Tongala Memorial

Respect is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing quality residential aged care services focusing on a person-centred approach and supportive social and physical living and working environments.

Respect's Tongala Memorial is home to the world’s first Men’s Shed, opened in 1998 and named in honour of Dick McGowan, a local visionary who identified the need for men to congregate to find someone to talk to and activities to do, the concept is now a global force dedicated to pushing forth positive social change.

Tongala is known as “The Friendly Town” and is located in the Shire of Campaspe in northern Victoria, 198 kilometres north of Melbourne, 15 minutes from Kyabram and 25 minutes from Echuca. Tongala is a small rural  dairying area with a history as a soldier settlement.

Discover a caring & comfortable home in Victoria

Tongala Memorial is a 70 bed aged care home that has been serving their local community for more than 90 years. It was established in 1925 as the Tongala and District Bush Nursing Memorial Hospital, in memory of the local men and women who served and died in World War I.

Our commitment to the health and wellbeing of older individuals is unwavering. This is evident throughout every service we perform. Complete attention is given to our residents and their specific care needs. Tongala Memorial aged care offers comprehensive continuing care, including residential aged care, palliative care, secure dementia care and respite care.

Rooms, services and amenities

Featuring five types of room options to choose from, Tongala Memorial Home offers rooms with built-in wardrobes, electric beds, Wi-Fi access, air conditioning, all with a modern construction finish. Rooms also feature access to the recreation room, courtyard, lounge and sitting area, a chapel, a dining room, and a men's shed, among other amenities.

Access to personal healthcare is virtually worry-free as our clinical staff and care team, including registered nurses, housekeeping services, physiotherapists and personal care assistants are always ready to assist. 

A talented social care team designs activities and therapy to boost wellbeing. In addition, residents can address specialised needs from professionals such as hairdressers, speech therapists and optometrists who frequently visit Tongala Memorial.

Both a full-time and part-time chef ensure that nutritious meal choices are always available serving three meals per day, including two hot meals which are prepared fresh onsite. Special dietary requirements or restrictions are accommodated.

Keeping social and active is a mainstay for healthy living. Our social care team coordinates a robust social calendar of entertainment, events and activities. Trips to nearby points of interest are easy, thanks to dedicated bus and vehicle options.

Learn more at www.respect.com.au/aged-care-homes/tongala-memorial