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Canberra’s first dementia care village has taken a major step forward, with HammondCare selected to lead the development that will deliver best practice care and support for people living with dementia in the ACT.

The village will be purpose-built to support people living with dementia in a familiar and enabling environment. It will align with the National Aged Care Design Principles & Guidelines and be designed to feel like just another street in Curtin.

The Curtin Dementia Care Village will feature:

  • 11 homelike cottages offering 90 single rooms with ensuites
  • Domestic-style kitchens and generous living areas with safe access to outdoor gardens
  • Discreet placement of clinical and operational areas to maintain a familiar, residential feel

The village will form part of a broader integrated care site, which will include a cafe, shop, hairdressing salon and 48 Supported Seniors Living apartments.

The development is guided by the Place Development Brief, shaped through consultation with stakeholders and the community. Key priorities identified include enabling best practice dementia care, fostering community connection, and supporting an innovative and holistic model of care.

HammondCare will continue to work closely with the community throughout the design process, with information sessions planned in the coming months. Subject to approvals, construction is expected to commence in late 2027, with completion forecast for 2030.