What a way to finish the year!We are very proud to share the KPA designed Brightwater Care Group Huntington's Disease Campus won the '2024 Perth Specialised Housing of the Year' Award at the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Housing Awards!Congratulations to Brightwater, Dale Alcock Homes, Adam
It looks like the specialist housing sector is leading the way in delivering genuine dwelling diversity, based on recent supply data for new disability accommodation. According to the NDIS quarterly report for the year to September, 60% of new SDA in the pipeline for Western
Congratulations to Graduate Architect, Alec Johnson, who celebrates his first anniversary working with KPA. Alec’s been doing a great job, contributing to several key projects across the Specialist Disability Accommodation, Retirement Living, and Industrial sectors. Congrats, Alec!
Last week, Director Todd Paterson had the pleasure of joining SDA Customer Engagement Manager, Preet Kaur, on the Habilitas table at the ABLE MEET speed networking event in Busselton. It was great to meet with a variety of attendees and share information about the Habilitas
KPA Architects are looking forward to the new Aged Care Act and we are studying different approaches to implementing the ‘person-centred’ design model that is recommended. Options range from campus-style developments designed for specific needs like dementia care, through to clusters of specialised care in
KPA Architects look forward to working with participants, carers, and housing providers in creating new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in line with the funding reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which were passed by Federal Parliament recently. According to KPA director, Todd Paterson:
KPA were thrilled to attend the Brightwater Care Group Ltd. Huntington’s Disease Campus in Piara Waters yesterday, where the Hon Don Punch, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; and Volunteering, officially opened the homes.It was great to see the homes already
What is the strategy to take a great property idea and turn it into a real place loved by its users? It starts with due diligence and a feasibility study to investigate and assess whether an idea is viable and what the risks may be.
Good to see important housing issues covered in last week’s Royal Commission recommendations, like exploring alternative housing options and phasing out larger group homes. We are already seeing these, and other reforms adopted in Western Australia. Read more here.
Keeping a business running for half a century is no small feat. It’s important to stop and smell the roses once in a while. So, last night, we did just that!Thanks to all those who joined us for the festivities. A big thank you, also,