We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our project has been awarded a $13 million grant under the Albanese Government’s Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP). This is a huge win — but it’s just one part of the bigger picture.
In total, this is an $18 million project, with JCAC contributing $5 million toward the transformation. Together, we’re making something incredible happen.
“This is a $13 million investment in the Creswick community, in the many local contractors who will deliver the works, in the staff who’ll be employed as a result of the redevelopment, and most importantly in local families and in the future of older people in our area.” – Catherine King
What this means for John Curtin and our community:
Thanks to this funding, we’ll be able to:
• Building a brand-new wing and expanding capacity of the facility by 33 beds, from 65 beds to 98 beds
• Refurbish 35 existing rooms, lifting comfort and care standards
• Maintain the garden outlook design that enhances every resident’s connection to nature
• Create new local jobs, boosting opportunities in the Creswick region
The work is expected to take place over four years, and is hoped to begin early 2026.
A day to celebrate—and reflect
We were honoured to celebrate with media from WIN and The Times, who joined us for the announcement by Catherine King. Councilor Don Henderson and Neville Cartledge OAM were also there. Neville shared heartfelt memories of John Curtin’s early days and how far we’ve come.
We are filled with gratitude to:
• Simon, our Finance Manager, whose partnership with Mirus was vital in securing the grant
• Steve Bruechert, CEO, who worked tirelessly alongside Simon
• Sue Craven, Board President, and Karen Robinson, Acting CEO, who led the announcement with Catherine King and to our staff and residents
• Our facility staff and teams — Wade, the maintenance crew, Ben, Mark, John; Mahi and Julie in our environmental team and Ross Waddington — thank you for preparing the site and going above and beyond.
To our staff, residents, families, community, and supporters — thank you. This is a defining moment in our history, and we couldn’t have reached it without you.
Stay tuned — we can’t wait to share the milestones with you all!
With heartfelt excitement,
The Board & Management Team
John Curtin Residential Aged Care
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- Neville Cartledge sharing heartfelt memories of John Curtin’s early days
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- Karen Robinson, Councillor Don Henderson and Sue Craven
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- Expansion Plans
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- Sue Craven, Karen Robinson, and Catherine King
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- media from WIN and The Times Joined us for the announcement
