From social gatherings to everyday conversations, Uniting Amala provides a warm and welcoming community where residents feel connected, supported, and truly at home. Located in the southern Canberra suburb of Gordon, this retirement village features 86 well-designed villas that promote a relaxed and independent lifestyle within a close-knit community. With residential aged care conveniently available on site, residents have the added peace of mind that ongoing support is accessible should their needs or those of their partner change over time.
Spacious and Thoughtfully Designed Villas
Doug Read, area manager at Uniting Amala, noted that the size of the units often impresses visitors the most. "The villas are so well designed. People are usually blown away by how spacious they are," he said. "The single-level units have been purpose built from the ground up with an open plan and wide walkways to ensure those with mobility issues are absolutely catered for. Pets are welcome and most units have a yard where residents can have a garden if they want to." The villas are equipped to ensure residents' safety and comfort, and their generous size makes the transition from the family home that much easier.
A Strong Sense of Community
All the essentials like maintenance, gardening, meals, and emergency support are taken care of, but Mr Read emphasised that what truly sets Uniting Amala apart is the connectedness and friendliness felt by everyone who lives there. "We have such a great group of people here," he said. "We try to give residents plenty of opportunities to engage themselves in activities and be part of organising them." Uniting Amala, which caters to those aged over 70, offers numerous shared spaces including a clubhouse, library, community garden, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdresser, and a courtyard with a barbecue area where residents can gather.
Residents Share Their Experience
Soucila Tompsett and her husband Robert have been living at Uniting Amala since September 2021. "We absolutely love it here. When it came time to downsize we left our big family home in Isaacs and have never looked back," Mrs Tompsett said. "The villas are practical and spacious and the community is nice and friendly. We feel safe and it's very quiet and peaceful." As a volunteer on several resident committees, Mrs Tompsett enjoys getting involved wherever she can and loves attending the events organised by the committees. "We have functions such as the anniversary lunch and a Christmas lunch, social events like trivia nights and bus trips every Tuesday to places like Braidwood, Cooma and other locations around Canberra. We also have Happy Hour in the clubhouse on a Friday. These events are great for bringing people together," she said. Another drawcard for the couple is the shopping centre directly across the road, making the location ideal.
Availability and Contact Information
Uniting Amala currently has two-bedroom plus study villas available from $680,000. To find out more, visit uniting.org/amala-retirement or call 1800 864 846.
