RFBI Bellingen Masonic Village

6 William St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia

Banksia Cottage is a small residential aged care cottage in Bellingen, a picturesque hinterland town in the Bellinger Valley celebrated for its arts community, music festivals, and alternative lifestyle. Banksia Cottage provides intimate, cottage-style residential care surrounded by World Heritage-listed subtropical rainforest and the beautiful Bellinger River, offering a uniquely nature-connected environment for residents. The name 'Banksia' honours one of Australia's most iconic native plants, abundant in the Bellingen hinterland.

5-9 Robert St Ln, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia

RFBI Bellingen Masonic Retirement Village offers 16 independent two-bedroom villas at Oakman Gardens, located at 5-9 Robert Street Lane, Bellingen NSW in a tranquil bush setting a short stroll from the Bellingen town centre. Established by RFBI (Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution) in 1987 and opened in 1988, the village sits amid beautifully maintained gardens and provides ready access to shops, an IGA grocery store, medical services, and public transport. RFBI is a not-for-profit organisation with a care presence in Bellingen dating back to 1975, and the site is known for its welcoming, family-like atmosphere and long-term residents and staff. Amenities include a communal BBQ area, fully maintained gardens, and a village bus, with the broader RFBI Bellingen site also offering residential aged care and respite care. Residents should note that a departure fee applies when leaving the village.

191 Old Pacific Hwy, Raleigh NSW 2454, Australia

RFBI Raleigh Urunga Masonic Village is a residential aged care facility located in the Raleigh Urunga area of New South Wales, operated by the Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI). The facility offers residential care and respite care services, providing secure, worry-free living with 24-hour care. RFBI is a not-for-profit organisation with Masonic heritage, founded in 1880, and cares for over 2,500 older Australians each day across 22 residential villages in NSW and ACT. As part of the broader RFBI network, residents benefit from the organisation's long history in aged care, research and wellbeing programmes, and strong community ties.

191 Old Pacific Hwy, Raleigh NSW 2454, Australia

RFBI Care at Home – Mid North Coast is a home care service operated by the Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI), a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1880. It provides in-home support to older Australians living in the Mid North Coast region of NSW, helping clients remain independent at home with assistance when needed. RFBI is a large organisation that also operates 20 retirement villages and 22 residential care facilities across NSW and ACT, collectively supporting over 2,500 older Australians each day. As a home care service rather than a residential facility, it is part of RFBI's broader continuum of care that spans from in-home assistance through to full-time nursing care.

Shop 10/31-33 Bowra St, Urunga NSW 2455, Australia

Open Arms Care Incorporated is a not-for-profit community services organisation based in Urunga on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, founded in 2008 from the amalgamation of three smaller local entities. They provide in-home support services to people aged 65 and over, and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over, helping clients remain living independently at home. Services include meal delivery (via the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Support at Home, and retail options), general house cleaning assistance, accompanied activities such as shopping and appointments, and flexible in-home respite for carers. The organisation delivers over 130,000 meals annually across the Mid North Coast region and charges modest client contributions ($15–$20 per hour depending on service type). Open Arms Care follows a wellness and reablement approach, providing assistance rather than doing tasks for clients, with a strong emphasis on independence, dignity, and confidentiality.