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PALM LAKE RESORT SPRING 2020

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Our latest award winnerThe Master Builders Association has just presented a coveted construction award to... Palm Lake Resort!

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From Follyfootto Forster LakesIt’ll be one of our most iconic resort locations ever, to rocket Palm Lake Resort into the new future...

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THERE’S NO DOUBT we’ve been through some unique times in recent months. When I take a minute to reflect on how our business has fared, I couldn’t be more proud to work for this 100 per cent Australian family-owned and operated company.

Palm Lake Group is the largest privately-owned operation that covers the three sectors of retirement villages, over-50s manufactured home estates and aged caring communities here in Australia. We employ and support 1300 employees across three states as well as more than 2000 contractors. While JobKeeper has been a great incentive for Australian workers in their time of need, our business has not had to rely on it to get us through. Established in 1977 and with more than four decades of experience in developing these types of communities, the modern Palm Lake Group benefits from the strong foundations laid by company owners Walter Elliott and Scott Elliott. Managing Director Scott brings fresh new ideas to the table on a regular basis to forge the company ahead. Being a space fanatic myself, I’m reminded of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program and the recent launch of the Mars 2020 ‘Perseverance Rover’ with its mission to explore the surface of the Red Planet. It’s been with perseverance and determination over the decades that Palm Lake Group is now in a position to chase new frontiers, with the goal of blasting Palm Lake Resort securely into the new future!

Among those exciting new frontiers are three sites in particular which will no doubt prove to be iconic for our company. These include Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes (read all about it on Page 10), the Pelican Waters Golf Club precinct and, in a major news announcement for our company, a brand new beachfront greenfield site at Old Bar Beach, near Taree, in New South Wales. We know these three new communities will become icons for us. They already boast that magic mix of stunning geographic locations, with plans for truly inspired world-class facilities (Old Bar Beach will have its own 18-hole golf course) and architectural home designs in the award-winning style of our newest Palm Lake Resorts. With the bold ideas and grand plans mooted for

each of these sites, they will become arguably three of the best over-50s community lifestyle resorts that Australia has ever seen – and they will never be repeated! When they are complete, no one will find a better lifestyle resort.

Our sector has become very busy of late, with many unproven new players coming to market more intent on purchasing sites than putting their residents’ needs first. We are lucky here at Palm Lake Group that we don’t need to satisfy a large investor base with ‘numbers’ like other listed companies. Unlike new players to the industry, most of which are owned by foreign investors, Palm Lake Group management and owners take direct calls from our most valuable assets - our residents - on a daily basis. For our family-owned company, it’s about bringing passion, desire and willpower to the table, to provide quality, safe and secure resorts with all those world-class facilities that make the Palm Lake Resort product so enticing for over 50s. Our competitors might try to emulate what we’ve achieved but they can’t copy our ever-evolving array of new ideas in line with our overarching philosophy to provide an even better lifestyle for our residents. Our efforts were applauded recently by the Master Builders Association Queensland who presented our company with a highly sought-after construction award. Given this is the construction industry’s peak independent body, we couldn’t be prouder. And in further proof, interest in our product continues to be very strong and we are currently fielding enquiries from countries as far afield as Singapore, the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

So, just like the Mars Exploration Program, we are setting some lofty goals for our company (more than ever before) but we know with perseverance, we too will rocket into the new future.

Enjoy the read. This is your time.

Manuel Lang CEO, Palm Lake Group

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Editorial Belle PR: Belinda Glindemann, Anastasia White Design Raspberry Creative: Vanessa Russell

Palm Lake Group Southport Central Tower 3, Level 4, 9 Lawson St, Southport QLD 4215 Postal address PO Box 10479, Southport BC QLD 4215 Phone 13 PALM LAKE (13 7256) Email info@palmlakeresort.com.au Founder/Director Walter Elliott Managing Director Scott Elliott CEO Manuel Lang ©Palm Lake Group 2020. All rights reserved. Circulation: 6000 copies.

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04 $25,000 New Home Bonus time 06 Need a lift, at Caloundra Cay?08 Our VIP events were grand10 From Follyfoot to Forster Lakes12 Just released: Get your Beachmere Bay waterfront beauty13 Last chance at Cooroy-Noosa14 News from around the grounds16 The Haismans: Resort meets Care, and the ways we support families18 Our industry award winner!19 Check out our special fold-out resort facilities feature!

27 Free golf until 2028 (no kidding!)42 Property portfolio

Lifestyle28 Miguel’s tips and recipes for your nextfiestaathome32 Cheers to drinks with friends 34 Holiday at home - there are so many gems in our backyards

Palm Lake Care38 Beachmere is now open - take a look at this waterfront wonder40 Local lad Tony will be a familiar face for Toowoomba41 Russell brings the expertise

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Looking for ultimate resort luxury at a price you will celebrate? Palm Lake Resort’s exclusive New Home Bonus gives you $25,000 off your brand new home in any one of our latest over-50s lifestyle communities in Queensland. Get your Palm Lake Resort New Home bonus before December 2020 (must settle by December 31, 2020). T&Cs apply. Phone our Sales Centres to find out more.

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Pictured: Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay homes enjoy elegant Hamptons styling and you can get yours right now for $25,000 off the purchase price.

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Caloundra Cay

NEED A LIFT?

IN A FIRST for the Group, Caloundra Cay now offers two-storey home designs complete with an internal elevator as standard. These slick elevators are equal parts convenience and glamour talking point. The first display home with an internal elevator at this location is our Florencia design.

At 280sqm (30.14 squares), Florencia offers two bedrooms plus a third multipurpose room, three bathrooms, a sleek kitchen/dining area, two separate indoor living areas, an alfresco entertaining area, two-car garage and that convenient internal elevator (internal stairs also).

From the ground floor, the elevator takes residents up to what can only be described as a second-level sanctuary. This level exudes relaxation. The master bedroom is here at the front of the home, in all its 5.5m x 4.8m glory. From this bedroom heading to the back of the home, residents walk past their cleverly hidden kitchenette and window seat, then continue past their vast walk-in robe and handy study nook to the light-filled oversized ensuite with double vanities. Alongside the master suite is a second living area – a true ‘retreat’ by name and nature. The home’s second bedroom is also found on this level, to the rear of the home, conveniently alongside a separate bathroom (with toilet).

Everywhere you look in this stellar display home, you see considered Caribbean styling in keeping with the greater resort’s unmistakable

and memorable theme. Blonde wood features in wall paneling and on the kitchen island sit perfectly in the light, bright, white interior. Textured finishes in the wallpaper and tiling, for example, contrast with other gloss surfaces and sleek stone benchtops. Combine this all with those hints of greenery through the windows to the landscaping, and residents are whisked away to the tropics in an instant.

What has proven to be a key selling point for this two-storey, three-bedroom design is the fact that a couple and a third (or even fourth) occupant can live together under the one roof quite comfortably. The dual living areas allow for separate TVs for different viewing requirements. They also provide occupants with plenty of room to relax alone, or together – the choice is theirs. And with three bathrooms, there’s always privacy when it’s needed. Ducted air conditioning, solar power and a local alarm system are the other more hidden details that matter.

Florencia has proven to be the perfect downsizer for those residents who have left an ample family home or even acreage and still need that feeling of space. And, of course, the space that Florencia offers is perfect for when the grandchildren come to stay. This display home in particular has inspired many to the ultimate luxury lifestyle on offer at Caloundra Cay.

>> See Page 18 for news about Caloundra Cay’s recent Master Builders Award win

Right across the Palm Lake Group, for more than 40 years, our architecturally designed homes have put residents’ needs first. Up to now, the vast majority of homes have been two-bedroom single-storey dwellings combining open-plan design with functionality. However, Palm Lake Resort’s newest location is taking that award-winning design to the next level. Literally.

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Pictured: Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay’s two-storey Florencia display home. This design offers a slick internal lift.

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Pictured: Award-winning Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay has some impressive two-storey homes with internal lifts, including this, the Florencia design.

THIS IS YOUR TIMEOur most recent resort events have been delightfully decadent VIP gatherings allowing small groups the chance to enjoy private and personalised resort tours and information sessions across our newest locations.

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BEACHMERE BAYMother Nature didn’t disappoint, with brilliant sunshine and a warm winter vibe surrounding this VIP event.

TOOWOOMBAVIPs enjoyed spectacular country views from the Pinnacle Country Club and were able to get first-hand info on all things construction and our aged caring community, that is near completion.

COOROY-NOOSAPalm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa is almost complete! Sixteen homes make up Stage 6 - the last piece in the Cooroy-Noosa jigsaw puzzle. Our VIP event gave interested buyers a chance to better understand the resort facilities and beautiful community on offer here.

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ACTIVITY ON Palm Lake Resort’s newest construction site has really hotted up these past few months. Situated perfectly on the edge of Wallis Lake and taking its inspiration from the Florida coast, Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes will be quite the destination when complete. Almost 300 luxury homes (single- and double-storey) will make up the resort, along with all the usual world-class Palm Lake Resort facilities including the newly named Belleair Country Club and The Cove Reception Centre. We’ll even have an Oyster Bar! The best home sites will

enjoy prestigious lakefront positions and there will even be marina berths available for those ‘toys’ that make our homeowners’ retirement years the most rewarding.

Residents will also delight in the health and wellbeing aspect of this resort. With your choice of swimming pools, spas, saunas and sporting facilities, as well as all the planned resort activities (think yoga, tai chi, exercise classes etc), staying active and healthy in the modern age will be easy here. This resort will also feature a salt therapy room - the first of its kind for Palm Lake Group.

While Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes will be a luxurious and modern wonder when complete, the land itself holds some vivid memories for those kids who grew up in the Forster area in a much simpler time. One of those ‘kids’ is Lyn Brokenbrow.

As a tween growing up in the Baulkham Hills district of Sydney, Lyn and her best friend Tracey would spend holidays in Forster, due to Lyn’s aunty and uncle having a holiday house there. For the two pony-crazed young girls,

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there was one main destination at Forster that drew them back time and time again – Follyfoot Farm – a popular horse-riding school that was operated on the land that now exists as Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes.

“Tracey and I would ride at Follyfoot Farm every school holiday,” Lyn recalls with glee. “And when we weren’t riding, we’d go there just to pat the horses.

“I remember it as a very flat trail ride and when it rained, we’d love riding through the puddles. You’d go on a 60- or 90-minute ride following your guide. My horse was called ‘Girlie’ and Tracey always rode a horse called ‘NoName’ – I’ll never forget that.”

Now aged 56 and still best friends with Tracey, Lyn says the pair was back in the Forster area in March this year to attend a family reunion. Now based in South-East Queensland, all those childhood memories flooded back for Lyn and her friend, who went exploring their old stamping ground while in town.

“We turned up at Follyfoot Farm and, while the business had long gone, the original sign was still hanging there at the old entrance. It was amazing. And then we also saw all the signage for Palm Lake Resort. I called the number on the sign and spoke to (Sales Manager) Jen. We asked her what they were doing with the old Follyfoot Farm sign and, if possible, could we have it, if it was being taken down. Jen said yes - we were so thrilled!”

From childhood trail rides to riding the high life. Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes sits on one impressive waterside block of land that has seen much change over the past 50 years.

Lyn says it was no mean feat to disassemble the sign (pictured above) which had stood the test of time for more than half a century. It took two men to carry it to a truck, complete with all its original rusty fixtures. While COVID has the borders closed, Lyn’s sign will remain safely stored at her Forster-based cousin’s home before it will be relocated and proudly erected on Lyn’s two-acre property at the back of the Gold Coast.

“I told my husband that when our land becomes all too much for us, we should think about downsizing to Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes. How great would that be? You just never know where we’ll end up!”

All we do know is that when Lyn decides to bring her life story full circle with a return to Forster for a lifestyle of luxury at Palm Lake Resort, she brings with her the Follyfoot Farm sign. What an iconic piece of local history.

For more info...Check out the brand new Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes website for more about this fan-tastic new location and to sign up for updates.

www.forsterlakes.com.au

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Premium canal-front homes have come to Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay with the recent release of Stage 1a. Interested? Trust us - you’ll have to get your skates on!

Beachmere Bay

WATER YOU WAITING FOR?

If you are interested in finding out more about Stage 1a, you can make an appointment for a safe, private resort tour with a member of our knowledgeable Sales Team. Otherwise, make sure you head online where we offer virtual tours of our Hamptons Country Club and display homes, as well as videos of our most inspiring Beachmere Bay homes for your viewing pleasure.

www.beachmerebay.com.au

There’s little doubt that Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa offers one of the warmest communities across our group of resorts. Neighbours have become friends, have become family. Now’s your last chance to buy a new home here and join us!

Cooroy-Noosa YOUR LAST CHANCE IS HERE

IF YOU’VE BEEN interested in joining us at Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa, your very last chance has arrived. Stage 6 has been unveiled and it will complete our beautiful Sunshine Coast resort. There are just 16 homes available in this final stage, offering luxury fittings and finishes, as well as larger floor plans. Among them we have two brand new designs - Coolum 2 and Waterline. And make sure you check out our reimagined Everglade home which will also be available in Stage 6. At 221sqm, it’s the biggest home we have and a real stunner!

“On the construction front, it has been full steam ahead throughout COVID-19 with all homes in Stage 5 underway and set for completion around September,” says Sales Consultant Jo Jessop. “With the release of our final stage – Stage 6 – if you have thought about making the move to community resort-style living, there is no better time to visit than now.”

And don’t forget the $25,000 Palm Lake Resort New Home Bonus which could help you live your Cooroy-Noosa dream.

What they say...“The buddy system here, organised by the Social Club, is such a welcoming feature. Our buddies came around very early on to say hello and give us a sheet full of important details, and we must have struck gold because they’re lovely people. They invited us around to their driveway for a socially-distant mixer with five or six other couples, which was a lovely way to come into the neighbourhood.”

Sharon Davis, Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa

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Pictured: An aerial shot of Beachmere Bay’s sporting precinct - the Westhampton Sports Club - which is nearing completion.

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BEACHMERE BAY Stage 1a has been quite the talking point. It offers a limited number of premium canal-front luxury homes with a huge list of upgrades. Stages 1, 2 and 3 are fully sold out so you’ll have to be quick to en-sure the best position among these waterfront wonders - such is the demand for this resort.

Here are some of the premium inclusions, as standard, in these Stage 1a homes (inclusions are subject to change without notice):

• Upgraded tiles or timber-look flooring • Shutters throughout your home • Caesarstone kitchen splashback • Upgraded Caesarstone • 900mm high vertical VJ wall panelling with horizon-

tal dado rail to entry, hallways, main living, dining and kitchen (excluding cabinetry)

• Premium 92mm skirting throughout • Premium 68mm architraves throughout • Decorative cornice throughout • Bulkhead to master bedroom

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NEWS IN BRIEFDid you know, 11,000 people call Palm Lake Group home? So, there’s always loads going on...

Keeping families connected in hard times

You’re invited to ‘Play in the Petals’

Palm Lake Resorts Willow Lodge, Truganina and Phillip Island are all in the grips of the harshest COVID-19 restrictions as this magazine goes to press. While our company continues to keep our Victorian contingent supplied with face masks, hand sanitiser and caretaker support, we have also purchased a number of iPads for our less-technology-savvy residents to stay connected to their families via Facetime and other video calling platforms. Our staff will help these residents connect with their loved ones via these iPads. While supporting the physical health of our residents is paramount, their mental health is just as important to us – especially those residents living alone. It’s been so great to also see residents within our resorts supporting each other so well during these difficult times – just another benefit of living in our communities with likeminded neighbours.

Every year, when spring hits Toowoomba, this city becomes the brightest place in Queensland! Join us at Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba during the iconic Carnival of Flowers for a bloomin’ great high tea event. Stop by and inspect our impressive resort grounds which will be brimming with blossoms. Take in a resort tour, inspect our display homes and enjoy delicious complimentary high tea delights. Why not make it a weekender? With more than 170,000 bulbs and seedlings blooming right across Toowoomba, we guarantee there’s no prettier place to be this spring than in our Garden City! RSVP essential by September 21. Freecall 1800 280 129 or email salestoowoomba@palmlake.com.au

If you live in the vicinity of Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba or Caloundra Cay you will have no doubt seen our shiny new wheels around town. The Mercedes Benz buses come complete with unmissable Palm Lake Resort branding and are used to shuttle residents to regular shopping trips and other special events. Oh, and check out Joel (pictured above), our full time security officer at Toowoomba. He’s loving his new rig!

Black swans at Beachmere Bay

The black swans of Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay have been a source of profound joy and comfort for homeowners and staff. “We are blessed with so much bird life to watch around the resort, but the black swans in particular are a big topic of conversation,” says resident Kathy Hanlon. “We all love watching them take off and land from the little island in one of the lakes. It’s just beautiful – we are so lucky.”

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The streets of Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay will literally come alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of the Caribbean on October 8 in celebration of our stylish two-story abodes! These luxury home designs fuse opulence, sophistication and that trademark Caribbean vibe that Caloundra Cay has become known for. With the unveiling of these doubly delightful homes comes a Caribbean street party like no other. Numbers are limited, so RSVP is essential by October 2 on freecall 1800 55 66 77 or email salescaloundra@palmlake.com.au

Come to our Caribbean Street Party!THE BEST IN OVER 50’S LIVING. THE BEST IN OVER 50’S LIVING.

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THURSDAY 8TH OCT I 2.00PM - 6.00PMThe streets of Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay The streets of Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay will literally will literally come alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of the come alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of the Caribbean on October 8th in celebration of our stylish Caribbean on October 8th in celebration of our stylish two-story abodes! These luxury home designs fuse opulence, two-story abodes! These luxury home designs fuse opulence, sophistication and that trademark Caribbean vibe that sophistication and that trademark Caribbean vibe that Caloundra Cay has become known for. With the unveiling Caloundra Cay has become known for. With the unveiling of these doubly delightful homes comes a Caribbean of these doubly delightful homes comes a Caribbean street party like no other.street party like no other.

LIMITED NUMBERS RSVP ESSENTIALRSVP by 2nd October 2020Freecall 1800 55 66 77 or emailsalescaloundra@palmlake.com.au

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Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay and Beachmere Bay residents were very excited to rub shoulders with golfing royalty at Pelican Waters Golf Club recently. Not only do these lucky homeowners play the Palm Lake Group-owned and Greg Norman-designed course for free, they also enjoyed playing alongside World No. 8 golfer Adam Scott. The course has been voted the best public access course on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and in the Top 25 public access courses in the country.

Golfing royalty stops by

The next stage

Pictured above, check out this bird’s eye view of the progress on Stages 6-7 at Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba. Watch this space to find out more about our grand plans for this patch of rich red soil.

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A room with a view

Palm Lake Group has been developing over-50s communities for more than 40 years. Palm Lake Resort Bethania was, proudly, our first community in Queensland. As well as developing new locations, we also run a works program at our established resorts to maintain the value of our long-time homeowners’ investments. Check out the recent refurb of Bethania’s popular lakeside Country Club. A gorgeous place to soak up some Queensland sun, don’t you agree?

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Almost two years ago, in the blink of an eye, Donald and Anne Haisman’s family’s life was changed forever. Unfortunately, it’s a situation all-too familiar for our care team. But through all the frustration, anger, confusion and despair, the Haismans found unwaivering support and unexpected sanctuary in Palm Lake Care. And a perfect fit across the road at Beachmere Bay.

IN NOVEMBER 2018, Anne and Donald Haisman were visiting their son and daughter-in-law on the Gold Coast. It should have been a time of family fun and connection, as had always been the case when Mum and Dad came down to visit. In fact, the weekend started out just like that. Happy chatter, shared laughs, family bonding. But, in the blink of an eye, their weekend away became months of heartache when Don suffered a completely unexpected and catastrophic stroke.

“It was incredibly stressful,” recalls Anne. “After 12 weeks at the Gold Coast Hospital we had to make other arrangements but being away from our long-time home in Burpengary, I didn’t even know where to start.”

The couple’s son, John (along with his wife, Jane), was right by his parents’ side through the shock and sadness of that weekend and the months that would follow, with Anne supported at his Helensvale home while the family together sought a care plan for Don. John and Jane organised a visit to Palm Lake Care Bethania and while there was no availability at the time, the Haismans hit an even greater jackpot in finding Don’s ultimate care champion - Care Solutions manager Jacinta Sutton. It was Jacinta who suggested Palm Lake Care Mt Warren Park might be a better fit for the family patriarch and who has stayed in close contact with the Haismans ever since.

“From the moment we first arrived at Mt Warren Park, I just loved it,” gushes Anne.

Anne says the Palm Lake Care team has made her family’s stressful year infinitely easier. In keeping with their name, the Care Solutions team has helped Anne in a variety of ways – even putting her in touch with an independent financial expert who helped coordinate Centrelink support.

“I haven’t had to worry about things one bit,” says Anne. “My daughter-in-law has also kept in contact with Jacinta, and I can’t say enough about the staff who have been looking after Don marvellously.”

It has been quite a tumultuous time for the Haismans, with the impact of Don’s unexpected stroke compounded by the global pandemic that arrived just as unexpectedly on Australia’s doorstep. While abiding by government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions, Palm Lake Care was able to support Don’s need to have his family by his side as he himself continued to learn to navigate his new world. Large, plush, individual suites have always benefitted Palm Lake Care Mt Warren Park’s occupants, but during COVID-19 they benefitted the Palm Lake Care staff by more easily keeping visiting family members socially distanced from all the other residents.

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FROM ONE WELCOMING FAMILY HOME TO THE NEXT Anne and Donald (pictured right) lived in Burpengary, on Brisbane’s northside, ever since they permanently moved from England to Australia to retire, some 25 years ago.

“We had first moved out here when the children were much younger and we were true ‘ten-pound Poms’,” recalls Anne. “It was such a long distance to travel back and forth in those days that we went home to visit family and ended up living in England again. Don then got a good job with Exxon, but when he started going deaf in his left ear he told them the last thing he wanted to hear was the ocean in Australia and so they gave him an early retirement.”

Anne adds that when Don’s stroke took all of his senses down his right side, miraculously, his right ear retained its hearing.

“Since Don’s stroke, it had been hard being so far from Burpengary, which I know like the back of my hand. Over the past year, I realised that both Don and I needed to be somewhere that feels like home.”

Anne had heard through the grapevine about the Hamptons-inspired delight that is Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay. But it was (at the time) when she

learned that there would be a brand new Palm Lake Care community opening directly across the road, she knew it would be the solution their entire family needed.

“The support we have received from the entire Palm Lake team has been absolutely amazing, so I knew I myself wanted to stay within the Group,” Anne says. “I don’t know how we have managed to get so lucky.”

Having newly moved into her Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay home at the time this magazine went to press (with Don the very first resident to move into Palm Lake Care Beachmere when it opened in recent weeks), Anne admits she is nervous to live by herself for the first time ever but doesn’t think she’ll feel alone. “There is so much to do at Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay and the people have been so welcoming already,” says Anne. “And, being just across the road from Don, I’m able to continue to stay by his side.”

As Anne admits, it’s like everything magically fell into place and Don is right where he needs to be. He’ll stay near Anne, he will continue to be supported by a team of experienced carers and welcoming neighbours, and he will be more than comfortable in his sparkling new Hamptons-inspired home right by his beloved seaside. As will she. Perfect.

Pictured: Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay.

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WINNING FEELING!

The Master Builders Association of Queensland is the construction industry’s peak independent body. They have just presented a coveted construction award to... Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay!

✔ Swim-up pool bar and outdoor swimming pool

✔ Heated indoor swimming pool✔ Sauna, spa✔ Eight rink undercover bowls green✔ Calypso Lanes tenpin bowling alley✔ Tennis and pickleball courts✔ Putt putt✔ Outdoor firepit✔ Exclusive Milon gymnasium✔ Luxury 60-seat movie theatre✔ Library✔ Billiards room✔ Bar, grand piano, dance floor✔ Arts and craft room, music room✔ Woodwork centre✔ Virtual golf simulator

Hemingway’s has it all

COCKTAILS BY the swim-up pool bar, warm conversation by the sunken fire pit, lush tropical gardens and the rich trimmings of colonial grandeur. It might sound like a Caribbean holiday, but it’s actually everyday life for those lucky to call award-winning Caloundra Cay home – and Hemingway’s Country Club is the undoubted social hub of this resort community. It’s a Mecca for activity and island-style relaxation – basically all the things that make the retirement years so rich and rewarding. This luxury facility offers everything to do – you will want for nothing! And that’s the magic that makes this inspired space part of the quintessential Palm Lake Resort dream - and now an award-winning reality. Take a virtual tour of Hemingway’s Country Club on our website or freecall our Sales Centre to organise your own private tour and find out why it received a prestigious construction award from the Master Builders Association Qld.

www.caloundracay.com.au

AWARD- WINNING FACILITIES!Our world-class facilities are a big reason why you choose Palm Lake Resort. Check out some of our best in this special feature...

Pictured: Caloundra Cay’s popular swim-up pool bar and, below, the championship eight-rink under-cover lawn bowls green.

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CALOUNDRA CAYJust last month, the Master Builders Association Queensland presented our Caloundra resort with a coveted construction award - and it’s easy to see why...

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Introducing... TOOWOOMBA

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By day or night, the expansive country views from our Toowoomba resort are impressive. And we’ve got a resort facilities list to match. This one is another Master Builders Association Queensland award winner!

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Pictured: The Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba Pinnacle Country Club vista, by day and by night.

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BEACHMERE BAYHamptons-inspired, this elegant resort’s facilities provide that holiday-everyday feel. There’s even a nine-hole golf course and a waterfront beach house for parties!

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Pictured: One of Beachmere Bay’s resort pools and, above, The Hamptons Country Club lounge.

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Introducing... COOROY-NOOSAStaying active is a proven way to keep healthy and the tight-knit community at our Cooroy-Noosa resort are proving this beyond doubt.

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Pictured above: Cooroy-Noosa’s Pavilion Recreational and Wellness Centre is home to a Milon gymnasium. Palm Lake Group holds the exclusive Southern Hemisphere rights to this unique electronic training system in the over-50s sector.

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It’s the No. 1 public-access course on the Sunshine Coast and is ranked No. 25 in the Top 100 public access golf courses in the country according to Golf Australia. And the best part is that Palm Lake Resort residents get to play Pelican Waters Golf Course for free until 2028! It’s just another way Palm Lake Resort is providing an enviable over-50s resort lifestyle that more than 11,000 people across Australia enjoy every day. Phone your local Sales Centre to find out more about this opportunity. *T&Cs apply.

www.pelicangolf.com.au

FREE GOLF!Yes, you read right. Palm Lake Resort homeowners play golf for free* at our Greg Norman-designed Pelican Waters Golf Course.

GREG NORMAN, the internationally renowned “Great White Shark”, has won more than 90 tournaments worldwide. A name synonymous with golf, Greg Norman holds the distinction of defending his No. 1 position in the world golf rankings for 331 weeks, the second-longest reign in history. As one of the most prolific players in the game’s history, his career culminated in 2001 when he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame with a higher percentage of votes than any other inductee in history.

A sportsman-turned-businessman, Greg Norman has gone on to dominate the boardroom as well as the golf course. He’s designed more than 100 golf courses across six continents and one of them is the Palm Lake Group-owned Pelican Waters Golf Course on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to relish time spent with our nearest and dearest, from the security and sanctity of the family home. Your Time magazine sat down with celebrity chef Miguel Maestre to find out what ingredients are vital when entertaining at home - because we know that’s what Palm Lake Resort residents thrive on.

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PALM LAKE RESORT residents are a social bunch – with thriving community groups, world-class facilities in which to enjoy one another’s company and luxury homes to en-tertain in, why wouldn’t they be? While recent events have made socialisation challenging, the thought of one day reconnecting with neighbours, friends and family helped us through. Now, that day has come for most of us – and the only question is, how should we celebrate? According to Miguel Maestre, with a dinner party, of course! He’s the king of the kitchen on Network Ten’s ‘The Living Room’ and was the king of the jungle on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ so it comes as no surprise that Miguel is the king of the dinner party at home, too. The Spanish-born father-of-two (known affectionately as ‘The Crazy Bull’ or ‘El Toro Loco’) has penned two cookbooks, and even has his own range of ‘Maestre Family Food’ featuring cured meats and ingredients to make his signature Spanish dishes. But outside his busy work life, Miguel focuses his boundless energy on what he loves most: food and family.

“My wife Sascha and I have a big family, and her parents and sister live close by so there is always someone to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner with,” says Miguel. “I love cooking, so we often end up hosting friends or family at our house – I have a dinner party even if I don’t want to have a dinner party!”

For Palm Lake Resort residents, Miguel says the secret to hosting a good dinner party is simply to take the pressure off yourself and focus on the food instead. You don’t need to run around all day preparing everything for your guests – Miguel’s simple hack to make things fun will allow you to enjoy the night, too.

“Talking to your guests while you cook or assemble a meal makes it fun, so serve dishes that people can put together themselves,” says Miguel. “Don’t slave away pre-making san choy bao, tacos or pizza for everyone – instead, lay out all of the ingredients and let your guests make their own. You could even set out sauces and skewer chunks of steak for your guests to grill themselves. It’s a lot more fun, and it takes the pressure off you so that you can actually enjoy everyone’s company.”

When it comes to dishes that bring people together, Miguel’s obvious favourite is a paella. Cook yours over a burner while you talk to your guests – this turns the main dish into the entertainment, Miguel says.

“The secret to being a good host is making sure people feel welcome and involved – that’s what makes for a mem-orable dinner party,” says Miguel. “It’s all about creating a nice flow, offering them a cheese platter when they arrive and moving from champagne to some nice cocktails to sangria, then finally pushing the furniture aside for a dance at the end of the night!”

No stranger to large family get-togethers (Miguel’s mother is one of 20 siblings), Miguel says food is the secret to true connection. Making the time to come together and break bread is a tradition we should hold onto, even if it means making a little extra effort.

“The Sunday get-together is something we’re slowly los-ing, but it’s the most important thing to do,” says Miguel. “Confidence, trust and connections are made when a family is sitting around a table together – it’s when people

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are their best, most true selves. If you have the time to enjoy good conversations around a delicious meal, why wouldn’t you?” Miguel adds that it doesn’t matter your age - some good old-fashioned dinner party games are another favourite way to bring your guests together and create lasting memories.

While Miguel doesn’t see himself ever retiring (“What I do now doesn’t feel like work, so why would I stop? I’ll just get older and fatter, with less hair!” he laughs), he does envy the extra time that Palm Lake Resort’s over-50s have to enjoy the company of their family and friends.

“When you retire, you have so much more time to cook with your loved ones,” says Miguel. “It’s an opportunity to be adventurous! Buy that paella pan and make a sangria to enjoy with your favour-ite people.

“It doesn’t have to be complicated – we watch too many cooking shows, believe me! Know your audience, but don’t forget that you should enjoy the party, too. A chef who keeps himself happy keeps every-one happy.”

>> Turn over for some crowd-pleas-ing dishes that Miguel has specially chosen for your next Palm Lake Resort dinner party at home...

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“The secret to being a good host is making sure people feel welcome and involved – that’s what makes

for a memorable dinner party.”

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Churros con chocolate

Ingredients

250ml milk1 teaspoon caster sugar100g unsalted butter, chopped2 vanilla beans, split, seeds scraped out115g plain flour3 egg yolksVegetable oil, for deep fryingCaster sugar, to dust

Method

Bring milk, sugar, butter and vanilla beans and seeds to a boil in a medium saucepan. Discard vanilla beans. Remove from heat. Sift in flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined and dough comes away from side of pan. Remove from heat. Stand, covered with plastic wrap, for 3 minutes. Beat in egg yolks with wooden spoon, one at a time. Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a 2cm star nozzle. Heat oil to 180°C (when a cube of bread turns golden brown, oil is hot enough). Pipe 5cm lengths into the oil, cutting off the dough with a sharp knife. Deep fry churros until golden brown, then drain on absorbent paper. Dust with caster sugar and serve with a chocolate sauce. To make a chocolate sauce, stir condensed milk in a small saucepan, over medium heat until hot. Add chocolate. Whisk until smooth, then whisk in milk and rum. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Serves 4.

Make like El Toro Loco with these Miguel-approved, must-have pieces for your next fiesta.

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Spanish-style stew Ingredients

4 Maestre free-range Chorizo sausages, thickly sliced100g Maestre Jamon Serrano, diced100g piece salami, diced100g piece pancetta, diced5 garlic cloves, sliced5 pink eschallots, quartered1 bunch of thyme, leaves only2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained100g morcilla, sliced (optional)1L beef stock1 bunch parsley, chopped

Method

Heat a large saucepan. Add chorizo, jamon, salami and pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, over a medium heat for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic, eschallots and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until eschallots are very soft. Stir in chickpeas and morcilla. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes so chickpeas can absorb flavours from meat and thyme. Stir in stock. Bring to the boil. Simmer, for about 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Garnish stew with parsley. Serves 4.

Don’t miss Miguel on ‘The Living Room’, which airs Fridays at 7.30pm on Network Ten.

Rice pudding

Ingredients

1L full fat milk200g Maestre Spanish Rice165g caster sugar2 vanilla beans, split, seeds scraped out1 cinnamon quillPinch of salt125ml full-fat creamFinely grated rind of 1 blood orange2 tablespoons caster sugar, extra

Method

Rinse a medium heavy based saucepan with cold water but don’t dry it. Add milk and rice to pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat. Stir in rind, sugar, vanilla beans and seeds, cinnamon quill and salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until pudding is thick and creamy and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in cream. Remove vanilla beans and cinnamon. Divide mixture among four flameproof ramekins, 13cm round x 3cm deep. Combine more blood orange rind and extra sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle over puddings. Cook under a hot grill until sugar melts and caramelises (you can use a kitchen blow torch if you have one). Serve rice puddings with mandarin segments. Serves 4.

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1 cup milk1 tablespoon sugar85g chocolate (chips or bar)½ tablespoon beetroot or red velvet powder¼ teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup fresh brewed coffee

In a medium saucepan, bring milk and sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat, and stir in chocolate until well melted. Stir in beetroot/red velvet powder, coffee and vanilla. Serve warm. Serves one.

Red velvet latte

DRINKS, WITH FRIENDS

1.25 cups milk½ teaspoon ground turmeric½ teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch of black pepper1 teaspoon maple syrup (or similar sweetener)

Heat and whisk all ingredients together over medium heat until smooth and hot. Serve immediately. Serves one.

Golden milk 4 cups milk¼ cup cocoa powder¼ cup granulated sugar½ cup chocolate (chips or bar)¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat milk, cocoa powder and sugar over low/medium heat in a small saucepan, whisking fre-quently until warm (not boiling). Add chocolate and whisk con-stantly until melted and evenly distributed. Whisk in vanilla extract. Serve immediately. Serves four.

Hot chocolate

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2 tablespoons instant coffee2 tablespoons hot water2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Add instant coffee and sugar to a bowl and mix, then pour in hot water. Using a hand mixer, blend until thick and creamy. Fill half a glass with milk and ice cubes, then spoon whipped coffee mix-ture on top. Serves two.

Dalgona coffee

Mix 1 shot Scotch and 1.5 shots Drambuie in a glass, and top with warm milk. Serves one.

Woolly sheep

2 cups milk¼ cup pure pumpkin puree¼ cup sugar1 teaspoon pumpkin spice1 teaspoon vanilla essence1 cup coffee

In a saucepan, whisk milk, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, vanilla and sugar together over medium heat. Keep whisking and heat until milk starts to bubble. Remove from heat and pour into mugs, then garnish with caramel syrup, cinnamon or whipped cream if preferred. Serves three.

Pumpkin spice latte

Pictured: Award- winning Hemingway’s Country Club at Caloundra Cay.

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With international travel off the agenda for now, Palm Lake Resort residents are relishing the opportunity to explore their own areas. Did you know, we’ve got Palm Lake Resort locations in three states of Australia? Who needs international travel when we have so many gems right here in our own backyards? Tick these memorable experiences off your bucket list, whichever great state you call home…

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DAINTREE NATIONAL PARK Did you know that we have the oldest rainforest on the planet right here in Australia – in Queensland, no less? The Daintree Rainforest is unspoiled by manmade infrastructure, promising authentic and ethical access to its beauty for those who make the journey to Cape Tribulation. Take a guided walking tour to learn about the Daintree’s unique biological diversity from the experts who oversee it, keeping an eye out for the cassowaries, incredible frog and insect life, feral pigs, bandicoots, quolls, platypus, echidna and dingoes that call the Daintree Rainforest home. For a more luxurious way to enjoy the rainforest, opt for the ‘Walk, Cruise and Dine’ package, complete with a one-hour interpreted cruise through the world’s most diverse mangrove community (keep an eye out for crocodiles), an a la carte lunch in a nearby rainforest restaurant, and even afternoon tea. Hikers will love climbing the lush trail of Devil’s Thumb, while others might prefer a rest by Babinda Boulders (pictured Page 36).

WARREGO WAY Winding from Brisbane to Birdsville, the Warrego Way is a must-travel for those hoping to experience Outback Queensland. Beyond Toowoomba, you’ll experience Australia’s richest grain and cotton growth in Dalby, the rambling Warra Hotel and fossicker-favourite, Chinchilla – home to Chinchilla Red petrified wood. Next, in Miles, explore a replica historical village and hear tales from the past in the Dogwood Crossing Centre – and, if your trip coincides with the September spring rains, don’t miss the Gurulmundi wildflower tour. Then, travel to Roma, synonymous with all things ‘big’: the Big Rig, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest cattle yard (open Tuesdays and Thursdays) and the start of big sky country. Drive through Mitchell and Morven and onto Charleville, looking skyward at the Cosmos Centre and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, then downward to find opals in Quilpie. Fishermen will love dangling a line in the Ward River, too. When you finally make it to Birdsville, climb ‘Big Red’ and watch drivers tackle the steep and sandy tracks. Enjoy a beverage and some shut eye at the historic Birdsville Hotel – but not before visiting the ghost town of Betoota.

WALK WITH DINOSAURS Before cattle and sheep grazed Queensland’s pastures, herds of dinosaurs called the Sunshine State home. And while those prehistoric creatures are long gone, evidence of their life here in Australia remains – and

is visible throughout the state. Winton, dubbed the palaeontology capital of the Outback, is home to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History and the world’s largest collection of native dinosaur fossils. The surrounding Mitchell Grass Downs area – once an inland sea – has long fascinated palaeontologists looking for remnants of underwater and land-based dinosaurs, including nearby Lark Quarry, considered the world’s only known record of a dinosaur stampede. In fact, much of Central West Queensland is littered with dinosaur fossils and footprints. In Richmond, you can view the country’s leading collection of marine fossils dating back 110 million years – or hunt for your own – and in the nearby Porcupine Gorge National Park, 500-million-year-old fossils are etched into the gorge walls. Further south, the internationally recognised Eromanga Natural History Museum can be found in – you guessed it – Eromanga, just off the Warrego Way, and offers the opportunity to come face-to-face with Australia’s largest dinosaur fossil discoveries, including ‘Cooper’ and ‘George’. Fun fact: Eromanga is also Australia’s furthest town from the ocean.

LADY ELLIOT ISLAND The first island on the Great Barrier Reef, Lady Elliot Island tells a much-needed story of hope and regeneration for the greater region. Situated within a highly protected ‘Green Zone,’ the world-renowned coral cay is a sanctuary for some 700 individual manta rays, countless turtles and unspoilt coral reef. Destroyed by years of neglect, the island and surrounding reef has flourished back to its former self under the careful watch of its first custodian, Don Adams. Since Adams arrived in 1969, the lush forest, coral cay and local wildlife have thrived, and the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, now led by environmentalist Peter Gash OAM, has officially achieved 100 per cent sustainability. A haven for holidaymakers and scuba divers alike, Lady Elliot Island is the perfect place to see – and hear – the healthy Great Barrier Reef in all its glory. Palm Lake Resort Bargara is a neighbour of this island paradise.

OTHER IDEAS…

• The Sunshine Coast: The name evokes sunny wellness before you even arrive! Enjoy a private inspection of Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay and Cooroy-Noosa while you’re in town. Or play a round at Pelican Waters Golf Club. Soon, there will be a brand new Palm Lake Resort built right alongside this Greg Norman-designed course.• North Stradbroke Island• Fraser Island

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Pictured this page: Lady Elliott Island.Pictured on Pages 36-37, from left: Babinda Boulders just south of Cairns in Queens-land, bushwalking Devil’s Thumb Mountain in Far North Quensland’s Daintree National Park, truffle hunting in New South Wales and the iconic Byron Bay lighthouse.

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS Beloved by adventurers and poetry fans alike, the Snowy Mountains are a must-visit destination both in summer and in winter. In the cooler months, the snow-capped mountains are a favourite for skiers and snowboarders, with some of Australia’s top ski resorts – Perisher, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass – all to be found in the region. And while there is plenty of fun to be had on the slopes, the surrounding villages offer ample opportunities to shop, dine and unwind in après ski style. In the warmer months, the snow melts away to reveal lush greenery and picturesque landscapes. The high country offers the perfect backdrop for your next horse-riding adventure, scenic hike or camping expedition. By the waters of Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene, cast your line in the hopes of snagging regional trout, Murray cod, yellowbelly or bream, or hire a kayak or canoe for an unforgettable day cruising the famed Snowy River.

BATEMANS BAY REGION Where else can you shuck fresh oysters, snorkel through crystal clear waters and explore more than 400km of scenic bike paths than in picture-perfect Batemans Bay? The jewel in the crown of Australia’s Oyster Coast, Batemans Bay is perched on the entrance of the Clyde River – which not only offers the opportunity to indulge in fresh oysters, but

also activities like swimming, surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing and even diving – including with fur seals on nearby Montague Island. Beyond Batemans Bay, stroll the Broulee Island Reserve walk, explore the heritage villages of Tilba and discover the beauty of Mystery Bay. Get out and explore the neighbouring towns of Eden, Tathara and Kiama – this region was ravaged by bushfires early in 2020, and you can play an important role in bolstering their local economy.

BYRON BAY Beautiful Byron Bay is known worldwide as one of Australia’s ultimate seaside destinations, and after a stroll through its vibrant streets, a dip in the crystal water of its beaches or a poke around the eclectic markets, it’s not hard to see why. Whether you’re catching a live act at the Byron Beach Hotel or enjoying being the easternmost person on the Australian mainland at the Cape Byron Lighthouse – even if it’s only for a moment – there is plenty of fun to be had in this iconic surf town. Fine dining abounds in Byron Bay, with The Mez Club, Rae’s on Wategoes and Asian-fusion hotspot Bang Bang just a few of the restaurants for you to sample around town. Explore neighbouring Brunswick Heads – making sure to stop off at the iconic Brunswick Hotel – and the rolling hills of Bangalow, or head south to Broken Head for a beach day or scenic hike. And, when all else fails, enjoy a spot of celebrity spotting on the main streets of Byron. A handful of Australian and international actors now call this slice of paradise ‘home’.

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GO TRUFFLE HUNTING They’re a delicacy revered the world over, but did you know that you can hunt for truffles right here in Australia? New South Wales is home to a number of truffle hotspots, and there are plenty of experts who will take you out on the trails in search of these fabulous fungi. Originating in the forests of Europe, truffles have bravely adapted to the harsh Australian climate, though they favour the cooler regions of New South Wales’ southern tablelands. Join truffle hunting tours in Oallen, Bangendore and Macenmist, just outside the ACT, where you will be led by truffle hunters and their dogs on a delicious adventure. Some truffle hunting experiences also include a cooking masterclass, showing you how to prepare and serve the coveted ingredient. Most, if not all, truffle-hunting experiences will also let you indulge in the truffles at the end of the day, both in dishes and infused in beverages like vodka. It’s a must try!

OTHER IDEAS…Anywhere there’s been a bushfire recently: These little New South Wales towns need our tourism dollars more than ever before. Think Shoalhaven, the far south Sapphire Coast and the Blue Mountains.Jamala Wildlife Lodge, Canberra: Giraffes at your back deck, a shark tank by your loungeroom, tigers alongside your bed and brown bears by your bathtub. And we aren’t even kidding! Forster-Tuncurry area: See just why we’ve chosen this piece of prime coastline for our next Palm Lake Resort.

Victoria

FALLS CREEK AND BEYONDFew mountain ranges compare to Falls Creek, in Victoria’s high country. The premier winter destination attracts skiers, snowboarders and adventure-enthusiasts, though there is just as much to see and do in summer, too. The snow-covered streets of Falls Creek’s alpine village transform as the weather warms, where visitors delight in mountain biking, bushwalking and tours through historic huts.

GIPPSLANDHome to some of Victoria’s most spectacular national parks, nature lovers will be spoilt for choice when it comes to bushwalks, waterfalls and mountain escapes. By car, the Great Alpine Road is your gateway to Victoria’s north-east, taking you right down to the breathtaking Gippsland Lakes. Tiny interesting towns speckle the region, steeped in history and unique architecture – think Bruthen, Tinamba and Loch. Train and bridge enthusiasts will love a visit to the Kilcunda Trestle Railway Bridge, spanning 91 metres across Bourne Creek. To best see Gippsland’s rolling green hills and riverside villages, hit the Gippsland Lakes.

OTHER IDEAS…Spend your money in fire-ravaged towns: For example, The Grampians, King Valley and the Alpine region.Phillip Island: For the penguins, race cars – oh, and a Palm Lake Resort too!

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From two-dimensional plans and artist impressions to a three-dimensional $35 million seaside stunner, Palm Lake Care Beachmere has arrived.

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PALM LAKE CARE Beachmere’s first residents have arrived and are soaking up the sunny warmth of this brand new luxury community, on the doorstep of Moreton Bay. Palm Lake Care Beachmere Service Manager Sue Daly says a small group of residents are being welcomed into the aged caring community each week (as this magazine goes to print) as the caregivers get a feel for the new premises, and the systems and processes get their first work out.

“I, along with the hand-picked members of our wonderful care team, have been so looking forward to the opening of this aged caring community - it’s so exciting!” Sue says. “This place is truly beautiful.”

Palm Lake Care Beachmere takes its design cues and interior stylings from the glamorous Hamptons area of New York. Not unlike its Hamptons-inspired cousin across the road (Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay), this community offers refined elegance and luxury in every corner. From the marble tiles in ensuites to the coastal trinkets and decorator items, the seaside feel permeates all 102 suites of this building, as

well as its communal areas. Residents are literally living by the seaside and feel like they are on a glamorous seaside holiday everyday - especially those living in our exclusive waterfront suites.

“Our team is bursting with pride to see each and every new Palm Lake Care Beachmere resident’s life enriched by the fresh sea air and those magnificent views,” Sue says. “Their families are equally as pleased to have secured such an inspiring home for their beloved family member. There’s a tangible feeling of relief and happiness in their expressions as they watch their loved one enter their welcoming new seaside home. I am grateful for the months of preparation Palm Lake Group have given us by bringing the team onboard well before the opening of our community. It has allowed us to re-shape our years of experience to fit the Palm Lake Care ‘Promise’ and the central ethos - that we are privileged to work in ‘their home’ and that they don’t live in our workplace.

“It’s only early days, but I already know a truly special community is blossoming here,” Sue says.

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Pictured: One of Palm Lake Care Beachmere’s exquisite waterfront suites.

TONY MCKENZIE knows the South-West Queensland aged care industry like the back of his hand. Having worked in the Darling Downs region for more than a decade, includ-ing further afield in Kingaroy and beyond, he has experi-enced it all - from cutting his teeth in community services to his current field of expertise in residential aged care.

“I was born and bred in Toowoomba – my whole family is here, and we’re all very much involved in the community,” says Tony. “Over my years working in aged care here, I was always aware of the Palm Lake name. Palm Lake Resort is particularly significant here in Toowoomba for its excellent reputation so, needless to say, when I heard they were introducing an aged care branch, it piqued my interest.”

Since being appointed as the service manager of the upcoming Palm Lake Care Toowoomba, Tony has already spent more than a month so far immersed in life at our other locations – specifically, Palm Lake Care Bargara, Beachmere and Bethania. His extensive career in aged care means Tony is already well acquainted with a number of experienced staff members within Palm Lake Care’s ranks, though seeing how each location operates from within has been eye-opening for him.

“I have been able to reconnect with managers I knew before and have seen first-hand how resident-focused the

staff are here, particularly through the turbulence of the last few months,” says Tony. “Their commitment to the res-idents is evident, and the teams work tirelessly to maintain the high standard of care no matter what comes their way.”

Tony believes it’s the job of a Service Manager to make sure everyone is happy; ensuring staff are excited to come to work each and every day, that residents feel supported and cared for and that their families feel confident in their choice. He is particularly excited to make his mark on a brand-new site, and his love for people and community reflects Palm Lake Group’s overarching vision.

“The new-site factor was a huge drawcard for me, as it means I can lay a strong foundation that emphasises com-munity,” says Tony. “The build itself has been designed to bring people together, with a number of communal spaces for residents to enjoy. My initial focus will be on making sure everyone feels welcome and creating that warmth, which I think is one of my strengths.

“Having Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba right next door is a brilliant idea - reflective of all the stages of life,” says Tony. “Offering this kind of care, which allows couples to stay together and families to have peace of mind, is the way of the future. I’m excited to be part of the next chap-ter of the Palm Lake Group’s story.”

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With 15 years of experience in the aged care sector and an intimate knowledge of the Toowoomba community, we couldn’t think of a more qualified Service Manager to pioneer the new Palm Lake Care Toowoomba than Tony McKenzie.

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MASTER CHEF He has worked across Europe and for Australia’s most luxurious hotels, but now Russell Middleton is utilising his catering nous for his new role as Palm Lake Care’s Hotel Services Coordinator.

COOKING UP restaurant-quality dishes is Russell Middleton’s bread and butter. Classically trained for three years in London, Russell cut his teeth in four- and five-star accommodation in Germany, Spain and across the United Kingdom. He managed and cooked in the kitchens of Europe’s top-rated hotels, eventually moving to Australia to work for the likes of Sheraton and the Gold Coast’s Versace Hotel.

“I came out here around 15 years ago, and I’ve been here ever since,” says Russell, who is originally from Middlesex, just outside of London. “I’m thankful that this passion I had growing up has allowed me to travel the world. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s certainly been worth it – getting to live in Australia is a bonus.”

From hotels on the Gold Coast, Russell found his way into aged care. He worked for another provider for three years as group chef, managing 15 kitchens across Queensland. “The only real difference between working in hotels and working in aged care is the cooking style – what I do now is a lot warmer and more comforting, and feels more homemade,” says Russell. “Other than that, the passion I put into every dish is the same. It’s about creating an experience for the client, no matter who. I give my all each and every time.”

When a former colleague told Russell that Palm Lake Care was looking for a new Hotel Services Coordinator to join their ranks, he was excited by the potential of becoming more involved in enhancing residents’ food experiences.

“Previously managing 15 kitchens throughout the state, often only spending half a day at each one, it was hard to focus in depth on the needs of the residents,” says Russell.

“Here, I can devote quality time to immersing myself in each location, spending days at each one, rather than minutes. Not to mention the added challenge of managing the housekeeping and laundry services, which I am really enjoying thus far. The focus on food here is incredible and I’m enjoying being able to create that dining room experience for every resident.

“I’m very lucky to have such accommodating chefs and colleagues to deal with on a day-to-day basis, and it is evident that we all have a common goal to make sure the residents feel comfortable and supported,” says Russell. “I get to have a lot of back and forth with residents, tailoring our offering to their preferences, while also doing a lot of auditing, checking and reporting, as well as finding new systems and equipment to help us perform even better.”

In particular, Russell applauds the role of the Palm Lake Care Central Support Office, both in upholding a supportive culture for the hundreds of personnel and for maintaining good communication channels between locations – all in the name of creating a positive experience for residents.

“I feel so lucky to be able to enjoy my passion for food and feeding people in this positive way, and in such a positive environment,” says Russell. “I really do get to have my cake and eat it, too.”

Pictured: Palm Lake Care Beachmere.

PALM LAKE RESORT BARGARA Bargara is the most tropical destination in the Palm Lake Group. With its superb climate, range of activities, sporting and social events and a great choice of home designs, this is a place you’ll proudly call home. On your doorstep, there are 15 national parks and 140km of sandy coastline. Take in Mon Repos Turtle Rookery and the Great Barrier Reef with your visiting family. M 1800 501 119 / 39 Wearing Road, Bargara QLD 4670

PALM LAKE RESORT CALOUNDRA CAY Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay (pronounced “Caloundra Key”) spirits you away to the pristine beaches and lushness of the Caribbean with its architecturally designed coastal homes and spectacular interiors that make you feel a world away from the Sunshine Coast. This new address is distinctive and exclusive and Hemingway’s Country Club is the cherry on top. A 2020 Master Builders Association construction award winner. M

1800 556 677 / 96 Village Way, Little Mountain QLD 4551

PALM LAKE RESORT COOROY-NOOSA Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa homes are stylishly refined and inspired by the classic elegance known as ‘Noosa style.’ Among the eco-friendly, architectural designs are large two bedroom-plus-activity-room homes featuring extra long and wide RV garages, perfect for adventure-seeking residents. There’s also additional storage for those other ‘toys’ that make the next stage of life an adventure. M 1800 885 851 / 19 Trading Post Road, Cooroy QLD 4563

PALM LAKE RESORT TOOWOOMBA Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba’s latest architectural and energy-efficient home designs offer exquisite open-plan living with raked ceilings to maximise natural light, space and comfort. The Pinnacle Country Club is an opulent and inviting community space featuring lush green views across the inifinity-edge pool. A 2018 Master Builders Association award winner. An adjacent Palm Lake Care aged caring community will soon be a reality. M 1800 280 129 / 97-161 Hogg Street, Cranley QLD 4350

Palm Lake Group PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

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BALLINA R 1800 335 666 120 North Creek Road, Ballina NSW 2478BANORA POINT M 1800 641 665 67 Winders Pl, Banora Point NSW 2486BEACHMERE SANDS R 1800 338 382 218 Bishop Rd, Beachmere QLD 4510BETHANIA M

1800 774 866 43 Goodooga Dr, Bethania QLD 4205CARINDALE M

1800 770 057 2 Ford Ct, Carindale QLD 4152DECEPTION BAY M

1800 725 652 1 Webster Rd, Deception Bay QLD 4508EAGLEBY M

1800 781 101 / 272 Fryar Rd, Eagleby QLD 4207FERN BAY M

1800 648 868 1117 Nelson Bay Rd, Fern Bay NSW 2295FORSTER M

1800 756 740 223 The Lakes Way, Forster NSW 2428HERVEY BAY M

1800 455 307 / 25-67 Pialba-Burrum Heads Rd, Eli Waters QLD 4655MT WARREN PARK M

1800 282 314 1 Mt Warren Blvd, Mt Warren Park QLD 4207PHILLIP ISLAND M

1800 066 482 48-80 Settlement Rd, Cowes VIC 3922REDLAND BAY R 0455 504 158 57 Hamilton Street, Redland Bay QLD 4165TRUGANINA M

1800 686 096 / 7 Taronga Rd, Truganina VIC 3029TEA GARDENS R

1800 756 740 50 Spinifex Avenue, Tea Gardens NSW 2324TWEED RIVER M

1800 881 041 2 Barneys Point Rd, Banora Point NSW 2486UPPER COOMERA M

1800 757 457Riverbrooke Dr, Upper Coomera QLD 4209WATERFORD M

1800 028 428 / 29-71 High Rd, Waterford QLD 4133WILLOW LODGE M

03 9706 5011 2 Willows Rd, Bangholme VIC 3175YAMBA M

1800 084 119 / 1 Orion Dr, Yamba NSW 2464

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PALM LAKE RESORT BEACHMERE BAY Inspired by the stylish Hamptons, Beachmere Bay was designed for casual, classic living with a coastal edge. Beautiful new home designs set the mood for refined yet relaxed living, with timeless Hamptons styling. The world-class Hamptons Country Club is the centrepiece of the community where social spaces are full of laughter and homes are retreats. A nine-hole golf course, Westhampton Sports Club and adjacent luxury aged caring community enhance the precinct. M

1800 338 382 / 194 Bishop Road, Beachmere QLD 4510

SPRING EDITION 2020

BALLINA (304 homes)

TWEED RIVER (107 homes)

BANORA POINT (166 homes)

PHILLIP ISLAND (167 homes)

BARGARA (514 homes)

CALOUNDRA CAY (270 homes)

HERVEY BAY (209 homes)

TEA GARDENS (275 homes)

YAMBA (227 homes)

FERN BAY (262 homes)

OLD BAR BEACH (under construction in 2022)

WILLOW LODGE (409 homes)

TRUGANINA (230 homes)

TOOWOOMBA (555 homes)

COOROY-NOOSA (230 homes)

BEACHMERE SANDS (181 homes)

BEACHMERE BAY (287 homes)

UPPER COOMERA (152 homes)

MT WARREN PARK (80 homes)

EAGLEBY (355 homes)

REDLAND BAY (300 homes)

DECEPTION BAY (287 homes)

WATERFORD(246 homes)

CARINDALE (185 homes)

BETHANIA(241 homes)

PALM LAKE RESORT

PALM LAKE CAREOUR LOCATIONS

PELICAN WATERS (under construction in 2021, 323 homes)

FORSTER LAKES (under construction now, 285 homes)

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SPRING EDITION 2020

OVER 50? THIS IS YOUR TIME ̈̈

BARGARA | BEACHMERE BAY | CALOUNDRA CAY | COOROY-NOOSA | TOOWOOMBA

The Master Builders Association of Queensland is the construction industry’s peak independent body and they have just presented a coveted construction award to... Palm Lake Resort!

MASTER BUILDERs AWARDs

Looking for ultimate luxury in a secure over-50s lifestyle community? Palm Lake Resort’s New Home Bonus gives you $25,000 off your new Queensland resort home. Get your bonus before Dec 2020. T&Cs apply.

$25K