Arundel

Check out the Spring 2015 issue of the Seachange Magazine! All the news from Seachange Arundel + more!

[Read more…] about Seachange Moments – Spring 2015 Edition

The vast 420,000 square kilometres of the Kimberley and the epic 12-metre tides of its coast presented hardship to early explorers. Their stories of courage and adventure remain, imprinted on the untamed wilderness of Australia’s last frontier, where fiery red landscapes meet aqua waters. Explore this timeless land with APT, the Kimberley experts that have been revealing this special part of Australia to guests for over 40 years.

Our expert crew ensures that you do not have to venture into international waters for lengthy passport checks, making these the most in-depth itineraries in the Kimberley, getting you closer than ever before.

Enjoy a cruise on our expedition vessel along the Kimberley coast. Enjoy the added benefits of an APT Cruise Director, included transfers and an additional drinks package offering complimentary beer and wine with lunch and dinner.

APT owns the luxury small ship, MS Caledonian. With an open bridge policy, you can enjoy access to areas of the ships normally out of bounds. Take an escorted tour of the engine room or study your navigational path with the captain.

With a range of comfortable excursion vessels on board, you can get closer than ever before. The fleet of Zodiacs on MS Caledonian Sky offers an exhilarating ride over the waterways of the Kimberley.

If you are keen to learn even more about this spectacular region, take in one of the guest lectures hosted on board. Our ship features wireless Internet access, phone facilities and a gift shop. Complimentary tea and barista-style coffee are available 24 hours a day.

With so much choice, why not experience Australia’s best-kept secret – the Kimberley and its coastline – in relaxed style and complete comfort.

Visit aptouring.com.au to find out more.

The word Seachange was carefully chosen as our brand. Seachange Over 50s Lifestyle Resorts speaks to the core promise of what we set out to achieve and how we differentiate ourselves.

Inherent in the concept of a Seachange lies a promise, that there will be a change for the better. We like to say ‘it’s not just about changing where you live but how you live’. 

As the vision keepers, Seachange Project Director Phil Goodman, and I had our first ‘Seachange Moment’ studying retirement living in the USA where we realised we were looking at it the wrong way. We found a striking difference between those parks that viewed themselves as Retirement Communities and those that viewed themselves as Active Adult Communities. The latter ones, put simply, were having the time of their lives. We like to call it ‘love the way you live’. 

The paradigm shift in how we approach senior’s living is based on a fundamental belief that an active adult is a happy and healthy adult. 

At Seachange Arundel we set a new benchmark for over 50s living and it is now the most awarded over 50s lifestyle resort in Queensland. We have set out to raise the benchmark again at Seachange Emerald Lakes which is evident in the opening of Australia’s best country club to facilitate the enriching of residents’ minds, bodies and souls in this new community. 

We were privileged to have renowned Australian Demographer, Bernard Salt in attendance for this auspicious occasion. Mr Salt stated he was in awe of Seachange’s ability to deliver on its stated vision of creating the benchmark in Over 50s Lifestyle Resorts.   

We are also very proud to have been awarded the 2015 Master Builders Housing and Construction – Lifestyle Accommodation for Seniors award this year. 

This is an amazing achievement that clearly underlines the hard work and commitment we have made in creating a new benchmark for over 50s living in Australia. 

We are poised for a bright future as the brand continues to grow and prosper. It’s an exciting time and we look forward to welcoming the next chapter for Seachange.

David Pradella
Managing Director

Seachange was built on the overarching philosophy of building a first-class active adult community that sought to nourish its residents’ minds, bodies and souls.

We had a goal to create a community where our residents could engage with likeminded people, giving them the platform to foster new friendships and love their lifestyles. 

Everyday we strive to realise this vision, with our residents making this community the success it is today. 

The community spirit within Seachange is evident, with residents taking every opportunity to get involved. Whether it’s competing in the Masters Championship Golf Day or becoming a regular in the weekly walking group, Seachange residents are embracing the community life. 

It was only recently that the residents came together to host more than 300 people for the annual Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser, encouraging friends, family and members of the local community to help donate for the fight against cancer. 

This year also saw the now annual Seachange Art & Craft Exhibition attended by hundreds of community and local members, with residents proudly displaying their creative sides. 

It’s been an action packed few months for Seachange, and I’m looking forward to seeing what our residents come up with next! 

Phil Goodman
Seachange Project Director

Residents enjoyed a fun, social day out on the green at the second annual Seachange Masters Golf Championship. 

We had a fantastic turn out for the day, with 10 teams of four people participating in the Ambrose style competition at the Arundel Hills Golf Club on June 1. 

The rules were simple: all players teed off, the best shot was selected and all players had to hit again from that same spot. The best second shot was then selected, with all players hitting from that same spot. This continued until the ball was holed. 

All teams were selected by handicaps for a fair competition. 

At the end of the day, the winning team – the ‘awesome foresome’ comprising of Jenny Parmenter, Judy Smith, Steve Fowler and Phil Goodman – was awarded a perpetual trophy.

Winning team member Jenny said it was a great social day of golf. 

“Obviously winners are grinners, but everyone had fun as well,” she said. 

“We all played very well as a team that day but on the last shot Judy chipped off the green and it just kept going and going and then it went in. It was quite a long putt! I would love to participate again even if I’m not on a winning team.”

The team thanked Seachange Management for its sponsorship of the annual event.