Fairview is not-for-profit, community organisation, based in Warragul since 1956.
Fairview Village was established by the then local community Shires to provide support to ageing members residing in the community who were in much need of assistance in their later years. The Village has developed since this time and is an essential component of the West Gippsland landscape providing complete Aged Care Services to Victorians.
At Fairview we value/are committed to supporting each older person living at Fairview to live their best lives honouring their identity and individual choices. We are passionate that older people feel they are living in their home and have the freedom and support to do the things that matter.
Fairview’s underlying philosophy and approach to all service provisions is based on personal-directed care. We pride ourselves in our commitment and genuine love for what we do and delight in the joy we see in our residents’ well-being.
Fairview Village Aged Care plays an integral part within our local community and is known for its charm, warmth, and inclusive nature.
We provide a safe and warm environment for our residents while accommodating for needs that are important to the well-being and living standards of each individual.
67
Residential Aged Care Beds
82
Independent Living Units
16
Apartments
120
Caregivers
48
Volunteers
Fairview History
May 1955
The 3 local shires, Buln Buln, Narracan and Warragul met to discuss the need to house elderly people who were stranded from accommodation and security in their retirement years.
1956
Fairview Homes was established under the then Federal ‘Aged Persons Home Act 1954’ and was one of the original homes built under a new scheme, legislated by the Commonwealth Government.
March 1958
The opening of 4 independent units.
December 1960
The first wing of the hostel was opened. This wing was named after Phillip McDonald, a devotee and visionary in meeting the vital care lacking in the community for elderly people.
May 1962
An additional 11-bed wing opened, The Percy Cropley Wing.
May 1962-64
During this time, 8 Independent Units were constructed.
1968-71
A further 10 Independent Units were built to support the increasing demand for a local village lifestyle offering.
1984
The Keith Neilson Wing, forming part of the residential care home was opened.
1992-93
The Joyce Akers Wing was built and opened, adding to the residential care homes capacity.
2002-04
A further 20 Independent Living units were built.
2005
The residential care home saw another expansion through the construction of the Edmund Morton Wing.
2009 – 14
53 Independent Units were built as well as 16 Fairview Apartment Living units.
2023
A renovation and repurpose of 4 older units being utilised to provide short term accommodation relief for women facing homelessness through hardship within our community.
Vision Statement
To innovate and develop a model of integrated accommodation, care, and community services that enable autonomy, connectedness, dignity, and choice.
Mission Statement
To adapt and deliver individualised care through clinical excellence, disciplined governance, sustainable capital stewardship and strong community partnerships.
Our Values
Dignity First
We protect the person’s autonomy and unconditional positive regard in every decision.
Courageous Accountability
We own our conduct, performance and impact.
Clinical & Operational Excellence
We pursue personalised, evidence-based care and service delivery.
Community Connection & Belonging
We are embedded in and accountable to our residents, families and wider community.
Sustainable Stewardship
We manage assets and funding to secure long-term viability.
The Fairview Board
The Board overseeing Fairview Village Aged Care is an independent, skilled, and capable Board. It is made up of seven members possessing, between them, a mix of skills, experience, and knowledge of governance responsibilities, to ensure the safety and high quality of care is delivered.
The Board are caretakers of the organisations principal purpose being Fairview Village Aged Care provide benevolent, charitable and not-for-profit relief to people in need.
This is achieved by:
promoting lifestyle, accommodation and living standards for older persons in our community; and
providing accommodation, facilities, and related services to assist those people within our community who are in need.
The Independent Board follows the best practice model as recommended by the Aged Care High Commission and with it, has an established Clinical Governance Committee. In addition, and under the guidelines of a best practice model, this Board has developed a combined Finance and Risk Committee, a People & Culture Committee, and a Community Advisory Committee, Fairview Voice.
Craig Stuchbery
Chair, Board of Directors
Kaye Rollinson
Deputy Chair, Board of Directors
Gillian Anderson
Director
Jennifer Grigg
Director
Margaret Alexander
Director
Amanda Connors
Director
The Executive Team
Fairview Villages Executive Team is responsible for the management of residential aged care and our independent living community, home care, and our workforce and operations. The executive members are ambassadors of Fairview and its key values being Inclusivity, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity and Co-operation.
