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SWEET 16: Horsham Collingwood supporters, from left, Tim Hofmaier, Daryl Anders, Tony Hofmaier, James Davidson, Mick Morris, Wes Davidson and Brian ‘Cobba’ Cassidy gathered on Monday to continue celebrating the Pies’ thrilling premiership against Brisbane Lions at the weekend. It was no cakewalk for the Pies, however, who clinched a record-equalling 16th premiership by just four points in front of more than 100,000 fans at the MCG. The team had the backing of Horsham export Jarrod Wade, who is the Pies’ high-performance manager. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Exploring potential D
BY ABBY WALTER
imboola’s Allambi Elderly Peoples Home committee is exploring creative ways to alleviate pressure on the housing market in the town and wider region.
Allambi Aged Care Hostel closed earlier this year after an external independent financial review, commissioned by the Department for Health and Aged Care, found the home was too small to be financially viable. The committee is partnering with Wimmera Housing Innovations and
signed a memorandum of understanding to begin, and fund, a pre-feasibility study to understand the potential for a redevelopment of the hostel and surrounding land. The pre-feasibility study includes analysis of population and housing market trends in Dimboola, conceptual design, high-level construction cost estimates, project viability assessments, return on investment projections, and examination of funding models. Committee chair Ann Falkingham
said she recognised the desire of many elderly people to remain in their own homes, bolstered by the warmth and support of their community for as long as possible. “Although the traditional use of Allambi as an aged care centre is no longer viable, we are enthusiastic about exploring innovative, community-driven facility models, such as co-housing and co-living support initiatives,” she said. “We are keen to explore accessible design, and shared spaces, which can
reflect the evolving needs of our community. “This project embarks at a time when the collective efforts of both state and federal governments are focused on addressing housing accessibility and affordability challenges posed by an ageing population.” Allambi Elderly Peoples Home originated in 1963. Dimboola Hospital managed the facility until 1995, when a volunteer committee took oversight. Residents remain in the 12 independent living units at the site. The
former hostel contained four ensuite bedrooms. Ms Falkingham said the study would seek to discover a viable option for the future of the site. “A lot of people in the community have moved through stages of grief when we had to close, but we want them to know, as a committee, we are finding a purpose for what we have,” she said. “Planning is many steps away but there is positivity and potential here.” Continued page 3
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