The John Curtin Memorial Hostel (now John Curtin Aged Care) was named after John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia from 1941 to 1945.
The Facility’s foundation stone was laid on the sixth of January 1985 which would have been John Curtin’s 100th birthday.
John Curtin, the son of a policeman was born in Creswick in 1885. His life was not privileged and he left school at 13 to find work.
He moved to
Funds to build the facility came from a capital grant from the commonwealth government and a community fund raising effort strongly supported by the then Creswick Hospital Board of Management.
John Curtin Aged Care has grown and developed since it opened to 36 residents in 1987.
- 1990: 10 extra beds were gained, enabling 44 permanent and 2 respite beds
- Yallambee unit provided accommodation for residents with dementia.
- 1992-2002: 5 independent living units purchased, and 12 built. Enabling people to maintain their independence in a supportive environment
- 2004: A new 16 bed facility The Peacock Wing, opened in October 2004, designed specifically to cater for the needs of people with dementia. Features include courtyards, an infection control laundry, walk in spa bathroom and a lounge area complete with fireplace and surround sound for movies
- 2009: The Hostel changes its name to John Curtin Aged Care to better reflect the services provided and the social and political changes to aged care since its inception
Geographically, the facility is part of a complex which includes the campuses of Hepburn Health Services - Lindsay Support Centre, the
John Curtin has current accreditation across the 44 Aged Care Standards