Retirement, Aged Care and Community

The final stage of Goodwin’s The Central officially opened this year, offering residents contemporary accommodation and a sense of community in the heart of Crace.   Read more about this project here or via our project profile page.

AMC, together with Purdon Planning, have designed a new 102-bed aged care facility for Provectus Care, proposed to be located on the site of the Solander Gallery on the corner of Hopetoun Circuit and Grey Street in Deakin.  The proposed facility will provide a range of accommodation options, a day respite centre and in-house rehabilitation services including hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.  The Development Application for this project is currently being processed.  Read more about this project in a recent Canberra Times article, available here.

“The Central” development in Crace by Goodwin offers seniors a convenient, flexible and supportive retirement living option close to amenities and services.   AMC’s village-style concept promotes interaction between residents and the local community to enhance social connectivity and an active lifestyle for retirees.  Read more about the official opening of this latest stage here or visit our project page for more details.

The LDA has recently released two “super blocks” in Narrabundah and Monash that will further boost retirement living options in Canberra.  In this article, AMC Director, Alastair MacCallum provides his perspective on the sector and its future growth in the ACT. 

AMC congratulates Goodwin Aged Care Services for its recent recognition in the “Age Friendly Community” category at the ACT Seniors Week Positive Ageing Awards at a gala event at the Belconnen Labor Club.  Goodwin’s Day Clubs, including the Monash Seniors Day Club by AMC – part of the Monash Green Retirement Village, offer pick up and drop off services, light exercises, group outings, games as a s morning tea and a hot lunch – all within a vibrant and fun atmosphere.  AMC appreciates the important role these Clubs play in mitigating social isolation and mobility challenges faced by many senior members of the community.  Read more about the Monash Seniors Day Club here and the award here.

Congratulations to the team behind the Monash Green Retirement Village, which won the “2015 Rider Levett Bucknall Award for The ACT Development of the Year” at the recent Property Council of Australia Awards night. It was a great evening that celebrated innovation in a range of categories, showcasing key projects and industry professionals that are shaping the Nation’s Capital.

To find out more about this project click here.