Bulli Hospital and Aged Care Centre is a state-of-the-art facility specifically designed to cater to the needs of the Bulli district's growing, ageing population. Opened in August 2020, this innovative centre specializes in multidisciplinary geriatric care, offering inpatient, outpatient and allied health services. The centre's layout enables residents to move seamlessly between different areas as their needs change, and its design includes a two-level, 60-suite residential aged care facility linked to a 60-bed inpatient hospital via an enclosed walkway. 

The requirement: To enhance the functionality, safety and aesthetics of Bulli Hospital and Aged Care Centre to ensure a better living and working environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The challenges: Positioning new bins, chairs, and wheel stops to maximize utility without disrupting resident movement or daily operations. Introducing new furniture and facilities can sometimes meet resistance from residents who are accustomed to the old arrangements. Ensuring a smooth transition for these individuals was a key consideration. Ensuring the new products met all safety standards and regulations, especially considering the vulnerability of the elderly residents was paramount. Identifying seating and bin options that are sturdy, long-lasting, and low-maintenance. Compliance with Disability Discrimination Act (DDA): Ensuring that the selected furniture was compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act. Compliance with the Act is not only a legal requirement, but it also ensures a more inclusive and comfortable environment for all residents of the nursing home.

The solution: After evaluating the challenges and requirements, the aged care centre selected the Prague Bin 60L and the Madrid DDA Seat with Merbau Hardwood slats.

“The professionalism and quality offered by the Astra Street Furniture team exceeded our expectations,” said the client. 

Products used: 

• Prague Bin 60L Galvanised sheet metal bin in powdercoated APO grey.     
• Madrid DDA Seat Merbau Slats straight leg, bolt-down.