Earlier this month, Respect welcomed the home known as Killean into our not-for-profit aged care community. As we start this new chapter with Inverell, we believe it’s an ideal time to acknowledge this exciting new direction by updating the home’s name to reflect what’s meaningful to the community.
Importantly, we want the new name to recognise the history behind the home, and we are inviting staff, residents, families and the community to have their say in this important decision.
Hector Neil McLean was an Inverell grazier and community figure who left his property, Killean, in his will to establish a convalescent home for the people of Inverell. That generous act helped create the home that stands on the site today.
We think it’s important that his contribution continues to be recognised, which is why each of the proposed names retains McLean.
We’re inviting residents, families, staff and people from across the Inverell community to tell us which name they think fits best.
Vote for: McLean House | McLean Lodge | McLean Gardens | McLean Place | McLean Terrace | McLean Park | HN McLean
As a thank you for getting involved, one person who votes for the eventual winning name will be randomly selected to receive $2,500, with another $2,500 donated to a local charity of their choice.
Follow the link below to vote: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Killean
Votes close on 1 October 2026 and the winner will be notified by phone. Have your say and help choose a name that will become part of Inverell for years to come.
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