Cunningham Downs Village -
The ultimate in assisted living

Cunningham Downs Village offers the perfect blend of an independent lifestyle in fully self contained units, assisted living in modern new apartments as well as a 30 bed hostel (low care facility).

Lifestyle Concept – a great place to enjoy the past, the present and the future.

Cunningham Downs Village is the affordable lifestyle option offering security and independent living in the new state of the art facilities. The attractive village design is built on 17 acres situated west of Echuca, which is situated on the majestic Murray River 230 kms north of Melbourne.

Cunningham Downs Village is only minutes to the centre of Echuca, which comprises of a hospital, medical clinics, primary care and most importantly of all shopping facilities.

Communal facilities including an exercise pool will cater for the needs of residents. A storage area for boats and caravans is available for residents. The Echuca/Moama district caters for an extensive range of sporting and recreational activities.



Independent Living Units

Our independent living units combine freedom of lifestyle with worry free maintenance of dwelling and lawns. Gardening can be a selected activity not a chore.

Individual requirements are easily met once the decision is made to join those residents already settled into Village life.

There are several different styles of spacious self contained two bedroom and three bedroom units, including quality fittings, air conditioning, carpets, drapes, built in robes and a remote control single or double garage with room for a workshop.

Security of tenure is provided in the way of a lifetime agreement operating under the Retirement Villages Act.

Ingoing fees vary depending on the style or size of the unit and a maintenance fee based on village outgoings apply to all units. The fee covers such items as rates, building insurance, gardening, lawn mowing and maintenance.

Cunningham Downs Village is designed for seniors who want to achieve a balance between impendence and security.



Brolga Apartments

Apartments comprising of 14 beautifully designed private units offering an independent lifestyle with a secure environment, daily meals and a linen service.



Each new unit comprises of a bedroom with ensuite, lounge and kitchenette and a private backyard. Each unit surrounds a new modern communal hall comprising of dining and lounge facilities, kitchen and a laundry.

What does it cost – an ingoing fee based on a means test is payable and a weekly fee equal to 85% of the standard single age pension plus 100% rent assistance will provide you with daily meals and a linen service.

Meals – three meals a day are supplied. Meals are supplied in the communal hall but breakfast may be enjoyed in your own unit.

Linen/laundry service –bed linen and towels are provided on a regular basis and a resident laundry is provided for personal laundry, which includes washing machines and dryers. Each unit has its own clothes line.

Family and friends are welcome to visit and a BBQ area is situated in the lovely landscaped gardens.

Wharparilla Lodge

Wharparilla Lodge is a 30 bed low residential care facility that opened in January 2006. The state of the art facility is accredited by The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd

The facility has been built on a platform of 128 years of experience, providing a further, stable and secure environment for the rapidly growing number of older Australians.

The facility has private spacious rooms with ensuites and our professional staff provide care of the highest standard. Courtyards, activity areas, quiet lounges, gym and a large hall also provide an added facility for residents use.

In addition to three meals, morning, afternoon tea and supper are provided to residents in their dining area or their private room when appropriate.

A respite service is available at Wharparilla Lodge.

Services such as pharmacy, physiotherapy, hairdressing, podiatry are provided if required. Rooms have been designated for hairdressing and visiting medical services.