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August 21, 2025

Explore the lifestyle at Warrigal Mt Warrigal

Explore this resource to learn about Warrigal's rich history at Mt Warrigal, the services available to you or a loved one, and how you can join this vibrant community!

Welcome to Warrigal Mt Warrigal – our first Residential Care Home, opening its doors in 1967. This location holds a special place in Warrigal’s legacy, as it is where our vision first came to life – a world where older people feel known, loved, and connected.

Whilst we deeply respect our history and where we came from as an organisation, we also take pride in offering the most modern and innovative approaches to care. In this article, you will learn about the exceptional lifestyle offering at Warrigal Mt Warrigal, explore the services available to you or a loved one, and discover how you can join our supportive community at Warrigal.

You can also meet some of the key members in our Warrigal Mt Warrigal community, and see the care home for yourself, by watching the video further down the page.

 

 

 

History

Warrigal’s First “Rest Home”

Located at the very top of Mt Warrigal and enjoying panoramic views of the Illawarra, our Warrigal Mt Warrigal Residential Care Home offers quality care with a homely, personalised feel.

 

The care home was established in 1967, after Warrigal’s founder, Norm Rowland (pictured top left), discovered the need for safe and affordable aged care services in the Illawarra region.

 

The staff consisted entirely of volunteers, was funded wholly by community donations, and the land for the building was leased from Shellharbour Council. Mrs Enid Baker (pictured bottom left) served as the first matron for Warrigal at this location, which at the time was referred to as a 10-bed “rest home”.

 

Warrigal Mt Warrigal now has 40 beds, and provides a warm and supportive environment for residents to age peacefully. Keep reading to learn more about the services and activities that are offered at the home, offered by our knowledgeable and passionate team members.

Services

Residential Aged Care

At Warrigal Mt Warrigal, we’ve created an engaging atmosphere and community that you’ll be proud to call home. The beautifully maintained grounds with Australian native plants attract a variety of wildlife, including colourful birds. Our care home offers spaces for individual relaxation or social interaction, with comfortable areas outside of bedrooms, flexible outdoor settings for gatherings, and tastefully decorated communal spaces.

At this care home, you will find a team of specialised registered nurses, visiting health professionals such as physiotherapists, and a dedicated leisure and lifestyle coordinator, who each work to ensure our residents are healthy, engaged and content. Read more about the fun activities and social program our outstanding lifestyle team offers below!

Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Every month, the Mt Warrigal lifestyle team release an activities calendar which explains all of the programs and events that residents can participate in for the month. Most activities happen daily and there are plenty of options available, creating choice for residents to engage as much or as little as they want. The common activities that run at Mt Warrigal include:

  • Mini golf
  • Bingo
  • 6-pin bowling
  • ‘Move & Groove’ walking group
  • Exercise groups with registered physiotherapists
  • Live entertainment (musicals, live bands, shows etc.)
  • Singalongs & Karaoke

These activities are an important part of the day-to-day life for residents, as it provides an opportunity for them to stay fit and healthy, whilst also maintaining social interaction with their peers. For more information about the lifestyle at Mt Warrigal, watch the testimonial below and hear what the staff, residents, and volunteers have to say.

Life at Warrigal Mt Warrigal

Meet Stella, Elaine and Alana from Warrigal Mt Warrigal

Learn more about what life at Warrigal Mt Warrigal is all about, including the engaging social activities and amazing views,
by watching the video below.

  • Explore Warrigal Mt Warrigal

    Learn about the fantastic lifestyle and social activities at Warrigal Mt Warrigal!

Enquire about Warrigal Mt Warrigal

Get in touch today!

We currently have vacancies at our Warrigal Mt Warrigal Residential Care Home, ready for older people who would like to join this welcoming and supportive community.

If you are interested, or would simply like more information, please reach out to our friendly team today by emailing warrigal@warrigal.com.au or calling 1800 927 744.

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