- The origins of the Home date back to 1891. It was first established as the convalescent home at Bridgewater and then later moved to New Town. Care was provided to people recovering after hospital treatment.
In 1896, the name was changed to Victoria Convalescent Home in honour of Queen Victoria's jubilee year.
In 1898, the Tasmanian Supreme Court authorised the W.A. Guesden estate trustees to purchase an area of land of about 3.6ha at Lindisfarne for the Home.
The old two-storey building, which stood on the land, was formerly the Beltana Hotel. The land and building cost 1,400 pounds to purchase.
During World War II, the Australian Red Cross Society, acting for the army, used the building as a rest and convalescent home for servicewomen.
In the 1950's, the need for better facilities for the care of aged people became apparent and the use of the building was then dedicated to the care of the aged.
In 1959 The Queen Victoria Home for the Aged was incorporated as a non profit-making association under section 28 of the Companies Act 1920, to maintain a home for the benefit of aged men and women, irrespective of creed or country, to be conducted on Christian, but non-sectarian principles.
The existing Home was built in 1959 financed by a grant under the provisions of the Aged Persons Homes Act and from the proceeds from the sale of building blocks on the perimeter of the Home's property.
The new Home was officially opened on 12 November 1960.
The C K Murphy Wing, that provided accommodation for a further 22 residents was added in 1962.
The generous support and assistance of the Lindisfarne R.S.L. resulted in the addition of the R.S.L. Wing in the late 1970's. This comprised 4 new modern rooms.
In 1992 the Home entered into an agreement with the City of Clarence to take over the operation of their nearby Quarry Court units, which were providing independent living for eligible aged residents. These units have been successfully integrated into the operation of the Home.
Extensive internal refurbishments were completed in 1996; this provided a completely new kitchen facility, dining room and amenities room.
This was closely followed by the completion of 14 hostel units in November 1996. 24 hours care is provided to these residents in a very independent situation.
In February 1998 the Home opened 24 independent living units built on vacant land at the rear of the Home. They are known as Victoria Mews.
The new Peter Top Wing was completed in November 1999; this contains 47 resident rooms, 10 apartments (Victoria Apartments), lounges, auditorium, pool, hairdresser and multi-purpose areas.
In 2000 accreditation from the aged care standards agency was achieved -
Standards 1: Satisfactory
Standards 2: Satisfactory
Standards 3: Satisfactory
Standards 4: Commendable
With no major corrective actions against any of the standards required.
For more information and to view the accreditation report click here.
June 2000 saw the completion of a major refurbishment of the Murphy Wing and of the West Wing. The West Wing was renamed the Fraser Wing to commemorate the integration of the Lord Fraser Home into the Queen Victoria Home.
