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Sustainability meets luxury: Lessons from Eldercare’s world-leading 6 Star achievement
Eldercare Goodwood has become South Australia’s first aged care home to earn a 6 Star Green Star rating, setting a new benchmark for world-leading sustainability and resident-centric design in the sector.
Dementia-informed design brings new life to regional aged care
Dementia care is evolving, and design is leading the way. A new memory support unit by Maranatha House and Coverite Projects focuses on legibility, independence and comfort. The project reflects rising demand for specialist care and shows how small design decisions can make a meaningful difference.
Independence by design: how age-friendly environments are reshaping aged care
Age-friendly environments can be the difference between autonomy and dependence. Dr Habib Chaudhury explains how design — from dementia villages to green care farms — is reshaping aged care to support independence, dignity and connection.
Neighbourhoods may hold the key to slowing cognitive decline
A major Australian study has found that living in greener, walkable and well-connected neighbourhoods could help protect brain health and even reverse early signs of decline. Researchers say the findings highlight the power of urban design in supporting healthy ageing.
The “Bed Car”- Playful invention by inventor sparks reminder for all to have fun, be silly and end up with something amazing
What started as a silly idea has become a global sensation. Gu Yupeng’s “bed car” proves that fun, creativity and perseverance can lead to incredible things. Could this invention change lives?
Heritage clash as Abbotsford Convent aged care plan sparks debate
Mercy Health’s proposal for a new senior living facility in Melbourne’s historic Abbotsford Convent precinct has drawn community concern, highlighting the broader challenges aged care providers face when building new facilities.
Planning for the future: How asset capture is transforming aged care maintenance
Having a clear, accessible picture of every asset in your residential care home or retirement community is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity.
Silver Memories: A tool for dementia care and engagement
Memories feed imagination. They help us relive shared experiences with loved ones and best friends. Moments filled with passion and wonder influence present-day actions, especially when triggered by a song or scenery.
Estia Health bolsters national presence in key regions
Estia Health has marked crucial milestones in its expansion across Australia, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality aged care services.
Levande digs into the final stage of Cardinal Freeman redevelopment
Construction on 41 new apartments at Levande’s historic Cardinal Freeman retirement community in Sydney is underway, signalling the start of the significant project’s final phase.
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