Retirement Living & Aged Care in Victoria | Churches of Christ Queensland

Find a place that feels like home in Victoria

Talk to us about your options

Finding the right support starts here

Whether you’re exploring retirement living or aged care for yourself or someone you love, our Victorian communities offer comfort, connection, and support every step of the way.

Retirement Living

Enjoy low-maintenance living in a welcoming community with the independence of your own home and extra support available if you ever need it.

Residential Aged Care

If you or a loved one needs more daily support, our Victorian aged care homes offer personalised care and a community where people feel safe, known, and supported.  

A caring community you can feel confident in.

For more than 140 years, Churches of Christ has walked alongside Australians in times of change — providing care, comfort, and places to belong. Today, we support thousands of people each year across aged care and retirement living, guided by compassion, respect, and genuine human connection.

Trusted not-for-profit care  

We support more than 25,000 Australians each year across 100   
communities
, with services in Queensland and Victoria.   

Communities designed for living well 

Our retirement villages are created with safety, wellbeing, and connection in   
mind — so you can enjoy your days your way.

Support that can adapt with you

Across our Victorian footprint, several locations are co-located or close to   
aged care — supporting peace of mind if needs change.

Explore our Victorian communities

From modern apartment living in Essendon to boutique village communities in Ormond, Cheltenham, Murrumbeena and Oakleigh — discover the place that feels right for you.

Arcadia Apartments - Essendon

Modern, boutique apartment living with peace of mind built in.   
  • 33 contemporary apartments (1, 2 or 3 bedrooms)   
  • Private balcony + secure entry, with undercover parking   
  • Co-located with Arcadia Aged Care for added reassurance if needs change  

Bethany Close Retirement Village - Ormond

A quiet, close-knit community near everything you need. ​
  • 13 spacious two-bedroom homes   
  • Private gardens and lock-up garage living   
  • Close to shops and public transport

Chesterville Retirement Village - Cheltenham

Refurbished homes near Southland — with community at your doorstep. ​

  • 50 homes (1 or 2 bedrooms) 
  • Community spaces including “The Nook” recreation room
  • Just 200m from Westfield Southland and close to public transport  

Emmaus Lodge - Murrumbeena

Affordable studio living in a secure, convenient location. 

  • 10 studio units with private bathroom
  • Emergency response system monitored 24/7 (peace of mind)
  • Close to buses and trains   

Grant Street Retirement Village - Oakleigh

Boutique, senior-friendly homes designed for easy living. 

  • A small village of 6 two-bedroom units
  • Lock-up garage, private rear garden, and low-maintenance lifestyle
  • Just minutes from Oak Towers Aged Care  

Arcadia Aged Care - Essendon

A welcoming home in a leafy suburb close to parks, shops and cafés.

  • 103 beds and single rooms
  • Registered nurse available 24/7 
  • Respite, dementia, palliative and pastoral care options

Oak Towers Aged Care - Oakleigh

A place of cultural belonging with gardens, connection and support.

  • 124 beds and single rooms
  • Respite, dementia, palliative and pastoral care options
  • Close to Grant Street Retirement Village so couples can stay connected  

Your life, your community, your home - retirement living designed around you

Our retirement villages are designed for over 65s living, with safety, wellbeing and connection at the heart of every community. We also offer clear guarantees and transparent information, with full details set out in the Residence Management Contract and Disclosure Documents, including fees, responsibilities and services provided.

28-day buy back guarantee

If you are a resident of a Churches of Christ retirement village and your care needs change and become eligible to transition into our residential aged care facilities. We guarantee to buy your unit back within 28 days after your entry into residential aged care.

6-month money-back guarantee

If you find the adjustment to community living does not suit you and your purchase is not what you had desired, then our 6 month buy-back will enable you to move on quickly and easily.

12-month buy back guarantee

If your unit has not sold within 12 months of vacating, we guarantee to buy your unit back within 12 months.

Aged care in Victoria — personalised support, every day.

When extra care is needed, having the right place matters. Our aged care homes in Victoria are comforting, welcoming places, supported by qualified, compassionate teams who take the time to really know each person. From shared meals and meaningful activities to time with family in inviting spaces, we focus on comfort, dignity and connection so everyone can feel at home. To access government funded aged care, eligibility is checked through My Aged Care, and we are here to help guide you through the next steps.

Permanent care

Ongoing support in a safe, caring home, with 24 hour care tailored to each person’s needs, routines and preferences.

Short stay / respite care

Flexible short term care for recovery, rest or a carer break, with the same comfort, services and support as permanent residents.

Dementia care

Specialised care in a calm, supportive environment, delivered by trained teams who understand memory loss and changing needs.

Palliative care

Compassionate end of life care focused on comfort, dignity and emotional support for residents and their families.

Pastoral care

Emotional and spiritual support for residents and families, available to everyone, regardless of faith or beliefs.
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