Yallambee Retirement Village, Retirement Village, Traralgon

Yallambee Retirement Village provides well-designed one- and two-bedroom units so that residents can maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible.

Social Activities

Social activities are run specifically for Village residents and all residents are welcome to attend Margery Cole for ongoing events and activities. Yallambee has a strong sense of community.

Freshly Cooked Meals

As a Village resident, you can enjoy our freshly cooked meals prepared by our Chef; you can either choose to come along to meal service in our dining areas at Margery Cole or, if you prefer to have your meals delivered, we can provide a CHSP funded service that allows “meals on feet” to be delivered to your door 7 days a week.

Peaceful, Well Maintained Communal Grounds

Our maintenance team takes great pride in ensuring the communal grounds and buildings are well cared for, allowing for you to enjoy a quiet stroll and relax in the peaceful surrounds at any time of day.

A Great Location

Located in Matthews Crescent, Traralgon, Yallambee Independent Living is:

• 1.3 km to the Railway Station;

• 1.2 km to the main shopping centre, Stockland Traralgon;

• 1.3 km to the main centre of Traralgon;

• 400 meters to the Traralgon Bowling Club;

• 2.2 km to the Traralgon RSL;

• Approximately 150 meters from the bus stop on Gwalia Street; and,

• Next door to the Traralgon East Senior Citizens Hall.

Come and see for yourself.

The Committee for Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged first came together in October 1968 when it was agreed that there was a lack of Aged Care accommodation in the Latrobe Valley. In June 1970, Council advised the Committee that it had successfully negotiated for 11 acres of land owned by the Victorian Railways, which was situated on Gwailia Street. The name “Yallambee” was decided upon in November and was considered particularly appropriate for the project, being an Aboriginal word meaning “to dwell at ease”, which is still incorporated into the Yallambee logo today.

The first official Committee of Management was approved in 1971 and consisted of representatives from Central Gippsland Health and other businesses within Traralgon. Miss Margery Cole, Matron of Central Gippsland Hospital, became Vice-Chairman of the Yallambee Committee. In 1971, Matron Cole and the Yallambee Chairman were returning home from a meeting in Melbourne when they were involved in a car accident at Longwarry North. Matron Cole was killed instantly. The Nursing Home at Yallambee was named “Margery Cole” in honor of her commitment to Yallambee, and as a memorial for the work she had done for the elderly people of Traralgon.

Over the years the Yallambee site has grown to include Independent Living units.

Read more about Margery Cole Aged Care accommodation and our Independent Living units both located at Yallambee.

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