Anglican Retirement Villages, Diocese of Sydney facts for kids
Anglican Retirement Villages, also known as ARV, was a special organization that helped older people. It started way back in 1959. ARV was one of the first groups to offer services for seniors. They helped about 6,000 people with different types of care. ARV joined with another group called Anglicare Sydney in 2016.
The Story of ARV
The idea for ARV came from Archbishop Howard Mowll and his wife, Dorothy. They wanted to help missionaries who came back from working in other countries. These missionaries often needed a place to live and food when they retired. ARV was created to give them that support.
How ARV Was Organized
ARV was part of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. This means it was connected to the Anglican Church in Sydney. The leaders of ARV were chosen by the Archbishop of Sydney and the church's main council, called the synod. ARV and the Diocese worked together to help people and share Christian values.
What ARV Did
ARV's main goal was "Reaching out, enriching lives and sharing the love of Jesus." They offered several kinds of help to seniors in Sydney:
- Community care: This included programs funded by the government and ARV. It helped people stay in their own homes.
- Independent living: ARV provided safe places for seniors to live on their own. These communities offered support so people could stay there as they got older.
- Residential care: This was for seniors who needed more help. It included care for conditions like dementia and support for people nearing the end of their lives. It also offered help with rehabilitation and mental health for seniors.
ARV worked closely with local Anglican churches. This made sure that Christian support and chaplains were available to everyone in their care.
