A combination of changes is coming to the aged care sector this year that will have positive outcomes if the federal and state authorities are aligned. The Commonwealth’s new Support at Home Program and smaller home model for aged care looks like a comfortable fit
Ahead of the Australian Institute of Architects WA Chapter awards, set to take place in June, for a limited time you can explore all the entries at a special exhibition in the Central Park Perth lobby from Monday 5 May to Friday 16 May 2025.This FREE
As reported in The Weekly Source, it's great to see regional communities continue to pioneer innovation in the delivery of aged care services with virtual nursing. We are also seeing examples of innovation with transitional housing for aged care workers in regional areas. Some aged
The editorial from Architecture & Design linked below, about the future of aged care design, is perfectly timed with the new Aged Care Act starting in July. Thinking outside of the box looks like the best approach to achieve more ‘person-centred care’ required by the
Modern aged care and disability housing designs are leading the broader market with the ‘tech’ innovation shown in this Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) report. Tailored intelligent systems are controlling blinds, switching on lights, and adjusting heights of benchtops for individuals in their homes. We are
Coinciding with the introduction of the new Aged Care Act in 2025, the new year has started with a pleasing lift in inquiries by providers for new project work. From a design and building perspective, the new Act clarifies how new residential aged care homes
Our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) project in Koondoola is progressing nicely toward its expected completion mid-2025. Designed for our client Habilitas to meet robust standards, and built by Cloudbreak WA, this development will provide three 'forever homes' to three residents and their OOAs (On-Site Overnight
It’s great to start 2025 with site visits to two of our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) developments. Designed for Habilitas, they have an expected completion in the 1st quarter of 2025. Gosnells: Designed to meet Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, and High Physical Support SDA standards, the
Congratulations to Dale Alcock Projects for winning the Housing Industry Association (HIA) 2024 Western Australia Specialised Housing award for the KPA-designed Brightwater Care Group Huntington’s Disease Campus in Piara Waters. This follows the 2024 Perth Specialised Housing of the Year award win in October.KPA Architects
The passage of the new Aged Care Bill in Federal Parliament this week is good news. Providers and their architects can now confidently proceed with important reforms like the new Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. KPA Architects have prepared for this moment by having