Strathdon
Nestled in the quiet streets of Forest Hill, Strathdon retirement living is an ideal place to call home.
Our difference
Vibrant and conveniently located, Strathdon retirement living allows you to keep living in the community you love, while getting a little extra support if you need it.
Features
You’ll have peace of mind and feel supported thanks to our range of amenities and services.
Retirement living designed for you
Choose from a selection of 32 one-bedroom units and eight two-bedroom units at Strathdon. All units are fully renovated and come with reverse cycle split systems.
Stay connected
Located just off Springvale Road in Forest Hill, it’s easy to make your way around by bus or car. With Vermont and Forest Hill shops just a short distance away, and ready access to Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Make the most of every day
Strathdon is located next to our Uniting AgeWell Strathdon Community, which means you have easy access to our cafe and alfresco dining, mini mart, gardens and barbecue area. There’s also a lovely library onsite for you to enjoy.
Live with peace of mind
All residents are issued with a pendant that connects them to our residential care community 24/7 should you need help in an emergency.
Wellbeing made easy
With our residential aged care home Strathdon Community being located on the same property as our independent living units, it’s easy to take care of your physical, social and spiritual wellbeing. Book in to the hair salon, take space in our intimate chapel or relax in the library.
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Additional support at Strathdon
Living at Strathdon makes it easier to access Uniting AgeWell’s range of services.
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Uniting AgeWell makes the sometimes difficult process of accessing home care services or moving into residential aged care seamless. Meals are also available from $8.50.
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Allied health and therapy Services can be accessed, including the state-of-the-art HUR Gym.
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Activity and support groups are available at our Mingara Day Centre.
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Experience our continuum of care if a transition into residential aged care or a respite break is required, with Uniting AgeWell’s Strathdon Community next door.
Our stories
18 Jun 2025
Glass half full
Some people are glass half-full types, others have glass half-empty outlooks. Then there’s Joanne (Jo) Morgan. Not only is her glass half-full, but it holds really good wine.
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16 Jun 2025
A jolly good idea all around
Bill and Nancy Leng believe the secret to chalking up 60 years of happy marriage is being close - but not living in each other’s pockets.
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29 May 2025
Adding a sparkle to life
Elaine Crettenden loves spending her evenings sitting on the patio in her garden, a glass of Muscato at hand, smelling the fragrance of the jasmine blossoms.
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18 Feb 2025
Fitting right in!
It’s never easy selling your family home. Add to that an interstate move to start a new life, 85-year-old Ann Bresnan did just that and is thriving.
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13 Jun 2024
The recipe for healthier living
The 76-year-old is happy to share that while he’s not as fit as Alexander the Great’s war horse, he’s living well and safely at home, thanks to a government-funded home care package through Uniting AgeWell.
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06 Jun 2022
Milestone 70th wedding anniversary
Lorraine and Warren Bartlett, who recently clocked up 70 years of marriage, simply can't imagine life without each other.
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07 Feb 2022
The power of positivity
Meet Don Heather - this year's George Town Citizen of the Year.
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11 Aug 2021
Who-dunnit fan loving life
Jill Cook loves life at Uniting AgeWell Yernga Independent Living village in Mount Waverley
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19 Jul 2021
Pumpkin soup queen
Margaret Hardy never feels lonely – there’s always someone to have a cuppa with at Uniting AgeWell Yernga Independent Living Village in Mount Waverley.
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