Arcare pays respects to LGBTIQ+🌈 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 people’s 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.
14/10/2025
“That’s the whole reason I do this job.” 🥹💜
Nurse Rebecca from Arcare Portarlington reads a Star Awards nomination from a resident’s family who thanked her for the care and comfort she gave during a very difficult time.
Our experienced team are there to support families through every stage of the journey. 🏠 We have residences in VIC, ACT, NSW and QLD https://arcare.com.au/residence-locations/
October is Mental Health Month in Australia, and on 10 October we recognise World Mental Health Day 💚
At Arcare, connection sits at the heart of wellbeing. For many men, speaking openly about mental health can feel difficult. But a shared conversation can ease the weight of silence.
As one of our Arcare Castlemaine team members reflected, “Some of the men have lost their partners before coming here. They’ve been through a lot, but being able to chat with others who understand really helps.”
"We sit at the same table for meals and that’s where we do most of our talking" Our residents remind us that healing often begins in the quiet moments of connection, friendship and care.
Come and spend the day with Libby at Arcare North Lakes 💜
In our Day in the Life series, we follow Libby, one of our Lifestyle Coordinators at Arcare North Lakes. Her role is all about people; planning, creating, listening and sharing moments that matter.
See how rewarding a career in aged care can be and explore opportunities at Arcare Careers https://careers.arcare.com.au/
08/10/2025
Out and about in the community ☀️🍦
October is Seniors Month, celebrating older Victorians through events and activities across the state. Arcare Aged Care was pleased to be the Platinum Sponsor of the Seniors Festival in Melbourne on Sunday 5 October. Thank you to everyone who visited our stall and supported the day.
Lachlan shares his reaction to being nominated, speaks to the heartfelt connections he has with residents and highlights how important it is to make them feel truly seen. 🥹💜
As the new Aged Care Act 2024 commences on 1 November 2025, Arcare Aged Care remains committed to continuous improvement. 🎥 See what our community has to say: https://brnw.ch/21wWh68
We are bringing our online Facebook Communities together. From 3 October 2025, this page will close and all updates will be shared on our official Facebook channel, Arcare Aged Care. 🔗
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to sharing the next chapter with you. 💜
02/10/2025
As the new Aged Care Act 2024 commences on 1 November 2025, Arcare Aged Care remains committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.
At Arcare, we understand that hobbies are a big part of who our residents are.
For Alan Saunders, that means art. Every morning he paints, continuing the creative rhythm he has followed for more than 30 years. Alan has the care he needs and the space to continue creating his art .🎨
On World Gratitude Day we celebrate the many stories of gratitude across our Arcare communities.
This year we share the voices of Mariam and Nundinee from Arcare Burnside. With 16 and 19 years of service, they reflect on the bonds that make aged care feel like family.
🌸 “I still think about the residents even when I’m at home.” Mariam
💐 “We’re like family. The residents, we treat them like our family.” Nundinee
At Arcare, we’re not afraid to ask the important questions, the ones that reveal the heart, compassion, and dedication of our team members.
This time, we asked our Arcare Parkwood team members: “What do you do when a resident no longer remembers you?” 💜
Their answers are moving, honest, and full of kindness, showing the patience, empathy, and respect that guide everything they do in supporting our residents. 🌸
It’s these meaningful conversations that remind us why relationship-first care matters most.
At Arcare, we believe in asking the important questions - the ones that spark honest conversations and help break down barriers.
This time, we turned to our team members and asked: “What’s something that frustrates you about how society sees aged care?”
Their answers are eye-opening, heartfelt, and a reminder that aged care is about so much more than stereotypes. It’s about community, dignity, compassion, and making every day meaningful. 💜
Stay tuned as we continue to share real voices, real stories, and real conversations—one question at a time.
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)! 🌈🐦
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. 🥰️
These therapeutic animal encounters truly brighten our community. 💜
🕰️✨ "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 — and their answers were filled with charm, humour, and a touch of nostalgia. 💬💛
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! 🌈✨
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! 🎤💃
The energy soared as Tia Maria invited residents to join in a lively singalong, creating a fun, inclusive, and joy-filled atmosphere. 💖
A beautiful reminder of the importance of visibility, representation, and celebration in aged care! 🏳️🌈🥂
Arcare Parkwood came alive with Mardi Gras magic as residents celebrated diversity and LGBTQI+ representation in style! 🌈✨
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! 🎤💃
The energy soared as Tia Maria invited residents to join in a lively singalong, creating a fun, inclusive, and joy-filled atmosphere. 💖
A beautiful reminder of the importance of visibility, representation, and celebration in aged care! 🏳️🌈🥂
Arcare Parkwood’s annual Christmas lunch was a celebration of holiday cheer! Residents and their families came together to enjoy delicious nibbles and drinks. 🎄✨
The day featured a live performance, and the talented residents stole the show with a special choir performance. 🎶💜
Thank you to everyone who joined in creating such magical memories! Wishing you all a season full of love, laughter, and joy. 🎅🎁
Arcare Parkwood’s annual Christmas lunch was a celebration of holiday cheer! Residents and their families came together to enjoy delicious nibbles and drinks. 🎄✨
The day featured a live performance, and the talented residents stole the show with a special choir performance. 🎶💜
Thank you to everyone who joined in creating such magical memories! Wishing you all a season full of love, laughter, and joy. 🎅🎁
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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 ARC’s 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.
