History of Benetas Aged Care

Caring, quality aged care for all

In 1948 a small group of volunteers within the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, recognised an urgent need within their community for quality care and support for vulnerable, elderly people. They decided to do something to help by starting Anglican Homes for the Elderly. In 2003, it became known as Benetas. That’s over 60 years of caring for the older community in Victoria.

Today, we are one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profit aged care service providers committed to giving individuals the best possible care, regardless of their financial situation, lifestyle or cultural background.

In 2010 Benetas was awarded an Employer of Choice for Women citation by the Federal Government's Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency for the fifth year; recognised as a 2010 Fair and Flexible Emplower by the Victorian Government's Working Families Council; won Aged and Community Care Victoria's 2010 Media award for promoting issues affecting older people; and was awarded the 'Number One' leading aged care organisation in Australian by INsite, the aged care industry newspaper.

History of Benetas Aged Care

Valuing each person

Benetas is derived from Latin words meaning ‘a good age of life’, reflecting our caring spirit and the special way we value older people in the community.  It also reflects our belief that ageing and aged care should be the best possible experience for everyone.

“We are dedicated to providing older people with sustainable quality aged care services, now and in the future, to enable them to live the best life possible.” 

Sandra Hills, CEO, Benetas.