Quambie Park Waroona

25/11/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month Announcement – Amandeep Kaur 🌟

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Amandeep Kaur has been selected as our Employee of the Month!

Although Amandeep has only recently joined the Quambie Park family, she has already made an extraordinary impact. Her dedication, uplifting “can-do” attitude, and her consistent willingness to go above and beyond are evident every single day.

Amandeep is a true team player who always puts the wellbeing of our residents first. She supports her colleagues and residents alike with professionalism, kindness, and a warm, genuine smile. Her positive presence is felt throughout our organisation, and her hard work does not go unnoticed.

Please join us in congratulating Amandeep on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly grateful to have her on our team and look forward to all the wonderful contributions she will continue to bring to the Quambie Park family.

Congratulations, Amandeep—your dedication truly makes a difference! 🌼

10/11/2025

🌿 Honouring Our Journey — Celebrating the Heart of Quambie Park 🌿

During our AGM, Lucy Anzellino shared a heartfelt reflection on the remarkable journey of Quambie Park — a story built on humble beginnings, dedicated staff, and a legacy of care that continues to shape our community. 💙

From the early days, when Quambie Park was just an idea fuelled by a passion to support local seniors, to the thriving home of compassion and excellence it is today — our story has always been about people.
✨ People who believed in a vision.
✨ People who gave their time, their heart, and their skill.
✨ People — past and present — who continue to make Quambie Park a place of dignity, connection, and belonging.

Lucy spoke with deep pride about the pioneers who began this journey, the staff who have stood beside us through the years, and the community who has always believed in what we do.
Her husband, Vince Anzellino, past Chairman of Quambie Park, continued to carry that same spirit of leadership, dedication, and care — ensuring that our mission remained strong and our values remained at the heart of everything we do. 🌟

To every member of our Quambie Park family — from those who laid the foundations to those who carry our mission into the future — thank you. Our story is yours. Our legacy is shared. And our commitment to caring with kindness remains as strong today as it ever was.
Here’s to honouring our past, celebrating the present, and continuing to grow with purpose and heart. 💙

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

💛 40 Years of Compassion, Courage, and Community 💛

At our 40th Anniversary celebration, our CEO Sharon James shared a powerful reflection on what makes Quambie Park truly special. Her words reminded us that this milestone is not just about the passage of time — it’s about the impact of that time.

“Forty years of meals served with love.
Forty years of care given with patience.
Forty years of friendships forged in lounges and gardens.
Forty years of belonging.”

From humble beginnings built on a belief that every person deserves to age with dignity, respect, and a sense of belonging, Quambie Park has grown into a cornerstone of care and connection in our community.

Sharon reminded us that our story is one of experience, relationships, and age — the threads that weave together who we are.

Experience teaches us what truly matters.
Relationships nurture and define us.
Age gives us wisdom and perspective — the depth behind every year.

She also spoke of our core values — Courage and Belonging — the heart and soul of Quambie Park.
“Courage isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s the quiet act of showing up, of caring, of being seen.

Belonging isn’t about fitting in — it’s about being your authentic self and still being embraced.”
As Sharon beautifully shared, the true spirit of Quambie Park lives not in grand gestures, but in the ordinary, extraordinary moments — a carer staying late to comfort a resident, a gardener bringing in a rose for someone who can’t go outside, a volunteer listening with love.

These moments — and the people behind them — are what make 40 years of Quambie Park something truly worth celebrating.

Here’s to the next chapter — continuing to care with courage, belonging, and heart. 💫

06/11/2025

🌿 Quambie Park Annual General Meeting 🌿

We were proud to hold our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 30th October 2025— a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the year that’s been, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to the future with gratitude and hope. 💚

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team, residents, clients, volunteers, and supporters who make Quambie Park the caring community it is. Your commitment and compassion continue to inspire us every day.

📘 Our Annual Report is now available on our website — we invite you to take a look and share in the stories and milestones that have shaped our year.

👉 Visit: https://bit.ly/4otSPzc or our website: www.quambiepark.com.au

06/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Partnership and Community Support 🌟

As part of Quambie Park’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, we were honoured to welcome Mr Tom Busher, Manager of Community Relations at Alcoa of Australia.

We are deeply grateful for Alcoa’s generous donation towards the Quambie Park/Alcoa Scholarship, presented to Ms Kate Kumpiro during the event. This wonderful contribution recognises dedication and growth while highlighting the shared values of education, opportunity, and community care that unite Quambie Park and Alcoa.

Mr Busher’s presence and encouragement were a meaningful reminder of the power of collaboration — when community and industry come together to make a difference in people’s lives.
Thank you to Alcoa of Australia for your ongoing partnership and commitment to our local community.

Together, we continue to create brighter futures. 💛

04/11/2025

🌟 Honouring Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Quambie Park 🌟

As part of Quambie Park’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, we were deeply moved by the words of Mr Mike Walmsley, our dedicated Board Chair, who paid tribute to the extraordinary contribution of all those who have guided Quambie Park over the years. Mr Walmsley spoke with heartfelt gratitude about the unwavering commitment, compassion, and vision that have shaped Quambie Park into the caring community it is today — and the bright future that lies ahead.

Ms Sharon James, CEO, also shared a touching reflection, honouring the Board Members past and present for their steadfast leadership and support. In particular, she paid special tribute to Mr LeRoy, now retired, whose belief in people and community was instrumental in Quambie Park’s journey — and who, many years ago, interviewed her for the role that would become her life’s purpose.

Their words reminded us that Quambie Park’s strength has always come from the people behind it — those who give their time, heart, and wisdom to ensure our residents and community are cared for with dignity and respect.

As we celebrate 40 years, we honour our past, celebrate our present, and look with hope and determination toward the future. Together, we continue to make a difference — one act of care at a time. 💛

04/11/2025

🎤 A Night to Remember – Thanks to Meagan Godleman and her band! 🎶

What a celebration it was! Our 40th Anniversary was filled with laughter, joy, and music — thanks in no small part to our wonderful Master of Ceremonies, Meagan. 💛

With her signature mix of professionalism, humour, and warmth, Meagan kept the evening flowing seamlessly (and made sure no one dared touch the dessert table too early!). Her energy, kindness, and quick wit had the whole crowd smiling from start to finish. There truly wasn’t a moment she wasn’t dedicated to making the night shine.

And of course — the soundtrack to our celebration! The incredible family-trio brought their beautiful harmonies and infectious spirit, filling the room with music that perfectly matched the heart of the evening. 🎵

To Meagan — thank you for turning our milestone into magic. You made our 40th not just an anniversary, but a night we’ll be talking about for years to come! 💫

04/11/2025

💛 Honouring the Quambie Park Board of Governance 💛

As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we take this moment to acknowledge and thank the incredible people who guide, protect, and strengthen the heart of Quambie Park — our Board of Governance.
Their dedication, vision, and care ensure that Quambie Park continues to thrive as a place of compassion, dignity, and belonging for our residents, clients, and community.

We proudly acknowledge:
🌟 Mr Mike Walmsley – Chairman
🌟 Roseanne Pollinelli – Treasurer
🌟 Judy Mather – Clinical Governance
🌟 Howard Hull – Board Member
🌟 Kirsty Ferraro – Board Member
🌟 Kerry Shore – Board Member
🌟 Mike LeRoy – Former Board Member

Each of these individuals has contributed their time, expertise, and heart to ensure that Quambie Park continues to uphold its mission of care, compassion, and community connection.

We especially recognise Mr Mike LeRoy, now retired, whose leadership and belief in people have left a lasting legacy — including being the one who first interviewed our now CEO, Sharon James. His contribution helped shape the Quambie Park we know and cherish today.

To our entire Board — past and present — thank you for your guidance, courage, and unwavering commitment. You remind us that strong governance, grounded in compassion, is what keeps our mission alive. 💫

29/10/2025

When you get older, you shouldn't fade into the background. Everyone deserves to carry forward their wisdom, joy, and unique experiences in order to thrive in the next chapter of life.

While often untold, each resident at Quambie Park has a story worth telling. These aren’t just stories of ageing, they’re stories of living. Explore Stories Untold today;
https://storiesuntold.com.au/

28/10/2025

🎃 Halloween Fun at Quambie Park! 👻

Our wonderful Quambie Park residents will be taking part in some Trick-or-Treat fun this Friday, 31 October, from 3:30 PM to 4:20 PM right outside our residence! 🍬🎉

Come along, say hello, and share in the Halloween spirit — costumes, smiles, and spooky cheer are all welcome! 🧙‍♀️🕸️🦇

Let’s make it a fun afternoon for our residents and community alike! 💜🧡

28/10/2025

🌟 Celebrating 40 Years of Care and Community 🌟

We were honoured to welcome Mr David Bolt MLA, Member for Murray–Wellington and Shadow Minister for Housing & Homelessness, Environment & Climate, Science & Innovation, to our 40th Anniversary celebrations at Quambie Park.

Mr Bolt’s presence, thoughtful words, and generous contribution to our raffle highlighted the importance of community collaboration and support — values that have been at the heart of Quambie Park for four decades.

We extend our sincere thanks to Mr Bolt for joining us and for his ongoing commitment to our region and its people. Together, we continue to build a caring, connected, and resilient community. 💛