Aged Care Weekly

18-30 Richardson St, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

South Port Residential Home is a high care residential aged care facility located on the border of Gasworks Art Park in Albert Park, Victoria, established in 1981 through community effort. The facility caters particularly to residents of the City of Port Phillip and maintains a home-like, community-hub atmosphere. Most rooms are spacious with two beds and a privacy curtain, though single rooms are also available, with large windows offering green garden views. Dedicated nursing and care staff are available 24/7, and dementia-friendly services are provided in a relaxed environment. Respite accommodation is also available.

203 Napier St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

CaSPA Care is a community-established not-for-profit aged care provider operating two homes — Emerald Hill Residence and South Port Home — in South Melbourne and Albert Park, Victoria. Both homes offer residential aged care with 24/7 nursing support, a strong emphasis on resident autonomy, and a pet-friendly environment. The organisation provides dedicated music therapy (including personalised iPod therapy for residents living with dementia), art classes, live performances, bus outings, and intergenerational lifestyle programmes. Lionshare Café, located next door to Emerald Hill Residence at 203 Napier Street, is open to residents, families, and the public. The homes feature wide corridors, lovely gardens, and a warm community atmosphere, and have been noted as operating at capacity.

Level 10/468 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

TLC Aged Care is a Melbourne and Geelong-based residential aged care provider operating multiple homes across suburbs including Altona North, Donvale, Mordialloc, Frankston North, Hallam, Noble Park, and Whittlesea. The organisation offers residential, respite, dementia-specific, and palliative care with a stated person-first approach. Their integrated healthcare model includes co-located TLC Health Club gyms and hydrotherapy pools supervised by in-house physiotherapists, and intergenerational programmes developed in partnership with Melbourne and Griffith Universities. At their Mordialloc precinct, a commercial café is open to both residents and the broader local community. The provider is making strategic investments to revitalise aged care standards across its portfolio of facilities.

470 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Aged Care and Disability Support is an NDIS-registered provider based in Melbourne, Victoria, offering home care and disability support services rather than residential aged care. The organisation provides support coordination, assistance with daily personal activities, community participation programmes, supported independent living (SIL), household tasks, and assist-travel/transport services. Allied health staff include occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, and podiatrists described as multilingual. The service operates 24/7 and is focused on helping NDIS participants achieve greater independence and community participation.

Ground Floor/470 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Tailored Aged Care Solutions is a Melbourne-based aged care consulting service, not a residential facility. They assist individuals and families in navigating the aged care system by providing expert advice on residential placement, in-home care packages, and independent living options. Their service includes identifying suitable facilities aligned with care needs, budget, and location preferences. They are located at Ground Floor, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 and can be reached on 1300 623 603.

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.