The redevelopment of Resthaven Westbourne Park has continued this year, with Stage 2 achieving practical completion in September 2025. Stage 2 accommodates 26 resident rooms over two levels, and residents have moved into these new spaces and are enjoying their new accommodation at the residential aged care home. Demolition of old rooms in the Hampton … Continued
The $9.3 million addition to Resthaven Chiton Retirement Living was officially opened on 22 December by Mayor of Alexandrina Council, Keith Parkes together with Resthaven CEO Darren Birbeck, Executive Manager Community Services & Retirement Living Mel Ottaway, and Board President, Mark Porter. Residents of the village attended the event as well as special guests: Managing … Continued
Everything old is new again – at least for Kennett Builders, who have been appointed as the contractor for stage 1 of the $100M Resthaven Marion site redevelopment. In a very ‘Adelaide’ turn of events, Kennett Builders built the original Resthaven Marion residential aged care home in the early 1970s. Now, more than fifty years … Continued
On Thursday 2 October 2025, a traditional Smoking Ceremony was held at the Resthaven Marion campus by Auntie Ros and Bryce Cawte. The ceremony acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land and prepared the site for positive new beginnings as part of the $100M redevelopment. Resthaven Marion sits within the ancestral lands of the Kaurna people, … Continued
On Friday 25 July 2025, a ‘turn the turf’ ceremony was held at the Resthaven Marion campus at Finniss Street, Marion, to officially mark the beginning of Stage One of the $100M site redevelopment. This large-scale redevelopment will meet the community’s needs across the entire continuum of aged care services, with Stage One being the … Continued
At Resthaven, we’re committed to doing our bit to protect the environment. That’s why we’ve invested in solar arrays that have been installed at all of our residential aged care homes, community services, and corporate offices; it’s why plans for all new building and renovation developments incorporate features to promote high Green Star ratings; and … Continued
On Tuesday 20 May, the $36m major redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights was officially opened by Manager Residential Services, Jessica Margrate, and Board Member, Rev. Dr Graham Vawser. They were joined by Resthaven CEO Darren Birbeck and the Executive and Board, along with special guests, Louise-Miller Frost MP (Federal Member for Boothby), Catherine Hutchesson MP … Continued
Resthaven CEO, Darren Birbeck, says, ‘I am pleased to announce a major redevelopment at Marion, with plans currently with the City of Marion for development approval.’ ‘Resthaven Marion celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, so this major redevelopment is timely.’ The proposed development will result in all the Resthaven services along Township Road and on Finniss … Continued
The Resthaven Bellevue Heights redevelopment project continues to progress, with the milestone achievement of a completed new reception entrance. Leading into reception, residents and visitors can now use the new entranceway at the top of the driveway. Here, a large, covered entranceway has been built to allow residents to be dropped directly at the front … Continued
Today, Resthaven welcomes staff and residents from eleven retirement villages in South Australia as they join under the Resthaven banner. The move marks the official settlement of the acquisition of 799 retirement units that were previously owned by Aveo. Resthaven has worked in partnership with Eldercare, also a UnitingCare agency, which acquired 234 units from … Continued
Friday the 13th might be inauspicious for some, but this year it marked a cause for celebration, with the first sod officially ‘turned’ on a $9.3m development at 7-star energy rated retirement village, Resthaven Chiton Retirement Living. Resthaven CEO, Darren Birbeck, and Executive Manager Community Services and Retirement Living, Mel Ottaway, were joined by Brown … Continued
Stage two of the major $30m redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights has reached a new milestone, with residents in the process of moving into their new accommodation and facilities. The building works include construction of residential rooms, a new lounge room, private dining area, library, and common dining area. There is also a new administration … Continued
Stage one of the $50m major redevelopment of Resthaven Westbourne Park has officially opened, with residents saying it ‘looks like a five star hotel’. Manager Residential Services, Kamala Sharma Paudel, says, ‘With stage one “handed over” from Kennett Builders, 42 residents have relocated to our stunning new building, and they couldn’t be happier.’ ‘The new … Continued
Members of Resthaven Chiton Retirement Living’s community have today had their first look at the new site development that will include additional retirement living units, a garden reserve and parking area for caravans. The village currently has 29 homes, and the $9.3 million development will see the construction of an additional 11 two-bedroom-plus-study units, each … Continued
Reducing carbon emissions by 9% across the organisation, Resthaven is rolling out an extensive solar panel installation project that will see solar arrays installed at the organisation’s residential care sites, community services, and corporate offices, with completion of the project expected in July 2024. ‘Resthaven is working to reduce our impact on the environment and … Continued
With a presence in the area for 30 years, on Monday 20 May, Resthaven Paradise & Eastern Community Services officially opened a new, larger outreach office at 255 Main North Road, Sefton Park. Guests included Steve Georganas MP (Federal Member for Adelaide), Dana Wortley MP (State Member for Torrens), and Claire Boan (Mayor, City of … Continued
On Friday 12 April, Resthaven officially opened the new Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services office at 13 Penola Road, Mount Gambier. The event was attended by Board members, managers and executives, local staff and stakeholders, and the most important guests, Resthaven clients. Manager, Theresa Connor, says, ‘Whilst our office at 15b James Street has served … Continued
Every day, Resthaven shares the lives and wisdom of older people and their carers, opening doors to the full range of aged care service options available. Services are provided throughout metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Riverland, Fleurieu Peninsula, lower Barossa region and the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Executive Manager Community Services, Mel Ottaway, … Continued
With strong demand for home care services, Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services’ Mount Gambier office will soon move to a new, larger office space at 13 Penola Road, Mount Gambier 5290. Manager, Theresa Connor, says, ‘Whilst our office at 15b James Street has served us well, with service demand increasing, we require more space from … Continued
The $30m+ major redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights continues into the final building stage, and is on track to be completed this year. Senior Manager Building and Capital Projects, Emmet O’Donovan, says, ‘Stage 2 of the redevelopment, incorporating 23 new rooms, is progressing well.’ ‘After a brief break over Christmas, builders from Sarah Constructions returned … Continued