Renovations at Concorde

Concorde

renovation heralds new essential service

The South Perth aged care home has undergone an impressive redesign, ready to accept new clients in Hall & Prior’s innovative From Hospital To Home offering. By Mason Prior.

n October 2021, I was delighted to be part of an innovative project for both the community and Hall & Prior.I With the guidance and experience of the Streater Group Building company, we embarked on the ambitious program of renovating the Abbey wing of Concorde to an exceptional standard. Our aim was to facilitate a brand new program where people who may otherwise be lost in the hospital system would now come into our care to rest and rehabilitate before moving on to a space they can call home. Whether that be in our care or somewhere else, this was an important project to see through to a successful conclusion.

The program, christened From Hospital To Home (FH2H) by Janelle McFarlane, the regional leader responsible for Concorde and the overall project, is designed to provide an essential service for those people who might otherwise fall through gaps in the system between returning to home after time in hospital.

Janelle, Claire Marsh (Hall & Prior’s NDIS Manager) and Daniel Prior worked hard behind the scenes with the State health department and NDIS to obtain funding for the program. From there, things were handed over to me, the Streater Group and Mata Design to make sure the building works were completed fitted out in time for opening on November 8.

To say this was a big achievement is an understatement; this project had many layers and all are new areas of success for Hall & Prior.

The team at Concorde were extremely accommodating, and the Director of Nursing, Jesusa Silverio proved herself to be an extremely impressive member of the Hall & Prior family. She not only welcomed us when asked if we could shut down an entire wing of her home but she did so with open arms.

. . . this was an important project to see through to a successful conclusion. “

NEW BEGINNINGS Before and after shots of Concorde’s wing during renovations show the extent of the refurbishment carried out to create a new offering for From Hospital To Home clients.

I’m excited that the project scope has been extended to renovate an additional nine bedrooms, including adding four ensuites to four of the bedrooms, a dining area and staff area which Concorde residents, their families and staff will be able to enjoy and benefit from in the years to come.

Our new From Hospital To Home program has been an especially fulfilling project to be part of as we, as a team, have had and will continue to have a direct and positive impact on the lives of people who have found themselves in often unstable and unsupported positions in their lives. I’m extremely excited for what the future holds as I know this project is only just the beginning. Concorde is now welcoming FH2H clients - see details below.

ABOUT FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME (FH2H)

This program supports you to move from hospital to a permanent accommodation setting when you are ready for discharge. It helps you understand the support you need, plan the steps to get there and gives you a place to stay while doing it. To be eligible you must be: • referred from a Perth metropolitan public hospital. • Medically ready for discharge from hospital. • Working towards the goal of moving into a permanent accommodation option. • Aged between 30-65 years. • Eligible for funding through the National

Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or other funding. Contact the From Hospital To Home team at Hall & Prior by emailing FH2H@hallprior.com.au Scan the QR Code above to find out more about our From Hospital To Home program on our website.