Putting the elderly at risk to satisfy politicians. Given what we've seen in France do you think this shows any concern for the elderly?

'Our home is for our elderly, not for Muslims': Community furious over plans to move Syrian refugees into the empty rooms at an aged care facility

The Melbourne suburb of Eltham is divided over arrival of Syrian refugees 

It follows plan to allow Syrian refugees to move into aged-care facilityIt's not known when refugees will arrive to the small community Groups against the idea argue the care home should be for local residentsA Welcome to Eltham group has been created in support of the refugees  

Residents of a small community are furious over decision to allow over 100 Syrian refugees to move into empty rooms of an aged-care facility.

It's not known when refugees will arrive to the Melbourne suburb of Eltham, but the proposal to move them into the St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA) facility has already caused a massive rift in the town.

Groups against the idea argue the facilities should be prioritised for local residents, while those in support have put together a book of welcome messages from the community.

Groups have protested against the idea, arguing the facilities should be prioritised for local residents 

Sandy Pike's 87-year-old mother lives at the facility in the centre of the debate, she told 7 News that she's worried about Syrian refugees moving in.

'No one seems to care about the residents and that's what it's all about,' Ms Pike said.

She spoke at a protest rally in Eltham, where many other residents voiced their concerns over the move.

'Our elderly care system is for our elderly, not for Muslims,' one protester said.