Reconnecting to the community and a major fundraising campaign for future development of Fairview Village were part of the Fairview Foundation vision launched last week.

The Fairview Foundation aims to create a meaningful connection and link for people and organisations who want to assist in improving the quality of life for residents at Fairview Village.
Board chair Kaye Rollinson said Fairview Village was in a "strong financial position."
But, she said some of the facilities were past their use-by date and a significant fundraising effort would be needed to upgrade and expand the facility.
Ms Rollinson said a master plan undertaken by the board identified what Fairview should look like in the future. It included 90 aged care beds, a community hub and two apartment towers.
"We need to look for government grants and fundraising because I think we will need $100 million," she said.
The Fairview Foundation is calling for volunteers to join its fundraising committee.
"We are here for Warragul and we are invested in our community," she said.
Ms Rollinson commended the vision of the founding members. "Having aged care close to a hospital is amazing," she said.
Ms Rollinson said after the original eight units were built in 1957, the board recognised additional accommodation would be needed.
"They had exactly the same issues as we do today. At the time it was very risky because there weren't many of these types of accommodation," she said.
Reading through Fairview's history, Ms Rollinson said the 1960-61 annual report stated: "There was doubt for many…whether the bringing together of many people from different walks of life would work."
The report went on to say Fairview was a "wonderful atmosphere of friendship and everyone shared in the household tasks."
Ms Rollinson said the 1960-61 annual report showed the beginning of the "house model" in aged care.
"As demand grew, the current site developed," she said.
Fairview Village now offers permanent accommodation for 68 residents in the aged care home as well as 82 independent living units and 16 apartments.
Resident and former board member Bill Pyle acknowledged the foresight of the founding members in the 1950s who set out to raise funds for an aged care centre.
He said all three shires – the former Warragul, Buln Buln and Narracan Shires supported the project and it marked the beginning of Fairview.
Mr Pyle said there were lots of "great people" involved in the start of Fairview.
He said there was a lot of "love and tender care dedication" shown in building the first section.
But, it needs to be redeveloped and we need to start again because it's 70 years old, he said.
Mr Pyle said Fairview Village was home to 130 residents "who enjoy each other's company but are also safe and sound."
"Tonight we are going to launch (the foundation) so everyone again knows where Fairview is and the great work they are doing," he said.
The Fairview Foundation has a number of opportunities for individuals and organisations who want to contribute funds to support ongoing work at Fairview Village including equipment purchase, homelessness project, make-a-wish for residents, education and training and future development.
The foundation also is seeking expressions of interest from community representatives with a range of skills, qualifications and experience to assist with a major fundraising campaign.
For more information about sponsorship packages or joining the fundraising committee, email foundation@fairview.com.au