Dunmunkle Lodge

27/10/2026

12/10/2026

🎶 Our residents were treated to a wonderful performance yesterday by the Warracknabeal & District Band.

A heartfelt thank you to the conductor and all the band members for sharing their time, talent, and amazing music with us. Your performance brought so much enjoyment to our residents and made for a very special afternoon.

One resident particularly enjoyed how the conductor introduced each instrument before the songs, inviting band members to play a few notes so everyone could hear and appreciate the unique sound of each instrument. It was a wonderful way to engage residents and learn more about the music being performed. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with residents highly recommending that the band return for another visit.

Also a special thank you to Som (PCA) for recording the video footage and helping us capture these memorable moments. 🎵😊🎺🎷🥁

10/09/2026

🌞 EXCITING PROGRESS UNDERWAY! 🌞

Exciting progress is currently underway at the Lodge as our new staff accommodation units are carefully being positioned on their footings. With the sun shining, our residents have the best seats in the house, enjoying the beautiful weather while watching this exciting milestone unfold. It's wonderful to see the project taking shape and coming to life before our eyes!

20/07/2026

🏠 Hopetoun Affordable Housing Project 🏠

Yarriambiack Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of its final affordable home in Hopetoun.

This achievement was made possible by securing $2.8 million in funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund – Round 2, State Government grant opportunity in 2022.

We look forward to handing this property over to Dunmunkle Lodge to manage in the near future.

05/07/2026

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18/06/2026

Thai International Food Day 🇹🇭

A huge thank you to Emma, Rory and the entire kitchen crew for today’s sensational meal! The Ladna Thai noodles with gravy, followed by coconut rice with berries, were absolutely delicious — fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour. It was also wonderful to see some of the staff getting into the spirit by dressing up for the occasion. A fantastic effort all around!

16/06/2026

Carnival Day – 11th June: Residents enjoyed a wonderful day filled with delicious treats including corn jacks, Chicko rolls, hot chips and ice-cream. The afternoon featured lively balloon artistry by Karen Bibby, who kindly provided a special one-off performance just for our residents, bringing plenty of smiles and laughter. This was followed by a variety of fun and engaging games in keeping with the theme of the day. A big thank you to everyone who helped organise and bring this event together!

15/06/2026

A little slow sharing this one, but better late than never! A couple of weeks ago, we were delighted to welcome five Golden Retriever puppies for an afternoon filled with pats, cuddles, and plenty of smiles. It was truly a case of cuteness overload! A big thank you to Satine (Lifestyle Trainee) for organising this special visit with her friend Kalarni.

09/01/2026

Genevieve Murphy is currently playing the piano for our residents. Her beautiful live piano performance is filling the Sunroom with warmth and nostalgia. As familiar melodies drift through the space, smiles are spreading and toes are tapping.

Moments like these remind us how powerful music can be - sparking memories, creating connection, and bringing joy to everyone in the room. We’re grateful to have such talented visitors who share their gifts and brighten the days of our residents. Thank you Gen!

23/12/2025

We'd like to share some photos that were taken at our annual Resident's Christmas Party earlier this month - it was a fantastic day with good food, great company, and a sneaky little visit from Santa who delivered each of our residents a gift. As the clock ticks down to Christmas Day, we now look forward to continuing the festivities and welcoming family and friends who will be visiting tomorrow. Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅🎁🎄