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Meet the residents of Menzies Malvern
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Meet the lovely people that make Menzies Malvern such an extraordinary place to retire.
Retired couple Kathy and Richard found their perfect retirement haven at Menzies Malvern, a decision that took them 18 months of careful consideration and exploration. Initially apprehensive about leaving their family home, they were soon won over by the village's convenient amenities, welcoming community and prime location. Within just two weeks, they felt right at home, thanks to the friendly staff, engaging activities and the supportive environment that Menzies Malvern offers.
It took Kathy and Richard two weeks to feel right at home
"Menzies Malvern was the right decision"
From the convenient evening meal service, to a varied program of activities and the warm and welcoming community, it took Kathy and Richard all of two weeks to feel right at home at Menzies Malvern. They didn’t take the decision to move lightly. The couple had some initial apprehension about leaving their family home and they were worried about finding the right place for their retirement. It took them 18 months and exploring a number of new and established retirement villages in the area, before they finally decided to call Menzies Malvern their new home.
The location and surroundings of the village played a big factor in the pair’s decision. The proximity to a wide variety of shops, restaurants and medical facilities, as well as excellent public transport options made a big difference to them. Coupled with a spacious apartment, generous undercover parking, 24 hour security, emergency assistance and the many village amenities such as the cinema, Kathy and Richard were quickly warming up to the village.
After moving into their new apartment and getting settled, the couple started experiencing what life is really like at Menzies. "We had some initial apprehension about our decision to leave our home, but we need not have worried,’ says Kathy. "Within two weeks of our arrival we knew our decision to move into Menzies had been the right one."
"The staff, from manager to cleaner, could not have been more welcoming and helpful," Richard adds. But probably the greatest discovery of those early days was experiencing the warmth and acceptance offered by the existing residents, most of them long term members of the Menzies community.
Another perk of living at Menzies is the evening meal service. Chef Wayde cooks in the village’s restaurant from Monday to Friday. The food on offer includes a light lunch menu in the dining space and a two or three course evening menu with the choice of two mains. The menu changes every week and for Kathy and Richard, it removed the need for frequent restaurant visits outside their village. They also like to stay active and participate in what Menzies Malvern has to offer. "There is a varied program of activities and social events for those who wish to participate," says Kathy. "If we were to summarise what we value most about our life at Menzies it would be having the freedom and security to live our own lives as we wish, together with the opportunity to participate in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive community as we choose."
For more information about the lifestyle and support offered at our retirement villages, call our customer service team on 1800 550 550 or send us an email here.
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