More Than 1000 People Show Their Support for Australia’s First Multi-Generational Healthcare Precinct

Over the weekend of February 4 and 5, TLC invited the community to experience Australia’s first multi-generational healthcare precinct at TLC Whitewater in Mordialloc. 

TLC Healthcare CEO, Lou Pascuzzi says there has never been such overwhelming interest in healthcare services in the history of TLC. “This is a testament to our integrated model of healthcare. It’s what local communities need, and we’re delivering it.

“I’ve had calls from stakeholders, the media, and politicians, all saying how incredibly valuable it is to see co-located healthcare services delivered this way.

“Of the 1000-plus people through our doors over the weekend, 20% were interested in aged care, 25% in our medical centre, 30% in early learning, 63% in our gym and pool, and over 30% in The Village Café. Incredibly, over 25% of the people we welcomed to the precinct came to see everything on offer, which supports the model being something that resonates with people and meets their needs.

“We had something for everyone. Live entertainment in the Atrium, a grazing table, drinks and a coffee cart for visitors, face painting for the kids, and the FOXFM Black Thunders with giveaways. We also did some fun live crosses with 3AW to let people know how the day was going and remind them where to find us. Overall, we couldn’t be prouder about bringing these services to Mordialloc. And we can’t wait for our early learning centre to open, as this is when our intergenerational program between residents of Whitewater and TLC Early Learning will kick off, promising an incredibly powerful link between young children and older people”, Pascuzzi said.

Last week, the precinct warmly welcomed its first aged care resident, Norma Fisher, to TLC Whitewater. Growing up in Hamilton, Victoria, Norma trained as a midwife in Hobart, was an intensive care nurse in Melbourne for many years, and was an aged care nurse later in Hobart. Married to her husband Ron for 61 years, they had three children and now have are eight grandchildren.

A former resident at TLC Aged Care Noble Gardens, Mrs Fisher’s daughter said “the staff at Noble Gardens probably saved her life in December when they acted promptly to illness and have nursed her back to being able to walk in the door of her new home at Whitewater this week, again, looking younger and more confident. She loves her new home and I am overwhelmed with the love and support we have received. We couldn’t be happier.”

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