Goodwin opens new retirement village with serviced apartments
- New village: Goodwin has opened its seventh retirement village
- 129 apartments: The project includes 109 ILUs and 20 serviced apartments
- Affordable homes: Rental homes will be offered through Community Housing Canberra
- Monash expansion: A further 56 apartments are planned
The Canberra-based Not For Profit organisation, which was founded in 1954, has officially opened Goodwin Village Downer, its seventh retirement village.
The Manteena Group-built development includes 109 independent living apartments and 20 serviced apartments designed to support older residents to live independently for longer.
A feature of the project designed by CK Architecture is Goodwin’s partnership with Community Housing Canberra to provide affordable rental homes within the village, aimed at broadening access to retirement living.
The development also features Finnish-designed HUR wellness equipment, with the opening attended by Finland’s deputy head of mission, Ahti Torronen, recognising the partnership.
“Goodwin Village Downer represents a major investment in contemporary housing and services for seniors, but more importantly, it cements Goodwin’s ongoing commitment to creating vibrant, connected and supportive environments for older Australians,” Goodwin Chief Executive Officer Stephen Holmes said.
Board chair Fiona Jolly said Goodwin’s partnership with Community Housing Canberra would help ensure high-quality retirement living remained accessible to a broader range of Canberrans.
Goodwin is also expanding Goodwin Village Monash. The “Next Stage” Monash development will add 56 modern apartments. The new homes are designed to be fully adaptable, ensuring they remain functional as residents’ needs evolve.
