St Vincent’s Centre for Nursing Research

130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Uniting AgeWell is a not-for-profit aged care organisation of the Uniting Church in Australia, operating across Victoria and Tasmania with a history spanning more than 70 years. It offers a broad range of services including residential care, retirement living, home and community support, and health and wellness programmes across numerous sites. The organisation is known for inclusive, person-centred care and actively works towards LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Tick accreditation, participating in community events such as the Midsumma Festival. Uniting AgeWell runs a dedicated music therapy programme called Music For David, designed to provide relief for people living with dementia and respite for their carers. The organisation was formally unified in 2004 as Uniting Aged Care before rebranding as Uniting AgeWell in 2013.

22 Verona Ln, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Mercy Place East Melbourne is a Catholic residential aged care home located at 22 Verona Lane, East Melbourne VIC 3002, operated by Mercy Health and founded by the Sisters of Mercy. The home offers a cosmopolitan inner-city lifestyle with a sensory courtyard, rooftop terrace, and easy access to cinemas, cafes, art galleries, and shopping precincts nearby. Care is described as personalised and individualised, with a focus on maintaining normal daily life while supporting personal achievements and outings. In-house lifestyle offerings include poetry readings, visiting artists, harp therapy, and music and entertainment. A special respite offer is available (four weeks for the price of two, subject to terms and conditions).

level 7/276 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Homage Australia is a home care and NDIS support agency providing in-home personal care, nursing, and disability services across Australia. They are a registered NDIS provider offering support to aged care clients, NDIS participants, and private clients who require assistance with daily living activities. Services include personal care, wound care, catheter care, PEG feeding, patient transport, and companionship, delivered by trained Care Professionals at home, in hospital, or in aged care facilities. The company also offers Support Coordination for NDIS participants and accepts funding through NDIS, the Support at Home programme, WorkSafe, and private payment. This is not a residential aged care facility.

497 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Rathdowne Place is a premium residential aged care facility located in Carlton, Victoria, operated by Australian Unity — a mutual organisation providing health, wealth, and care services across Australia. The facility is situated near Albert Park Lake, offering what is described as premium aged care suites in an inner-Melbourne setting. Australian Unity positions its aged care residences as part of a broader "Real Wellbeing" philosophy. Specific details such as bed numbers, room configurations, RAD pricing, and on-site services are not disclosed in the available website content.

6 Church St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

Harold McCracken House is a residential aged care facility in Fitzroy North in Melbourne's inner north, operated by a community or church-affiliated provider and providing nursing home care for elderly residents in an urban setting. The facility is named in honour of Harold McCracken and situated close to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne Health services, and the vibrant commercial and cultural amenities of inner Melbourne. Residents benefit from 24-hour care, allied health services, and access to the community activities of the Melbourne inner north.

160 Gold St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) Aged Care is a not-for-profit organisation operating a purpose-built five-storey residential aged care home in Clifton Hill, Victoria, featuring 114 single rooms with 24-hour registered nursing support, situated opposite Darling Gardens. With more than 80 years of experience working alongside older people, BSL also provides support at home, centre-based and overnight cottage respite, independent living units, and social connections programs across multiple inner Melbourne locations. Care is delivered through a holistic case management approach, welcoming residents of any ethnicity, cultural background, religious belief, or gender identity. BSL supplements its direct services with research and advocacy through its Social Policy and Research Centre, with a particular focus on reducing disadvantage among older Australians.