At IRT, we believe older people deserve to feel heard, empowered, and cared for. Our aged care centres offer much more than your standard nursing home or aged care home.
Our residents are part of a real community where connection, compassionate care, and wellbeing are always within arm’s reach, around the clock.
We have been caring for older Australians for over 50 years. We have 21 residential aged care homes across NSW, the ACT and Qld.
Our innovative approach to residential aged care personalises the care experience for every resident whilst providing comfortable living arrangements that will make you feel right at home.
As a community-owned residential aged care provider, we put people first. Our residents are cared for with kindness and supported to live connected lives, no matter where they are on their aged care journey.
Our caring staff and registered nurses are there 24/7 to help you manage your health, medication and daily needs at our aged care homes. You’ll have compassionate care at arm’s reach around-the clock.
We’ve been caring for older Australians for more than 50 years and we know what it takes to provide quality compassionate care you can trust.
At our aged care homes, you’ll be part of a real community where connection, enjoyment and wellbeing are key. Whether you prefer a social outing or a puzzle to yourself, we’ll tailor our leisure and lifestyle programs to suit you and your interests.
Choose from a mix of modern and comfortable living arrangements that will make you feel right at home. We also provide a range of handy support services and on-site facilities such as communal gardens and hair salons.
Our Journey of Care provides an innovative approach to residential aged care that personalises the care experience for every resident. We offer care that honours where each person and stage of their care journey, with specialisation in dementia and palliative care. This not only ensures residents’ unique care needs are fully met, but they’re in the most nurturing environment possible where they’ll feel valued and understood.
You’ll feel right at home in our welcoming communities. We offer a mix of comfortable and modern living arrangements at our aged care homes – from private rooms with ensuites to specialised care suites.
As a resident, you’ll also enjoy:
Communal dining and lounge rooms to socialise with other residents or family and friends
Landscaped courtyards and gardens
Onsite cafes, hairdressers and kiosks
Our residents enjoy quality food that’s nutritious, varied and delicious:
We’re committed to providing the highest quality food and meet the maximum accreditation under the Hazards Analysis at Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines administered by Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
If you can no longer live in your own home and need residential aged care, the first step is to register with My Aged Care and get an ACAT assessment. This is the Australian Government’s aged care services portal where you can access information and apply for funding.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how the process works. If you need a helping hand from us, contact us. At IRT, we’re always happy to help at any stage of the process.
Contact My Aged Care to register and find out if you are eligible for Australian Government funded aged care services. They'll then refer you to your local Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) for a face-to-face assessment to discuss your care needs.
You will also need to arrange an income and asset assessment to calculate how much you can afford to contribute towards the cost of your aged care services. This is used to determine how much government assistance and funding you receive for care services.
After your face-to-face assessment at your home or hospital, you'll receive a letter from ACAT with your results.
This letter will indicate if you've been approved for residential aged care, the level of care you'll receive, your referral code for these services and a personalised care plan.
Once you've been approved for residential aged care, it's time to find an aged care home that suits your needs in terms of location and services. Feel free to contact us to discuss things such as your culture and language options and our empathetic and experienced staff who will care for your needs.
If you have chosen IRT as the provider that best meets your needs, we will work with you to develop a plan based on your care needs, goals and what is important to you.
The cost of your residential aged care depends on the style of accommodation you choose and your individual financial circumstances. The Australian Government regulates and helps with the cost of receiving aged care services.
Additional services may be provided to support and enhance your care experience. Depending on the location, these additional residential aged care services may include extra recreational activities, entertainment and other options tailored to your lifestyle and interests.
Explore how our team creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in our residential aged care centre.
Aged care centres provide much more than just an aged care service of nursing care, accommodation and meals. A huge benefit for residents is being part of a nurturing environment with lifestyle activities that foster connection and community.
You’ve most likely heard the saying “dogs are a man’s best friend,” but dogs and other pets alike can often do much more for a person’s health than just being a great companion. That's why we offer pet therapy in many of our aged care centres.
Making the decision to move into an aged care centre can be a little daunting, but there are benefits that residential aged care can offer you or your loved one, from reduced isolation to access to 24/7 personalised care.
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At IRT, we believe older people deserve to feel heard, empowered and cared for. Our aged care centres provide so much more than your standard nursing home:
Tailored care plans that take into account your personal history, needs and preferences.
Lifestyle activities and events that support wellbeing, connection and quality of life.
Professional residential care offered with compassion and respect.
Does your loved one have dementia and need extra care and aged care services? IRT offers secure and nurturing environments with personalised dementia care in a number of our aged care centres throughout NSW, Qld and the ACT.
As we approach end of life, comfort and connection is needed most. Many of our aged care centres offer extra aged care services, including compassionate palliative care that nurtures the body, mind and spirit of residents approaching the end of their life.
Caring for an ageing loved one is rewarding but it's natural to need a break sometimes and seek aged care services at a nursing home. IRT offers short-term accommodation and 24/7 care in a number of our aged care centres throughout NSW, Qld and the ACT.
Residential aged care is a service for older people who cannot live independently at home and have been assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team as needing a high level of care.
Residents live in an aged care centre (also known as a nursing home or aged care home) where they receive specialised care based on their specific needs and individual care plan. This might include assistance with daily activities such as showering or personal hygiene, and they can also receive medical care from registered nurses and allied health professionals.
There are a few common signs that you or your loved one may need residential aged care (to move to a nursing home):
There are several factors to take into consideration when choosing a residential aged care centre or nursing home, including the level of care required, environment, facilities and services offered, food, location and community activities.
There’s no doubt that making the decision to move into an aged care centre and receive residential aged care services can be difficult.
It can be an emotional time for you and your loved ones. The best way to make a good decision is to visit several aged care centres to compare them and get a feel for them. Ask the questions that are relevant to your needs, listen carefully to the responses and keenly observe what is happening around you.
You may also wish to consider respite care so that you can experience life at an aged care centre before making a more permanent move.
Find out more about how to find the aged care centre that’s right for you.
How much you pay for residential care aged care depends on the type of care you need, the provider you choose, your individual financial circumstances and the aged care services you receive.
The Australian Government helps pay for residential aged care and accommodation for eligible people.
At IRT, we make it easy for you to understand your residential aged care costs. We have put together a guide which explains costs, options available to you and eligibility for government support. Learn more.
All of our rooms at our aged care homes are furnished for your safety and comfort, and this includes a bed, storage, bedside table and armchair. You’re welcome to decorate your suite with photographs, artwork, linen and other belongings or add personal touches to make it feel more homely.
You or your loved one will feel right at home in our welcoming communities.
Of course! At IRT, we make the effort to truly understand your interests and what’s important to you, so you can enjoy the things you love. We offer a number of social and lifestyle activities in our aged care centres to enhance your wellbeing and sense of community, including:
Discover some of the activities that our IRT residents have been enjoying at our aged care centres. Find out more.
Yes, residents of residential aged care facilities can continue to receive medical treatment and attend appointments while living in one of our communities. We’ll regularly review your personalised care plan with you and your family in consultation with your GP and/or allied health professionals.
When your needs change, we’ll help you and your family decide what to do. You may choose to move to a new suite that better caters for your needs or you may want additional aged care services or specialised dementia or palliative care.
We’ll be there to support you during each step of your care journey. Importantly, we’ll make sure you and your family have choice and control over your care services and quality of life.
Your family and friends are welcome to visit you at an aged care home and be part of our community. You might also like to go on social outings with them or stay in touch via a private phone and internet connection in your suite.
We work hard to involve your family and friends in our communities with special events and regular communication so that you stay connected with loved ones.
Pets can’t live in our aged care centres, but we love for them to visit. If you’re leaving a much-loved pet, ask a family member or friend to take you to visit them or share photos and videos to keep you involved.
