926 Woodrow Street
Bunbury Western Australia 6230

Regis Forrest Gardens in Bunbury couldn't be better named, because we don't just have one garden, we have four. Each is distinctly themed to add colour and interest to residents' outdoor experiences.

Most recently planted is our dry river bed garden. Surrounded by bush, it features sculptures of native animals including kangaroos hidden beneath grass trees and kookaburras perched on branches above. There is a sensory garden, a native garden, an area with raised beds for growing vegetables. Another is a rainforest complete with lush vegetation and a pond full of fish. Many residents also tend their own gardens, like one lady who has a beautifully-blooming rose garden.

And that's just our own 'backyard'. Forrest Gardens' residents get out and about a lot too. From walks to the local shops several times a week to our twice-weekly bus trips further afield. One of these is usually a mystery tour.

Always popular, past mystery tours have included excursions to regional reservoirs, the local museum, nearby bird sanctuary, and picturesque Busselton. We've even enjoyed a morning tea cruise down the Collie River with a local tourism operator who conducts dolphin tours. This was a special event and worth all the planning involved just to see the pleasure it induced.

There are lots of little treats which take place at home as well. Like regular movie screenings on our big screen TV and monthly takeaway dinners, which alternate between Chinese, fish and chips, hamburgers and chicken and chips.

Speaking of meal options, we offer two lunch choices everyday, such as roast lamb or roast chicken (because not everyone wants red meat), plus cooked breakfasts twice a week in winter.

Choice is certainly a big part of life at Forrest Gardens. Residents can choose between two different activities every Monday and two different entertainment options in the afternoon. In other words, if you don't want to watch belly dancing then, rest assured, there's always something else!

Every month we hold a special event. This year we had brunch in June, Christmas in July, a giant smorgasbord in August and not long before all these, a black tie dinner which residents and their families adored. For this, we decorated our function room like a fine dining restaurant, complete with white tablecloths, candles, menus and a seating plan.

Equally special are our weekend displays, like the recent wedding dress display which featured in the local paper. Others include Australia Day, ANZAC Day and flower arranging sessions. In each case, residents and their families get to vote on the best display. Last Australia Day we created a beach scene by dressing an inflatable manikin in bathers and putting it in a paddling pool. Patriotism aside, it got a plenty of laughs.

Many of our residents love participating in the annual Aged Care Games, trying their hand at sports like modified hockey, modified basketball and beanbag tossing. Everyone gets a medal for competing and we are proud to wear our uniforms. Actually, they're green t-shirts and green hats, but very appropriate to our name!

Regis Forrest Gardens residents are also able to take advantage of the following services on offer:

• regular church service
• on-site hairdressing and beauty therapy
• volunteer program
• experienced in-house chef and catering staff
• special dietary requirements met

Residents receive all the benefits of the Regis Group's living care model of responsive support provided by leading professionals and tailored to individual medical, cultural and religious preferences.

Regis Forrest Gardens at a glance

Care Types Offered: High Care, Low Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Premium additional services
No of Beds: 96
Rooms: Air-conditioned Single with en suite
Transport: Taxi service for residents
Parking: On-site parking
Visiting hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

For more information on this residence or to book a full tour of the facility call us on 1300 998 100 or email advice@regis.com.au