Ready, set, go at Callisto Place

Our newest retirement living community reached a major milestone in June, welcoming its first residents.

Located within the master-planned Polaris development at Bundoora, Melbourne, Callisto Place includes 90 contemporary apartments designed with residents’ current and future needs in mind.

Apartments support ageing in place incorporating Livable Housing Australia design standards with spacious open floor plans, wide doors and halls, and digital independence technology integrated throughout.

Shared spaces including a rooftop terrace, library, cinema and games room are available for residents to enjoy and socialise in, with an on-site concierge to assist with their daily needs.

Other community benefits include access to a shared electric vehicle and a senior-specific gym, with Home and Community Support allied health and care teams available if needed.

Chief Development and Property Officer James Mantis said Callisto Place offered residents an accessible environment with extra support if their needs change.

“People aged 65 and over are increasingly seeking purpose-built apartments co-located with services to enable connected care and positive ageing,” he said.

“Callisto Place offers all this and more – real options for people to age in place.”

This is our second vertical retirement living community in Melbourne, following the opening of Europa on Alma at St Kilda in 2022. The communities share a special connection, with both named after Jupiter’s moons.

Another connection is Senior Village Manager Guy Marinucci, who helped establish Europa on Alma over the last couple of years before recently moving to support Callisto Place.

Guy said he was looking forward to welcoming more residents and seeing the community grow.

“The location is ideal with shops and transport close by and lots of green space,” he said.

“It’s a great opportunity to develop a community from the ground up, guided by residents and the activities and events they are interested in.”

Building confidence and community

Preparations to welcome residents to Callisto Place have extended to the new gym, with physiotherapists from Home and Community Support putting the equipment through its paces.

Physiotherapists Akina Lim, Candys Chandra and Aswin Dangol from the Melbourne North team recently toured the gym and tried out the equipment – all specifically designed for older people.

Akina said having access to the gym and equipment would allow the team to support clients and residents in even more ways.

“The equipment is very user friendly and can be adapted for each individual, allowing people to manage their personalised exercise program in a safe, comfortable and confident way,” she said.

Featured image: Callisto Place is now open for residents
Inline image 1: Akina, Candys and Aswin trying out the gym equipment at Callisto Place.