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MiCare Retirement Villages: Communities, Care and Locations Across Victoria and Queensland

MiCare offers retirement living with a focus on elders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, with roots dating to 1971 and communities across Victoria and Queensland. Find a MiCare community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets MiCare apart. If you are considering a move, this page explains how MiCare's villages work, what support is on offer and which questions are worth asking when you visit.

Quick facts

About MiCare

MiCare was formed as DutchCare Ltd in 1996 and runs retirement villages in Victoria and Queensland. Homes include purpose-built independent-living units, so you can choose the style that suits you. Some communities are independent living only, while others sit alongside a MiCare aged care home. Because the setting differs, it helps to decide early whether you want a village on its own or one close to an aged care home, and to look at the communities that match your preference.

Depending on the community, residents lease or rent their home. At Avondrust Village, MiCare looks after the communal areas, lawns and gardens, which leaves your time free for family, friends and the activities on offer. When you visit any village, ask exactly which jobs the operator takes care of and which remain with you, so you can picture how your week would look and compare villages on the same basis.

MiCare Ltd owns the land on which Avondrust Village stands. It has operated under the MiCare name since 2016. If you are weighing up a lease or rental arrangement, it is reasonable to ask who owns the land at the village you like, and to read the paperwork closely before you commit.

Costs & fees

For a current price, call MiCare directly on 1800 642 273 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in. When you call, ask for the details in writing so you can compare them with other villages at your own pace. It is a good idea to ask what you would pay when you move in, what regular charges would apply and what would happen when you eventually leave. Putting those answers side by side for each community you visit is the most dependable way to see which option suits your budget and your plans.

Care & lifestyle services

You can stay independent for longer in your own home, adding support as your needs change. MiCare delivers community care itself, including personal care, nursing assistance, case management and meal delivery. For many people, knowing that support can be added later is part of what makes a move feel manageable, because you do not have to settle every question about future care on the first day.

Some communities sit next to, across the road from or close to a MiCare aged care home. Not every community does, and entry follows an aged care assessment, so it is worth asking at each community. If you think you may want to be near an aged care home in future, raise it early and ask how the process would work, so that you know what the village does and does not provide before you decide.

Residents enjoy shared spaces such as libraries, arts and crafts rooms, outdoor barbecue areas and a village bus. Some communities also have a cafe, a chapel or an indoor bowling green. Think about which of these you would actually use, since shared spaces are often where neighbours get to know one another and where the character of a village is easiest to judge during a visit.

What makes MiCare different

MiCare welcomes elders from every migrant group, so you can live among neighbours from culturally diverse backgrounds. Pets are welcome in the villages, so your companion moves with you. Ready-cooked meals, transport assistance and home maintenance are available in all villages, which keeps daily life easy as your needs change. If any of these matter to you, ask the village team to show you how they work in practice, so you can see whether they suit your routine.

MiCare was formed as DutchCare Ltd in 1996. It operates retirement villages across two states, which gives you a choice of settings to visit. Seeing more than one community, and speaking with residents where you can, will tell you a good deal about what day-to-day life is like and which village feels right for you.

Last updated: October 2026.