I started at Warrigal on Valentine’s Day 2011. I have always had an affinity for older people. Some of my closest friends have been and still are in their 70s and 80s. I think I just get on better with older people than younger people. I find them very inspiring, they’ve got so much to teach us and they’re still so willing to learn…

I love working at Warrigal Bundanoon, I think the location is fantastic. Everyone who comes here tells me that they love the aspects and outlook from here and so do I. We see kangaroos out the window every day. The people here are really lovely, I’ve made some lifelong friends here at Bundanoon.

One of my happiest memories is waking up where I live in the Highlands, I just love waking up listening to the bird song and being in the nice country air. It’s very picturesque. I love the community atmosphere, everyone knows you. People look after each other so if someone is having problems, people will rally around even if they don’t know you very well. Community friendship and support is very important, especially as a single person living on my own.