History

Lyndoch Living has a rich history of serving Victoria’s south-west community. We are passionate about our team, residents, clients, and the communities we work within. We care for and are privileged to work in an environment where we can create value through integrated services to enable our community to live well.

1950 – 1960

Establishment of a twelve-bed hostel

1960 – 1970

Establishment of the retirement village with construction of three ‘Darby & Joan’ units
Additional hostels – Fletcher Jones, Harris and Berlyn (Riverside Hostel) – constructed to meet growing demand

1970 – 1980

Hostel expansion continued with the construction of ‘Englebert’ and ‘KT Swinton’
The first nursing home – Ward 1 – opens
The Day Centre was established

1980 – 1990

Retirement Village grows to a total of 45 units
The second nursing home – Ward 2 – opens

1990 – 2000

Tomlinson Centre Hostel opens
Community based and in-home services established
Establishment of satellite offices in Hamilton and Portland

2000 – 2010

Construction of new nursing homes – Audrey Prider Centre and Lake Lodge – to replace Ward 1 and Ward 2
Construction of new ‘KT Swinton Hostel’
‘The Homestead’ respite program is initiated
Massive growth in Community Care, Case Management, and Home-based Services
Establishment of a satellite office in Ballarat

2010 – 2015

Planning initiated for a major redevelopment of the Retirement Village with the completion of the Waterfront Living Apartments and community hub The Squires in 2015.

2018

Acquisition of May Noonan Centre, 40 bed nursing home located at 3 Foley Street Terang

2019

Acquisition of Warrnambool Medical Clinic as a key tenant for the proposed Lyndoch HealthCare primary care centre being built as part of the Masterplan at Hopkins Road Warrnambool

2020

In 2020, the refurbished Swinton Wing was completed to cater for ageing in place principles.
The Opening of the Wing was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Swinton Wing was officially opened on 22 September 2020 by Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria; with special messages received by Senator Colbeck, Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians; Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians; and the Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.

2023

The Primary Healthcare Centre building was completed on the site previously housed by the Tomlinson wing. The Lyndoch Healthcare team moved into the new building from the Lyndoch Medical Hub.

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“We are very grateful for the professionalism and care the staff have shown” Family of Living@Home clients
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“We would like to acknowledge the fantastic support shown to this lovely couple by the Living@Home team and the flexibility and understanding of their care needs” Family Member of Living@Home client
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“The lady you sent over yesterday was delightful, and even made Mum a hot lemon drink and put her to bed” Leanne (daughter of Living@Home client)
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“What a wonderful job Trish and Liz do, we are so happy with the care they provide” Family Members of Living@Home clients
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“I really appreciate the support from the Lyndoch Living@Home team, it’s a huge help in managing my caring role” Michelle (Living@Home client)
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“A very big thank you to the wonderful staff who came into our home and cared for my husband. This respite break made a very difficult situation more tolerable and gave me something to look forward to” Christine (Living@Home client)
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“Geraldine is the about the best cleaner I’ve ever had!” Maurice (Living@Home client)
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“Jan is such a capable, competent and calming carer, I feel so safe in her hands. I could not ask for anyone better” Joan (Living@Home client)
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“I’ve always been a busy, practical person and I’m still a busy person – I’m still able to be very involved in the community, especially the Speedway. I’m a busy bloke!” “I get spoilt rotten here! I really get cared for.” Stuart (Swinton East)
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“One of the lovely nurses had a great idea and planted out a raised bed with tomatoes and other plants and I enjoy getting out there and doing some work in the garden, collecting the produce.” “The staff are very, very nice. They greet you with a smile and do things very well.“ “I really enjoy the school kids visiting, and I’m amazed at the quality of the kids, they’re all so nice!” John (Lake Lodge)
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“I’ve lived here for 5 years and I’m very happy with the nurses and other staff” Margaret (Lake Lodge)
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“I’ve made friends here that I wouldn’t have been able to meet living by myself at home. It’s like an extension of your family” “The staff are absolutely fantastic here, nothing is ever a problem for them. Right through to the maintenance men, the cleaners and gardeners and staff at the kiosk, they’re all obliging and always greet you with a smile” “At Lyndoch I get comfort, care and conversation, add a bit of fresh air and that’s exactly what you need in life” Lynette (Swinton East)
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