Arcare pays respects to LGBTIQ+๐ community leaders, elders and trailblazers who have worked to support the improved health and well-being of their communities.
We celebrate the extraordinary diversity of peopleโs bodies, genders, sexualities and relationships that they represent. Offering permanent and respite care, our globally celebrated Relationship-First Approach and dedicated team support your health and well-being to live your best life. Discover Arcare Parkwood today.
14/08/2025
Sheโs backโฆ and sheโs ready for round two! ๐ฌ๐
Dianeโs reactions in Part 1 had us all laughing, so we couldnโt resist bringing her back for more Try July fun.
Meet Jordyn, an Enrolled Nurse at Arcare Lysterfield - one of our newest residences. Jordynโs day is all about making residents feel valued, supported, and at home. ๐
Watch as she shares the little moments that make a big difference, and see what itโs like to be part of a team dedicated to meaningful connections every day.
Ahead of the big clash between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Football Club our residents took a trip to the Western Bulldogsโ training facilities for a fun round of 'Guess the Bulldog'!
With great guesses, some creative (and very funny) attempts, this face-matching game stumped even the most die-hard fans.
Book a tour at Arcare today!
08/08/2025
Celebrating the Stars of Arcare! โจ๐
Today on Aged Care Employee Day, every Arcare residence came together to honour the incredible people who make our communities feel like home.
Across all our sites, we celebrated the Arcare Star Awards - recognising our long service team members, award winners, runner-ups, and nominees. ๐
Thank you to every team member for the care, dedication and kindness you bring each and every day. You truly are the heart of Arcare. ๐
Itโs Aged Care Employee Day, and we want to say a heartfelt thank you to every team member across our communities.
Your compassion, dedication, and kindness make a difference every single day - not just in the lives of our residents, but in the hearts of their families and friends too. ๐ธ
From creating moments of joy to providing comfort and care, you are the reason Arcare feels like home.
Meet Lorna and Murray, two wonderful residents at Arcare Lysterfield, one of our newest communities in Victoria.
In this heartfelt video, they share what life is really like at Arcare - from the friendships and comforts to the little things that make each day feel special.
Watch now and see what makes Lysterfield so special.
At Arcare, we believe in honest conversations and meaningful connections. In this series, weโre asking our residents the questions that people often wonder about - but may feel unsure how to ask.
Our first question, asked at Arcare Birtinya: โDo you consider the staff your friends or carers?โ
The answers are thoughtful, heartfelt - and a reminder of the special bonds formed within our communities. ๐
Stay tuned as we continue to explore, listen, and learn - one question at a time.
In the lead-up to Aged Care Employee Day, we asked our team:
โWhy do you love working in aged care?โ ๐
Their answers were full of warmth, compassion and purpose โ from the joy of building relationships with residents to the privilege of making a meaningful difference every day.
At Arcare, itโs not just a job โ itโs a calling, a community, and a chance to care with heart.
Our residents at Arcare Parkwood were all smiles during a special visit from Parrots for Purpose, featuring two friendly parrots and a flock of adorable baby peach-faces (love birds)! ๐๐ฆ
A huge thank you to Wendy and Tegan for sharing their passion and knowledge. Residents loved every minute, from holding the birds to learning all about their personalities and purpose. ๐ฅฐ๏ธ
These therapeutic animal encounters truly brighten our community. ๐
Our residents at Arcare Parkwood were all smiles during a special visit from Parrots for Purpose, featuring two friendly parrots and a flock of adorable baby peach-faces (love birds)! ๐๐ฆ
A huge thank you to Wendy and Tegan for sharing their passion and knowledge. Residents loved every minute, from holding the birds to learning all about their personalities and purpose. ๐ฅฐ๏ธ
These therapeutic animal encounters truly brighten our community. ๐
We showed Diane some the favourite challenge momentsโฆ and her reactions did not disappoint! From surprise to laughter and a few cheeky comments in between โ she kept us smiling the whole way through.
Stay tuned for part 2 and let us know in the comments what you would have rated them!
๐ฐ๏ธโจ "If you could go back to any age, what would it be?"
We asked our incredible 100+ year old residents from Arcare Parkwood, Morrie and Thelma, this very question โ and their answers were filled with charm, humour, and a touch of nostalgia. ๐ฌ๐
With over a century of life experience each, their reflections remind us to treasure every chapter, laugh often, and live fully at every age.
Arcare Parkwood came alive with Mardi Gras magic as residents celebrated diversity and LGBTQI+ representation in style! ๐โจ
The day kicked off with a delightful high tea, followed by an electrifying performance by our very own Lifestyle Assistant Gary, aka the fabulous Tia Maria! ๐ค๐
The energy soared as Tia Maria invited residents to join in a lively singalong, creating a fun, inclusive, and joy-filled atmosphere. ๐
A beautiful reminder of the importance of visibility, representation, and celebration in aged care! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ฅ
Arcare Parkwood came alive with Mardi Gras magic as residents celebrated diversity and LGBTQI+ representation in style! ๐โจ
The day kicked off with a delightful high tea, followed by an electrifying performance by our very own Lifestyle Assistant Gary, aka the fabulous Tia Maria! ๐ค๐
The energy soared as Tia Maria invited residents to join in a lively singalong, creating a fun, inclusive, and joy-filled atmosphere. ๐
A beautiful reminder of the importance of visibility, representation, and celebration in aged care! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ฅ
Arcare Parkwoodโs annual Christmas lunch was a celebration of holiday cheer! Residents and their families came together to enjoy delicious nibbles and drinks. ๐โจ
The day featured a live performance, and the talented residents stole the show with a special choir performance. ๐ถ๐
Thank you to everyone who joined in creating such magical memories! Wishing you all a season full of love, laughter, and joy. ๐ ๐
Arcare Parkwoodโs annual Christmas lunch was a celebration of holiday cheer! Residents and their families came together to enjoy delicious nibbles and drinks. ๐โจ
The day featured a live performance, and the talented residents stole the show with a special choir performance. ๐ถ๐
Thank you to everyone who joined in creating such magical memories! Wishing you all a season full of love, laughter, and joy. ๐ ๐
Meet Thelma, a remarkable resident from Arcare Parkwood whoโs about to celebrate her 103rd birthday! Every Christmas, she flies with Qantas Club - Brisbane to New Zealand to spend precious time with her great-grandchildren. โ๏ธ
Turning 103 isnโt slowing her down - sheโs already looking forward to this yearโs trip! ๐๐
Hereโs to Thelma, proving that age is just a number when it comes to family and adventure! ๐ผ๐
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John, Russell and Graham Knowles met Ian Ball in the 1960s while sub-contracting together on church-funded retirement villages. In 1976 they built their first retirement village together, The Frankston Baptist Centre, on the outskirts of Frankston in Victoria. In 2007, their company, Australian Retirement Communities (ARC), was the largest private retirement village operator in Australia with 22 villages and 3000 + units across Victoria and Queensland.
ARCare was established as the aged care arm of ARC in 1997, building their first aged care residence in Reservoir, Victoria.
Co-located with ARCโs LaTrobe Retirement Village, ARCare Latrobe (now known as Arcare Reservoir) in Reservoir is a 58 bed low care residence. In 2007 ARC sold their retirement village portfolio to Stockland. From then on, ARCare became known as Arcare, and thus began a new era in aged care.
Arcare now own and operate 39 aged care residences across Melbourne, New South Wales and Queensland, and provide services in the home.
In 2015 our unique Dedicated Staff Assignment won a Federal Government Better Practice Award.