About Us

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

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.

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.

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.

Mission Statement

We believe in supporting the older Australian to live their best life each day and to ensure that each person is able to live their own life the way they wish it be lived.

Our mission is simple:

Working with you to enhance your health, well-being and lifestyle.

Our Values

Our values of inclusivity, innovation, accountability, integrity and co-operation guide us in all that we do. These developed key values provide everyone associated with Fairview Village a guide on conduct and behaviour with each other and those who we serve including all members, residents, employees and other stakeholders associated with the Village.

Inclusivity

Actively seek input from all members and stakeholders.
Have respect for diversity.

Innovation

Encourage curiosity and embrace and welcome creativity and new ideas.
Challenge existing ‘norms’ to ensure the Village evolves in the right direction.

Accountability

Deliver on promises; be transparent in all actions and take ownership.
Engage with our communities and
Provide multiple effective communication streams.

Integrity

Build relationships based on loyalty, trust and honesty.
Adhere to the set of core values and ethical principles.
Show respect to team members and take responsibility of ones actions.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Be considerate and supportive in all transactions
Apply a team-orientated approach to all decision making and view others as potential collaborators
Care for others

Co-operation

Value contributions and opinions of other individual team members including innovative ideas
Be encouraging towards others and demonstrate that there is true value in collaboration
Apply a team oriented approach to all decision making
Working together to deliver shared goals where positive outcomes are achieved for both parties

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.

Kaye Rollinson

Chair, Board of Directors

Craig Stuchbery

Deputy Chair, Board of Directors

Gillan Anderson

Director

Jennifer Grigg

Director

Sally Jones

Director

Margaret Alexander

Director

Michael Hodge

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.