Barrabill House aged care redevelopment

The project delivered a new wing, including:

• 10 new single bedrooms with ensuites
• new dining and lounge areas
• a sensory garden area and outdoor pavilion.

The Barrabill House aged care redevelopment aims to achieve the following benefits:

Private bedrooms with ensuites

The new wing includes 10 additional private rooms with ensuites, giving residents more privacy, dignity and independence. It also easier for staff and residents to manoeuvre in the rooms. There is also more space for people who use mobility supports and those who require transfer via hoists.

Home-like environment

The new rooms have been designed to provide a home-like environment, giving residents personal space and access to natural light. Residents have a private place to entertain family and other visitors, including when they cannot leave their own bed.

Dementia-friendly design

The change from shared rooms to private rooms is beneficial for residents with dementia. Discrete safety features support residents’ freedom while minimising risk.

Increased capacity

The redevelopment has increased bed numbers from 30 to 40, providing additional residential care places for the local community.

Local jobs

During construction, the redevelopment created around ten new jobs.

Largest program of its kind

The $790 million Regional Health Infrastructure Fund is the largest grant program of its kind in Victorian history. It enables rural and regional public health and residential aged care services to invest in modern infrastructure and equipment. This supports the services to continue to provide safe and efficient care to local communities.

Funding for this project is being administered by the Victorian Health Building Authority through the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund.

This project was delivered by Seymour Health in partnership with:

• Evidence Based Design (EBD) (architect)
• Intrec Management (builder).