FAQs
We understand that considering moving into a retirement village is a big decision. We also understand that as part of this process questions must be asked and queries answered. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions to help you.
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Do the apartments/villas have individual air-conditioning units?
Do the apartments/villas have cabling for Foxtel and internet?
How many emergency call buttons are there in each apartment/villa?
What facilities are on offer at Wheller on the Park?
Is there a lift from the basement car park in the apartment block to the upper floors?
Are the fittings throughout the apartments/villas user friendly?
Are their any home care services available to residents?
What age do I have to be?
Wheller on the Park is an over 65 retirement village so either yourself, or your partner must be a minimum of 65 years old.
Do the apartments/villas have individual air-conditioning units?
Each apartment has two air-conditioning units, one is situated in the living room and one is in the main bedroom. All rooms are air-conditioned in the villas.
Do the apartments/villas have cabling for Foxtel and internet?
Yes, there are television points to the living room and main and second bedrooms with free-to-air and cable connections. The apartments/villas also feature high speed internet connections.
How many emergency call buttons are there in each apartment/villa?
Each apartment/villa features a "Doctors Safety Line" 24 hour emergency call system. This will be in the form of a call button on a pendant, which can be worn around the neck or hung on the wall.
What facilities are on offer at Wheller on the Park?
Wheller on the Park offers a wide range of quality facilities including:
ˇ scenic boardwalk (adjacent to Wheller on the Park)
ˇ barbeque area and children's playground (adjacent to Wheller on the Park)
ˇ lawn bowls green (on the adjacent Wheller Gardens)
ˇ heated swimming pool
ˇ billiards room
ˇ large print library (on the adjacent Wheller Gardens)
ˇ lounge and function rooms
ˇ bar
ˇ café (on the adjacent Wheller Gardens)
ˇ Hair Salon (on the adjacent Wheller Gardens)
ˇ craft room
ˇ workshop (stage 3)
May I bring my pet?
Unfortunately, pets are impractical in a retirement village. However, while it is not possible for an apartment resident to bring a pet, some exceptions may be made for villa residents with pre-existing pets. Small dogs and cats may come in with villa owners, if they have been assessed as 'neighbour friendly' by a vet.
Is there a lift from the basement car park in the apartment block to the upper floors?
Yes, there is a lift that carries occupants from the basement directly to each floor.
Are the fittings throughout the apartments/villas user friendly?
Yes, all fittings eg. Taps, showerheads, handles and switches have a user friendly design for your convenience.
Are their any home care services available to residents?
There will be a number of homecare services available including meal assistance, cleaning and transport services. For more information, please ask for our home care services brochure.