A home for life. That's what you get when you move into your beautiful new retirement apartment at Europa on Alma.
Please contact us for an inspection with our Sales Manager on 1300 416 262. That’s what you get when you move into your beautiful new retirement apartment at Europa on Alma. Yet our spacious, purpose-built retirement apartments where you can comfortably age in place are only part of the equation. Living in a Bolton Clarke community, you’ll have the support of Australia’s most experienced retiremen
t living and at-home support provider, whenever you need it. 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.
02/04/2026
Europa on Alma residents recently sat down with Australia's aged care guru Rachel Lane. Her renowned guidance on financing retirement living and aged care provided residents with valuable insights into what they can do in their individual lives to make the most out of their positive ageing journey!
16/03/2026
Digging out their most valuable treasures, family heirlooms and unique collectables, Europa on Alma residents have had their items valued at their very own antiques roadshow. Thanks to the team at Abbeys Auction, residents were able to learn a bit more about different pieces from history including Barry who learned the value of his Edison cylinder gramophone.
Today is International Women’s Day, and we’re recognising the foundational role women have played in our organisation, from its beginnings to the present. From Lady Janet Clarke’s tireless commitment to rallying government and community support for those most in need, to Prime Minister Alfred Deakin’s wife Pattie who accompanied our early nurses on their rounds, to our 16,000+ workforce today, Bolton Clarke has been shaped by the vision, hard work and expertise of generations of women across leadership, support and frontline care services.
02/03/2026
Today (3 March) is World Hearing Day and with almost half of Australians older than 75 having difficulty hearing, it's important to understand how you can take early action to help minimise the social and health impacts of hearing loss.
Here are our top tips to manage your hearing health:
🎧 Protect your hearing by avoiding exposure to loud noise
📆 Check your hearing regularly
👨⚕️ If you have trouble hearing, don't tough it out - get professional advice
🦻 Take advantage of hearing aids and other assistive technology
On 17th February, 2025, Bolton Clarke began its celebration of 140 years caring for Australians. Today we're sharing this compilation of our 140 years stories - the stories that underpin our ongoing work and innovation to help Australians live and age well.
24/12/2025
We are wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year during this very special time!🎄
10/12/2025
Europa on Alma residents have officially kicked off the silly season with an afternoon of good food, great entertainment and even better company!🎄
03/12/2025
Last month, Europa on Alma residents pulled out their best pink fits and came together to hold a breakfast fundraiser for breast cancer.
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.
12/10/2025
Europa on Alma residents gained some valuable insights into healthy and nutritious eating during a Wholesome Food session. Melissa from The Wholesome Food Shop put on a live demonstration for residents making green banana smoothies, a veggie frittata, oat breakfast bars and cacao protein balls - all great alternatives for snacks or meals that are easy to make with simple ingredients.
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.
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Our name Bolton Clarke honours two key community leaders from our past whose values have shaped our organisation and still drive its purpose today.
William Bolton, a Lieutenant Colonel at Gallipoli and Cape Helles, was the first president of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League (later to become RSL) in 1916. He saw an urgent need and responded by providing support and rehabilitation for those who had served their nation so selflessly.
Lady Janet Clarke was a much-loved philanthropist who used her means and influence to improve the lives of those less fortunate in the rapidly expanding city of Melbourne. In 1889 she became president of the Melbourne District Nursing Society, a forerunner of the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), and remained a driving force in over two decades of service.
Our name reminds us of a combined 200 years of experience, and the energy and passion that continues to inspire and guide our work today.
Pictured above: Lynette, granddaughter of Lieutenant Colonel Bolton with a photograph of her aunt, May Bolton, who inspired a family tradition in nursing.