Earlier this month we bid farewell to our inaugural Village Manager, Karen. Over the past 4 years, she has played a pivotal role since the village’s opening. We recognise the valuable contributions that Karen has made to the village and its residents, and wish her the best for the future and thank her for the wonderful moments shared and the impact she leaves behind.

Thank you to all the residents who joined us at the farewell event.

Our Social and Entertainment team hosted our annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea; raising a new record of over $1000 for the Cancer Council!

This is was our largest fundraiser in 3 years, so we’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our residents and friends for digging deep for such a worthwhile cause.

Recently, our residents were treated to a very special Opera performance at the village!

Australian renowned pianist John Woods was joined by Benjamin Martin, tenor, and Alison Saunders, soprano, to perform a range of emotional and uplifting music.

A huge THANK YOU to Arbor resident Val, for organising this amazing evening for the residents of the village.

We are extremely proud to announce that Arbor has received the state award in the ‘Senior Living’ category at the UDIA Queensland 2021 Awards for Excellence.

Our innovative, flexible financial model has attracted strong interest among retirees and downsizers, offering a high-quality retirement living option that is centred on dignity, fairness and individual lifestyle.

BHC CEO Rebecca Oelkers said that for many ageing Australians, a traditional retirement village is out of reach for their financial situation.

“Arbor Sherwood has brought a unique, affordable model to the market, specifically for retirement living,” Ms Oelkers said.

“The three contract options provided at Arbor allow residents to select their preferred apartment and then choose the financial model that suits them best.

“The model provides peace of mind for our older Australians – and their families – at what can sometimes be a complex and difficult time in their lives, and allows them to enjoy the life they love, easily and independently.”

Designed by Peddle Thorp Architects with sustainability and community in mind, Arbor was designed to keep the cost of living affordable for residents over the longer term.

“Importantly, each of Arbor’s four generous levels have been designed with a deep sense of care and consideration of residents as they age,” Ms Oelkers said. “For example, the property includes generous and luxurious communal spaces including a library, yoga space and community garden.”

Designed as a ‘vertical village’, Arbor has created micro-communities to provide opportunity for casual gatherings between neighbours, while maintaining privacy and passive surveillance for comfort and wellbeing.

“We know that social connectivity during retirement is directly linked to long-term mental and physical health, and that’s what Arbor delivers on so well,” Ms Oelkers said. “It’s more than a home, it’s a place where residents can come together and connect, share and enjoy each other’s company.”