A $3 million Lotterywest grant has given Palmerston Association a boost needed to build a new integrated care hub at Oxford House in West Leederville, a site it had purchased last year.
A Lotterywest grant of up to $3.3 million announced today has given Palmerston Association a boost needed to build a new integrated care hub at Oxford House in West Leederville.
The development on 17 Oxford Close will consist of counselling rooms, large group and family spaces, financial, mental health and medical support services.
The funding will go towards the facility’s works, fit out, furnishings, IT and solar infrastructure.
Early last year, Palmerston purchased the Oxford House site for $2.55 million.
The two-storey property, with 786 square metres of net lettable area and 21 car bays, was sold vacant possession.
It was once a former Western Diagnostics pathology lab.
Realmark Commercial director sales and leasing Brent Griffiths had negotiated the transaction.
“Palmerston were wanting a presence in West Leederville and saw the abundance of parking, large floor plates and significant landholding with nine-storey STCA (subject to council approval) development potential as the key factors to purchase,” he said at the time.
The alcohol and drug support provider has partnered with Uniting Smiles to include a dental clinic in the hub, addressing a gap in oral health services for vulnerable people.
Palmerston chief executive Emma Jarvis said the project represents a new era for the not for profit’s services and comes after client and staff feedback, and a strategic review of the organisation.
“This is more than a building – it’s about rethinking how care is delivered,” she said.
“By bringing services together under one roof, we can offer a truly integrated care model that meets people where they are, strengthens recovery, and builds healthier communities.
“We are deeply grateful to Lotterywest for making this possible.”
Perth-based construction and refurbishment company Veritruss has been contracted for the fit out.
The hub is due for completion early next year after beginning construction this month.
As part of its efforts to provide integrated care, Palmerston recently signed a merger agreement with Sussex Street Community Law Service.
The union will offer a range of services in one place, including drug and alcohol services, family domestic violence and family law assistance, financial counselling, housing support, and disability services.
With full implementation of the merger expected later this year, the terms will entail Sussex Street operating as a separate entity under the Palmerston umbrella.
