Construction has started on a major refurbishment and rebuild at local aged care organisation, Bluewave Living, which will allow more residents to be accommodated.
Stage one of the extension commenced on March 10 at a soil turning event which was joined by representatives from North Construction, BlueWave Living staff and Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks.
CEO of Bluewave Living, Matt Downie, said stage one of the development will provide an additional 20 beds to the facility.
“This first stage is a significant $12M investment for BlueWave, which will transform the built environment in which we care for our Elders Living here,” Downie said.
“Each of the new Households will accommodate around 16 residents, and each household will have its own domestic looking kitchen (which residents can also access and use), dining, living spaces and courtyards.”
Downie said the project will provide a ‘more normalised’ home environment for residents.
“Familiar spaces and familiar layouts to one’s own home has been well evidenced to provide a much better living experience in which we provide care for and supports residents independence and choices,” Downie said.
“It has also shown to assist in reducing behaviours for residents who might be suffering from Dementia or other cognitive impairments, by providing an environment which is familiar to them.
“BlueWave Living has always been very highly regarded in terms of our excellence in quality care, and our extensive activities program we run for our residents. We are now moving towards best practice in terms of the built environment for our Elders living here.”
Downie said the first stage of development is expected to be completed by the end of 2022, with further stages planned over the coming years.
Maisy Rae
You have a hide showing your face there, Ms Wicks, considering your Government’s disgusting and woeful record on aged care. Still, any chance to get your face in front of a camera……..