Retirement Villages in Sunshine Coast, QLD

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Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL25155

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Levande Bellcarra Resort

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL6628

17 Carree Street, Caloundra, 4551, QLD

0437 797 831

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Green Wattle Village

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL20099

134 - 140 Bruce Highway, Burpengary, 4505, QLD

(07) 3186 9498

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Blue Care Ben Bryce Retirement Village

Maleny, QLD Ref:PL20052

1274 Landsborough Road, Maleny, 4552, QLD

1800 990 446

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Blue Care Bli Bli Retirement Village

Bli Bli, QLD Ref:PL20059

36 Lefoes Road, Bli Bli, 4560, QLD

1800 990 446

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Blue Care Caloundra Retirement Village

Dicky Beach, QLD Ref:PL20062

55 Coolum Street, Dicky Beach, 4551, QLD

1800 990 446

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Blue Care Elandra Retirement Village

Warana, QLD Ref:PL20088

124 Nicklin Way, Warana, 4575, QLD

1800 990 446

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Blue Care Kirami Retirement Village

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL20128

10 West Terrace, Caloundra, 4551, QLD

1800 990 446

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Blue Care Alkira Retirement Village

Toogoolawah, QLD Ref:PL20131

2 Charles Street, Toogoolawah, 4313, QLD

1800 990 446

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Bribie Pines Island Village

Bribie Island North, QLD Ref:PL5526

126 Cotterill Ave, Bribie Island North, 4507, QLD

07 3408 1751

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Island Breeze Resort

Bribie Island North, QLD Ref:PL5995

74 Cotterill Avenue, Bribie Island North, 4507, QLD

07 3408 1751

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Living Choice Kawana Island

Parrearra, QLD Ref:PL6160

10 Marco Way, Parrearra, 4575, QLD

1800 004 388

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Living Choice Twin Waters

Twin Waters, QLD Ref:PL6161

21 Baywater Dr, Twin Waters, 4564, QLD

1800 008 099

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Churches of Christ Bribie Island Retirement Village

Bribie Island North, QLD Ref:PL5601

Foley Street, Bribie Island North, 4507, QLD

1800 199 740

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Churches of Christ Woorim Retirement Village

Bribie Island North, QLD Ref:PL5616

7-13 Golf Drive, Bribie Island North, 4507, QLD

1800 199 740

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Currimundi Gardens Retirement Village

Currimundi, QLD Ref:PL20197

28 Saffron Drive, Currimundi, 4551, QLD

1800 692 273

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Levande Farrington Grove

Ferny Hills, QLD Ref:PL6638

55 Linkwood Drive, Ferny Hills, 4055, QLD

0439 636 274

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North Pines

Mango Hill, QLD Ref:PL20379

1719 Anzac Avenue, Mango Hill, 4509, QLD

1300731225

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Oxford Crest Beachmere Waters

Beachmere, QLD Ref:PL6294

56 Biggs Avenue, Beachmere, 4510, QLD

(07) 5429 0444

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54 Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs, 4503, QLD

1300 558 648

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103 King Street, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

1300 558 648

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24 McDonald Street, Bongaree, 4507, QLD

1300 558 648

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96 Tantula Road West, Alexandra Headland, 4572, QLD

1300 857 366

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SunnyCove Maroochydore

Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL5809

26 Yinni Street, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD

0434 717 959

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Village Life Bribie Island

Bellara, QLD Ref:PL6938

46 Melrose Avenue, Bellara, 4507, QLD

(07) 3410 7849

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Pebble Beach Retirement Community

Sandstone Point, QLD Ref:PL6331

210 Bestmann Road, Sandstone Point, 4511, QLD

07 3408 1006

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Ashmond Villas Estate

Cooroy, QLD Ref:PL5324

1 Ferrells Road, Cooroy, 4563, QLD

(07) 5447 6263

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BallyCara Retirement Village

Scarborough, QLD Ref:PL5436

Oyster Point Esplanade, Scarborough, 4020, QLD

1300 272 222

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Bribie Cove

Bongaree, QLD Ref:PL3798

199-213 Goodwin Drive, Bongaree, 4507, QLD

(07) 3400 1050

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Embracia in Glasshouse Country

Beerwah, QLD Ref:PL5787

96-104 Peachester Road, Beerwah, 4519, QLD

(07) 5439 0511

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Eden Lea Retirement Village

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL5768

22 Townsend Road, Buderim, 4556, QLD

(07) 5476 8900

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Edgewater Village

Bli Bli, QLD Ref:PL5852

171-203 David Low Way, Bli Bli, 4560, QLD

(07) 2104 0916

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Stockland Halcyon Parks

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL20660

42 Meridan Way, Caloundra, 4551, QLD

1800 050 050

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Laguna Retirement Estate

Noosaville, QLD Ref:PL6038

13-21 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville, 4566, QLD

(07) 5449 7770

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Laurel Springs Retirement Village

Nambour, QLD Ref:PL6047

18 Doolan Street, Nambour, 4560, QLD

(07) 5441 4711

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Maranatha Retirement Village

Kallangur, QLD Ref:PL20724

1582 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur, 4503, QLD

1800 246 637

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Pacific Palms Village

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL6300

98 Service Road, Burpengary, 4505, QLD

(07) 3888 4500

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Peninsula Gardens Retirement Estate

Kippa-ring, QLD Ref:PL6333

56 Miller Street, Kippa-ring, 4021, QLD

(07) 3883 2088

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Peninsula Park Retirement Estate

Rothwell, QLD Ref:PL20777

2 Wattle Road, Rothwell, 4022, QLD

(07) 3203 0703

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Peninsula Palms Retirement Village

Rothwell, QLD Ref:PL6334

77 Morris Road, Rothwell, 4022, QLD

07 3897 2800

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5/7 Sydney Street, Redcliffe, 4020, QLD

(07) 3284 2498

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Riverbend Yandina

Yandina, QLD Ref:PL20794

12 Sanctuary St, Yandina, 4561, QLD

0407 278 626

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Palmwoods Garden Village

Palmwoods, QLD Ref:PL20765

61 Jubilee Road, Palmwoods, 4555, QLD

1800 572 422

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Sunnymeade Park Care Community

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL20793

362-376 King Street, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

0754954233

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The Sanctuary Retirement Living

Caboolture South, QLD Ref:PL5831

23 Adelaide Drive, Caboolture South, 4510, QLD

+611800954332

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Bellfower Retirement Resort

Sippy Downs, QLD Ref:PL20821

118 Bellflower Road, Sippy Downs, 4556, QLD

(07) 5444 5155

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Hibiscus Buderim Meadows

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL6075

183 Karawatha Drive, Buderim, 4556, QLD

1800 550 550

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Hibiscus Chancellor Park Retirement Resort

Sippy Downs, QLD Ref:PL6076

52 University Way, Sippy Downs, 4556, QLD

1800 550 550

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Hibiscus Noosa Outlook

Tewantin, QLD Ref:PL6078

71 St Andrews Drive, Tewantin, 4565, QLD

(07) 5540 6701

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Hibiscus Nambour

Nambour, QLD Ref:PL6077

55 Carter Road, Nambour, 4560, QLD

(07) 5345 8100

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Living Gems Maleny

Maleny, QLD Ref:PL20912

23 Macadamia Drive, Maleny, 4552, QLD

(07) 5429 6108

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Shell Villages and Resorts Cooroy

Cooroy, QLD Ref:PL20930

1 Ferrells Road, Cooroy, 4563, QLD

0408 011 410

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Sir James Terrace Villas

Deception Bay, QLD Ref:PL12823

11 Stamp Street, Deception Bay, 4508, QLD

(07) 3204 7911

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Caloundra Rise Retirement Estate

Little Mountain, QLD Ref:PL7042

57 Village Way, Little Mountain, 4551, QLD

1800 898 800

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Noosa Waters Retirement Estate

Noosaville, QLD Ref:PL7046

39 Lake Weyba, Noosaville, 4566, QLD

07 5474 4480

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Levande Fig Tree

Murrumba Downs, QLD Ref:PL6639

1 McClintock Dr, Murrumba Downs, 4503, QLD

0439 636 274

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Levande North Lakes

North Lakes, QLD Ref:PL6666

60 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes, 4509, QLD

0477 576 222

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Albany Creek Retirement Village

Albany Creek, QLD Ref:PL5363

61 Explorer Drive, Albany Creek, 4035, QLD

+611800954332

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Bridgeman Downs Retirement Village

Bridgeman Downs, QLD Ref:PL23320

42 Ridley Road, Bridgeman Downs, 4035, QLD

+611800954332

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Lindsay Gardens Retirement Living

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL5393

35 Lindsay Road, Buderim, 4556, QLD

+611800954332

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Peregian Springs Country Club

Peregian Beach, QLD Ref:PL5405

21 Gracemere Boulevard, Peregian Beach, 4573, QLD

+61735564461

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Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Sands

Beachmere, QLD Ref:PL23377

218 Bishop Road, Beachmere, 4510, QLD

1800 338 382

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Noosa Domain Country Club

Noosaville, QLD Ref:PL23380

35 Walter Hay Drive, Noosaville, 4566, QLD

(07) 5341 6000

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Kurrajong Sanctuary

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL6037

140 Eastern Service Road, Burpengary, 4505, QLD

(07) 3888 2577

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6 Blaker Road, Mitchelton, 4053, QLD

1800 199 740

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44 Zealey Road, Nambour, 4560, QLD

1800 199 740

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Allora Gardens

Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL23740

22 Allora Drive, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD

(07) 5373 4201

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Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village

Little Mountain, QLD Ref:PL23776

64 Sunset Drive, Little Mountain, 4551, QLD

(07) 5491 3544

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Seasons Living Mango Hill

Mango Hill, QLD Ref:PL6515

28 Akuna Way, Mango Hill, 4509, QLD

0411654026

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Seasons Living Kallangur

Kallangur, QLD Ref:PL23772

1321 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur, 4503, QLD

(07) 3285 9500

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Seasons Living Caloundra

Golden Beach, QLD Ref:PL23764

30 Baldwin Street, Golden Beach, 4551, QLD

(07) 5437 4900

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Seasons Living Bribie Island

Bellara, QLD Ref:PL23750

44/46 Melrose Avenue, Bellara, 4507, QLD

34104300

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Stockland Halcyon Landing

Bli Bli, QLD Ref:PL23844

27 Waigani Street, Bli Bli, 4560, QLD

1800 050 050

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Burpengary

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL6260

118 Pitt Road,, Burpengary, 4505, QLD

1300 367 155

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Keperra Sanctuary

Keperra, QLD Ref:PL23923

998 Samford Road, Keperra, 4054, QLD

(07) 3551 1004

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Mooloolah Gardens Retirement Village

Mooloolah Valley, QLD Ref:PL6220

11 King Street, Mooloolah Valley, 4553, QLD

(07) 5436 7913

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Azure Blue Redcliffe

Redcliffe, QLD Ref:PL23989

91 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe, 4020, QLD

3283 9570

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The Village Redcliffe

Rothwell, QLD Ref:PL24012

33 Buchanan Street, Rothwell, 4022, QLD

(07) 3204 1884

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Kookaburra Village

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL6035

123 Mark Road East, Caloundra, 4551, QLD

(07) 5491 5888

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Buderim Gardens

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL6056

405 Mooloolaba Road, Buderim, 4556, QLD

1800 550 550

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Caloundra Gardens Retirement Village

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL5546

72 Mark Road West, Caloundra, 4551, QLD

(07) 5492 5600

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Eureka Comptons Caboolture

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL24250

17 Newman Street, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

1800 356 818

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Stockland Halcyon Glades

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL24285

34 Ardrossan Road, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

1800 050 050

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Sunnymeade Park Retirement Village

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL6718

80 Lesley Avenue, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

(07) 5495 4233

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Ingenia Lifestyle Nature’s Edge

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL24312

25 Owen Creek Road, Buderim, 4556, QLD

07 5406 7829

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Edgewater - Bli Bli

Bli Bli, QLD Ref:PL24383

171- 203 David Low Way, Bli Bli, 4560, QLD

61-7-2104-0916

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Maroochy Shores - Maroochydore

Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL24375

319 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD

61-7-2104-4210

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Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa

Cooroy, QLD Ref:PL24427

19 Trading Post Road, Cooroy, 4563, QLD

1800 885 851

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IRT Parklands

Currimundi, QLD Ref:PL24480

242 Parklands Boulevard, Currimundi, 4551, QLD

134 IRT

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IRT The Palms

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL24495

22 Power Road, Buderim, 4556, QLD

134 IRT

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IRT Woodlands

Meridan Plains, QLD Ref:PL24475

22 Lacebark Street, Meridan Plains, 4551, QLD

134 478

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Blue Care Kallmar Retirement Village

Kallangur, QLD Ref:PL24461

40 Narangba Road, Kallangur, 4503, QLD

1800 990 446

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Eureka Maiala Court Margate

Margate, QLD Ref:PL24516

43 MacDonnell Road, Margate, 4019, QLD

1800 356 818

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Blue Care New Haven Retirement Village

Redcliffe, QLD Ref:PL24501

Josephine Street, Redcliffe, 4020, QLD

1800 990 446

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Blue Care North Pine Retirement Village

Lawnton, QLD Ref:PL24512

260 Francis Road, Lawnton, 4501, QLD

1800 990 446

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Stockland Halcyon Lakeside

Bli Bli, QLD Ref:PL24740

1 Halcyon Way, Bli Bli, 4560, QLD

1800 050 050

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Morayfield Seniors Rental Accommodation

Caboolture South, QLD Ref:PL24829

21-23 Barossa Crescent, Caboolture South, 4510, QLD

07 5498 3177

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Maleny Grove - A Live Life Community

Maleny, QLD Ref:PL24806

9 Palm Street, Maleny, 4552, QLD

1300556567

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Twin Cedars - Beerburrum

Beerburrum, QLD Ref:PL24817

466 Steve Irwin Way, Beerburrum, 4517, QLD

61-7-2104-0901

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Peninsula Palms Aged & Community Services

Rothwell, QLD Ref:PL24891

77 Morris Road, Rothwell, 4022, QLD

07 3897 2800

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Azure Blue Kawana Waters

Kawana, QLD Ref:PL5493

Lake Kawana Boulevard, Kawana, 4575, QLD

1800 007 218

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St Vincent's Care Services Mitchelton

Mitchelton, QLD Ref:PL4553

46 Church Road, Mitchelton, 4053, QLD

1800 778 767

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Coolum Waters

Coolum Beach, QLD Ref:PL25099

4 Wembley Road, Coolum Beach, 4573, QLD

1800 786 325

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The Avenue Maroochydore

Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL25072

32 Baden Powell Street, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD

07 5479 6482

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Sunset Palms Retirement Living

Palmview, QLD Ref:PL12614

58 Harmony boulevard, Palmview, 4553, QLD

+611800954332

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Immanuel Gardens

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL25179

10 Magnetic Dr, Buderim, 4556, QLD

1800 960 433

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St Paul’s

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL25171

10-44 Tomlinson Rd, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

1800 960 433

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Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay

Little Mountain, QLD Ref:PL25232

96 Village Way, Little Mountain, 4551, QLD

1800 556 677

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Palmwoods Tropical Village

Palmwoods, QLD Ref:PL25218

18 Landershute Road, Palmwoods, 4555, QLD

07 54459450

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Levande Newport

Newport, QLD Ref:PL25243

39 Lakeview Promenade, Newport, 4020, QLD

0409900126

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Pelican Waters

Pelican Waters, QLD Ref:PL25270

1 Boat Shed Way, Pelican Waters, 4551, QLD

1300 367 155

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Living Gems Caboolture

Caboolture South, QLD Ref:PL25355

176 Torrens Rd, Caboolture South, 4510, QLD

1800 288 918

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Living Gems Pacific Paradise

Pacific Paradise, QLD Ref:PL25377

596 David Low Way, Pacific Paradise, 4564, QLD

1800 978 388

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Village Green

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL25357

83 Lindsay Road, Buderim, 4556, QLD

0429 508 705

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Stockland B by Halcyon

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL25395

42 Whites Rd, Buderim, 4556, QLD

1800 050 050

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Palm Lake Resort Deception Bay

Deception Bay, QLD Ref:PL13329

1 Webster Road, Deception Bay, 4508, QLD

1800 725 652

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Palm Lake Care Caloundra bay

Aroona, QLD Ref:PL13333

96 Village Way, Aroona, 4551, QLD

1800 246 677

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Green Wattle - Burpengary

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL25401

134 – 140 Bruce Highway, Burpengary, 4505, QLD

07 3888 1188

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Orianna - Sandstone Point

Sandstone Point, QLD Ref:PL25421

2 Spinnaker Drive, Sandstone Point, 4511, QLD

07-2104-7381

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Thyme Lifestyle Resort Moreton Bay

Morayfield, QLD Ref:PL25420

70 Amy Street, Morayfield, 4506, QLD

1300295807

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Greenwood Forest Glen

Forest Glen, QLD Ref:PL25497

16 Grammar School Way, Forest Glen, 4556, QLD

1800 80 90 20

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Landsborough Pines

Landsborough, QLD Ref:PL25459

1 Eudlo St, Landsborough, 4550, QLD

07 5494 1207

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Freshwater by Ingenia Lifestyle

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL25453

49 Creek Rd, Burpengary, 4505, QLD

07 3495 0192

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Quintess Retirement Community

Mango Hill, QLD Ref:PL25518

29 Linear Drive, Mango Hill, 4509, QLD

1800 322 044

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Stockland Halcyon Promenade

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL25576

17-23 Caulfield Drive, Burpengary East QLD 4505, Burpengary, 4505, QLD

1800 050 050

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Silver Shores Village by Lincoln Place

Sandstone Point, QLD Ref:PL25568

1 Kal-Ma-Kuta Drive, Sandstone Point, QLD, 4511, Sandstone Point, 4511, QLD

07 5497 5566

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GemLife Bribie Island

Bongaree, QLD Ref:PL25651

9 Dux Dr, Bongaree, 4507, QLD

1800193177

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GemLife Palmwoods

Palmwoods, QLD Ref:PL25654

38 Landershute Road, Palmwoods QLD 4555, Palmwoods, 4555, QLD

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GemLife Maroochy Quays

Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL25655

6 Charlston Place, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD

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GemLife Pacific Paradise

Pacific Paradise, QLD Ref:PL25656

40 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise QLD 4564, Pacific Paradise, 4564, QLD

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Riverbend Burpengary

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL25685

722 Morayfield Rd Burpengary, Burpengary, 4505, QLD

0475 303 548

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Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters

Pelican Waters, QLD Ref:PL25705

40 Mahogany Dr, Pelican Waters QLD 4551, Pelican Waters, 4551, QLD

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Nature's Edge

Forest Glen, QLD Ref:PL6243

Owen Creek Road, Forest Glen, 4556, QLD

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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.