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Whiddon Maclean Mareeba is a highly respected and fully accredited aged care home. We deliver the highest standard of residential-centred care.

Mareeba Aged Care is a highly respected and fully accredited residential aged care facility, providing total comfort and care for its residents. At Mareeba we offer personalised residential care services designed for the individual needs of each resident. Mareeba Aged Care is located in Northern New South Wales in the heart of the beautiful town of Maclean and just minutes from the seaside town of Yamba

29/01/2026

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie… Oi! Oi! Oi! 🇦🇺

We love Australia, and we love a good celebration at Mareeba! Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Australia Day filled with laughter, connection, and true blue Aussie spirit.

A heartfelt thank you to bush poet Bob Faulkner for generously sharing his time and talents with our residents — your storytelling and poetry brought so much joy to the day.

We’re also incredibly grateful to our AINs and GSOs who ensured residents could attend and be supported throughout the celebrations. Your care and teamwork never go unnoticed.

The celebrations continued the following day with Australia Day trivia, dress-ups, and a full in-house BBQ. A big thank you to our amazing kitchen team, AINs, wellbeing and lifestyle, and GSOs — many hands truly do make light work.

This is why we love Mareeba — our people, our residents, and the strong sense of community that makes moments like these so special 💛

22/01/2026

💪🌞 Daily Exercise at Mareeba

Our residents love starting the day with movement, and our daily exercise sessions are a wonderful way to energise both body and mind. Guided and supported by our Wellbeing & Lifestyle team, these sessions are tailored to suit all abilities, ensuring everyone can participate safely and confidently.

Daily exercise provides so many positive benefits for our residents, including improved mobility and strength, better balance and flexibility, enhanced mood and mental wellbeing, increased circulation, and support for overall independence. Just as importantly, it encourages social connection, routine, and a positive start to the day filled with smiles and laughter.

A little movement goes a long way in supporting healthy ageing at Mareeba 💙

21/01/2026

👩‍🍳🍞 Cooking Club with Our Resident Chefs!

Every second Monday, our Cooking Club brings residents together for a hands-on, heart-warming experience alongside our talented chef Cay Lei, supported by our wonderful Wellbeing & Lifestyle Assistants.

This week, the kitchen was filled with laughter, familiar aromas, and plenty of smiles as we baked fresh scones together. From mixing and shaping to tasting the finished treats, our residents were actively involved every step of the way—creating not just delicious food, but meaningful moments and cherished memories.

Cooking Club offers so many wonderful benefits for our residents, including strengthening social connections, encouraging independence, stimulating memory through familiar recipes, enhancing fine motor skills, and boosting confidence and wellbeing. Most importantly, it brings joy, purpose, and that comforting feeling of home. 💛

We can’t wait for our next Cooking Club session!

16/01/2026

Summer days and time in the garden — truly good for the soul 💚

There’s something special about sunshine on your face, fresh air in your lungs and the simple joy of being outdoors. Our residents have been loving their time in the garden this summer, soaking up the warmth, sharing conversations, and enjoying moments of calm and connection.

Spending time outside offers so many benefits for our residents — boosting mood, encouraging gentle movement, supporting better sleep, and providing sensory stimulation through sights, sounds and scents of nature. It’s also a beautiful way to spark memories, conversations and a sense of wellbeing.

Sometimes, it’s the simple moments that make the biggest difference 🌸🌞

14/01/2026

Fresh year, fantastic tunes! 🎵✨
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Brendon Rose from Heartbeat, and he brought the house to life with his energy and music. Smiles, sing-alongs and plenty of toe-tapping filled the room — all topped off with a delicious ice cream treat to make the day even sweeter 🍦

A huge thank you to Brendon for sharing your talent with us. Music, laughter and ice cream… what more could you need? 💙🎶

12/01/2026

New year, loads more entertainment! 🎶✨
We were thrilled to welcome back Rob from Cob Web Collection last week — and didn’t he absolutely let it rip for our residents!
So much laughter, singing and toe-tapping fun.
Thanks, Rob! We always love seeing you and can’t wait to have you back again 💙🎤

09/01/2026

🍹🀄 Happy Hour & Hoi 🀄🍹 – Facebook Post

What better way to bring people together than Happy Hour and a game of Hoi!

Our residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with laughter, friendly competition and a well-earned drink while playing this much-loved game. Activities like this aren’t just about fun (although there was plenty of that!) – they support social connection, stimulate the mind and create meaningful moments together.

The room was buzzing with conversation, smiles and the occasional victory cheer, proving once again that it’s the simple pleasures that make the biggest difference 💛

Cheers to good company, good games and even better memories!

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us ✨🎄

As Christmas arrives, we would like to extend our heartfelt wishes to our residents, families, friends, volunteers and staff. This special season is a time for reflection, gratitude and togetherness — and our community truly captures the spirit of Christmas.

Looking back on the year that was, we are incredibly proud of all that has been shared within our home. From everyday moments of connection to special celebrations and milestones, 2025 has been filled with laughter, love and meaningful memories. None of this would be possible without the dedication and compassion of our staff, the generosity of our volunteers, and the ongoing support and trust of our families and friends.

Recently, we were blessed with a beautiful Christmas Carols night, where Sister Anne and her wonderful choir generously gave up their time to sing for our residents and families. Their voices filled our home with joy, warmth and the true spirit of Christmas, creating a magical evening that will be cherished by all who attended. We are so grateful for their kindness and generosity. 🎶❤️

At this time, we also pause to remember those who will not be with us this Christmas. They remain forever in our hearts, and we hold their families and loved ones close in our thoughts during this season.

As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with hope and excitement — eager to create new memories, strengthen connections and continue providing a safe, caring and welcoming home for all.

From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with love, peace and joy, and a happy and healthy New Year. 🎄✨

18/12/2025

Christmas party number three and that’s a wrap! 🎄✨

Level 2 celebrated Christmas in style with a beautiful three-course meal, live entertainment, and plenty of quality time shared with families.

Over the past three days, we proudly hosted 187 residents and family members, and it truly wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible teamwork behind the scenes.

A massive thank you to our AINs Izzy, Keegan and Mae — our residents looked absolutely beautiful, and your support did not go unnoticed.
To our volunteer Anne, your very first function and you absolutely nailed it — what a wonderful start!
A big thank you to our admin staff — from bookings to check-ins and welcoming our guests, we couldn’t do it without you.
A big thank you to our laundry team for making sure every tablecloth’s was perfectly cleaned and pressed — those finishing touches make all the difference.
To Zac, thank you for once again stepping in and helping out whenever you’re called — we truly appreciate it.
And to Wendy, our amazing GSO — you go above and beyond every single time, love a good reason to dress up, and are always ready to help wherever needed.

Once again, a huge thank you to our kitchen team — the food was outstanding and the feedback has been fantastic.
To our Wellbeing and Lifestyle team — three Christmas parties and a carols night all in one week… you’re mad! 🤣

And finally, to our families who continue to show up and celebrate alongside us — we truly appreciate you and love sharing these special moments together. 💛

17/12/2025

Christmas party number two — done and dusted! 🎄
Fairweather celebrated with a beautiful garden party filled with live music, laughter and connection, and it truly did not disappoint.

A massive thank you to our amazing AINs, Sharon and Tania — you girls absolutely nailed it. To Jamie from maintenance for helping with the set-up and pack-down, we couldn’t have done it without you. A big shout-out to our double Wendys, our GSO team for making the space look beautiful and for always being so helpful. Thank you to our kitchen team for putting on a magnificent spread, and to Wellbeing & Lifestyle for supporting all the ins and outs to ensure the day ran seamlessly.

Most importantly, thank you to our wonderful Fairweather families for joining us and making it another true Fairweather family Christmas celebration. Your presence, smiles and ongoing support are what make these moments so special for our residents and staff alike. 💚🎄

16/12/2025

The silly season is well and truly in full swing! 🎄
We were excited to kick off the first of our three Christmas celebrations with residents from Level 1, Bonny Doon, Cherry Lane and Brigadoon.

A heartfelt thank you to each team who helped make the day so special. To our Leisure & Lifestyle staff, thank you for the planning, set up and pack down.
To our catering team, we truly appreciate the time, effort and care that went into preparing and serving a wonderful meal enjoyed by all.

Thank you to our nursing team for always going above and beyond — from getting residents ready to supporting them throughout the day, your care and attentiveness never go unnoticed. And to our GSO and maintenance teams, thank you for the behind-the-scenes work, and support that keeps everything running smoothly.

A special thank you to the families who joined us on the day. Your presence, smiles and shared moments mean so much to our residents and truly add to the warmth and spirit of these celebrations.

These events are a true team effort, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone involved — many hands really do make light work.

10/12/2025

Christmas Carols at Mareeba!
Date - Monday the 15th of December 2025
Time - 6pm

Join us and Sister Anne’s choir for a wonderful night of Christmas carols! 🎄🎅🎊

Address

6 Rannoch Avenue
Maclean, NSW
2463

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm
Sunday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61266452966

Website

http://www.mareebaagedcare.com.au/

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