A partnership between an aged care provider and a Catholic parish has produced an innovative ‘care community’ on the Sunshine Coast. The former Stella Maris Catholic Church was located on valuable land in central Maroochydore. The parish worked through a master planning process with DR and later formed a partnership with St Vincent’s Care Services. The outcome of their work together is a 120 bed aged care and dementia development, co-located with a beautiful new church. A wellness centre, seniors gym, activity spaces and café are part of the St Vincent’s development.
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The objective was to provide integrated care in this high amenity urban centre, strongly connected to the existing community. The development provides a great example of the opportunities to build on community assets, through resourceful partnerships and the co-location of complementary uses. The co-location strategy provides the opportunity to secure suitable sites and create positive community outcomes.
- Client
St Vincent’s Care Services
- Year
2017
- Photography
Cathy Schusler