Those interested in becoming future staff and/or students at Wellington's new Maranatha Gunyah Inter-generational Learning Centre are encouraged to register their interest.
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While still under construction, the development is quickly taking shape and is set to change the face of both aged care and child care in the Orana region.
Inter-generational Care committee chairman Terry Frost said he is pleased to welcome expressions of interest from anyone interested in pursuing a career or enrolling their child at the new centre.
"The continued development of our existing aged care facility and expansion into inter-generational learning is the result of consultations undertaken with the local and wider community," Mr Frost explained.
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The combined learning and care concept has received the support of local training and education facilities paving the way for employment pathways in the community.
"Providers of aged care housing can be an ideal platform for high quality intergenerational programming," Mr Frost said.
"When housing communities develop long-term partnerships with local educational institutions, it expands social engagement and future opportunities."
The construction began in September 2019, with Wellington builder Matt Redfern from Matt Redfern Constructions, who secured local sub contractors. Dubbo architect Kirk Gleeson from Barson, designed the centre.
Once completed, Maranatha Gunyah will be the first purpose-built facility in Australia to introduce the shared model, with the childcare centre being constructed alongside Maranatha House aged care.
Earlier this year, representatives of Griffith University visited Maranatha House for a professional development workshop.
Mr Frost said the new centre will offer the best of both worlds.
"It's a ground-breaking project on many levels," he said.
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Jointly funded by Maranatha and the Federal Government's Building Better Regions program, the 650m2 child care centre plan features 57 places and four rooms with additional play and sleeping space for 14 people.
It will also have the capacity to provide 24-hour care in the future. For more information on enrolment or work placement opportunities, contact Maranatha House on 6845 3088.
All applications will be considered in confidence.
