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Grand opening of Ryman HealthCare’s $277M John Flynn Retirement Village in Melbourne

Mar 11 2024 Updated March 11, 2024

Ian Horswill

1 min read

The Grand Opening tomorrow (Wednesday, 13 March) of the 174 independent living apartments, 95 serviced apartments and 114 care beds will include the unveiling of a portrait of one of Australia’s greatest pioneers, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) founder John Flynn, by renowned Australian artist Vicki Sullivan.

John Flynn Retirement Village will offer a full range of aged care options including residential aged care (low care and high care) and specialist dementia care.

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