b'Come Home to OzcareRetirement LivingQ&A with Anna Gorgijeski,Head of Retirement LivingBoutique CommunityWelcome DelamoreWhat is Ozcares goal for retirement living? Major achievements?At Ozcare, our villages and communities are designed to Living at CurrimundiRetirement Community accommodate different retirement lifestyle preferences.This year Ozcare was certified as a signatory to the Retirement Living Code of Conduct (The Code). The Code Gardens Colocating villages with an Ozcare aged care facility,aims to set and maintain high standards in the operation of Picturesque Delamore House (circa 1890) and popularoffering retirees an unparalleled experience when it comesretirement communities. Voluntarily signing up to The Code Stage 2 Now Open retirement village, Delamore Retirement Community,to our village designs, a sense of community and care whilstconfirms Ozcares commitment to achieving high levels of A sanctuary to immerse & unfold. located in one of Brisbanes most historic Catholic precinctsbeing surrounded by likeminded people who genuinelycustomer satisfaction for residents living in, and moving in was transferred by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters oflove their community.and out of our retirement communities. Ozcare continues to set a new benchmark for retirementthe Immaculate Conception (mfic Sisters) to Ozcare on 28 February 2022. What challenges have the last It has also been wonderful to see the new communities we living with the expansion of its boutique Currimundi12 months presented? are developing resonate so well with retirees. Stage One Gardens retirement village with 15 brand new 2bedroomLocated in Kedron, DelamoreWhilst we have had significant challenges associated withand Stage Two of Reflections on the Bay sold out prior to homes. Close to fabulous Sunshine Coast beaches, shopsopening and our builder, Woollam Construction, received and parks, residents eagerly moved into Stage 2 from lateRetirement Community offers 1, 2 & 3the construction and development of our new sites due a Master Builder award for this impressive village. Similarly, June after residences sold out early 2022. bedroom independent living units to current market conditions, one of the key challengesour extension at Currimundi Gardens, 15 new homes, (46) and serviced apartments (18) has been the continuous engagement of our communitiessold out prior to completion. I think these results signify during COVID and the extended lockdown periods. Our staffthe demand for our unique offering and our trusted to over 65s. have worked really hard to continue service provision and operator status.be able to assist our residents. The Sisters who are ageing and reducing in number, felt very strongly that the 60plus people who rely on them for theirWhat does the future look like?Proudest moment?homes and who have put their trust in them, should be inWhilst we continually strive to deliver a quality product the safe hands of a Catholic provider.I feel so proud to see the happy smiles on the faces of newfor retirees from a community, lifestyle and wellness residents when they move into one of our villages. It alsoperspective, Ozcares main focus in the next few years Ozcare looks forward to continuing the 32year legacygives me a great sense of joy when I spend time with ouris to continue delivering colocated villages where retirees of Delamore Retirement Community and is dedicated tocurrent residents and hear how much they enjoy living infeel connected with community, where family and friends ensuring that the esteemed reputation of the mfic one of our communities. Feeling safe, secure and connectedof all ages feel pleasure and inclusion and relevance Sisters and the spirit of Delamore; warm smiles and goodis something we all desire, at any age. when visiting. With this in mind, Ozcare is committed friends, continues. to expanding our retirement living portfolio with the delivery of Rendu Towers in Newstead, Stage 1 opens early 2023, and new master planned communities in Top left: Artist impression of CurrimundiTop right: Anna with Fiona, Village Manager,Mackay and Labrador.Gardens Clubhouse by Binyan Studios and Delamore residents, Judy & JennyAnnual Report 2022 P41'