Goodwin Aged Care Services recently commemorated the one-year anniversary of Goodwin Village Araluen, Fisher, joining its Retirement Living community with a celebration held on Friday 24 October. Residents and staff gathered for an afternoon of light refreshments to mark the milestone. “At the Annual Management Meeting held prior to the festivities, we reflected on the great achievements over the past year. Change is never easy, but I must say the Goodwin management team has been incredibly supportive and responsive to our needs, making this first year a success in all respects”, said Mr Ken Doolan, Residents’ Committee Chair and longtime resident.”
Goodwin, Canberra’s oldest Retirement Living operator, acquired the village from the previous owner operators, Canberra Retirement Villages Pty Ltd, which had run the village for the past twenty years. Located in Weston Creek on the site of the old Fisher Primary School, the acquisition in 2024 brought Goodwin’s total number of retirement living villages to six across the ACT and New South Wales.
The village itself boasts an excellent reputation for its build quality and range of amenities. It features 109 single-level villas, a heated pool and spa, and a clubhouse with the inclusions the community has come to expect from Goodwin’s retirement villages. The acquisition made strategic sense as it aligns with Goodwin’s strategy in expanding the provision of services to a wider range of seniors in the community.
The one-year celebration highlighted the positive impact of the acquisition, with residents enjoying enhanced services, upgraded facilities, and deeper community engagement over the past year. Stephen Holmes, CEO of Goodwin, addressed the gathering.
“This milestone reflects the strength of our partnership and the shared values between the Araluen Residents and Goodwin,” he said. “We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together and excited for what lies ahead.”
Reflecting on the past year, Village Manager Jane Staley shared her pride in the growing sense of community among residents.
“It’s been a privilege to see our village settle into the Goodwin family over the past year. The sense of belonging and connection among our residents has never been stronger, and I’m proud to be part of this journey,” she said.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Goodwin’s primary focus is on providing residents a lifestyle with choice and respect. All surplus funds are reinvested into Goodwin’s care and accommodation services and facilities.
Goodwin’s latest development, Goodwin Village Downer, will open its doors in early 2026, adding to another Goodwin community in the heart of Canberra.
Visit the Goodwin website for more details.
