A home for life. That's what you get when you move into your beautiful new retirement apartment at Europa on Alma.
Please contact us for an inspection with our Sales Manager on 1300 416 262. That’s what you get when you move into your beautiful new retirement apartment at Europa on Alma. Yet our spacious, purpose-built retirement apartments where you can comfortably age in place are only part of the equation. Living in a Bolton Clarke community, you’ll have the support of Australia’s most experienced retirement living and at-home support provider, whenever you need it. Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
12/10/2025
Europa on Alma residents gained some valuable insights into healthy and nutritious eating during a Wholesome Food session. Melissa from The Wholesome Food Shop put on a live demonstration for residents making green banana smoothies, a veggie frittata, oat breakfast bars and cacao protein balls - all great alternatives for snacks or meals that are easy to make with simple ingredients.
01/10/2025
Happy International Day of Older Persons! This year's theme is "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights". How can we recognise and support the aspirations of older people, including clients and residents? Share your ideas!
23/09/2025
Monday, 24 September 1945 – 80 years ago today – Queensland Governor Sir Leslie Orme Wilson officially opened the Kenmore Repatriation Sanatorium on the site of what is now Bolton Clarke Fairview, Pinjarra Hills. The first 12 veteran patients had been in residence in August under the watchful eyes of medical superintendent Dr George Cherry and Matron Viola Everett from the 112 Australian General Base Hospital. The sanatorium was founded to support ex-service personnel suffering from tuberculosis and continued to serve the veteran community until its closure in 1994.
31/08/2025
On this day in 1966 we received confirmation of royal endorsement from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
28/08/2025
Ninety years ago today, Melbourne's The Star published this account of a day in the life of our nurses. Our teams bring the same kindness and commitment to high quality care today for clients and residents across Australia.
06/08/2025
From our very first nurse, Nurse Ferguson, to 16,000+ employees across Australia today, on this Aged Care Employee Day we recognise the dedication and resilience that has been a hallmark of our teams for more than a century. It’s timely that today also marks one of our more recent milestones – the day we came together as Bolton Clarke in 2017, honouring early community leaders Brigadier William Kinsey Bolton and Lady Janet Clarke.
A very big Aged Care Employee Day thank you to all the Bolton Clarke teams for 140 years of caring.
05/08/2025
This Thursday (7 August) we are saying as part of Aged Care Employee Day, an annual celebration highlighting the outstanding efforts of all aged care employees supporting older Australians to age well. We want to invite you to say thanks to a team member who you believe goes above and beyond. Share your message of thanks in the comments below!👇
15/07/2025
It's National Diabetes Week this week and to mark the occasion, Bolton Clarke Research Institute Senior Research Fellow Dr Rajna Ogrin has been chatting with Diabetes Victoria about foot health.
If you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is really important. High blood sugar can affect your nerves and blood flow, which means you might not feel injuries and they may take longer to heal. This can lead to serious problems like ulcers or even amputations—but the good news is most of these can be prevented!
Top tips for keeping your feet healthy include:
* Check your feet every day – Look for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling. Use a mirror or ask someone to help if you can’t see well.
* Wash and dry your feet daily – Especially between your toes. Keep your skin soft with moisturiser (but not between the toes).
* Trim your nails carefully – Or ask a podiatrist to help.
* Wear comfortable shoes and socks – Avoid tight shoes or seams that rub.
* Never walk barefoot – Even at home.
* See a podiatrist regularly – They can spot problems early and help you manage them.
* Get help quickly – If you notice anything unusual, don’t wait.
To hear Rajna's webinar, visit https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/annual-cycle-of-care-looking-after-your-foot-health/
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Our name Bolton Clarke honours two key community leaders from our past whose values have shaped our organisation and still drive its purpose today.
William Bolton, a Lieutenant Colonel at Gallipoli and Cape Helles, was the first president of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League (later to become RSL) in 1916. He saw an urgent need and responded by providing support and rehabilitation for those who had served their nation so selflessly.
Lady Janet Clarke was a much-loved philanthropist who used her means and influence to improve the lives of those less fortunate in the rapidly expanding city of Melbourne. In 1889 she became president of the Melbourne District Nursing Society, a forerunner of the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), and remained a driving force in over two decades of service.
Our name reminds us of a combined 200 years of experience, and the energy and passion that continues to inspire and guide our work today.
Pictured above: Lynette, granddaughter of Lieutenant Colonel Bolton with a photograph of her aunt, May Bolton, who inspired a family tradition in nursing.