AdventCare Whitehorse Officially Opens Redevelopment

David Reece

Published 19th August 2024

After three years of building work over three stages, the Redevelopment of AdventCare Whitehorse was completed in late May 2024. 

This has involved the following improvements:

• An additional 48 beds are available to the community. Sixty new beds were built in two new wings, and an old 12-bed wing was demolished, increasing the total to 182 beds.
• A new services wing comprising a new Kitchen, Laundry, Comms Room and Staff amenities.
• A new Training Room to facilitate the conduct of dedicated aged care courses to attract school students to a career in aged care.
• New core services were installed for water, electricity, fire services and gas.
• An additional 100kW of solar panels.
• A significant redevelopment of the 38-bed Memory Support Unit, including enhanced lounge, activity and dining spaces. In addition, a dedicated entrance to the unit is directly accessible from the entry driveway.
• A new and expanded reception and consulting rooms and a hairdresser. 
• A new café will open shortly for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Relocation of the Corporate Office to the site.

AdventCare has been proudly serving the Adventist community for the past 68 years and this comprehensive redevelopment program will ensure that AdventCare can continue to serve the local communities for many years to come.

On 18 July 2024, we were pleased to host the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, The Hon. Ged Kearney MP, to officially open the redevelopment. 

This was a great occasion attended by many members of the Church who had been involved in the planning and development of this project. 

The Assistant Minister praised the work of all in providing a wonderful facility for our residents, their families and staff and expressed the Government’s support.

This was followed with a tour of the new Elmshaven Wing and a delightful morning tea with the residents. The Assistant Minister mingled with the residents who appreciated her interest and enjoyed time with her.