Yernga
Moments from Blackburn Road yet blissfully quiet, Yernga retirement living is a wonderful community to call home.
Our difference
With all the conveniences of Mount Waverley at your doorstep, it’s easy to make yourself at home at Yernga. Join our welcoming, tight-knit community today.
Retirement living designed for you
Choose from a selection of 22 one-bedroom and 9 two-bedroom units, all equipped with reverse cycle heating and cooling. Units also come with a lockable storage cupboard space in the common area. Tucked away in a quiet pocket of Mount Waverley and with a lovely, well-kept community garden, it’s easy to enjoy your time at Yernga.
Make the most of every day
There’s always something to do at Yernga, whether you’re spending time in our community hall, hobby garden, four double tennis courts, pergola or BBQ area. Residents regularly organise activities, games and social events and always look out for each other as well.
Life’s little comforts
The 703 bus stop is a 2-minute walk from our residence, which can connect you to train and tram services. You’ll also have your own parking space, making it easier to zip around town.
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Features
You’ll have peace of mind and feel supported thanks to our range of amenities and services.
Additional support at Yernga
Living at Yernga makes it easier to access Uniting AgeWell’s range of services.
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Uniting AgeWell makes the sometimes difficult process of accessing home care services or moving into residential aged care seamless.
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Experience our continuum of care if a transition into residential aged care or a respite break is required, with Uniting AgeWell communities throughout Victoria.
Accommodation
Feel right at home in our quality accommodation
Our 22 one and two-bedroom units each come with reverse cycle heating and cooling, secure storage and a private parking space.
Our stories
Adding a sparkle to life
Elaine Crettenden loves spending her evenings sitting on the patio in her garden, a glass of Muscato at hand, smelling the fragrance of the jasmine blossoms.
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Fitting right in!
It’s never easy selling your family home. Add to that an interstate move to start a new life, 85-year-old Ann Bresnan did just that and is thriving.
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The recipe for healthier living
The 76-year-old is happy to share that while he’s not as fit as Alexander the Great’s war horse, he’s living well and safely at home, thanks to a government-funded home care package through Uniting AgeWell.
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06 Jun 2022
Milestone 70th wedding anniversary
Lorraine and Warren Bartlett, who recently clocked up 70 years of marriage, simply can't imagine life without each other.
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02 Jul 2022
The power of positivity
Meet Don Heather - this year's George Town Citizen of the Year.
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08 Nov 2021
Who-dunnit fan loving life
Jill Cook loves life at Uniting AgeWell Yernga Independent Living village in Mount Waverley
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Pumpkin soup queen
Margaret Hardy never feels lonely – there’s always someone to have a cuppa with at Uniting AgeWell Yernga Independent Living Village in Mount Waverley.
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A fighting spirit
Loretta Simmons is living her best life at Uniting AgeWell's Nangare Independent Retirement Village.
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12 Jan 2020
Sparking joy
Alison lives at Amarco Apartments in Kingswell and has spent isolation during COVID-19 organising her spacious apartment
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