A Leading Integrated Aged Care Development in Melbourne

The Australian Unity Carlton Wellbeing Precinct represents one of Melbourne’s most prominent examples of integrated aged care and retirement living. Developed by Australian Unity, the precinct brings together residential aged care, independent living and health services within a single, connected environment.

Located in Carlton, just north of Melbourne’s CBD, the facility benefits from proximity to major hospitals, universities and public transport. This strategic location supports ongoing access to healthcare services and community engagement.

Integrated Aged Care and Retirement Living in Carlton

The Carlton Wellbeing Precinct reflects a growing shift towards integrated care models in Australia. Designed to support ageing in place, the development enables residents to transition between independent living and higher levels of care without leaving their community.

The precinct includes:

• Residential aged care accommodation
• Independent living apartments
• Shared well-being and lifestyle amenities
• Access to allied health and support services

This model promotes continuity of care while enhancing independence, dignity and quality of life for residents.

Facility Design Supporting Wellbeing and Care Delivery

The development incorporates a mix of apartment configurations alongside communal and lifestyle spaces designed to encourage social connection and active living.

Clinical and operational areas have been planned to align with modern aged care standards, supporting efficient workflows and high-quality care delivery. The integration of health services within the precinct further strengthens its position as a contemporary urban care environment.

Redback Health’s Role in Equipment Planning and Procurement

Redback Health was engaged to deliver equipment planning, specification and procurement services for the project.

Working collaboratively with the project team, Redback Health supported:

• Clinical and non-clinical equipment planning
• Detailed equipment specification
• Procurement coordination
• Fit out support during project delivery

This ensured the facility was fully equipped to meet operational requirements and deliver high-quality care outcomes from day one.

About Redback Health

Redback Health is an Australian consultancy specialising in healthcare equipment planning, specification and procurement. Learn more about the team and their experience on the
About page: https://www.redbackhealth.com.au/about/

With a strong focus on practical outcomes, Redback Health works across aged care, acute health, mental health and community health projects, supporting clients from early planning through to commissioning.

The team collaborates closely with clients, designers and contractors to deliver efficient, future-ready healthcare environments. You can explore the people behind the projects here:
Our Team: https://www.redbackhealth.com.au/our-team/

If you are planning a healthcare or aged care development and need support with equipment planning or procurement, you can get in touch directly:
Contact Redback Health: https://www.redbackhealth.com.au/contact/