Oceania

This holiday season, our Oceania villages have been filled with joy and festive cheer. From delightful Christmas feasts and visits from Santa to heartwarming donation drives and local parades, our residents and team members have embraced the spirit of the season. We've witnessed incredible creativity through handmade decorations, festive performances, and generous contributions to those in need. A huge thank you to everyone who made the start of the festive season so special. Wishing you all a safe and joyful Christmas with your loved ones!

We’re excited to welcome Stephen Lester as our new Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. Stephen brings a wealth of experience in customer-centric strategies and team leadership, having held senior roles at Ryman Healthcare, Ngāi Tahu Tourism, and O2 (Telefónica UK). His expertise in leveraging data insights to drive growth and his passion for enhancing customer experiences will be invaluable as we continue to innovate the retirement living and aged care sector. Stephen will focus on aligning our marketing and sales functions, driving greater collaboration and performance. Please join us in welcoming Stephen to the Oceania team. 

Forsyth Barr Limited has released its 2024 Carbon and ESG Ratings Report for NZX Limited-listed companies, providing insights into how companies are positioning themselves for a low-carbon, sustainability-focused future.   We are thrilled that Oceania has significantly improved its standing - earning a spot in the "Leader" category for the first time and securing the 8th position out of 61 companies. Oceania now leads the retirement village sector in this rating.    We look forward to improving further as we continue to work towards a sustainable, low-carbon future, with the wellbeing of our residents at the centre of our efforts.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gBtPH_uN

We had an incredible night at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards gala, celebrating the best of New Zealand business. We are thrilled to have been a finalist in the Snowflake Sustainability category alongside some of the most impactful and forward-thinking businesses in the country.   Congratulations to Spark New Zealand on their well-deserved win in the Sustainability category, and to all the other winners and finalists. It’s inspiring to see the innovation and leadership shaping New Zealand's future.   Check out the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/eCF_E7pF #DeloitteTop200

We’re excited to announce that Bream Bay Village has been named Best Small Retirement/Lifestyle Village - North Island for 2024 by AgedAdvisor! This marks a well-deserved back-to-back win for the village and reflects the incredible community spirit and exceptional lifestyle offered to residents. Located near stunning Ruakākā Beach, Bream Bay Village is home to 83 beautifully designed villas and boasts an array of fantastic amenities, including a bowling green, indoor pool and spa, gym, and a vibrant Clubhouse. A big congratulations to our team members and residents for their dedication to creating such a warm and welcoming environment.

Last week, our clinical team had the privilege of attending New Zealand’s inaugural International Learning Collaborative (ILC) Fundamentals of Care Leadership and Mentoring Programme (LAMP). This programme brings together healthcare professionals from across New Zealand to focus on enhancing the fundamentals of care, patient safety, and leadership. We were honoured to join a passionate and diverse group of healthcare professionals, including nurses and allied health experts from Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, primary care, acute care, and the mental health sector. Together, we collaborated on developing program logics aimed at improving fundamental care for patients and their whānau, with a particular focus on compassion and empathy in care delivery. This event was especially significant as Oceania adopted the Fundamentals of Care framework in May this year, and we are proud to be at the forefront of implementing this important initiative in the aged care sector. Thank you to the ILC for providing this incredible learning opportunity. We look forward to continuing to lead the way in advancing high-quality, fundamental compassionate care for all.

Congratulations to our amazing team at The Bellevue for winning the Gilmours Wholesale Food & Beverage Excellence in Food for Care Homes and Hospitals Award at the Aged Care Association NZ Awards! Under the leadership of Executive Chef Sebastian Straetling, we’ve made significant strides in enhancing our food service, leading to increased resident satisfaction, more social engagement, and a stronger sense of community. A huge thank you to the entire Bellevue team for your dedication and teamwork in transforming dining into a daily highlight for our residents.

We are thrilled to announce that Oceania has been selected as a finalist for the Deloitte Top 200 Sustainability Leadership Award! From reducing our environmental footprint to increasing our social impact, we are dedicated to building resilient communities for our ageing population. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating long-term environmental, social, and economic value, so we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations to all the finalists! Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/d9ZGY7Q #DeloitteTop200

Our CEO Suzanne Dvorak recently sat down with the team at Newsroom NZ to share her vision for the future of retirement living at Oceania. With a career spanning multiple industries and continents, Suzanne has always been driven by purpose, focusing on improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities. Now, she's bringing that dedication to Oceania, to provide retirees with more choices and continue to elevate our standard of care. Suzanne’s leadership comes at a pivotal time for the retirement sector, as New Zealand continues to set the benchmark for integrated care.

Happy Recycling Week! To kick off this year’s Recycling Week, members of our Operations and Sustainability teams volunteered at Fair Food NZ for an impactful afternoon of food rescue. Together, they sorted through three tonnes of donated food, ensuring it reaches communities in need or is repurposed for baking and composting. This week, our Oceania teams and residents will participate in various initiatives to acknowledge Recycling Week, including creating thermal blankets for the Chip Packet Project, collecting and recycling old mobile phones, and donating unwanted clothing to support local communities. If you’d like to participate in Recycling Week activities, check out the link here: https://lnkd.in/gMdZEhp6.