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Tinkering with your bicycle as a child is a great Australian tradition, according to Robbie Trevitt, one of Lifeview’s Maintenance team members.

“As Australian kids, it was just something you enjoy doing. Trying to tweak your own bike and making sure you have all the best of gear on it,” he said.

His view was shared by an enthusiastic group of Argyle Court residents this week, as Lifeview launched an exciting new resident activity program titled Re-Cycle.

The program gives interested Lifeview residents the opportunity to repair and restore pre-loved bicycles for eventual donation to children through local charities.

“It’s nice to re-live that part of your childhood,” Robbie remarked as he led the restoration project with the residents.

The residents who attended the first Re-Cycle session agreed.

“Yes, it’s great!” declared Kevin, who used to work for Toyota and this week eagerly worked on the bike with a ratchet.

Asked if he’d previously repaired bicycles Kevin replied, “I did, but a long time ago”.

Fellow resident David thoroughly enjoyed getting out in the shed and he is looking forward to the next Re-Cycle session.  

“It’s been a long time since I’ve done bicycles and that type of thing,” he said as he meticulously polished the wheels he’d removed.

“But it all comes back to you.

“... The tread on these tyres is pretty good, that’s important.”

The group enjoyed spending time back on the tools, problem solving as they worked together to take the bicycle apart for repair.

In two weeks, they will meet again to put the bike back together with new parts to ensure it is ready for donation.

Lifeview Social Support team member Gayle White is driving the program, and she declared the first session “a great success”.

“It was a terrific day. Our wonderful residents had such a great time and I’m sure Re-Cycle will only get bigger and better as we go along and eventually expand throughout the homes,” she said.

Re-Cycle follows Lifeview’s donation of bicycles to HeartKids' Bikes for Tykes program at last year’s company Grow, Lead, Connect Conference.

Lifeview staff took part in a team-building exercise, which saw attendees split into teams and build a range of bikes.

The bikes were then donated to children, whose surprise attendance provided a magical moment for all in the room.

“To see the kids’ faces when we handed out those bikes last year – it just puts a big smile on your own face,” Robbie said.

Follow the Re-Cycle program on Lifeview's social media platforms: 

Facebook.com/lifeviewresidentialcare

Instagram.com/lifeview_Melbourne

TikTok @Lifeview_AU

About Lifeview

Lifeview delivers innovative, award-winning care and wellness through four homes in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs. With a model that is a world away from the “traditional nursing home model”, Lifeview residents are afforded an industry-leading social and lifestyle program, exceptional care and wellness, and delicious and nutritious meals prepared by qualified chefs. Lifeview is proudly pet-friendly, with residents encouraged to bring their beloved pets into the home when they join the community. As a proudly Rainbow Tick accredited organisation, Lifeview is inclusive and welcoming. Learn more about the Lifeview difference at www.lifeview.com.au

Contact our homes:

• Argyle Court, Chelsea: (03) 8773 2300
• Emerald Glades, Emerald: (03) 5949 4500
• The Willows, Wheelers Hill: (03) 8549 5900
• Willow Wood, Cranbourne: (03) 5990 3400 

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