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Ainslie
75 Wakefield Gardens
Ainslie ACT 2602
P: 02 6281 2387
mrgrills@bigpond.net.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Ann Hazlewood
(02) 6281 2387
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A purpose built house funded as a joint venture between the ACT Housing Trust and the ACT Abbeyfield Society. Additional funding was provided by a corporate sponsor. The house opened in 1989.
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Babinda
20 Hospital Street
Babinda QLD 4861
P: 07 4067 1197
wanda.edmonds@lizzy.com.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 1
For inquiries contact
Wanda Edmonds
07 4067 1547
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The Queensland Government provided capital funding for a purpose built house at Babinda (south of Cairns) as a pilot project. The land was made available by local government and the project received strong community support. The house opened in 2001. b
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Burnie
125 View Road
Burnie TAS 7320
P: 03 6432 3585
mmaclaren@southcom.com.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Michael MacLaren
0447 311 416
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Welcome to Abbeyfield House Burnie!
Our purpose built house has comfortable accommodation for up to 10 residents plus our live-in housekeeper.
Contact us to talk about our Rest and Recovery Accommodation (in conjunction with the Burnie Hospital) or permanent assisted living accommodation to help you stay independent, happy and active!
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Charingfield
282a Bronte Road
Waverley NSW 2024
P: 02 9369 5444
F: 02 9369 5445
florencemc@accsoft.com.au
www.charingfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Florence McAnally (Hostel Manager)
02 9386 2701
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A purpose built hostel for 52 residents in five separate "units" in an established Sydney suburb involving a joint venture with the Christian Brothers. The project was funded jointly under the Commonwealth Hostels Program and by the Christian Brothers. One unit (for twelve residents) is reserved for retired Christian Brothers. Charingfield opened in 1993.
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Croydon
1 Trawalla Road
Croydon VIC 3136
P: 03 9725 1847
admin@abbeyfield.org.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Bev Thomas
03 9723 4162
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The first purpose built Abbeyfield house in an outer suburb of Melbourne on land provided by local government. The house was funded under the LGCHP with substantial contributions from charitable trusts. It opened in 1986 shortly after the opening of the first Abbeyfield house.
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Curtin
31 Throssell Street
Curtin ACT 2605
P: 02 6281 6256
jfurler@homemail.com.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Jacquelyn Landos
02 6295 6158
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This house is for younger people with a mild intellectual disability.
The ACT Government provided land and funding for a purpose built house for younger people with mild intellectual disability.The house is managed by the Abbeyfield SocietydisAbility (ACT) Inc. and opened in 2006.
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Dingley Village
267 Spring Road
Dingley Village VIC 3172
P: 03 9551 1799
F: 03 9551 6848
abbeyfielddingley@bigpond.com
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 1
For inquiries contact
Marion Harriden
(AH) 9551 1799
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Abbeyfield House in Dingley Village provides affordable and comfortable accommodation for 11 residents. To become eligible our residents must meet government public housing criteria.
Each resident enjoys their own spacious single room with bathroom and share the living, dining, kitchen facilities. The view from each room is into the garden, and the living and dining rooms overlook a covered barbecue and outdoor living area often in use during the warmer weather.
Our resident cook/housekeeper prepares lunch and dinner each day for residents. Families and friends are encouraged to visit and share a meal.
Residents are invited to take part in community organised activities. Two computers have been installed for residents to use and training is available on request.
The need in our community for assisted accommodation continues to grow. Our future includes plans to duplicate the existing House at the rear of the property. Discussions have commenced with town planners, council and other relevant bodies to progress the new building. To date these discussions have been positive.
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Frankston
6 Nukara Court
Frankston VIC 3199
P: 03 9776 6956
bconner@aapt.net.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 4
For inquiries contact
Barbara Conner
03 9789 0102
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A purpose built two-storey house funded under the LGCHP on land provided by local government. The house keepers' unit was funded by a charitable trust. The house opened in 1991.
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Garran
15 Stephens Place
Garran ACT 2605
P: 02 6257 5307
mrgrills@bigpond.net.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Ann Hazlewood
(02) 6281 2387
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Because of the success of the first Abbeyfield house, the ACT Housing Trust funded a second purpose built house in Garran, South Canberra., which is also managed by the ACT Society. This house opend in 1998.
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Glenorchy (Chigwell)
17 Moorina Crescent
Chigwell TAS 7011
P: 03 6249 7503
jonathan.jackson@rookewray.com.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Jonathan Jackson
(03) 6234 4481
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A purpose built house funded under the LGCHP and the local community with a contribution from the Commonwealth government. The land was provided by local government and the project was supported by Rotary, Lions and the Trust Bank Foundation. The house opened in 1994.
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Hull Street
7 Hull Street
Glenorchy TAS 7010
P: 03 6249 8878
mayoul@bigpond.com
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 3
For inquiries contact
Margaret Youl
03 6249 8878
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The Hull Street Abbeyfield House is a large, warm, and comfortable house set on beautiful grounds. While close to all amenities our House is located in a quiet area of central Glenorchy.
Our House offers a relaxed non structured environment comprising ten self contained studio apartments, each with an ensuite, built in robe, and tea/coffee facilities.
Other benefits of our House include:
* affordable rent which includes electricity
* shared living areas - kitchen, living rooms, dining room and laundry
* home cooked meals included
* bring your own furniture
* close to shops
* large garden for residents’ enjoyment.
* car parking available
Contact us today to organise an obligation free inspection of the wonderful Hull Street Abbeyfield House.
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Huon Valley
75 Wilmot Road
Huonville TAS 7109
P: 03 6264 2820
admin@abbeyfield.org.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 2
For inquiries contact
Vicki Evans
03 6297 1073
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A local private estate trust funded the land and the equivalent of the cost of seven rooms and ensuites. Residents in these rooms are not subject to financial eligibility criteria and a small ingoing fee is charged. The remaining three rooms were funded by the State government and the usual public housing eligibility criteria applies to these rooms. The house opened in 2001.
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Launceston
17 Woodland Grove
Newnham TAS 7248
P: 03 6326 6343
admin@abbeyfield.org.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 2
For inquiries contact
Patricia Richardson
03 6343 2871
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A purpose built house funded under the Community Housing Program (CHP) involving local government, Rotary and the Trust Bank Foundation and built on land transferred by the Tasmanian government from a Child Care Centre to the Abbeyfield Society (Australia) limited, The house opened in 1995.
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Malvern East
226-228 Waverley Road
Malvern East VIC 3145
P: 03 9572 5464
andrew.dixon@monash.edu
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 1
For inquiries contact
Andrew Dixon
03 9572 5464
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Visitors to Abbeyfield Malvern East frequently comment on the comfortable atmosphere of the house. Our home cooked meals are healthy and delicious. Our house is situated on the tram line and Council bus route and beautiful parks and gardens abound in the area. Visit our website at abbeyfieldmalverneast.com for more information.
Our house was built using a modification of two houses which was partially funded by the Commonwealth with substantial support from charitable trusts, local government, Rotary and the Soroptimists International. It opened in 1986 – we were the first Abbeyfield house in Australia.
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Marion
5 St Lawrence Avenue
Edwardstown SA 5039
P: 08 8371 1549
philip.watchman@gmail.com
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 2
For inquiries contact
Philip Watchman
0405 262 360
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The Marion Abbeyfield disAbility House opened in April 2010 and is the first Abbeyfield disAbility House in South Australia.
All current residents are enjoying their home and assisting with occasional chores.
There are currently 5 females and 3 males.
The Management committee is seeking volunteers to assist with the operations of the House
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Mauritian Community
1-3 Menzies Avenue
Dandenong VIC 3175
P: 03 9793 0166
admin@abbeyfield.org.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Paule Collard
03 9701 1002
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A partnership with the Mauritian Golden Age Club Incorporated, built on land previously owned by the state government and purchased by Abbeyfield Australia. Capital funding for the project came from the CHP. The house was opened in 1997.
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Melton
66-68 Brooklyn Road
Melton South VIC 3338
P: 03 9747 0218
admin@abbeyfield.org.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 1
For inquiries contact
Jean Arnold
03 9743 4068.
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A purpose built house located in a growth corridor, funded under the Project Partnership program with a contribution from the Commonwealth government. The land was provided by local government and the project was sponsored by the Lioness Club. The house opened in 1995.
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Mortlake
30 Shaw Street
Mortlake VIC 3272
P: 03 5599 2756
F: 03 5599 2796
doug@abbeyfieldmortlake.com.au
www.abbeyfieldmortlake.com.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Doug Parker (CEO)
03 5599 2901
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A purpose built hostel for 31 residents, which incorporates an historic building owned by the local shire, using Commonwealth Hostel Program funding and a substantial loan from the Shire, was opened in 1990. Since then, growing demand led to Commonwealth government funding being secured to double the bed numbers.
A successful fundraising campaign allowed the extension to be completed and it was opened in 2002.
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North Melbourne
17 Brougham Street
North Melbourne VIC 3051
P: 03 9329 3510
bethiastevenson@bigpond.com
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 1
For inquiries contact
Beth Stevenson
03 9329 9220
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An adaptation of a disused church in an inner suburb of Melbourne, this house was a joint venture between local government', the Senior Citizens Club and Abbeyfield and was funded under the CHP. The house was opened in 1997.
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Orange
19 Hill Street
Orange NSW 2800
P: 02 6361 7951
admin@abbeyfield.org.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Ronnie Hazelton
02 6364 2118
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A purpose built house funded by the New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation, as a demonstration project, on land provided by local government and with the support of local community groups. The house opened in 1991.
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Richmond
269 Burnley Street
Richmond VIC 3121
P: 03 9428 9710
janewstokes@gmail.com
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 1
For inquiries contact
Jane Stokes
(03) 9428 8077
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A purpose built house funded by the Project Partnership program with a contribution from the Commonwealth government, and with financial input from local government, the Uniting Church and substantial assistance from the local parish and charitable trusts. The house opened 1995.
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Wagga Wagga
29 Wiradjuri Crescent
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
P: 02 6921 5311
admin@abbeyfield.org.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
Vacancies: 1
For inquiries contact
Lyn Quigley
02 6926 1101
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Our lovely Abbeyfield House opened in 1998 and comprises ten self furnished studio apartments with ensuites, built-in robes, small kitchenettes for breakfast and tea/coffee needs.
All units have a small garden area off the patio, and there is a raised vegetable garden for those who like to potter.
Shared living areas include the kitchen, dining room and comfortable living room with large screen TV, DVD player, computer and printer for residents use. Our house also has a fully equipped laundry and external clothes lines.
Located close to Wagga Wagga's main shopping precinct and with a large garden for residents’ enjoyment.
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Waverley
48 Salisbury Road
Ashwood VIC 3147
P: 03 9807 9698
admin@abbeyfield.org.au
www.abbeyfield.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Ian Hamilton
03 9802 3411
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A purpose built house funded under the Project Partnership program. It was sponsored by Rotary, built on land provided by local government with the support of the Housing Industry Association Foundation. It opened in 1991.
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Williamstown
Memorial Drive
Williamstown SA 5351
P: 08 8524 6396
F: 08 8524 6052
abbeysoc@chariot.net.au
www.abbeyfield-barossa.org.au
No vacancies
For inquiries contact
Elaine Johnson (General Manager)
08 8524 6396
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The first Abbeyfield project in South Australia, built on land in a small country town provided by a local community group, partially funded under the LGCHP and with a contribution from the Commonwealth government, involved some resident contributions when it opened in 1989. This house now consists of eleven hostel beds as well as a number of independent living units for people who are able to look after themselves.
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