• Building Updates

    Interested in living at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park?


    Join the Resthaven Aberfoyle Park community!

    We are now accepting expressions of interest from older people wishing to live at our newest residential site, Resthaven Aberfoyle Park. To make an enquiry or place your expression of interest, please contact Resthaven Accommodation Enquiries on (08) 8373 9113. ‘Expected to open in July, we have already received many enquiries’, says CEO Richard Hearn. … Continued

    Resthaven Mitcham Redevelopment is nearing completion


    Resthaven Mitcham Redevelopment Update

    Resthaven Mitcham’s $14 million redevelopment is nearing completion. Mandy Hutchinson, Manager, Resthaven Mitcham Residential Services, says, ‘The Resthaven Mitcham redevelopment is moving along smoothly, with completion planned for the end of May.’ ‘The roof is complete on the ‘Banksia’ area extension, and the new front entrance off Hill Street is taking shape.’ ‘The building plans … Continued

    Resthaven Murray Bridge Redevelopment Update


    After 60 years, a major redevelopment project will transform Resthaven Murray Bridge.

    The $16.5m site redevelopment at Resthaven Murray Bridge is progressing in leaps and bounds. In December 2017, the ‘Harrip’ and ‘Homburg’ areas were refurbished, and residents from these areas were able to move back to their rooms. In early January 2018, residents from ‘Jenkins’, ‘Talbot’ and ‘Christopher’ moved into ‘Riverview’ and ‘Anerley’, in preparation for … Continued

    Redevelopment at Resthaven Westbourne Park underway

    Fifty years since opening its doors, Resthaven Westbourne Park at 30 Sussex Terrace, Westbourne Park, is undergoing a redevelopment. Resthaven has a long-term strategy in place to update all buildings to meet current and future expectations. The redevelopment at Westbourne Park includes the planned process of replacing all shared rooms with single rooms with ensuite … Continued

    Resthaven Mitcham Stage 2 Update

    In November 2017, Stage 1 of Resthaven Mitcham’s $14 million redevelopment was completed. Resthaven has a planned approach to upgrading residential aged care sites so that they meet the needs and expectations of current and future customers. Mandy Hutchinson, Manager, Resthaven Mitcham Residential Services, says, ’Stage two is now well underway. This stage involves a … Continued

    Resthaven Murray Bridge Redevelopment Progress

    Resthaven Murray Bridge, at 53 Swanport Road, is being transformed! A major redevelopment is currently underway, as part of Resthaven’s objective to provide single rooms with ensuite bathrooms across all residential sites. The master plan for capital development includes refurbishment of residential sites to offer appropriate accommodation options that meet current and future customer expectations. … Continued

    Generators installed at Resthaven

    South Australia may have a big battery, but just in case, Resthaven has committed to installing generators to ensure power for essential services. On 28 November 2017, the first of several power generators to be installed at all Resthaven residential sites was delivered to Resthaven Paradise. ‘We are committing to install generators at each of … Continued

    Construction underway at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park

    Construction is progressing at pace, at the site of the new Resthaven residential aged care service, at Hub Drive, Aberfoyle Park. ‘The superstructure is nearly complete, with external cladding, roofing and internal walls being installed and erected,’ says Emmet O’Donovan, Manager Buildings & Capital Projects. ‘Locals have been interested in the works, observing the two … Continued

    Resthaven Malvern Redevelopment Complete

    The Resthaven Malvern redevelopment is now complete. In October, the site was officially ‘handed over’, much to the delight of residents, families and staff alike. ‘The project is complete, and the site looks fantastic,’ says Manager Residential Services, Terry Kirkwood. ‘The project involved the complete refurbishment of the ‘Kingfisher’ area, adding new rooms to implement … Continued

    Resthaven Mitcham Stage 1 Handover

    At the start of November, Stage 1 of Resthaven Mitcham’s redevelopment was officially ‘handed over’ to residents and staff. This part of the redevelopment at Resthaven Mitcham included the new ‘Lavender’ and ‘Jasmine’ areas. Together, these incorporate 35 single and four couple rooms, all with modern ensuites, lovely new lounge and dining areas, and newly … Continued

    Building Update: Aberfoyle Park

    It is very exciting at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park, as the front walls have gone up.
    Works are progressing well on site. The superstructure and roof is well advanced. Enjoy these timelapse videos and images of the progress so far.

     

    Building Update: Westbourne Park

    The redevelopment at Resthaven Westbourne Park is progressing well, with foundations for the new area well advanced, and internal works underway. The redevelopment will include an upgrade of reception to provide a meeting place with café and courtyard, new Manager’s office and staff room, and stormwater improvements. We are eagerly awaiting the completion of the … Continued

    Resthaven Murray Bridge Redevelopment Stage 1 Complete

    On 5 September, the first stage of the major redevelopment at Resthaven Murray Bridge was officially ‘handed over’ by the builders. ‘The new Resthaven Murray Bridge extension provides high quality accommodation for residents previously located in the older Harrip and Homburg areas of the site,’ says Emmet O’Donovan, Manager, Building and Capital Projects. ‘It is … Continued

    Six years on, Resthaven Mount Gambier is going strong

    A lot can happen in six years – just ask Resthaven Mount Gambier Manager, Lisa Sutcliffe, who joined residents and staff in celebrating the sixth anniversary of the site on 4 July, 2017. The gardens planted in 2011 ‘have matured beautifully, and are flourishing under the care of our skilled maintenance staff,’ says Lisa. ‘Flowering … Continued

    Lane Cottages Temporary Relocation

    From 4 – 10 July, Resthaven Community Respite Services Lane Cottages will temporarily relocate from their usual site adjacent Resthaven Mitcham at Truro Avenue, Kingswood, to undergo a kitchen upgrade. Manager, Carole Matthews, says, ‘We decided to relocate Lane Cottages during the works to ensure none of our guests are disturbed by the building noise and … Continued

    Building Projects Update – Winter 2017

    Hello everyone, and welcome to another very busy building update from across Resthaven! Resthaven Malvern Stage 3 of the redevelopment at Resthaven Malvern is well advanced. It incorporates 16 new rooms and suites, and large open lounge areas. External landscaping is underway. Stage 3 is expected to reach completion in September 2017. Plans are being … Continued

    Resthaven Aberfoyle Park Turning of the First Sod

    On 8 March, the official ‘turning of the first sod’ was held  on Hub Drive at the site of the future Resthaven Aberfoyle Park. The innovative design developed with Brown Falconer Architects, will accommodate 100 older people. Small ‘clusters’ of rooms will feature their own dining and lounge rooms, to build a sense of community. Other site features include … Continued

    Resthaven Building Projects Update – Residential Services

    These are the latest updates on the building projects currently underway at Resthaven Craigmore, Aberfoyle Park, Mitcham, and Mount Gambier. Resthaven Craigmore The concrete slab for the six room extension at Resthaven Craigmore was completed in late December 2016 (pictured above). Emmet says, ‘The aim of the extension is to remove our existing shared rooms, … Continued

    Building Project Update – December 2016

    It’s been another busy period for the Resthaven buildings and capital works program! Current developments include: Resthaven Malvern Stage 1 of the redevelopment at Resthaven Malvern is almost complete. Residents relocated from Kingfisher north to facilitate the commencement of Stage 2, which is now underway and due for completion in December. Stage 3 will follow, … Continued

    Community Mural and Building Expansion

    On 4 November 2016, a $400,000 building extension and mural project was launched at Resthaven Northern Community Services at 16 Gillingham Road, Elizabeth. Richard Hearn, Resthaven Chief Executive Officer, says, ‘Resthaven moved to Elizabeth in 2000 as we identified community need in this area. Originally temporarily using TAFE buildings, Resthaven built this complex and opened … Continued