b'Retirement Living Come Hometo OzcareOzcare offers an unparalleledWe offer: Q&A with Anna Gorgijeski, Head of Retirement Livingexperience for over 65s living when State-of-the-art villagesit comes to village design, sense of Flexible entry price options aged care and integrate community care service delivery,VIP access to Ozcare services How do your services create connection?community and care. We are committedMaintaining social connection as you get older is incrediblyour retirees fully experience a unique lifestyle, sense ofEngaged village communitiescommunity and care.to creating inclusive, supportive villages Dedicated village staff important; it is one of the key elements to staying healthy. The great thing about Ozcares retirement villages is the that encourage community connection Pet friendly environments choice of activities on offer for our residents. We haveHave there been any major challenges?and facilitate continuity of care as oureverything from cinemas, wellness centres, swimmingDuring the last 12 months, there has been a notable pools, putt putt and lawn bowls to community gardens,increase in prices for independent living units (ILUs) that residents get older. mirrored the trends seen in the mainstream residential games rooms, exercise classes, intergenerational activities and much more. We are committed to encouraging vibrant,market. The affordability gap between retirement units Ozcare is proud to operate sixand the traditional real estate market has widened and inclusive communities where our residents can form new retirement villages throughoutfriendships, engage with their local community and foster atherefore retirement living is becoming more attractive to retirees. Whilst this has been positive, it has had some Queensland. We have a firm visionmore active lifestyle.challenges associated to construction delays, staffing and to co-locate retirement villages withDescribe the past 12 months in retirement living? re-engagement of our communities post COVID.our aged care facilities and supportAs a whole, the past 12 months have been really exciting forWhat makes it all worthwhile?Ozcare. We have welcomed our new residents at Reflections village residents with our communityon the Bay (Stage 2) and completed Stage 1 of ourSeeing the smiles on the residents faces, not only when care offering. stunning, new vertical village in Brisbane, Rendu Towers.they move in but whilst living at our villages, makes it all As we continute to co-locate our villages with residentialworthwhile.Live the age you feel!Residents and staff at De Paul Manor Estate on the Gold Coast. Residents and staff at De Paul Manor Estate on the Gold Coast38 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2023 39'