Southern Cross Care Stretton Gardens

209 Illaweena St, Drewvale QLD 4116, Australia

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a Catholic, not-for-profit aged care provider founded in 1979 by the Knights of the Southern Cross, with over 40 years of experience caring for older Australians. Operating 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, and home care services across Queensland, regional New South Wales, and Victoria, the organisation supports more than 3,000 people with over 1,800 dedicated staff. Residential care includes specialised support for chronic disease management, dementia, palliative, and end-of-life care, with allied health services and lifestyle programmes available across its communities. Homes are designed to feel comfortable and homely, with meals cooked fresh on-site daily, landscaped gardens, and a broad range of social and wellness activities including the organisation-wide 'Move it' programme. A dedicated wellness centre for adults aged 65 and over also operates at Holland Park in Brisbane.

209 Illaweena St, Drewvale QLD 4116, Australia

Stretton Gardens Retirement Estate is a retirement living community in Drewvale, Brisbane South, operated by Southern Cross Care QLD — a Catholic not-for-profit organisation with over 40 years of experience in aged care. The estate borders the Karawatha Forest and offers two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus study units featuring modern open-plan living, paved courtyards, air conditioning, and secure garaging. Residents enjoy a heated pool and spa, gymnasium, tennis court, indoor bowls, library, and social and activity clubs, with walking trails in the adjacent forest providing easy access to nature. A 24-hour emergency call system is provided for peace of mind, and residential aged care is co-located on-site should future care needs change.

20 Bufalino St, Parkinson QLD 4115, Australia

Arcare Parkinson is a premium aged care residence located at 20 Bufalino St, Parkinson QLD 4115, close to natural parkland in Brisbane's outer south. The single-level facility features 110 luxurious suites with modern, elegantly designed interiors, easy motorway access, ample on-site parking, and a bus stop out front. Residents enjoy a vibrant on-site coffee shop, hair salon, theatre, private dining room, well-equipped gym, multiple intimate lounges, manicured gardens and courtyards, and dedicated activity rooms. The facility delivers residential, dementia, palliative, and respite care under Arcare's Relationship-First Approach, with staff committed to knowing every resident by name. An exceptional lifestyle team provides one of the leading activity programmes in the region, fostering a strong sense of community.

1/15 Greenfern Dr, Browns Plains QLD 4118, Australia

Berrinba Greens Care Community is located in Browns Plains, approximately 30 minutes south of Brisbane CBD, set in tropical gardens on a quiet cul-de-sac. The community is operated by Opal HealthCare and offers residential, respite, palliative, and dementia care with 24/7 registered nurses on site. A dedicated Memory Care Neighbourhood is designed specifically to support residents living with dementia with custom environmental cues. Residents enjoy lush garden surrounds, an in-house café with barista coffee, a hairdressing salon, private dining for families, and a dedicated bus for community outings. The community holds an 89.4% customer satisfaction rating from 732 survey responses.

Level 1/22-32 Eastern Rd, Browns Plains QLD 4118, Australia

Centacare Home Safety Services is a community-based home maintenance and modification service operated by Centacare Brisbane, helping older Queenslanders remain safely in their own homes. Services include professional gardening, in-home safety assessments, minor modifications such as handrails and ramps, and general maintenance tasks like gutter cleaning and smoke alarm installation. It delivers the Queensland Government's Home Assist Secure programme, providing subsidised assistance to eligible residents aged 60 and over, or any age with a disability, who hold a Pensioner Concession Card. This is a home support service, not a residential aged care facility.

8 Raffin Cres, Calamvale QLD 4116, Australia

Calamvale Parklands Care Community is located less than 30 minutes south of Brisbane CBD in Calamvale, QLD, nestled in a quiet residential street bordered by parkland with attractively landscaped courtyards and tropical gardens. The facility offers residential aged care, palliative care, dementia care, and respite care, all supported by 24/7 registered nurses and regularly visiting allied health professionals. A dedicated memory care neighbourhood is custom-designed to support the individual needs of residents living with dementia. Residents enjoy an in-house café with barista-style coffee, a hairdressing salon, an edible kitchen garden, a Men's Shed inclusive to all residents, and an entertainment venue for social gatherings. The community has a strong volunteer base and celebrates a diverse mix of cultural heritage among residents and staff.