In the Pipeline

GEORGES ESTATE

PROJECT UPDATE

Excitement is building in NSW as Hall & Prior’s newest project, Georges Estate nears completion. The 111-bed, purpose-built home in the southern Sydney suburb of Penshurst will feature Hall & Prior’s award-winning care program and provide much needed Allied Health and in-home community aged care services to people of the St George region. Interior fit-outs will commence on the project in the next couple of weeks, which is slated for opening mid-year. “Our ultimate goal is to deliver premium health outcomes for local residents and the wider community in a safe, comfortable location that remains connected to the broader community,” CEO Graeme Prior said. Practical completion is expected to occur shortly and gardening works continue to all outdoor courtyards and spaces, making them ready for Georges Estate’s new residents to enjoy. Marketing of the home is also underway and we will soon reveal the branding of Georges Estate.

To find out more or to register your interest please visit: georgesestate.com.au

NEW BEGINNINGS Georges Estate is the latest addition to the growing Hall & Prior portfolio of aged care residences.

Sister Kate’s project given funding boost

The McGowan Government announced a $10-million election commitment to Hall & Prior and Sister Kate’s new Aboriginal health and aged care facility in Queens Park. The West Australian reported that Hall and Prior, in partnership with Sister Kate’s would receive a $10-million boost to their plans to open an 80-bed facility with cultural and spiritual-specific programs designed for the needs of Aboriginal seniors. “Retiring Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt said Aboriginal elders deserve to have access to aged-care services that are tailored to their cultural and spiritual needs,” reported Rangi Hirini of The West Australian on March 10.

“One of the biggest barriers for Aboriginal seniors accessing aged care facilities is the lack of culturally safe services, with the majority of available services provided specifically for Aboriginal people being community-based care models,” he said. “The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recently highlighted this as a significant problem that needs to be addressed. ”Chairperson for Sister Kate’s, Sue Gordon told The West Australian ensuring Aboriginal elders have culturally appropriate aged-care services gives the family a better piece of mind. “A cultural settle is more conduce for their (residents) wellbeing. We aim to have high Aboriginal employment rates and to work with Aboriginal service providers, who understand our corporation’s background,” she said. The commitment was made pre-election to invest $10 million into the Corporation’s development and the Commonwealth is also expcted to provide additional funding to the facility.

CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE CARE An artist’s impression of the new Sister Kate’s Aboriginal health and aged care facility in Queen’s Park.