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Seniors' living expertise

We understand the varied forms and nuances of seniors' living as they relate to planning approvals and design - including residential aged care facilities, retirement villages, land-lease communities and residential villages.
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Summerset Chirnside Park VIC
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Aveo Carindale Village QLD

We have over 50 years of experience working with some of Australia’s largest  seniors’ living providers and boutique operators.

Our team is highly experienced in navigating the evolving political landscape at the state and federal levels within the seniors’ living sector, including funding and planning reforms.

We are across the emerging trends and the current focus of the industry, including ageing-in-place and integrated living.

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Benetas Retirement Village Gisbourne, VIC

We can find and filter potential sites based on context, planning controls and relevant property data using our knowledge of the sector and ‘OneMap’ to identify sites that fit customisable criteria to client’s needs.

We assist clients once sites have been identified in understanding the opportunities and constraints associated with a site as they relate to feasibility.

This may include a review of planning controls, site analysis and concept/feasibility plans (in collaboration with urban design, architecture and/or other consultants) and creation of a custom planning strategy to achieve project success.

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Rylands Hawthorn VIC

We believe that thoughtfully designed environments can significantly enhance the independence, quality of life, and overall wellbeing of seniors.

Tract is committed to shaping environments that enhance life in later years, ensuring our projects foster a true sense of home.

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Selandra Rise Retirement Village VIC

We provide the full range of strategic planning services including; master planning, planning scheme amendments and preparation of strategic documents, such as development plans.

Our experienced team is adept at providing expert evidence and representation at Planning Panels and hearings.

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AVEO Mingarra, VIC

Our team can assist in the preliminary stages of projects, including visioning, concept development, feasibility studies, acquisition and initial master planning.

Our master plans are informed by thorough site and contextual analysis to respond to clients requirements and project complexities.

As a multidisciplinary team with decades of experience, we also offer peer review of architect-designed master plans to ensure integration of planning, urban design and landscape considerations.

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Lexington Gardens VIC

We devise and facilitate comprehensive planning approval strategies, including identifying the most advantageous approval pathway and early engagement with authorities.

With a sound knowledge of controls and policy, our team identify relevant provisions with the potential to streamline approvals and maximise yield as they relate to each unique project.

In addition to strategy, we manage the preparation and lodgment of town planning applications including coordination with project team, and facilitation of applications through state and local government pathways.

Beyond approval, we assist the completion of permit conditions, obtaining endorsed plans and amending existing approvals as needed to support the project.

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Our team specialises in therapeutic, biophilic, and dementia-friendly design, creating environments that promote wellbeing and connection.

By integrating salutogenic and biophilic principles, we design public spaces, outdoor areas, and interiors that are both visually engaging and physically accessible. Our work prioritises natural materials, daylight, and greenery to support the health and happiness of residents, visitors, and staff.

Our timeless, biodiverse designs foster independence, community, and a fulfilling lifestyle across all levels of seniors’ care.

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Lexington Gardens VIC

Our goal is to create landscapes that reconnect residents with nature, fostering vitality, comfort, and meaningful social engagement.

With over five decades of experience, Tract ensures that every seniors’ living project is tailored to meet both contextual and end-user needs, offering high levels of amenity.

We work collaboratively with architects and multidisciplinary teams to deliver accessible, high-quality outdoor spaces.

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We navigate statutory and legislative requirements while addressing the architectural complexities of creating therapeutic and visually enriching spaces through;

  • Sketch concepts and schematic designs for planning submissions
  • Detailed landscape architectural design (2D and 3D workflows)
  • Construction phase support, including RFIs, sample reviews, and site inspections
  • Post-construction maintenance period inspections

Senior's living projects

We believe that thoughtfully designed environments can significantly enhance the independence, quality of life, and overall well-being of seniors. We are committed to shaping environments that enhance the lives of seniors, ensuring our projects foster a true sense of home.
Summerset australia - retirement and aged care villages
Summerset Retirement Villages Australia

Summerset Retirement Villages Australia

Various locations, VIC
Estia health residential aged care adelaide
Estia Health Residential Aged Care

Estia Health Residential Aged Care

Various locations, SA
Baptcare social housing armstrong creek
Baptcare Social Housing

Baptcare Social Housing

Armstrong Creek, VIC
Lexington gardens aged care
Lexington Gardens Aged Care

Lexington Gardens Aged Care

Springvale, VIC

Seniors living leads

With national expertise across senior's living projects of all scales and types, our team understand what is required to support projects from concept to delivery.

Contact us to find out how we can assist.

Contact our team
Caroline graham
Caroline Graham
Principal Town Planner
Melbourne / Wurundjeri Country
Chris downie
Chris Downie
Senior Principal Landscape Architect
Melbourne / Wurundjeri Country
Jess noonan - senior principal - tract
Jess Noonan
Senior Principal Town Planner
Melbourne / Wurundjeri Country
Karmi palafox
Karmi Palafox
Principal Town Planner
Sydney / Gamaragal Country
Katherine matthews
Katherine Matthews
Principal Town Planner
Brisbane / Turrbal & Yuggera Country
Luke chamberlain
Luke Chamberlain
Executive Director, Town Planner
Melbourne / Wurundjeri Country
Mel currey
Mel Currey
Principal Landscape Architect
Brisbane / Turrbal & Yuggera Country
Tara graham-cochrane
Tara Graham-Cochrane
Principal Landscape Architect
Adelaide / Kaurna Country

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