Turning the sod at Piara Waters

We marked an exciting milestone at our new home for people with Huntington’s disease, Brightwater Piara Waters on 4 April 2023.

It was a wonderful morning of celebration, including a smoking ceremony and official turning of the sod. With thanks to our clients, families, staff, special guests and partners for making the day so special!

This world class campus is being purpose-built to the highest standards to support people with Huntington’s disease and provide accommodation for 21 clients over seven homes.

Backed by two decades of research and knowledge from Ellison and Kailis Houses, in 2020/21, Brightwater reimagined the living environments for those with Huntington’s disease and developed new design guidelines.

The living and working environments at the Piara Waters campus will be unique. An essential aim is that we build an environment that minimises the impact of the disease on the individual, whilst maximising their potential to live the life our clients choose in close collaboration with their families.

Each home will be certified as a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) designed for people with extreme functional impairment or very high needs. The campus will also include a sensory garden with zones for living, relaxing, engaging and socialising. We look forward to updating you about this project as construction progresses.