June 8th, 2023Hepburn House expansion right on track

Hepburn House’s new building is going ahead in leaps and bounds with the
15-bed memory support unit for people living with dementia on track to be
finished by October 31.
And in the New Year, the 31-bed LGBTIQA+ friendly unit will also open within
the same building. There’s also a gymnasium and cinema!
Manager Dianne Jones, pictured, said staff and residents were all very excited with
the new addition and she was being kept busy checking out furniture for the new
units.
“Our first move will be opening up the memory support unit for people living
with dementia. That was a big part of the planning for this. When I first came here
there was nowhere that could support people living with dementia.
“This new unit is so purpose-built people are going to be amazed at how much
freedom our residents will have. That is a really big community need we are filling.
“And once that is up and running, we will be opening up our LGBTIQA+
friendly unit – which is upstairs.”
Ms Jones said more staff were needed for the units and Hepburn House would be
running onsite Certificate 3 in Aged Care courses, in conjunction with a registered
training organisation, next year.
No prior qualifications are needed but the right aptitude is a must, she says.
Ms Jones said while people passing by would have been watching the build, it was
inside that all the really amazing things were taking shape.
“The views are spectacular, there is so much open space and you have these
amazing balconies out the back. It is just wonderful and everyone is really excited
about it opening up and working there.”
Hepburn House is a progressive aged care centre located in Daylesford. It
offers a highly advanced, fully personalised range of aged care services for
residents. For more details about Hepburn House call 5348 8100 or head to
www.hepburnhouse.com.au