Living Gems
03
Jun
Live the ultimate lifestyle without the hefty price tag
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lachlan
Committed to the long-term happiness of our Home Owners, Living Gems goes above and beyond to create an amazing, yet very affordable way of life for the young at heart.
A weekly outlay that allows you to live more and spend less
Here at Living Gems, we are focused on providing our Residents with an affordable lifestyle and ensuring that they never have to sacrifice the good things in life. Living Gems understands the concerns that seniors have about the increasing costs of living and we want to help you save money too!A single weekly outlay provides you with access to a range of fantastic resort facilities (think cinema, ten-pin bowling alley, swimming pool, bowling green – the list goes on!) that you wouldn’t receive in mundane suburbia. Also included are a range of services that are provided by resort management, including landscaping and mowing, so you can spend more time enjoying and living life in the FUN lane!With no hidden charges...
05
May
Helping to protect young children with Bravehearts
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lachlan
Dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of Australian children, Living Gems is a proud sponsor of Bravehearts. Donating to this leading Australian child protection organisation, it’s an honour for our team to be able to contribute to the counselling, education, training and support services that this wonderful organisation offers to children and their families who have been affected by sexual assault.
About BraveheartsBravehearts was founded in 1997 by Hetty Johnston AM, after she discovered that her young daughter had been sexually assaulted. Realising there was no professional body to turn to for advice and support, Hetty established Bravehearts, which today provides a range of industry-leading services for children and their families, including:Child protection training
Education programs
Specialist counselling and support services
Research and lobbyingWith the mission to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child, Bravehearts has established the 3 Piers to Prevention; educate, empower and protect. Through these piers, Bravehearts ultimately...
04
May
How Living Gems homes bring the WOW factor
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lachlan
Moving into their home at Living Gems Toowoomba was a life-changing moment for Andy and Heather Brown. They’d moved from the Gold Coast for a tree change and are still pinching themselves to make sure they aren’t dreaming about their amazing new home and lifestyle.The warmest of welcomes
From the moment of their first enquiry, Andy and Heather were wowed, not only by the high-quality homes and state-of-the-art resort facilities but also by the service they received from Karen, the Sales Manager at Living Gems Toowoomba.“On our first visit to Living Gems Toowoomba, Karen had appointments booked all morning, however, she made time to meet with us and show us through three new beautiful homes. We loved one of them so much, we put down a deposit straight away. You couldn’t write a script on it, it was perfect – and still is”, said Andy.
Way more bang for their buck
Over the moon with their new lifestyle, Andy and Heather are especially...
20
Apr
What others call optional upgrades, we call standard
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lachlan
Here at Living Gems, we’re committed to providing you with the absolute best in over 50s living – without you having to break the bank. Offering a range of high quality, energy-saving inclusions that come standard with all our homes, we endeavour to make your lifestyle is affordable, comfortable and all-round wonderful.What are our WOW Factor Standard Inclusions?
We’re glad you asked! Let’s take you on a tour.Welcoming you into your new home, the 2700mm high ceilings immediately create an open, airy and spacious feel, while the high quality finishes give you a real sense of luxury.Making your way through the villa, you’ll find a superbly designed kitchen featuring:A walk-in pantry (if applicable)
Premium stone benchtops with waterfall sides
An integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher
A built-in microwave.This is seamless living at its best!Moving on to the bedrooms, the master includes a luxurious walk-in robe, while the second bedroom features a customised built-in wardrobe with mirrored doors. And, providing you...
29
Mar
Finding Certainty In Uncertain Times at Living Gems
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lachlan
Gail with Managers, Mark and Michelle at Living Gems Caboolture RiverfrontWhen the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Australia, Living Gems Caboolture Riverfront Resident, Gayle Harris, knew she had to think outside the box to keep her community connected.Prompting unprecedented lockdowns throughout Queensland, COVID-19 changed life as we know it. With the introduction of government restrictions, the vibrant, thriving community at Living Gems Caboolture Riverfront needed to quickly re-define and re-shape their social and active lifestyles.
Overcoming the uncertainty of COVID-19
As restrictions were put in place throughout Queensland, many Living Gems Caboolture Riverfront Residents felt a level of uncertainty, as did most Australians. The lockdown rules meant that they needed to stay within their homes and weren’t allowed visitors, which included family and grandchildren.Putting the health and well-being of residents first and foremost, the Living Gems management team responded quickly to the pandemic. Communicating regularly with home owners, they ensured they were always up-to-date with the latest news and developments.“The Living Gems team...
26
Mar
Helping Our Community Residents Thrive Through COVID-19
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lachlan
COVID-19 threw the world into turmoil last year, presenting a myriad of unforeseen challenges to life as we know it. From social distancing through to travel restrictions, Australians have all had to adjust our lifestyles. Here at Living Gems Lifestyle Resorts, our top priority has always been and will continue to be the welfare of our communities and residents.Moving quickly to respond to government restrictions, the Living Gems Team has gone above and beyond to ensure our Community residents are always safe, healthy and happy. We’ve provided and will continue to provide support in every way we can, through initiatives that encourage social connection, educating our residents on COVID-19 protocols as well as easing unprecedented financial concerns that residents may have.
Keeping residents informedUnlike living in modern-day suburbia, which can become lonely for some, Living Gems prides itself on the fantastic connection it shares with home owners. Residents have 24/7 access to senior management at any time of the day and...
31
Mar
We’re all in this together! An Update from Living Gems
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lachlan
The effects of COVID-19 have been broad, sudden and devastating.With all of the uncertainty and anxiety that’s around at this time, it’s nice to know that some things have not and will not change. Senior Australians, now more than ever, want to feel a sense of belonging. They want to know that people care for them and that people are looking out for them.That’s the beauty of places like Living Gems Resorts. Even though we are neighbourhoods of many houses, we’re not like suburbia. We’re not comprised of anonymous or unknown neighbours from across the street or next door. We’re a Community of like-minded people who care for one another, particularly in times like these.As a family owned and operated organisation, we know how to come together. We provide support to one another through good times and bad. The community spirit that underpins our many locations is alive and well. In fact, some would say this crisis has brought us...
19
Oct
Our brand-new Signature Range of luxury homes
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lachlan
Immerse yourself in the unparalleled grandeur that is our new Signature Range homes at Living Gems Toowoomba. At the forefront of contemporary design and styled for maximum livability, these magnificent homes have been created by our innovative team of professionals in pursuit of the ultimate in Lifestyle Resort living.In addition to the already impressive specifications featured throughout our standard homes, you now have the option to spoil yourself with craftsman inspired Signature Range inclusions available across our range of architecturally designed villas.Celebrate your decision to right-size into resort-style living with striking coffered ceilings accentuated with premium statement light fixtures, the warmth of bespoke flooring underfoot, and timeless timber paneling juxtaposed with statement wallpaper to create a truly indulgent oasis.Treat yourself to a tour of our award-winning Country Club and facilities, our friendly staff are on hand to assist you in taking the first step to living the lifestyle you deserve at a price you can afford!
26
Jun
Living Gems Travel Tips for Older Travellers
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Posted by
lachlan
If you are in your 60’s and beyond and have always loved to travel, there are more reasons now to travel than ever. You have the time, the kids are off your hands looking after themselves and you have more money available to you now than you did before.
More importantly, you have plenty of interesting years ahead of you. It’s never too late to start travelling and explore new destinations!
Travelling is good for you. It enhances creativity, reduces anxiety and stress, boosts feelings of happiness and reduces the risk of suffering a heart attack!
With the vast amount of information available online, you can read up about the places you are travelling to and prepare yourself for the adventure so there are minimal surprises. This will make for a much more comfortable experience.
Older travellers have different needs, the adventure is still important but the experience even more. We have compiled some travel tips for Living Gems Home Owners who like to...
05
Jun
Thinking about downsizing? The benefits of living at Living Gems
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Posted by
lachlan
Are we more aware of the benefits of sharing resources, or that we like company as we get older, or perhaps both? Whatever the reasons, more than 200,000 Australians over the age of 65 live in lifestyle or retirement villages and this number is consistently growing.There are many benefits to living in a lifestyle community that hundreds of Living Gems Home Owners would attest to. Yes, we’re all getting older, in fact we are living at least 12 years more than we did in 1980. So that’s another 12 years to stay fit, healthy and find renewed purpose in life.Lifestyle Resorts are more designed to keep you active, healthy and socially engaged. It has been scientifically proven (even though we knew anyway) that people with active social lives, who feel supported by a community and do regular exercise, will live happier and longer lives, with less risk of heart disease, depression as well as dementia.On an interesting side note, and...
28
Nov
Retirement village or lifestyle resort. What’s the difference?
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Posted by
lachlan
Many of us have heard the terms retirement village and lifestyle resort – but, what’s the difference? While there are similarities between the two (in that they both appeal to older people who live independently and have communal facilities), but they differ significantly in ownership, costs, and lifestyle focus, with the key difference between the two sectors being the contractual and financial models that apply. Whatever option you are looking at that best meets your needs, it’s important to seek professional financial advice. The Queensland Government website has excellent guides for retirees about understanding the risks of retirement units as investments. Key differences Typically, retirement villages involve buying or leasing a home on owned land. This comes with high entry fees, deferred management fees (that range from 25-35% of your original price), and exit fees. Homeowners in retirement villages are also exposed to different rules and regulations of the operator, limiting their control – financially and in their lifestyle. Lifestyle resorts, like Living Gems, or manufactured home parks are often marketed as ‘over-50s lifestyle resorts’. Operating on a land lease model, homeowners own the home and lease the land it sits on, while...
