Mother-daughter duo Kerryn and Jodi Quiqley moved into land lease operator Lincoln Place’s Officer Lifestyle Estate, in the suburb of Melbourne.
After visiting friends who had already joined the community the pair decided to make the move and quicky fell in love with the community.
Jodi, 51, was initially unsure of how she would fit in as a younger resident, but those concerns quickly disappeared.
“In our first two weeks, people were checking on us to see how we were settling in and if we needed anything, and that’s something we’ve carried on as well,” Jodi said.
“We’ll check on our neighbours, have a coffee and a chat or give them a hand with chores if they need. It’s a lovely community and we all look out for each other.”
The pair are commonly referred to as the ‘unofficial welcoming committee’, helping new residents enjoy everything the estate has to offer, from bingo nights at the on-site clubhouse to a cup of coffee and a chat on the front lawn.
“We’ll sometimes have new people knocking on our door and introducing themselves, saying that their friends or neighbours suggested they meet us, and we’re always happy to see them,” Kerryn said.
“It can be really overwhelming when you move into a community, especially if you’re moving alone or if you’re older and have lived in the same place for a long time, so we just try and make them feel as welcome as possible and help them with anything they need.
“We aren’t in each other’s pockets all the time, we’re able to do our own things and come together when we want. There are so many different activities that if something isn’t for you, there’s something else that you can get involved in.”
Just four homes remain at Lincoln Place’s Officer Lifestyle Estate, with more than 95 per cent of homes now sold