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Business View Australia - January-February 2016 125 & AGED CARE
Cooinda Aged Care is a non-prof-
it organisation that has been provid-
ing aged care facilities since 1965.
It is located in Gympie, a regional
town in the Wide Bay-Burnett region
of Queensland. The facility is spread
across a large expanse of land with
the natural surroundings providing an
ideal environment for its residents.
Over half a century ago, The Apex
Club of Gympie realised that their
community needed a facility to cater
to the needs of older people. Soon a
committee was established for the
purpose of raising funds. A large num-
ber of contributions were received and
the project also garnered funds from
service clubs and church groups.
Gradual Expansion
Cooinda Aged Care started opera-
tions in December 1965 with the ca-
pacity to accommodate 32 residents.
About 12 years later, an additional
block of 12 rooms was added.
The facility continued to expand its
services over the years. In 1999, a
new laundry was established within
the premises. Four years later, a mul-
ti-purpose room was added to provide
a Chapel for the residents.
While Cooinda continued to expand,
it kept its focus on the welfare and
health of its residents. Throughout
the facility’s five-decade-long histo-
ry, the emphasis has been on ensur-
ing that there is a safe and friendly at-