General Public Invited to Sneak Preview Latest Aged Care Hostel

30th May 2006

Campbelltown’s own state of the art aged care hostel, Macarthur House, will throw its doors open to the general public for inspection before it takes in its first residents. An open invitation has been issued for any interested party to take a sneak preview on Sunday, 4th June between 10am and 2pm. Macarthur House is located within Macarthur Village, 1 Hyde Parade, Park Central, Campbelltown.

Macarthur Village and Macarthur House are owned and operated by Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT) – one of the country’s leading and most innovative aged care providers. IRT is a charitable not for profit organisation.

Macarthur Village is a benchmark development encompassing a mixture of up to 310 self-care apartments and the new 60 low care unit hostel, Macarthur House. Macarthur House units provide residents with their own private room, ensuite and kitchenette supported by IRT’s on site care and support staff. It boasts striking lounge areas with fireplaces, a library, quiet rooms, physiotherapy room, hair salon, 3 separate dining areas, balcony areas and beautiful courtyards. Macarthur House is a low level residential care facility (hostel), with the capacity to care for people with special needs such as dementia.

IRT Chief Executive Officer, John Cowland, said “Macarthur House will be a welcome boost for the elderly residents of the Campbelltown area and will make a significant contribution to the residential care accommodation available in the region and forms part of IRT’s overall vision for progressive care for resident’s of Macarthur Village. The design of the facility will provide the community with one of the newest and most modern aged care facilities in Australia.”

“We wanted to give the general public an opportunity to see what wonderful things are being achieved in aged care, to provide residents with the most home like environment possible whilst enabling them to receive the care they need. Macarthur House is something Campbelltown should be very proud of and we at IRT are proud to be able to provide residents the highest quality care and service available.” Mr Cowland said.

Retirement Apartments Unveiled at Park Central

7th July 2005

The long awaited retirement apartments at Park Central have been unveiled to an eager crowd when Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT) officially opened its display apartment at Macarthur Village this week.

The event was host to residents, people on the waiting list, representatives from IRT, the builders Hansen & Yunken, Landcom and local dignitaries including the Mayor and Member for Macarthur, Pat Farmer, who popped champagne and were the first to inspect the new display apartment at Macarthur Village.

IRT Chief Executive Officer, John Cowland, said, “The official opening of the display apartment is a very special day for us. This project has been years in the planning and we are very pleased to finally be able to show people the wonderful quality product we’ve been talking about for so long. The results speak for themselves and we encourage people to come and have a look for themselves.

“This has been a special week for us for other reasons. The first residents have been able to move into their new home in Stage 1 of the village and meet new friends and neighbours. We have had some very anxious people watching the building progress over the past few months and now they are able to relax and settle into their new home and lifestyle at Macarthur Village.

“The unique difference for retirees when choosing an apartment at Macarthur Village is the apartments are specifically designed to cater for older people’s needs and ongoing care and support is available. Discreet details that make life easier as we age have been incorporated into the design such as lever taps, higher power points to minimise bending and grab rails in the shower. All apartments have wider doorways to allow for wheelchair access should it ever be needed. The great thing is that the apartments are modern, spacious and their location offers a wonderful lifestyle to ensure residents can get on and enjoy themselves. Cafes, parklands, shops, entertainment and services are all at your doorstep!

“A residential care facility (hostel) will be built on the site ensuring residents have access to ongoing care in Campbelltown should they need it in the future. IRT also has Community Aged Care Packages which allows care equivalent to that given in a residential care facility to be delivered to people in their own homes, which includes self care retirement apartments such as Macarthur Village.
Stage 1 includes 72 self care apartments in a mix of two, three and four storey apartment blocks. The apartments feature secure underground parking, lift access in each building, security intercom and remote door release to the foyer entry. An air-conditioned Village Centre which features a library, solar heated pool and BBQ area is a focal point of the village design.

“IRT operates 36 retirement villages and I believe the location of Macarthur Village would exceed anyone’s expectations when looking for the perfect retirement location.

“When it comes to retiring, Macarthur Village has it all. “ Mr Cowland said.

Macarthur Village display apartment will be open 7 days a week for the general public from Monday, 18 July and is located at Apartment 7 Macarthur Village, 1 Hyde Parade, Park Central – enquiries can be made by calling 4633 2077.

Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT) is a not for profit, charitable organisation which has won several national awards for its staff training and development programs and excellence in seniors housing. IRT is one of Australia’s leading and innovative aged care providers and has been providing high quality care, services and accommodation to the elderly for 36 years. IRT cares for more than 3500 residents and clients and has 36 complexes between Sydney and Narooma on the south coast of New South Wales and Canberra in the ACT.

Aged Care Funding Boost for Local Region

19th January 2005

Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT) is excited to announce its success in the Government’s latest round of aged care funding which will see 15 community aged care packages (CACP) introduced into the Campbelltown region.
Announced by the Minister for Aged Care, Julie Bishop, this week, the new packages will be a welcome boost to aged services in the area. CACP’s allow care equivalent to that provided in a low level residential care facility (hostel or assisted living) to be delivered to people living in their own home in the community.
IRT chief Executive Officer, John Cowland, said “IRT already has a well established infrastructure of Community Services which includes over 247 funded packages and an extensive range of private services. Our expansion into Campbelltown will be a natural extension to our already well established infrastructure of community services.

“We are very excited about these new services for the region as not only will they create new jobs, they will also compliment the accommodation and services to be provided by IRT at Macarthur Village which is currently under construction within the Park Central site.
“Community Services has been the growth area of aged care for more than ten years now and IRT has always been at the leading edge in providing a diverse range of services to the elderly living in the community. Community Services offer elderly people more choice and flexibility in not only what care they receive but where they receive it.

“We are also waiting the announcement of funding for residential aged care places in Campbelltown which is expected next month.”

Macarthur Village at Park Central Unveiled

9th November 2004

Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT) has unveiled its plans for Macarthur Village, the long awaited retirement apartments being built as part of the Landcom Park Central development in Campbelltown.
It was launched at a function which was attended by representatives from all levels of government and businesses in the Campbelltown and surrounding areas.
Guest speakers included The Honourable David Campbell, Minister for Illawarra and Member for Keira; The Honourable Pat Farmer, Member for Macarthur; and Mr Brenton Banfield, Mayor of Campbelltown.
The launch was an opportunity for IRT to unveil its plans for this much talked about development, but most importantly to instil its values as an organisation and its commitment to the provision of high quality aged accommodation and care to the Campbelltown community.
As one of Australia’s leading and innovative aged care organisations, IRT is very excited to be able to bring its well established infrastructure of care, accommodation and services to this area.
IRT Chief Executive Officer, John Cowland, said, “IRT has always expanded its accommodation and services on the invitation of local communities or where there has been an identified need for such services. Campbelltown is an area that was identified as in need of purpose built retirement housing. IRT’s accommodation and services currently stretch between Sydney in the North to Narooma in the South and we are extremely pleased to be able to expand these services to the Campbelltown region.”

At a total cost of $109 million, it is planned that the new village will incorporate 310 self care and 60 assisted living apartments which will be built over 10 stages. Work commenced on stage 1 in July this year with completion of Stage 1 expected in May 2005.
The self care apartments have been designed to provide a secure living environment that promotes ongoing independence and a relaxed lifestyle. There are a choice of two and three bedrooms, each designed with a spacious balcony area which take advantage of the surrounding landscaped grounds and Park Central environment.

Stage 1 will include 72 self care apartments in a mix of two, three and four storey apartment blocks. The apartments will feature secure underground parking, lift access in each building, security intercom and remote door release to the foyer entry. An air-conditioned Village Centre which features a library, solar heated pool and BBQ area will also be provided as part of stage 1.
Residents of Macarthur Village will be supported by IRT’s infrastructure of care and services to assist in their ongoing independence.
“Macarthur Village will not only benefit the older Campbelltown community, but will bring many advantages to local businesses and the community in general.”
“Older people contribute so positively to communities through their wealth of experience and the contributions they make through participation in community activities. Macarthur Village will offer older people more choice to remain in the local area rather than having to move to find the accommodation they desire.” Mr Cowland said.
IRT will have two marketing officers based in Campbelltown who will be taking all enquiries for Macarthur Village. Located within the MarketFair Shopping Centre, all enquiries can be made by phoning 4633 2077.
Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT) is a not for profit, charitable organisation which has won several national awards for its staff training and development programs and excellence in seniors housing. IRT is one of Australia’s leading and innovative aged care providers and has been providing high quality care, services and accommodation to the elderly for over 33 years. IRT cares for more than 3500 residents and clients and has 34 complexes between Sydney and Narooma on the south coast of New South Wales.

Over 55

25th October 2004

Macarthur Village is specifically designed to meet the needs of an over 55’s community.
Enjoy the independence of your own apartment and peace of mind knowing that all the little things are taken care of. All buildings and grounds are fully maintained so there is no need to ever worry about who is going to do the lawns while you’re away for a few days, weeks or months!

Macarthur Village is operated by Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT). As your needs change in the future you will have access to IRT’s well established umbrella of care and services.