Locations - The Best 30 Years

The Best 30 Years was filmed at:

Australian Unity

Established in 1840, we were Australia’s first member-owned wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services. We’re committed to real wellbeing for all Australians, and for us, real wellbeing means so much more than physical health. It’s about your standard of living and feeling safe in your home. It’s your personal relationships and being connected to your community. It’s about what you want to achieve in life, while having the security to get out and do what makes you happy.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at Australian Unity’s Campbell Place Retirement Community, Drummond Place Retirement Community, and Rathdowne Place Aged Care.

Aveo

Aveo’s vision is to be Australia’s leading and most innovative seniors living provider. Our mission is to honour and serve our residents through Kindness, Care and Respect. Kindness, Care and Respect are our corporate values.

Aveo is a leading and trusted owner, operator and manager of retirement living communities across Australia. Aveo’s philosophy is underpinned by a commitment to grow with older Australians by inspiring greater living choices. We currently and proudly do so for 12,000 residents in over 90 communities across Australia.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at Aveo’s Aveo Newstead and Aveo Newcastle.

Bolton Clarke

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider. With RSL Care (Queensland) and the Royal District Nursing Service (Victoria) at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. After providing over a century of support we came together, united by our commitment to the highest quality care delivered with kindness and respect. In 2017, we adopted a new name recognising our early founders – Bolton Clarke. In 2022 we expanded our services welcoming Allity and Acacia Living Group to Bolton Clarke Group.

The Best Thirty Years spoke to Bolton Clarke about their in-home care services, filming in Queensland and Victoria.

Calvary

Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life.

With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 public and private hospitals, more than 70 residential care and retirement communities and 19 community care service centres.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at Calvary’s Calvary Corymbia Aged Care Services.

GemLife

GemLife offers luxury resort-style living for the over-50s. Whether homeowners are working, retired or planning to downsize, GemLife’s secure, gated communities offer extensive premium facilities, including superb architecturally designed country clubs, and high quality homes for a whole new life.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at GemLife’s Pacific Paradise and Maroochy Quays.

Hometown Australia

Over 10,000 Australians call a Hometown Land Lease community home. Our residents enjoy quality, affordable housing, terrific amenities and plenty of opportunities to participate in fun activities and make new friends. Our communities for the over 50s are located in attractive areas known for their natural beauty or their close access to desirable urban centres.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at Hometown Australia’s Beachfront – Hallidays Point and Sunrise – Port Stephens.

Ingenia Communities

Ingenia Communities Group is an ASX listed leading operator, owner and curator of holiday experiences and residential lifestyle communities providing secure, connected independent living for older Australians, with a focus on connection and wellbeing.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at Ingenia Communities’ Hervey Bay and Latitude One.

LDK Seniors’ Living

All LDK Seniors’ Living villages provide a vibrant and engaged lifestyle, coupled with 24/7 care at all levels. At LDK, you’ll always have the independence you want, and all the personalised care you need.

LDK stands for Love, Decency & Kindness. These ethos underpin everything LDK do to deliver the best ageing-in-place outcomes and the full continuum of care for all stages in every residents’ ageing journey.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at LDK Seniors’ Living’ Greenway Views and The Landings.

Ryman Healthcare

Ryman Healthcare was founded in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1984 and owns and operates 44 retirement villages in New Zealand and Australia. Ryman villages are home to more than 12,750 residents, and the company employs over 6,300 staff.

Ryman opened its first Australian village, Weary Dunlop, in Wheelers Hill in 2014.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at Ryman Healthcare’s Nellie Melba Retirement Village and John Flynn Retirement Village.

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider that has been caring about people for more than 50 years. We deliver personalised, quality care and support services across our network of Retirement Villages, Home Care services and Residential Care homes in over 40 locations, including regional communities. Every day Southern Cross Care supports thousands of people to live with purpose and dignity so they can live life to the full.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT’s North Turramurra Aged Care.

St Vincent’s Care

As part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) is a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 23 facilities located within Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent’s has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years.

The Best Thirty Years was filmed at St Vincent’s Care Services Heathcote.

Uniting

Uniting is committed to developing retirement and independent living solutions for older people across NSW and the ACT. Currently, Uniting provides retirement living for nearly 3000 residents in 69 villages. Our aim is to offer seniors a place to call home close to amenities and our aged care homes, giving them an opportunity to age in place. Uniting also operates 73 residential aged care homes in 58 locations across NSW and ACT.