Archicentre

Archicentre manages the Victorian Government's free home inspection service for aged pensioners and disabled people and their carers. Free inspections can be booked by telephoning 1300 136 513.

Falls by older people account for the majority of home injuries including 19% of all deaths and 41% of hospital admissions.

David Hallett, Archicentre General Manager said, about a quarter of the homes visited by Archicentre had safety hazards.

The Minister was joined by two special guests at the launch - Isabelle and Amy, who have used the service to upgrade safety in their homes.

Coinciding with the launch of the Safe and Sound report was the celebration of the services 30th birthday with the cutting of a giant cake.

The Hon Wendy Lovell MLC, Victorian Minister for Housing
cutting the Safe and Sound 30th birthday cake with clients Amy (left) and Isabella.

Left: Helen Shardey, Chair of Alfred Health; David Southwick MP, Member for Caulfield;
The Hon. Wendy Lovell MLC; Mark Stewart, Chief Executive, Archicentre
and David Hallett, Archicentre General Manager.

Left: Frank Ortolan, the original Archicentre Architect to complete the first DHS inspection;
Maree McCabe, CEO, Alzheimer's Australia Vic; The Hon Wendy Lovell MLC;
Mark Stewart Chief Executive, Archicentre and Paul Nicolls, Occupational Therapists Association Victoria.

Guests at the launch of the Safe and Sound Report at Caulfield Hospital.

Download the full Safe and Sound Report

Media Enquiries:
Ron Smith, Corporate Media Communications, Archicentre - Mobile: 0417 329 201