Tandara Lodge Community Care

12/08/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated Aged Care Employee Day — a wonderful opportunity to recognise and thank the incredible people who make a difference in the lives of our residents every single day. ❤️

We simply cannot thank our amazing team enough for all that you do. From our administration team, cleaners, allied health professionals, leisure and lifestyle team, quality, maintenance, kitchen staff, nurses, laundry, carers, bus drivers and management — every single one of you plays an important part in keeping our residents happy, safe, cared for and connected.

Your dedication, compassion and willingness to go the extra mile never goes unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do and so proud to have such a wonderful team.

Thank you for everything you do for our residents and for each other. You are all truly amazing! 💕👏

30/07/2026

I am so proud of all our staff. Every single day they go above and beyond to ensure our residents receive the highest standard of care, compassion and respect.
Their willingness to support one another, work as a team and always put our residents first is something truly special. Thank you for your dedication, kindness and commitment—you make a real difference in the lives of our residents and each other every day.
We are incredibly lucky to have such an amazing team. 💙

30/07/2026

Congratulations to Catherine Barwick on being named a finalist in the Ageing Australia "You Are ACE" Awards!

Catherine was nominated in the Consumer Focus and Care category in recognition of the exceptional care, compassion and dedication she shows every day at Tandara Lodge Community Care . To be selected as one of only four finalists across Australia in this category is an incredible achievement and a testament to the difference she makes in the lives of our residents and their families.

Your compassion, kindness and dedication inspire everyone around you. The care and dignity you provide, particularly to residents at the end of their lives, is truly exceptional. You have an incredible ability to support not only residents but also their families through some of life's most difficult moments, always with empathy, respect and genuine compassion.

Your leadership, clinical expertise and unwavering commitment to person-centred care make a lasting difference every single day. You lead by example, support your team without hesitation and continually strive to improve the quality of care for every resident.

Congratulations, Catherine, on this well-deserved recognition. We are all so proud of you and wish you the very best of luck at the national awards. You truly embody what it means to be ACE! 💙

23/07/2026

❄️ On a cold winter's day, what could be better than staying warm in your PJs all day? 🩵

Today our staff and residents embraced the fun with a cosy Pyjama Day! It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, sharing plenty of laughs, smiles, and warm moments together.

22/07/2026

We are currently advertising for a Leisure and Lifestyle Officer!

Join Tandara Lodge as a Lifestyle & Leisure Officer and deliver engaging programs that enhance residents’ wellbeing, independence, and quality of life

21/07/2026

🎄 Christmas in July was a wonderful celebration enjoyed by everyone!
A huge thank you to our amazing staff for transforming the dining room into such a beautiful festive space and cooking such a delicious meal which was thoroughly enjoyed by all 🌲🎅🎄

15/07/2026

We are currently recruiting for a newly created Services Manager position, which has been established to strengthen our hotel service operations and support the delivery of high-quality care to our residents.

Matt
CEO

Are you an experienced aged care leader looking for a rewarding management role where you can genuinely improve the lives of older people?

13/02/2026

Game on! 🎈🎾
Our residents had a fantastic time today playing balloon tennis — plenty of laughs, friendly competition and lots of team spirit! Who knew we had so many tennis champions at Tandara.

06/02/2026

It's heartening to observe Tandara residents integrating into their community and participating in the Kentish Flowerfest decorate your gate competition this weekend. Well done to the Leisure and Lifestyle team and our dedicated volunteers for facilitating this outcome. 🌼🏠👏💐

28/01/2026

Tandara residents enjoyed a great Australia Day celebration, thanks to the dedication of the staff who worked on the public holiday and went the extra mile to make it a special day. 🎉🇦🇺🎊