Arbor Sherwood

Welcome Louise

admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:06:27 +0000

A warm welcome to Louise, our new Village Manager at Arbor Sherwood Retirement Village!

Prior to joining Arbor Sherwood, Louise previously worked in retirement living and aged care sector. Louise is not only excited to meet each of our residents but also thrilled to work alongside the wonderful individuals who make up our vibrant community. Please join us in welcoming Louise as she steps into her new role!

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Farewell Karen

admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:55:42 +0000

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.

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Artist in residency

admin — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:12:24 +0000

🧑‍🎨 The walls of the village are looking brighter, after last weeks much anticipated unveiling of resident and artist, Noellen Webb’s paintings. These stunning pieces of art now line the walls of the village and we couldn’t be more thankful and appreciative of Noleen’s work.

Take a sneak peek of the artwork now gracing the walls of Arbor! 💚

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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 2023

admin — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:48:14 +0000

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.

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Bonjour from Arbor!

admin — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:44:30 +0000

Bonjour from Arbor! Residents brought France to the village – celebrating Bastille Day during our new monthly themed International Happy Hour!

Check out some of the photos from our fabulously themed International Happy Hour.

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A night at the Arbor opera

admin — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:36:00 +0000

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.

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Arbor Fashion Show 2023

admin — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:18:13 +0000

Our residents showcased their undeniable style and grace on the runway, modelling the clothes of yester year at the village earlier this month.

A big THANK YOU to this group of ladies that come every year and organise this show out of the goodness of their hearts. Our residents really love every moment!

See below photos of our wonderful models.

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‘Arbor’ crowned UDIA Queensland’s best senior living development

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:13:38 +0000

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.”

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A fashionably fun event for Arbor Sherwood residents

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:27:55 +0000

Cameras flashed, champagne glasses clinked, and resident models glided down the breezy level one corridor turned catwalk on Friday, 26 March as the community hosted their inaugural Fashion Parade.

After weeks of planning, 60 residents gathered to enjoy lively conversation, a sumptuous buffet lunch, lucky door prizes and the latest in smart casual clothing by Brisbane based designer, Glow Styling.

Money raised from the event will go toward the residents’ Annual Christmas Dinner.

Arbor Sherwood hosts regular social activities for residents including trivia nights, yoga classes and happy hour events.

Call today to arrange a tour and find out what your social life could be like at Arbor Sherwood.

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At the heart of Arbor

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:42:44 +0000

At the heart of Arbor

7 October 2020

Arbor Sherwood is BHC’s newest community and its first foray into retirement living, but its innovative financial model and considered design are already distinguishing it as a sought-after alternative to traditional retirement villages.

For BHC CEO Rebecca Oelkers, the company’s strong not-for-profit values were at the heart of why Arbor was created.

“We wanted to open the door to more older Australians who are seeking quality retirement living,” she said.

“BHC has a long history of working to empower and transform lives through secure, affordable housing, and we could see the tremendous value retirement villages offer older Australians in terms of social connection, support and security.

“But we also felt there was a genuine lack of choice when it came to accessing and paying for retirement living.”

“For many people, a traditional retirement village just didn’t suit their current financial situation, which often led them to stay in large, high-maintenance homes for too long, until they had an urgent health need, and likely had to move away from the suburbs they had spent their entire lives in.

“We knew that as a not-for-profit, we had the power to create a more diverse choice of financial options while still offering a high-quality built product and lifestyle.”

Arbor Sherwood offers three unique contract modules so that customers can select their preferred apartment and then choose how they want to pay for it.

Depending on the contract option, a brand new one bedroom plus study apartment at Arbor Sherwood could be purchased for $155,000, $257,500 or $355,000 upfront.

“It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach – some people would prefer to pay less upfront, balanced by a weekly accommodation fee, which can be partially offset by rent assistance, while others might choose to pay the full price upfront with no weekly accommodation fee, or a mid-ground between the two,” said Ms Oelkers.

“Our residents have the flexibility and control to make the best decision for their individual financial situation.”

All three options – including the full-price Module 3 – offer entry prices that sit below the median residential pricing in the area, unlike many retirement villages where prices can match or exceed it.

Lower entry prices and a unique range of contract modules are at the core of BHC’s commitment to making retirement living more accessible, while delivering all the benefits of life in a brand new, purpose-built community.

Arbor Sherwood is architecturally designed with retirement in mind, with all apartments featuring premium finishes and future-proofed features such as wide hallways and doorways, step-free surfaces and 24-hour emergency alarm systems.

Vibrant community spaces, including a lounge, library, wellness area, community garden and alfresco barbeque area, foster relaxed, social living, and Arbor’s residents benefit from staff support, a range of optional services and a thriving activities calendar.

“With Arbor Sherwood, we endeavoured to create a community our residents would be proud of – where the apartments and facilities are built to a high standard, the staff are exceptional and residents feel supported and at home,” Ms Oelkers said.

“It’s all about making retirement living a reality for more older Australians without having to compromise on quality.”

Visit Arbor Sherwood to see for yourself – displays now open at 22 Hood St, Sherwood. Call Suella on 1800 255 523 or enquire today.

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