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Aberlea Inc. is a new entity for the organisation formally known as Abbeyfield House Mortlake which was formed in 1984 to address the need for aged care.

Aberlea Mortlake is an aged care hostel in Western Victoria. It is a modern, state of the art facility with 40 beds that provide permanent and respite care as well as day respite. Well maintained gardens, atriums and courtyards provide a pleasant outlook for residents and visitors. Every room offers a modern ensuite bathroom, built in robe, heating, telephone, TV points and an emergency call system. Residents are invited to furnish their room with treasured pieces of furniture, paintings and books to add to an atmosphere which is already homely and welcoming. All rooms have lockable storage space for residents' private belongings and doors which open to communal gardens and living areas. Communal areas within the house provide a relaxed settings where residents can enjoy the company of others, or a place to retreat for peace and quiet. A fully furnished respite room is available for those in the community who need accomodation and care on a temporary basis. Highly nutritious home cooked meals are prepared on the premises in our fully equipped commercial kitchen. Special dietary requirements are catered for upon request or need. Residents health and well-being are carefully monitored by an attentive staff of trained nurses and personal carers who are available 24 hours a day to help with all requirements. We also offer a range of service for members of the community who need help at home. These services include, but are not limited to, lawn mowing, gutter clearing, house cleaning, in house meals, window cleaning and general maintenance.

11/11/2025

🌟 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀 (𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁) 🌟

We’re delighted to introduce Maria Collins, who has been recommended by the Aberlea Board for appointment as a Director, pending formal ratification at our upcoming AGM.

Maria is currently Director of Performance Improvement and Acting Chief Executive Officer at Yea and District Memorial Hospital, a rural health service providing acute, aged care, and community health services. She brings more than 25 years of experience in public and regional health, having worked across organisations including Austin Health, Northern Health, Mercy Health, and DPV Health.

Throughout her career, Maria has led significant quality and governance reforms, guided hospitals through multiple accreditations, and overseen major safety and risk improvement initiatives. She is also a VCAT Member (AHPRA Nursing Registrations), providing expertise in clinical governance and regulatory oversight at a systems level.

The Board’s selection panel was unanimous in its support of Maria’s appointment, highlighting her:

✅ Deep alignment with Aberlea’s mission and values
✅ Warm, collaborative leadership style
✅ Insight into the challenges and opportunities facing aged care
✅ Proven ability to connect clinical excellence with strategic oversight

Outside of work, Maria is passionate about continuous learning and mentoring emerging leaders in health. Her warmth, experience, and practical leadership style make her a tremendous addition to the Aberlea Board.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 💙

#𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗮 #𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲 #𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 #𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝗰𝗼𝗯𝗱𝗲𝗻 #𝗰𝗼𝗯𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻 #𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 #𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 #𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗹 #𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 #𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗰 #𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 #𝗺𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗿 #𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 #𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 #𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 #𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 #𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗳𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 #𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗳𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴

09/11/2025

Written by very proud Lifestyle Officer Michelle:
“Well done to all the residents who made the succulent mushrooms and spider plant echidnas !
We entered them in the Mortlake Rose Show and won first prize on both!!!”

06/11/2025

💙 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 (𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁)

As part of Aberlea’s continued renewal and growth, we’re proud to introduce three outstanding leaders who have been 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 as Directors, pending formal ratification at our upcoming AGM.

Each brings exceptional experience, strong community values, and deep commitment to quality aged care and governance:

👩‍⚕️ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀 - Experienced rural health and governance leader
👩‍💼 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗢𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻 - Workforce, strategy and community connection
👩‍🔬 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 - Governance, risk and organisational performance

Together, they represent the next generation of community leadership - people who share Aberlea’s mission and will help guide its future with care, professionalism and vision.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀. 💙

#𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐚 #𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 #𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 #𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 #𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐝𝐞𝐧 #𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 #𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐧 #𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 #𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 #𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐥 #𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 #𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐜 #𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 #𝐦𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐫 #𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 #𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 #𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 #𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 #𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐟𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 #𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐟𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠

06/11/2025

Cooking was on the itinerary today for residents 😀 These wonderful frog biscuits were created, aren’t they adorable!

04/11/2025

Melbourne Cup festivities yesterday here at Aberlea 😀
Residents and staff looked a million dollars in their racing finery, with prizes awarded for “best dressed” and “best hat”. Little Harriet scooped the pools to win “Best Unicorn”.
The luncheon was delicious.
We would love to thank our dedicated team for putting the day together for residents, it was enjoyed by all 😀

31/10/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘀𝘀 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Aberlea has just received 5 stars in both Compliance and Quality in the latest national Star Ratings update published by My Aged Care.

The latest results show real progress across areas that matter deeply to families — from pressure injuries and unplanned weight loss, to medication safety and fall prevention.

This is more than a number. It reflects months of focused work from our clinical and care teams, and the strong leadership of Leonie Kelly, Director of Care & Operations.

In a sector where expectations keep rising, we’re proud to be keeping pace — and staying focused on what matters most: safe, high-quality care for our residents.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱.

30/10/2025

Balloon Volleyball in The Mill this morning 😀

26/10/2025

Leonie, Myra and John working in the garden on Saturday 😀 One of their tasks was to harvest the broad bean crop 😀

23/10/2025

“I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date” certainly did not apply to residents and staff on Tuesday this week, when a splendid “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” was held.

As you can see in the photos, colourful costumes, lovely decorations and delicious food created a magical atmosphere celebrating fun and friendship 😊

Our staff work together to come up with themes for our much anticipated “Happy, Happy Hours”, our endless thanks go to these staff for planning and holding these unforgettable events 😊

22/10/2025

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 - 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 / 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀

Aberlea is a community-owned 40-bed not-for-profit aged care facility located in Mortlake Victoria.

Our facility has a caring home-like environment that meets the residents’ individual needs. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and we take great pride in our high standard of resident care.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
• Salary Packaging, Relocation accommodation available
• Flexible arrangements – Permanent part-time and Casual positions.
• Mortlake Location – 45 minutes from Warrnambool

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗰.
Aberlea Inc. is a community owned residential aged care facility delivering a full range of residential care with ageing in place throughout the facility. We are passionate about providing person-centred care within the home with a focus on health, well-being and lifestyle. Located in Mortlake, the town offers a picturesque landscape with a beautiful lake and walking trail, local schools and well-renowned eateries.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿
As an integral part of our close-knit team, you will be provided with access to salary packaging and training and development opportunities. This casual position allows flexibility while still using your clinical and leadership skills among residents and staff.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide clinical care through a person-centred approach. Your duties will include :
Supervision of ENs and PCAs involved in providing resident care.
Working closely with residents and their families to understand their needs.
Coordinating and delivering assessments, treatment and documentation to the highest standard that meets regulatory requirements.
Establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with Medical and Allied Health providers who are affiliated with Aberlea Inc.
Acting as a professional role model for the broader Aberlea Inc. team.
We are proud to offer an environment that is friendly and embracing of new team members as we welcome them to assist us in continuing to provide a high standard of residential care within our home.

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Current Nursing Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
It would be preferable to have aged care experience or a keen desire to work within aged care.
Good communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of the team.
Those applicants with a post graduate qualification in gerontology or aged care management are encouraged to apply.

Please send your application to Leonie Kelly (Director of Care and Operations) doc@aberlea.com.au or contact Leonie on 03 5599 2901 for further details.

21/10/2025

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 - 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁

Aberlea is seeking the services of a casual Hospitality Services Assistant.
The role of the Hospitality Services Assistant is to assist the Cook in the facility with meal preparation, presentation and delivery of nutritious meals.

We are looking for:
- Willingness to obtain a police check, NDIS check and Food Safety certificate.
- Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and communication.
- Good organisational skills.
- High degree of reliability and punctuality.
- Willingness to participate in continuing education for staff.

Applicants with previous kitchen or food handling experience are encouraged to apply, however we do provide training in all aspects of the role.

Please send your application to Katie Hope (Hospitality Services Manager).
Please email: hsm@aberlea.com.au or call 03 5599 2901 for further details.
Thankyou.

20/10/2025

🌟 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗝𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘅𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗵 (𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘-𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡) 🌟

We’re proud to shine this week’s spotlight on Jen Roxburgh, Aberlea’s current Chairperson, whose term is due to expire and who has been nominated for re-election to the Board.

Jen has led Aberlea with integrity, warmth and vision through a period of renewal and growth. Her steady leadership has helped guide the organisation through major milestones – including the development of Aberlea’s Strategic Masterplan, strong governance reform and preparations for the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

With a deep belief in community ownership and care that stays local, Jen continues to bring focus, compassion and accountability to her role. Her background in governance, organisational leadership and stakeholder engagement has been instrumental in ensuring Aberlea remains strong, community-driven, and future-ready.

Jen’s re-nomination reflects the Board’s confidence in her leadership and her unwavering commitment to Aberlea’s mission – to provide high-quality, community-based aged care and living options for the people of Mortlake and surrounding regions.

Please join us in acknowledging Jen Roxburgh for her continued leadership and dedication to Aberlea.🤜💙

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https://aberlea.com.au/

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