Heatherlie Homes - Independent living in the heart of Warrnambool.
A brief history:
1972 - Planning for the project at 111 Koroit Street began.
1979 - 51 units at Koroit Street opened (stage 1).
1984 - 13 additional units at Koroit Street opened (stage 2).
1988 - 11 units opened at Christ Church Close in Henna Street, in conjunction with the Anglican Church (stage 3).
1993 - Archie Graham Centre opened in Timor Street (stage 4), owned & managed by the Warrnambool City Council.
2005 - 14 additional units at Koroit Street opened (stage 5).
Further land is being developed for the next stage of Heatherlie.
Parish Mission
In 2022, Heatherlie became a Parish Mission of the Warrnambool Uniting Church.
The Heatherlie Homes Board has delegated authority for the governance of Heatherlie Homes.
"Heatherlie Homes seeks to express the Christian concern for aged persons and those with special needs of the City of Warrnambool and surrounding districts, by providing access to independent living units, without regard for race, religion or culture.
Heatherlie Homes is a not-for-profit organisation which:
- Acknowledges that every person has individual physical, psychological, spiritual and quality of life needs.
- Encourages personal independence in activities of daily living and respects each person's rights to privacy, dignity and decision making.
- Promotes leadership and teamwork within the organisation.
- Encourages innovation and initiative. Believes all people involved have a contribution to make to realise the shared vision."
The pioneers of Heatherlie were Archie Graham and Jack Hazeldine.
