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Catholic Healthcare commences new stage at Jemalong Retirement Village in Forbes, NSW

Oct 27 2025 Updated 2 hours ago

Ian Horswill

1 min read

Catholic Healthcare CEO Josh McFarlane (centre) with existing and future residents of the retirement village in Forbes, Central West NSW

Catholic Healthcare has begun the next stage at Jemalong Retirement Village in Forbes, 374km west of Sydney, adding a new community centre and seven villas.

The Not For Profit held a sod-turning to mark the start of construction, part of its $600-plus million investment across five integrated communities in NSW over the next five years.

Opened in 2010 as a $16.2 million partnership between the Federal Government, Forbes Shire Council, the Forbes Jemalong Aged People’s Association and Catholic Healthcare, Jemalong has grown to 20 villas.

The new community centre – due for completion in the first half of 2026 – will become the village hub, with a modern kitchen, activity space and a terrace for social connection.

CEO Josh McFarlane said the expansion reflects Catholic Healthcare’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of regional retirees through contemporary amenities and community-focused design.

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