Toowoomba

Seachange Toowoomba leading the way in sustainability and affordability

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Seachange Toowoomba is now the first over 50s resort in the Toowoomba region to be awarded the UDIA (Urban Development Institute of Australia’s) Envirodevelopment certification.

EnviroDevelopment is a scientifically-based assessment scheme that independently reviews development projects and awards certification to those that achieve outstanding performance across 6 elements – Ecosystems, Waste, Energy, Materials, Water and Community.  Seachange Toowoomba has been awarded certification in all 6 areas.

“Receiving the UDIA Envirodevelopment certification is an important recognition of our commitment to delivering high quality projects with sustainability as a priority.  Sustainable homes are more comfortable to live in and offer substantial day to day savings for our home owners.  We know that in retirement one of the biggest burdens can be the rising cost of living and we want to ensure that we have planned for the needs of our home owners both now and into the future.”  Commented Pradella Property Ventures CEO, Warren Harris

Seachange Toowoomba may be the newest over 50s resort in the region, but is fast establishing itself as the leader, being recognised at the recent Master Builders Awards for its outstanding quality and craftsmanship.  The Summer House recreational facility took out best Commercial building up to $5 Million and The Cunningham design won for best display home.

Following feedback from buyers Seachange Toowoomba has this month launched 3 new home designs as a part of their Avenue series.  These homes showcase the award winning quality that the project is quickly becoming known for, at an affordable entry price of under $399,000.

“This project delivers an enviable lifestyle for home owners who are looking for peace of mind when it comes to their financial security in retirement.  The combination of affordable entry prices and careful planning to safeguard home owner’s ongoing costs, is a winning formula and one that sets us apart.”   Said Alex McMahon director of Sales and Marketing

Display homes are open at the resort are open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm for those interested in finding out  more.

Picture left to right:  John Pradella- Project Manager Pradella property Ventures, Sarah Macoun – UDIA Envirodevelopment Board, Warren Harris – CEO Pradella Property Ventures.

Toowoomba, a flourishing city with the heart of a small town

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While many of our new home owners at Seachange Toowoomba are seasoned locals, we are seeing an influx of people from all over QLD that are keen to call this great city home.   Seachange chose Toowoomba as their first location outside of the Gold Coast because of the spectacular lifestyle that it offers its residents.

Located only 90 minutes from Brisbane, Toowoomba is a flourishing city with the heart of a small town.  It is an ideal location for those who want the luxuries afforded by city living without sacrificing country charm.  It is the second largest inland city in Australia and it is expected to be one of the fastest-growing regional areas in Australia between 2013 and 2031.

Toowoomba is affectionately known as the Garden City due to the rich volcanic soil and distinct four seasons of weather.  In spring, the city comes alive as the Carnival of Flowers showcases 150 spectacular local parks and gardens as well a host of entertainment, sensational wines and tantalising tastes of the region.

In recent years Toowoomba has become home to a vivid, music, café and restaurant scene, many of them tucked in lane ways alongside centuries-old landmarks.  Those seeking a touch of culture will be spoiled for choice with ample theatres, galleries and museums.

Call 1800 046 500 to find more information about Seachange Lifestyle Resort Toowoomba and learn about our current incentives and offers.

Five benefits of playing lawn bowls

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Lawn bowls is a popular sport and leisure activity in Australia, especially within people over 55 years of age. It is a great way to develop certain skills, like coordination and precision, and it is a low impact activity that can be enjoyed by anyone. Seachange have included lawn bowls greens as part of the array of facilities that our residents at Arundel, Riverside Coomera and Toowoomba will enjoy daily.

Some of the benefits of playing lawn bowls include:

Muscle strengthening:

As you walk with the extra weight of a bowling ball in your hands, you flex and stretch muscles. This helps to improve flexibility, mobility and core strength.

Reduces the risk of contracting some diseases:

It is well known that having a sedentary lifestyle is one of the main factors that can lead to a heart problem. Lawn bowling can reduce the risk of contracting a heart attack or a stroke, as it helps your body to utilise oxygen better and contributes to good blood circulation and blood pressure.

Coordination and precision:

Playing lawn bowls requires precision, as the main objective is to get as many of your bowls as close as possible to the ‘jack’. Therefore, this activity involves concentration and enhancement of hand and eye coordination.

Mental health:

Lawn bowling can help your mental health as it contributes to reduce stress and improve your mood. Exercise makes you release endorphins, which trigger a positive feeling in your body, making you feel good about yourself.

Social interaction:

The simplicity of the game and the low-impact exercise it involves makes it attractive for many people to play. Friends and family can play together as it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age, gender or physical condition.

 

If you would like to find out more about the facilities on offer at any of our Seachange Resorts, call 1800 54 66 55 or email us at live@seachangelifestyleresorts.com.au.

A brighter future

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You’ve worked hard and now you want to relax and start your next adventure. When it comes to choosing your next home, you want to do more and worry less. Buying into Seachange Lifestyle Resort Toowoomba gives you one less thing to worry about – high electricity bills.

Our electricity partner, Flow Systems Pty Ltd (Flow) will help you save up to 25% on your electricity bills.

Flow are offering our residents at Seachange Toowoomba the lowest price in the marketplace in your distribution area right now. Choosing a local incumbent electricity retailer would cost nearly $2,000 per year at current prices, but Flow’s modelling indicates that it can save you almost 25% of that.

Flow will also put in place a system that will help future-proof your home against rising electricity costs, with up to 50% of the electricity consumed at the Resort generated on-site by rooftop solar systems and stored in batteries.

Flow understands how rising electricity costs have impacted people and are looking at all measures to help keep costs low for homeowners and residents at Seachange Lifestyle Resort Toowoomba. These measures include an embedded electrical network. These networks can help owners and residents through:

  • use the bulk buying power to secure better pricing, so reducing community levies for common property areas
  • no lock-in contracts or exit fees
  • cost savings on your electricity rates compared to available standing charges of major retailers.

For more information please call our sales consultants at Seachange Lifestyle Resort Toowoomba on 1800 046 500. You can also visit our sales office located at 99 Hampton Street, Toowoomba from Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm.

Swimming for Health

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In November 2018 both of our new resorts at Toowoomba and Coomera opened their new swimming pools and our residents have found doings laps is an ideal way to beat the heat and stick to their new year’s fitness resolution.

Swimming offers a whole host of benefits including…

Low Impact on Joints

Swimming may be the perfect exercise for those who have joint problems and don’t want to hurt them further. There is no traumatic stress on the hips, knees, ankles or back when swimming because they aren’t bearing weight or slamming into the pavement like what happens in jogging or running.

Increases Flexibility

While most people think you have to do stretching to increase your flexibility, swimming also increases it because you are stretching without even knowing it. Increasing flexibility can increase coordination and give you better posture, less soreness, less back pain and fewer injuries.

Tones Muscles

Water provides twelve times as much resistance as air does. In addition, swimming forces you to use almost every muscle in your body. Even if you are just walking on the bottom of the pool, you are getting great exercise due to the resistance of the water. This builds your strength, muscle tone and self-confidence.

Less Chance of Osteoporosis

Swimming makes your bones bear weight, making you less likely to suffer from osteoporosis. After the age of 50, approximately 33% of women and 20% of men experience at least one fracture of a bone due to osteoporosis. Swimming makes it less likely.

Healthy Heart

Swimming is an aerobic exercise. In other words, when you swim, you help your heart become larger, stronger and pump blood more efficiently. This reduces inflammation in your arteries and reduces your chances of coronary heart disease.

Better Mental Health

Swimming can actually improve your mental health because it can improve mood levels and reduce stress. Swimming is also a great way to be around people and avoid isolation.

If you would like to find out more about the facilities on offer at our Seachange Resorts call 1800 54 66 55 to be put in touch with a sales consultant.

Seachange Riverside Coomera residents enjoy swimming in the resort’s luxury pools

The new luxury pool at Seachange Toowoomba