Lyrebird Village becomes the 16th aged care home to join Respect
Announcement posted by Respect 11 Oct 2022
Lyrebird Village in Drouin, West Gippsland, Victoria has joined the Respect – provider of aged care and retirement living. Lyrebird is the second acquisition in the Gippsland region by Respect in the space of 12 months, after acquiring Mitchell House in nearby Morwell earlier in the year.
Established in 1973, Lyrebird Village was built by the local community to provide a caring home for older people in the Drouin region. Located in the hills of beautiful West Gippsland, the 115 bed home provides a range of accommodation to suit all levels of care.
Lyrebird Village chairman Mark Biggs said, “In Respect, we have found an organisation with similar values to ours, with the capacity and capability to provide the necessary resources and investment Lyrebird Village needs to grow and thrive while continuing to provide residential aged care to the Drouin community.”
Mr Biggs said the move would secure Lyrebird Village’s future. “For some time now the aged care sector has been under significant pressure significant change, increasing regulatory requirements and compliance, market forces, COVID-19, and funding pressures.
“As a small stand-alone provider, it became increasingly difficult to remain sustainable in our own right which has made it necessary to seek options to find a workable solution to secure our future.”
Managing Director of Respect, Jason Binder, said the organisation looked forward to continuing “the excellent work of Lyrebird” in the Drouin community.
“As an organisation with a regional focus we understand the importance of community to a facility such as Lyrebird, and, in turn, the role an aged care facility like Lyrebird plays in its community.”
Lyrebird Village becomes the 16th aged care home to join Respect, with homes found in communities across Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.
About Respect Group Limited
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect serves the senior community through high standard of care and community. Respect provides compassionate aged care within safe surroundings for those who require assistance throughout the day and also brings complete care at home assistance to those who prefer to stay within their own environment. Learn more about Respect's Aged Care homes, Retirement Villages, and Home care services at www.respect.com.au.
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Respect Group Limited
www.respect.com.au