Abbeyfield House News
Exciting things are happening at Abbeyfield Australia, and we’re thrilled to share the latest updates with you! From news articles to milestones this section is your go-to source for everything happening at Abbeyfield. Stay tuned to see how we’re continuing to grow, evolve, and make a difference in our communities.
In the leafy suburbs of Melbourne, on an ordinary street, sits an ordinary house. There is no signage or nurses’ station. But inside, 10 older Australians sit down together for a home-cooked lunch, prepared by a live-in housekeeper who also checks in on their wellbeing.
This is Abbeyfield. It’s not a retirement village or aged care. Instead, it’s a 70-year-old international movement – offering housing, companionship, and dignity to older people who can’t afford the alternatives.
Residents, families and staff came together to mark the milestone, enjoying a spread of delicious cakes and finger food platters.
The organisation is honoured to have been able to provide safe and affordable housing for the people of Melton over the last 30 years.
The Abbeyfield Berriedale house recently celebrated 30 years of providing affordable housing to older residents in Tasmania.
“We wouldn’t have been able to do it without the community’s support.”
A resident has lived at Abbeyfield Mount Gambier for over 20 years to become the house’s longest residing member.
Abbeyfield Ainslie House held a special dining-in event to inaugurate its new dining room furniture.
“One of our main focuses is companionship: sitting around the dining-room table, having a chat in the lounge-room, watching [the quiz show] Letters and Numbers.”
Current residents, staff, committee members and guests celebrated the 20th anniversary since the opening of McMullen Abbeyfield House in Huonville.
With the region’s population progressively aging, independent living options are becoming increasingly important to quality of life outcomes in residents’ twilight years.
Older Australian's sharing their home and saving money
