Carrington Village

Our Retirement Village is the beating heart of Carrington Estate. Home to almost 400 people, we strive to make the Village a place where everyone feels connected, supported, and safe. We pour our energy into creating a beautiful space, and lifestyle for our community.

The Carrington Courier is an essential part of that lifestyle. Our community newspaper plays a vital role in in informing our community of activities available to them, changes going in the community, birthdays, new arrivals, and even profile pieces on their fellow community members.

Investing in connection

Our community extends beyond the boundaries of our Estate, and investing in the greater community benefits the wellbeing of our Residents. We are always looking for new ways to build connections with the greater community.

Our intergenerational programs like “Through Your Eyes” provide a unique opportunity for younger people in the area to get to know our Residents.

Our education partnerships and programs:

• Macarthur Workplace Learning Program where students gain experience in administration and lifestyle support
• Duke of Edinburgh Program with local schools
• Partnership with Western Sydney University aimed at giving third year students practical skills in residential engagement

Community engagement programs:

• Our Lunch & Tour Program showcases our services to local community organisations like Probus, the Rotary Club, the Lions Club, and the Men’s Shed.
• Camden City Council’s Chat Link event and Wollondilly’s Cafe Connect are the go-to place for older people in the local region. Carrington attends these events to speak about the potential that Carrington has as a community for them.
• We never miss an opportunity to sponsor the Camden Show as “Champion Sponsors” and serve our mouth-watering scones in the Style Pavilion.

Resident support and wellbeing survey

Communication with our Residents is important to their wellbeing and is part of our commitment to their care. We conducted a survey with our Residents to find out if the services we provide for them are enough. The results provided precious insight into their needs, and ultimately resulted in the Residents gaining immediate services for gaps they identified in their surveys.

Our amenities are not just for the benefit of our Residents; community groups often use our spaces. The Macarthur Singers, Toastmasters, and Macarthur Garden Club are often taking advantage of our Estate.