GemLife’s 500th residents reach new heights

When Shane and Robyn Bell freed themselves from a life of time-consuming home upkeep, taking up a low maintenance, lock-up and go lifestyle at GemLife Bribie Island, they never anticipated the adventure awaiting them. Little did they know that they were GemLife’s 500th residents, and to celebrate the milestone, GemLife surprised them with a hot-air
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Every day is like a holiday

Every day is like a holiday
Embracing over-50s resort living Peter said moving to a smaller, more low-maintenance home in the resort allowed him to live life to the fullest. “I’ve become much more active because I don’t have to spend as much time cleaning or taking care of a garden and a lawn, so I have more time to dedicate
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Books for Bribie and beyond

Three years ago, GemLife Engineering Surveyor Corey Passlow set out on a mission to challenge himself creatively and use his knowledge and passion for marine life to leave a positive mark on the world. After years of hard work and dedication, Corey published his first book, Bob Saving the Bay, the first in a series
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Bribie Island 2020 Sales Manager’s Message

GemLife Bribie Island
Summer has officially arrived and the festive season is under way. On behalf of the entire GemLife Bribie Island sales team, I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. 2020 was an incredibly busy and eventful year and we can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store for
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Bribie besties: Retired fireys reunite after 20 years

Bribie besties: Retired fireys reunite after 20 years
  More than 20 years after losing touch, retiree firies Allan Ford and Noel Lane could not believe their luck when they discovered they’d be near neighbours at GemLife Bribie Island. Since reconnecting at the resort, the pair – who last saw each in the early 90s when based at Kemp Place Fire Station in
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Pontoon boat pleasure

Cruising on The Island Gem One of the best ways to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of Bribie Island’s Pumicestone Passage, a 35-kilometre channel of pristine, calm water brimming with marine life, is by boat. At GemLife Bribie Island, residents have exclusive use of a luxurious custom-built pontoon boat, The Island Gem, perfect for pleasure
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Chain reaction

Referrals reward friends’ recommendations Nothing beats word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family when it comes to making decisions on everything from trying a new restaurant or joining an exercise class to purchasing the latest smartphone or buying a home in an over-50s lifestyle resort. In fact, many homeowners’ decisions to move into a GemLife resort
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Bribie Island November 2020 Sales Manager’s Message

GemLife Bribie Island
Welcome to another month at GemLife Bribie Island! Stage Five, the final stage of our resort, is under way and our contemporary new display homes will soon be under construction. Stage Five has eight different designs to choose from. Secure your home design and preferred colour scheme now. If you’re looking for a little more
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Tennis anyone?

Tennis anyone?
It’s game on for fitness and fun on the court If you’re looking for a great way to keep fit and increase your cardio, tennis is pretty hard to beat. According to GemLife Bribie Island resident Karen Sommerville, who kick-started the resort’s social tennis club about a year ago, the sport is perfect for those who
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The enduring excitement of a new grandchild

The enduring excitement of a new grandchild
GemLife Bribie Island residents Adrian and Robyn Harvie welcomed their ninth grandchild, a baby girl named Alice, just seven weeks ago and couldn’t be more excited for the adventures to come. Robyn said no matter how many grandchildren you have, the moment when you hear that another one is on the way never loses its
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