Respect is investing $15.19 million to expand its RM Begg care community in Kyneton, Victoria, with the construction of 20 new independent living units and the restoration of the historic Bolton Hall, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to modernising aged care infrastructure across regional Australia.
Construction on the project commenced in June 2026 and will be delivered in two stages. The first stage will deliver 16 independent living units by March 2027, followed by a further four units by September 2027.
Located opposite the existing RM Begg aged care home, the new development will increase Respect’s retirement living offering in Kyneton from 12 to 32 independent living units across the two sites, with plans for a further four to five units in the future.
The development replaces ageing flats that had reached the end of their useful life and were decommissioned to make way for the new homes. The new village will include 15 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom units, offering contemporary accommodation designed to support older people wishing to remain independent in their local community.
As part of the project, the heritage-listed Bolton Hall will undergo a comprehensive restoration, preserving its historic character while upgrading the building for future community use. Works include hazardous material removal, new flooring, replacement windows, repainting and the installation of new kitchenette and toilet facilities. Restoration is expected to be completed by February 2027.
Respect CEO and Managing Director Jason Binder said the investment addresses growing demand for quality retirement living in regional Victoria while preserving an important community landmark.
“There is real demand for quality independent living options in regional towns like Kyneton,” Mr Binder said.
“This project responds to that need while also restoring and future-proofing a community asset that has served the Kyneton community for many years.”
“As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re committed to ensuring older people in regional and rural communities have access to the care and services they deserve, in the communities they’ve helped build and call home,” Mr Binder added.
The project is fully funded by Respect and forms part of the organisation’s broader strategy to modernise its aged care and retirement living communities across regional and rural Australia.
Respect is Australia’s largest regional and rural not-for-profit provider of aged care and retirement living services, operating across six states. The organisation operates 41 residential aged care homes, supports more than 1,500 home care clients and manages more than 900 retirement living units.
