raafa is one of WA’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit retirement living and residential care providers and have been caring for people in WA since 1929.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is always on creating a positive impact for our community, and to provide better facilities and services to our members.
At raafa, we are committed to creating communities open to all, to engage and support the Western Australian community. To achieve this vision, we provide a full range of services including modern retirement living, residential care, and home care.
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Embrace life’s next chapter with raafa retirement living. Our fully managed estates enable you to maintain your independence while residing amongst our safe, friendly community. Downsize your chores, upsize your lifestyle, and live the life you choose.
Our compassionate residential care team provide the highest standard of individualised care to ensure your loved ones are both befriended and supported like family. The homely suites throughout each centre are warm and comfortable.
With a little extra support, you can continue to live your best life in the comfort of your own home. Our friendly raafa Home Care team provides you personalised in-home support, help around the house, and connection with assisted care plans.
We take pride in the preservation of our aviation history and preserving the memory of our heroes. raafa’s Aviation Heritage Museum is conveniently located in Bull Creek and is home to one of Australia’s largest collections of historical civil and military aviation artefacts.
We are proud of our heritage and offer support to veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families through a number of different programs providing support and assistance to live your best life.
raafa’s undertakes a wide range of initiatives to support and sponsor those in need. We dedicate our programs to the memory of our aviation heroes.
Become a raafa member and enjoy the new opportunities available. Explore the facilities on offer, take up a new hobby or activity, and meet new people.
Join us at a raafa club for your next celebration, social dinner, special event, or sundowner. Conveniently located in our retirement living estates at Bull Creek, Merriwa, and Meadow Springs. For the enjoyment of raafa members and residents.
Join our inclusive and collaborative culture at raafa. We are committed to creating communities open to all and take pride in living our values of respect, care, and honesty in everything we do. It is the raafa way. Join our friendly team today.
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“RAAFA’s Air Force Memorial Estate in Bull Creek is easy to access via train from North or South. Alight at Bull Creek Station and transfer to a bus which will drop you at the front gates of RAAFA. If driving, one is delighted to find lots of ‘free’ parking – a definite bonus.”
“On entering, one is struck by the brightness and light in its dining area with not only attractive décor but more importantly, comfortable seating. The staff are courteous and friendly.
“In my time (July 2007 to March 2022) as President FESR Navy Association, RAAFA has been a regular venue for our meetings, commemorative dinners, and Christmas lunch and I can only say that the dedication of the staff has been wonderful in a genuine friendly manner to meet all our needs whether it be special dietary requirements or special table layouts. One special aspect about the RAAFA facility and the staff is the respect for all Veterans and their families.”
“The new facility is absolutely terrific, and we were all incredibly happy with it. All of the group was very impressed with what was on offer, and the staff were very accommodating and can’t do enough to help. All in all, we highly recommend it as a high-quality meeting venue.”
“You really feel a sense of satisfaction and that you’re making a contribution. I love continuing to be a librarian even though I’m retired, and you really get to know people’s taste so you can make recommendations to anyone who uses the service. It’s great to do something that focuses on other people, not just myself.”
“We just love helping out and in fact I think we get even more joy out of it than we put in, we look forward to going and spending time with the residents, and we love the staff there too, who are just wonderful. I really enjoy having a laugh with male residents, reminiscing, and going on a trip down memory lane.”
“I absolutely love volunteering at RAAFA Amity Village Albany, all of the residents have got a great sense of humour and always have such big smiles on their faces, they make me smile too and spending time with them is honestly the highlight of my week. Volunteering with my grandpa is just the best thing and although the residents say they enjoy my company, they have no idea about how much joy they bring to me too.”
“I’m very lucky that my job enables me to help people in so many ways, not just in terms of their physical health, but also by supporting the team to continue with their hobbies and passions.”
