Uniting AgeWell provides more aged care options for Latrobe residents  

January 30, 2018

Latrobe seniors will be able to access more aged care services close to home with a major $10 million extension and renovation of the Uniting AgeWell Strathdevon Community.

The aged care residence will be expanded from 37 beds to 67 beds, while the existing building will receive a modern face lift using environmentally sustainable design.  The renovation includes a new community café, chapel, resident activity areas, gym, hair salon and a state-of-the-art cook fresh kitchen.

Six rooms have also been designed to meet the needs of the indigenous community, following consultation with indigenous groups.

Work will begin on the redevelopment on Wednesday, January 31, with an official sod-turning ceremony with Uniting AgeWell CEO Andrew Kinnersly and Board Chair Allan Thompson.

Mr Kinnersly said the major upgrade of Strathdevon demonstrated the organisation’s ongoing commitment to providing high quality care to older people on the North West coast, particularly in the Latrobe area.

“Uniting AgeWell is absolutely committed to supporting people in this region as they age,” he said.

“This major upgrade to the Strathdevon Community means more people will have the option to remain in their local community and maintain social connections as they move into residential aged care.

“It also builds on our expanding home and community support services in the North-West, including the Transition Care Community Packages introduced last year.

“This growth in our services also represents increased employment opportunities, which is great news for the local community.”

Vos Construction and Joinery Pty Ltd has been contracted to complete the building works, with construction due for completion in early 2019.

Latrobe residents interested in finding out more about what Uniting AgeWell Strathdevon Community has to offer can contact 6426 2844.