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Healthy NewsThe latest on the Hope Island Health Precinct.

Split Level StunnerTake a look at Halcyon Landing’s unique new ‘Marcoola’.

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Halcyon JoeyHalcyon Home Owner helps save abandoned Eastern Grey joey.

Lifestyle S E R I E S

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FEBRUARY 2012FEBRUARY 2012FEBRUARY 2012FEBRUARY 2012FEBRUARY 2012

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Healthy NewsThe latest on the Hope Island Health Precinct.

Split Level StunnerTake a look at Halcyon Landing’s new ‘Marcoola’.

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Halcyon JoeyHalcyon Home Owner helps save abandoned Eastern Grey joey.

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‘Halcyon Joey’ is currently downing a bottle

every four hours and will soon be dining on

pellets, lucern and grass.

Recently awarded 2012 Gold Coast Citizen

of the year Trish is particularly fond of

‘Halcyon Joey’ and will oversee his 12

month long rehabilitation. In about seven

months time he will be old enough to be

moved to a pre-release site to meet other

joeys his size and age and form a mob. The

final step will be when ‘Halcyon Joey’ and his

new mob are released back into the wild at

a special release site.

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The rescue of‘Halcyon Joey’

Boost in sales kicks off the New YearIf you thought the festive season meant

putting things on hold, then you might need

to think again as December and January

moved against normal seasonal trends to

become some of the busiest months of the

year. December saw 14 new home owners

move to Halcyon Waters, just in time to

spend their first Christmas and New Year at

home in the award winning community. Not

to be outdone, January has started 2012 in a

fashion reminiscent of the good ole’ days.

Project Director Marie Cone reports, “The

strong sales that we have been experiencing

are a combination of a variety of factors.

The Government Building Boost coupled

with several interest rate drops, have given

the residential property market a much

needed shot in the arm. With economists

predicting further interest rate cuts early in

the New Year, confidence is being restored

as Gold Coast properties become more

affordable once again. This combined

with the significant development currently

underway in Hope Island means over 50s,

both local and interstate, are discovering that

Hope Island is the retirement playground of

South East Queensland”.

And it’s not hard to see why. Hope Island

is surrounded by world class golf courses,

kilometres of waterways and hundreds

of acres of natural parklands. Neighbours

include Sanctuary Cove, the Hope Island

Resort and the future Hope Island Town

Centre. Add the new Mater Health Centre

into the mix and it’s the icing on the cake

for this beautiful island paradise.

So no rest for the Sales Team as they

prepare now for the final release of new

homes ‘The Lifestyle Series’. For a sneak

preview of this much awaited series of

homes, contact the Sales Team today to

secure your place in this piece of paradise.

of one of the mobs of Eastern Grey

Kangaroos that live in harmony with other

local wildlife in the area. Halcyon Waters

has set aside parklands and more recently

the ‘Eastern Grey Passage’ allowing the

kangaroos and other local wildlife to connect

to the vast natural parklands around Halcyon

Waters and Hope Island.

Local wildlife expert Trish Wimberley from

the Advancetown Wildlife Rescue was called

in to take care of the little five month old

joey, who should have been in the pouch for

at least another three months. The little fella

captured the hearts of home owners and

Halcyon staff alike who offered to sponsor

his rehabilitation and recovery.

‘Halcyon Joey’, as he is referred to now, is

doing just fine under the watchful eyes of

Trish and husband Terry, who created their

Advancetown Wildlife Rescue 12 years ago.

While on a morning walk around

Celebration Park, it was home owner Des

Heiner to the rescue when he stumbled

across a joey who had been abandoned by

his mother. The joey’s mother is a member

Halcyon Days will be

following his progress

so keep a watch for

updates and more

photos in future

editions.

Eastern GreyPassage

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Lifestyle S E R I E S

In 2012 it’s all about your lifestyleWhether it’s the homes, the outlook, the

community or the location you can’t help but

wonder if Halcyon has saved their very best

until last. Taking innovation to the next level

the new ‘Lifestyle Series’ release of homes

combines all the elements, culminating in the

ultimate in over 50’s living.

Halcyon’s favourite architectural designs have

been upgraded and beautifully treated with

stylish new stone porticos and columns,

stunning timber doors and elegant colour

choices. European styled kitchens and

appliances, upgraded Alfresco entertaining

areas and an exceptional 8-Star energy

efficiency rating means that these homes are

second to none.

Just imagine, it’s a glorious Gold Coast

day, and you are sitting under cover on a

perfectly orientated Alfresco area that has

been purpose designed to make the most of

the Queensland weather. Tantalising smells

emanate from the built in BBQ as you watch

the daily migration of the Eastern Greys while

they bounce along in front of your eyes.

Now that’s lifestyle!

Next it’s time to stroll or cycle down to the

5-Star Leisure Club and enjoy a refreshing

swim, a relaxing movie or perhaps even a

brisk work out in the gym. Then maybe a

round of golf, bowls or some competitive

tennis with friends. The lifestyle package that

comes with each new ‘Lifestyle Series’ home

caters for it all.

With the ‘Lifestyle Series’ public launch set

for March, take advantage of the off the plan

savings available at our exclusive pre-public

launch on 25 February. This day is limited to

you and will be held on site with a BBQ and

refreshments. So if it’s lifestyle you’re looking

for, join us or call into the Sales Office to find

out how you can secure your new home.

And ask about the Lifestyle package too!

Exclusive pre-public only launch 25 February

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Mater comes to Hope IslandAn artist’s impression of the new Mater Health Centre

Dr Bevan Geissmann, Cr Grant Pforr, State Member Michael Crandon, Mater Executive Director Don Murray

Good Health is on its way...

It won’t be long now before home owners

at Halcyon Waters will be able to simply

stroll over to the new Mater Health Centre

to pick up a prescription or visit the physio.

You can literally see the 1450m2 facility

coming out of the ground as construction

work progresses on the single level facility.

The $6million development is the result

of a unique alliance between Halcyon and

Mater Health Services and is expected to be

a popular addition to the local community,

delivering seamless holistic health services.

Labelled the Gold Coast’s first multi-

disciplinary medical centre, the Mater Health

Centre will be home to a comprehensive

range of health services. Specialist suites,

allied health services, radiology/medical

imaging, Mater Pharmacy and a Mater

Pathology collection centre are just some

of the services offered. Halcyon has also

secured leases with general practitioners and

dental practitioners to complete the modern

health facility.

Mater Private Hospital Brisbane and

Redland Executive Director Don Murray

said Mater was committed to meeting the

growing health care needs of the Northern

Gold Coast region. “Hope Island and the

North Shore of the Gold Coast have been

identified as a region where Mater’s services

would benefit the community,” Mr Murray

said.

“This proposal includes a number of

opportunities available for private specialists

to practice in the medical suites, giving

local residents access to specialist care in

a number of disciplines in one convenient

location,” he said.

Halcyon Joint Managing Director Dr Bevan

Geissmann said he had experienced first

hand the ‘quality of care and people that is

Mater’ during his years in medical service.

“We are obviously delighted and proud to

be associated with Mater Health Services

and together we plan to deliver not only

a great multi disciplinary health centre,

but a great outcome for the people of

the Northern end of the Gold Coast,” Dr

Geissmann said.


All bedrooms will be single with individual

ensuite bathrooms as well as providing

warm and inviting communal living and

dining rooms. The residents will also enjoy

an on site café, beauty salon and Arcare’s

first ever physiotherapy service that will

be provided via Active Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy, in conjunction with the

Mater Health Centre. When operational

the Arcare facility will employ over 130

people in key sectors such as nursing,

hospitality, maintenance and administration,

all committed to genuine care.

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Arcare creates modern facility

An artist’s impression of the new Mater Health Centre

Cr Grant Pforr & Arcare CEO Colin Singh

An artist’s impression of Arcare Hope Island Residential Aged Care Facility

Good Health is on its way...

More good news for Hope Island with the

announcement of a new Arcare aged care

facility to be constructed in the Halcyon

Health Precinct. One of Australia’s leading

providers of aged care services, Arcare

chose Hope Island because of the significant

development prospects of the North Shore

region, believing that it was an ideal location

in which to establish their 17th community

orientated aged care facility.

Arcare Hope Island will showcase a

contemporary take on the best traditional

Queensland architecture creating a truly

stunning modern aged care facility. The

108 bed facility will cater for both low

(hostel) and high (nursing home) residents.

The facility will also provide a specialised

‘Sensitive Care Unit’ catering for the needs

of residents with a diagnosis of Dementia or

Alzheimers.

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Roger and Marlene Glover

Saturday 24 September

It’s all about the neighboursEven if the ‘12 wine glasses’ syndicate ever

wins Gold Lotto, Roger and Marlene Glover

wouldn’t trade their new home at Halcyon

Waters for anything else. The ‘12 wine

glasses’ syndicate is, in fact a shining example

of why their new home means so much

to them. In 33 years living in their large

Gold Coast canal front home, the Glover’s

only ever knew a few of their neighbours,

which takes us back to the ‘12 wine glasses

syndicate’. Roger explains “The syndicate is

an idea a group of us came up with at one

of the street parties we have here regularly,

it’s something we couldn’t have done before!

Now we have neighbours who are close

friends after just 2 months of living here”.

The experience of moving to Halcyon

Waters made a series of lasting impressions

on the Glovers from the moment they

first arrived at the multiple award winning

community for a look around. “The welcome

from the Sales staff was absolutely fantastic”

said Roger. “And we were taken by all the

space, wide streets and way the homes

are set back from the street” he added.

A look inside two of the display homes

and the retired head honcho of Glover

Form, (a building company involved in the

construction of homes at Sovereign Island

and along Hedges Avenue) and his wife

knew this was for them.

“We really appreciated the efforts of the

Sales staff who were there with us all the

way throughout the process of selling our

We call Halcyon home

This is our story

home. They helped us with agents, even

came to support us at the auction” said

Marlene.

For Roger even the day they moved in was

memorable for all the right reasons. The

removalists van had broken down a couple

of houses up from the Glover’s new home.

Normally this would be a problem, not so at

Halcyon Waters. In a gesture the Glover’s will

never forget, a new neighbour had already

seen Roger’s dilemma and in no time a large

4wd and a heavy-duty tow rope had towed

the van up to the correct address.

As for the home, they have replaced

the waterfront view for a natural change

of scenery that includes kangaroos and

cockatoos. “We’ve downsized but not

horrendously” laughed Marlene. Take a look

around their ‘Sandpiper’ Terrace home with

its soaring ceilings and you would agree. “The

house is huge, this is our dream home and it

comes with the best neighbours we’ve ever

had,” she said.

The Glovers are equally proud of their

unique Terraced backyard with its outdoor

setting and sandstone tiles. This Terrace

boasts 9 varieties of citrus trees with a few

chillies and peppers thrown in for good

measure. Roger is also particularly proud of

the passionfruit vine that is flourishing and

filled with luscious fruit.

The first Christmas in their new home was

also special. The Glover’s daughter, (who

incidentally is the co-creator of the best

selling cupcake publication ‘The Primrose

Cupcake Bakery Book’) along with her film

director husband and their two sons, aged

17 and 11, flew in from London. Also flying

in for Christmas from Sydney this time was

the Glover’s son and his partner, who Roger

and Marlene fondly call their ‘other daughter’.

It seems 11 year old grandson Ned was

in his element over Christmas, spotting

‘roos and playing soccer with his ‘Gran and

Pop’ and the rest of the family down at

Celebration Park. Overall the reaction from

the family on Roger and Marlene’s new

home and lifestyle was unanimous. “You’ve

done the right thing, this place is incredible,

it’s perfect for you” they said. Roger and

Marlene couldn’t agree more. “We are

over the moon, we really feel like this is a

better life that we are living now. We also

know that if we really needed any help, our

neighbours would be there for us through

thick and thin as we would be for them.”

One of Halcyon Waters unquie Terrace backyards


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The Marcoola

Like all Halcyon communities, the

focus for 2012 is all about health

and wellbeing, and at Halcyon Parks

the home owners have embraced

the notion. ‘Commit to be fit’ beach

walks; Aqua Aerobics; Tai Chi; Yoga;

Table Tennis; Feldenkrais; Croquet;

Lawn bowls; Golf; Line Dancing and

now Zumba! These are just some of

the activities that the home owners

get together to enjoy on a regular

basis, at the same time keeping fit

and having fun with friends and

Focus on health and well being

Halcyon takes retirement living to a new levelHalcyon Landing

Halcyon Parks

neighbours. All this activity has

produced a couple of Queensland

State Representatives in the form of

table tennis ace Kay Proctor and top

notch lawn bowler Margo Fairbairn.

Both ladies recently competed in

their respective Australian titles

performing admirably, although

narrowly missing out on taking home

an Australian title.

The latest craze to hit Halcyon Parks

is ‘Zumba Gold’ and it’s a hit with

the ladies and gents alike. A group Saturday 24 September

Each new Halcyon lifestyle community

delivers something new and at Halcyon

Landing the list is extensive. Once

again, the design team have come

up with something special, and it’s

completely unique to Halcyon Landing.

The striking Marcoola is one of the new

Coastal series homes, created to make

the most of the local conditions.

In the true spirit of the beach house,

the homes feature both an upper and

a lower level. Downstairs it’s all about

space for the ‘toys’ with room for up to

three vehicles, or two vehicles and extra

room for hobbies or storage. Brush

off the sand and head to the upper

level and immediately you’re struck by

the sensation of space. The spacious

open plan layout was designed to take

advantage of the Northerly aspect,

capturing both the views and breezes

that flow through this contemporary

beach house.

of 10 home owners, one instructor

and even the Community Manager,

Kate Clark, practised diligently for

weeks before performing their

energetic Zumba routines in front of

approximately 200 home owners at

the Christmas party.

For more information on Halcyon

Landing or the Marcoola contact

Adrian Gilbert on 1800 050 050

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Photographs and illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Halcyon gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy or sufficiency of any description, illustration, photograph or statement contained in this publication and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice.

Halcyon Waters1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488

Halcyon Parks42 Meridan Way, Caloundra Qld 4551 Freecall 1800 007 280

Halcyon Landing2 Bli Bli Road, Bli Bli Qld 4560Freecall 1800 050 050

• UDIA National Winner – Seniors’ Living

• UDIA Qld Winner – Seniors’ Living

• UDIA Qld Winner – Affordable Housing

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‘Aunty Dots’ MacaroniIngredients

1 cup uncooked macaroni

1 large onion (chopped)

4 rashers bacon (chopped)

125g cheddar cheese (grated)

440g tin tomato soup (Rosella brand preferred)

Small pinch cayenne (optional)

‘Krummies’ to sprinkle on top

Method1. Cook macaroni2. Fry onion and bacon together3. Combine all ingredients4. Mix in tin of soup5. Put in casserole dish6. Cover with ‘Krummies’7. Heat in oven for approximately 30 minutes

Santa pays a visitWhile the reindeers joined the kangaroos

down at Celebration Park for a bit of a spell,

Santa opted for a golf buggy to spread some

good old fashioned cheer around Halcyon

Waters on Christmas Day.

With Grandchildren visiting their

Grandparents for Christmas, it wasn’t long

before ‘Santa’ (who looked surprisingly similar

to popular Halcyon Waters’ caretaker Mark

Young) was the centre of attention, handing

out treats and good wishes to all.

It was like a scene from the Pied Piper as

Santa wound his way through the streets,

where many of the homes were decorated

with lights to celebrate the festive season.

Then Santa made his way back down to

the Lakehouse and Celebration Park to find

Rudolph and the rest of the gang, before

continuing on his long journey!

If you wanted to see a perfect example

of the vast range of home owner interest

groups and activities on offer, you should

have been at Halcyon Waters’ recent

Health and Lifestyle Expo. It was a close

up look at what really goes on behind the

gates.

From arts and craft to Zumba and

everything in between, it really was the A

to Z of all things active, interesting and fun.

Booths were dotted around the community

with home owners only too pleased to

hand out advice and a ‘fact sheet’ about the

special interest group or activity that they

are so passionate about.

Existing home owners also got the chance

to check out new interests that they had

never tried before, mingling with prospective

purchasers throughout the day. Although

not so much an activity, the BBQ was

another hit, with Expo goers lining up to

enjoy a snack as they wandered around the

community.

Halcyon Expo

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