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As a national community-owned provider there’s always something happening at IRT.
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Media enquiries: Hannah Ellson 0429 361 627 | engage@irt.org.au    

Notice of board vacancies

In accordance with Rule 17.5(a) of the Company’s Constitution notice is hereby given that two (2) Board vacancies are due to be filled at the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 20 November 2025.

 
 

IRT secures approval for its landmark redevelopment of Woonona Place - setting a new benchmark for seniors’ living in the Illawarra

IRT has secured NSW Government approval for the State Significant redevelopment of Woonona Place – a major milestone that will deliver a premium seniors’ living…

29 April 26
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IRT to explore new housing pathways for IRT Towradgi Beach

IRT will explore alternative housing options for the redevelopment of IRT Towradgi Beach following the Wollongong Local Planning Panel’s decision not to approve the proposed…

21 April 26
Industry
 
 

IRT lodges State Significant Development Application for Wattleview – a new intergenerational living community in Moruya

IRT has reached a major milestone in its commitment to the Far NSW South Coast, lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Wattleview in…

30 March 26
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IRT commences $45 million redevelopment of Diment as demand for seniors’ housing accelerates in the Illawarra

IRT Chair Peter Fitzgerald, IRT CEO Ross Gallagher, City of Wollongong Lord Mayor Tania Brown and SHAPE NSW General Manager James…

03 March 26
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IRT begins major refurbishment of Marco Polo Unanderra to deliver 48 new aged care beds for the Illawarra

IRT has commenced a major refurbishment of its Marco Polo Unanderra Residential Care Home, with the project set to deliver 48 new aged care beds…

05 February 26
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Community feedback helps refine plans for proposed Moruya seniors’ living community

Community feedback is shaping plans for a proposed seniors' living community in Moruya, with IRT refining its masterplan in response to ideas raised by local…

06 January 26
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IRT provides summer construction update for proposed Milton seniors’ living community and supporting roundabout

With the summer holidays approaching, IRT has provided an update on upcoming works and construction activity during the Christmas and early New Year period for…

16 December 25
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IRT marks a year of progress and purpose as it strengthens services for older Australians

IRT has delivered a year of meaningful progress and renewed focus on its founding purpose – to improve the lives of older Australians – as…

21 November 25
Industry
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