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The OaksCROYDON

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The Alfred Nicholas Gardens, Dandenong Ranges

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Welcome home to The OaksAn enviable lifestyle with remarkable places, a thriving community and security to enjoy your retirementAt The Oaks, it’s all about living life at your own pace and enjoying the retirement you deserve. With the comfort of your own residence in a unique community environment with outstanding amenities and friendly staff and neighbours, The Oaks is a welcoming place to call home.

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A place of your ownThoughtfully designed with you in mind

A considered layout and quality construction ensures your new home meets your needs now and into the future.

Villa choices for the way you want to liveThe Oaks is a boutique-style retirement community comprising of two and three bedroom residences with a range of floor plans. Most villas have secure internal garage access for lock-up-and-go convenience. Friends and family are always welcome to visit you in your home.

The comfort you deserve in retirementPlanned with privacy and comfort in mind, each villa has been designed to maximise natural light and airflow. The layout and generous spaces are complemented by quality finishes and fixtures including modern appliances and air conditioning.

Your own patch of paradiseMost villas have a private courtyard to make your own. Enjoy a barbecue with your neighbours, grow herbs and flowers or simply soak up the morning sun while you plan your day ahead.

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Comfort and peace of mindEverything you want in retirement

Enjoy a private retreat of your own, with friends and neighbours close by.

Focus on the things you enjoyThe Oaks has been designed and built for low maintenance living, ready for you to move in and start enjoying your new lifestyle. Community spaces and landscaped grounds are all maintained for you.

Room for your furry friend tooAustralian Unity recognises the important role that pets play in many people’s lives so small pets are welcome to join you in your move to The Oaks subject to Australian’s Unity’s prior consent.

Keeping our community safe and sound is a top priorityFriendly management, a 24-hour emergency call system and sign-in requirements for tradespeople are in place for your peace of mind.

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Community lifeWelcome to the neighbourhoodThe Oaks is a community of possibilities. Discover a connected and welcoming neighbourhood where life moves at the pace you want.

At your doorstepWhile the amenities and attractions of the local area are not far away, some days you may just want to stay close to home, taking advantage of the facilities that are yours to enjoy such as a quiet read in the library or keeping busy in the garden. The Oaks is conveniently located to Walmsley, another Australian Unity retirement community in nearby Kilsyth and residents have the opportunity to join Walmsley’s social activities and events too.

Life is for living at The OaksThe shared community spaces and on-site facilities that are available for you to enjoy include:

• Barbecue area

• Community centre with kitchen, dining area and lounge

• Community room for activities and meetings

• Gardens

• Library

Where neighbours meetAt The Oaks, life is as busy or as quiet as you want it to be. The community centre is the hub of social activity and events and is the perfect venue for entertaining friends, enjoying a quiet game of cards and community gatherings.

Out and aboutThere’s something for everyone at The Oaks. You can join in a wide range of regular activities and events organised in conjunction with our sister-community, Walmsley, including day trips, shopping excursions, movie nights and more.

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A location to be enviedCroydon and the Dandenong RangesWhatever you are looking for in your retirement, in Croydon and the surrounding area you will be spoilt for choice. Located 40 kilometres east of Melbourne’s CBD, Croydon is positioned at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, famed for its natural attractions, quaint townships and gardens.

Amenities are close to homeThe Oaks offers easy access to local shopping on Main Street, Croydon. Within easy driving distance you can also visit nearby Mooroolbark and Arndale. Take your car or take advantage of regular shopping trips with the Walmsley community bus. From the Croydon transport hub, it’s an easy trip to larger shopping centres including Eastland, Chirnside Park and The Glen.

A taste for the good lifeGourmet dining to nature’s best—there is plenty to discover and explore. You don’t have to go far to be immersed in nature. Enjoy the Dandenongs’ beautiful national parks, state forests and cool climate gardens, including the National Rhododendron Gardens. Enjoy a scenic drive to visit historic mountain settlements and follow the farmgate trail for farm fresh fruit and other local produce. The cellar doors, restaurants and galleries of the Yarra Valley are an easy drive from home for an enjoyable day trip.

Community connectionsWhen it comes to sports and entertainment, the local area has something for everyone. Whether you’re a player or a fan, you can take advantage of a wide range of sporting clubs nearby including three local golf courses and bowling clubs. The area is also home to a rich and diverse artistic and cultural scene and you can also discover a range of community clubs or groups that share your hobbies and interests.

The best in medical careIt’s reassuring to know that specialist medical care is never far away. The Oaks is located just a short drive from the Maroondah Hospital and Ringwood Private Hospital which offer a full suite of medical and allied health services, including a 24-hour emergency department at Maroondah Hospital. Nearby you will find a wide choice of general medical centres, specialist clinics, surgeries and dental services. Australian Unity also operates an Aged Care residence at Walmsley.

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The Oaks and surrounds

1 Chirnside Park Shopping Centre2 Dorset Golf Club3 Canterbury Gardens Shopping4 National Rhododendron Garden

5 Knox City Shopping Centre6 The Glen Shopping Centre7 Eastland Shopping Centre8 Croydon Bowling Club

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Ringwood Private Hospital

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Understanding the costsYour home at The OaksAs you plan for this next exciting phase of your life, it’s important to understand the different types of costs involved.

There are three key costs involved in living at The Oaks, specific details of which will be clearly detailed and agreed with you up-front based on the specific home you choose. We also encourage you to seek independent financial advice.

1. Entry priceThis is the single, up-front payment that secures your new home. It can be considered similar to the purchase price you would pay when buying a traditional home, although the cost at The Oaks is usually lower than the cost of a similar residence in the same area and includes access to all of the community facilities and benefits of life at The Oaks. Unlike a regular residential real estate purchase, with Australian Unity you’ll pay no stamp duty, potentially saving you tens of thousands of dollars up-front.

2. Ongoing feesSimilar to owners corporation fees or the costs associated with maintaining your own home, these weekly or monthly payments contribute to the shared running costs of your community. These costs include managing and maintaining residences and shared community facilities, the helpful staff and looking after gardens and recreation areas. They also cover building insurance for every home within the community.

3. Departure feeThe affordable entry price is made possible by a departure fee, which is an agreed percentage of the entry price you paid, which is then paid to Australian Unity when you leave the community and your home is sold to a new resident. With the departure fee, Australian Unity delivers a more affordable home up-front and takes its profit when you leave the community. The actual departure fee paid will depend on a number of variables including how long you reside in the community and how much you pay for your home on entry into the community.

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Home support on your terms, ready if you need it Australian Unity offers a range of tailored home support options to ensure you can always live life on your terms

From housekeeping and personal care to specialist health support, nursing and respite care, our support services are available 24/7 and can be delivered how and when you wish. You only ever pay for the services you use.

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Australian Unity Over 175 years of supporting community wellbeing

At Australian Unity, care and service is at the heart of everything we do. Since 1840, our mission has been to bring health and support to Australian lives.

Over the years we have grown in many ways but we have always supported the wellbeing of everyday Australians, providing social infrastructure and services that have helped shape the nation. Back in the 1890s, one of our founding organisations played a key role in campaigning for Australia’s federation. Australia’s first two prime ministers, Sir Edmund Barton and Alfred Deakin, were both members and so was the first Australian-born Governor-General in 1930, Sir Isaac Isaacs.

While we are proud of our heritage, Australian Unity is a business firmly focused on the future. Today, Australian Unity actively identifies and helps solve a diverse range of health and lifestyle needs to support the wellbeing of our members and the broader Australian community so that they can thrive.

As a mutual company, Australian Unity is owned by its members rather than shareholders. This means that we do not pay any of our profits to shareholders but invest them back into further services to directly support our members and customers.

The Oaks Retirement Community

Please contact us to arrange a personal tour.

1300 160 170 customercare@australianunity.com.au

australianunity.com.au/theoaks

110 Hull RoadCroydon Victoria 3136

Australian Unity takes care to ensure that anybody considering becoming a resident at an Australian Unity retirement community is informed of all relevant details. If you are interested in receiving further information about The Oaks, please phone 1300 160 170 to arrange an appointment with our local Sales Consultant. Before signing any resident agreement to become a resident, Australian Unity recommends that you discuss the agreement with your financial and legal advisers. Note that some services are offered at an additional cost to the resident. Australian Unity Retirement Living Services Limited ACN 085 317 595 Level 14, 114 Albert Road, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205. Published January 2017.

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