s been happening across our Victorian communities? You’re in for a treat! Sit back and enjoy this virtual tour showcasing some of Aveo’s latest upgrades and beautifully refreshed community spaces across the state, including Streeton Park, Toorak Place, Sackville Grange, Domaine, Fountain Court and Redmond Park.

From elegant apartment living to stylish new amenities, the Portfolio team has been hard at work reimagining spaces where residents and their loved ones can truly feel at home. Whether it’s striking refurbishments or thoughtful enhancements to lifestyle facilities, we’re thrilled to share the incredible progress taking shape in our VIC communities!

02/06/2025

After years on acreage, Jacqui and Robert Hill made the move to Springfield Vista – and they haven’t looked back! Now closer to family and medical plus enjoying a vibrant, low-maintenance community, their story is a beautiful reminder of what retirement living is all about.

Jacqui and Robert were recently interviewed for Local Ipswich News, and Robert said, “We’ve seen more of our grandchildren in the past three months than we did in the last three years. If we weren’t living here, we wouldn’t have been able to attend our young granddaughter’s birthday, our niece’s 18th and spend time with our newest grandchild.’’

We love to see wonderful stories of connection like this one! Thanks to Jacqui and Robert for sharing their story!

📖 Read their full story in Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/news/hill-retirement-springfield/

31/05/2025

Taking retirement living to new heights! We’re proud to see Bella Vista Haven in Sydney and the Retirement Living Council featured on 9News this week in a story spotlighting the rise of vertical retirement living - where modern design, affordability, and vibrant community life come together in prime locations.

Future resident Sue Archer, who will soon call the Corymbia building home, shared how she found exactly what she was looking for: a strong sense of community, social connection, and wonderful facilities. We can’t wait to welcome Sue to her new home in Spring 2025!

We also caught a glimpse of the scaffolding coming down on the Corymbia Residences as part of the story, we’ll be keeping an eye out for the big reveal of this stunning new addition to Bella Vista Haven!

To learn about this wonderful Aveo community, visit https://bit.ly/4kKgMQt

29/05/2025

After two years of careful planning and construction, residents, Aveo CEO Tony Randello, and the Aveo team recently celebrated the stunning transformation at Fountain Court in Burwood! ✨

Fountain Court’s rejuvenated community centre has officially reopened, unveiling stylish new spaces for residents to relax, connect with friends or host family gatherings as well as a collection of 17 one- and two-bedroom spacious apartments. The community centre now features a café, theatrette, bar, private dining room, and library and residents are loving the new spaces.

Long-time resident Rosemary McGinn said, “Now it is complete, it is just divine. I really find it difficult to decide what is now my favourite part of Fountain Court, but perhaps it is the superb new café. I love how tastefully it has been done, and I can sit outside in the sun on a nice day. As a keen reader, I look forward to spending time in the library and the opportunity to rekindle my love of watercolour painting in the new arts and craft room. But I’m dying to use the gym, watch a movie in the Gold Class quality cinema, and invite friends and family for a drink in the bar in the new functions area. My family has already organised to host my 90th birthday celebration in October in the private dining room. I look forward to that!"

We were so pleased to share the celebration with The Inge family, as the founders of the Fountain Court community. Residents at Fountain Court and the Aveo team had a wonderful time celebrating this milestone together, and we can’t wait to hear about all the new memories created in this beautiful, connected community.

27/05/2025

It’s National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), and this year’s theme is “Bridging Now to Next”. It’s a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how we can all contribute to achieving reconciliation.

As part of Aveo’s Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to continuing our efforts to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Aveo teams, business networks and communities, and to help create an equal and just society.

As a tangible expression of our commitment to Reconciliation, Aveo commissioned First Nations artist, Jeremy Donovan to create a poignant artwork titled 'Na Tjunga’. We are excited to share that a canvas print of Jeremy’s incredible artwork is now proudly displayed in every Aveo community.

We encourage you to show your support for Reconciliation by attending events during National Reconciliation Week. Great places to find event information include your local council website and Reconciliation Australia’s events calendar - https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar/.

25/05/2025

At The Manors of Mosman, Whisky & Poetry Evenings have become a beloved tradition, bringing residents together for over seven years. What began as a simple idea from the community's social group, the evenings have blossomed into a signature event at the village that residents look forward to each month.

Held on the first and third Thursday of each month, residents gather to share a drink, recite poetry, and connect over stories and verse. Some bring their favourite whisky on silver trays, while others sip wine or simply listen in. The real magic lies in the poetry, with themes that range from English poets to family memories, sparking imaginations and lively discussions.

Cheers to The Manors of Mosman residents for the perfect blend of creativity, camaraderie, and a touch of whisky! 🥃

Address

25 Veronica Street
Northcote, VIC
3070

Telephone

+611800841979

Website

https://www.aveo.com.au/communities/veronica-gardens/

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Aveo Veronica Gardens

Nestled alongside Northcote Public Golf Course and with views of the open greens and fairways, Aveo Veronica Gardens is an oasis of tranquillity. Set in the prime city fringe suburb of Northcote and just a stone’s throw from a wealth of amenities and Melbourne’s thriving CBD. With a comprehensive network of trams, trains and buses close by, coming to and from the community is a breeze. Also within a close radius you’ll find many cafes, restaurants, parks, Northcote Central and Plaza Shopping centres, art galleries, churches much more.

For the active, visit one of the many nearby parks and reserves, tee off at the nearby Northcote Golf Club, play a round at Thornbury Bowls Club or venture out on the community bus for a day trip. Get creative with crafts and conversations, catch up with friends over a social lunch or take in a movie at movie afternoon.