Public sector residential aged care 24 April 2026

Major works complete on Orbost’s new public aged care home

Major works are complete on Snowy River Views Residential Care – a new $45.36 million public aged care home in Orbost, delivering modern, purpose-built facilities for older East Gippsland residents.

Operated by Orbost Regional Health, the two-level facility features 38 single bedrooms with private ensuites, arranged in small household models with shared kitchens and dining areas, and beautifully landscaped sensory gardens and terraces.

More than 420 construction jobs were supported throughout delivery, with almost half of those jobs filled locally.

Orbost's new residential aged care facility

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[Text on screen: Major works are complete on Orbost's new $45.36 million residential aged care facility]

[Images: ground level views of the entrance and units]

[Text on screen: Opening as 'Snowy River Views Residential Care', inspired by the beauty of its natural surroundings]

[Images: Front entrance signage reading 'Snowy River Views Residential Care']

[Text on screen: The new facility has delivered:

38 new aged care bedrooms with private ensuites, promoting comfort and dignity
small households with dedicated kitchen and dining areas
areas to relax and socially connect]

[Images: montage of reception area, bedroom, kitchen and dining areas, lounge area with gas fireplace, hair salon, TV room]

[Text on screen: Helping residents to 'age in place']

[Images: corridors with clear signage and artworks, lounge area adjacent to dining room]

[Images: A partnership screen displays the text 'In partnership with' and the Orbost Regional Health and Higgins logos]

[Images: A sliding transition screen then displays the Victorian Health Building Authority and Victoria State Government logos and the url vhba.vic.gov.au]

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Spaces that support connection

The facility includes a range of flexible common areas designed to support social connection and everyday living, including shared dining and lounge areas, recreational spaces, and outdoor areas for residents to spend time with family, friends and carers.

Designed to support complex and dementia care

The new purpose-built facility has been carefully designed to support residents with complex health needs, including those with reduced mobility and people living with dementia.

It also incorporates contemporary design features to support infection prevention and control, and to provide a safe, functional and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

This supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in a setting that feels like home.