1 August 2024
During a recent visit to Chinchilla, some members of the SCCQ leadership team had the opportunity to undertake a ‘hard hat tour’ of the construction site of the new residential aged care home. Observing the progress was truly exciting.
Significant advancements include the internal fit-outs in the eastern wing, where several rooms are beginning to take shape. Bathrooms are now being installed, and internal cabinetry, tiling, and painting are all progressing, making the vision of the home seem closer to reality.
The design of the aged care home centres around two central courtyards, which will offer residents access to beautiful outdoor spaces directly from their rooms. This layout not only enhances the visual appeal but also promotes a healthy, natural lifestyle and a strong connection with the outdoors.
Centralised common areas, including the kitchen, dining rooms, activity rooms, and the chapel, are also coming together. These spaces are designed to be functional and inviting, creating an engaging and supportive community atmosphere for residents.
As the project progresses, external facades are being completed, and internal works such as wall sheeting, joinery, and tiling are underway. Air conditioning duct work, along with electrical and plumbing rough-ins, will be finalised and commissioned in the coming months.
With each phase completed, the anticipation of welcoming the first residents grows. The team remains dedicated to advancing towards this exciting moment, ensuring that the new building will provide an exceptional living experience for those who will call it home.
In July 2024, Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) was excited to stand with our partners at Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) to officially open their new dedicated training and education centre at Illoura Village, Chinchilla.
The SQRH building, equipped with advanced technology, will support a range of educational programs tailored to support the unique needs of rural communities. Strategically located to ensure accessibility for students and professionals from various rural regions, the facility will host workshops, seminars, and practical training sessions.
CEO, Jason Eldering was proud to stand in partnership with Geoff Argus, Director of SQRH and the Hon Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health and Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, along with Professor Debbie Terry AC, UQ Vice-Chancellor and Professor Geraldine Mackenzie, UniSQ Vice Chancellor to officially open the Centre.
Jason Eldering shared, “These achievements are a testament to the power of collaboration. As an organisation that’s deeply passionate about regional communities, I am grateful for like-minded partners who allow us to deliver innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions to these areas. Thank you to everyone involved in making this vision a reality.”
