Cerebral Palsy Alliance

  • Description Fire remediation and redevelopment
  • Location Allambie Heights
  • Sector Health and Care
  • Sub-Sector Commercial, Community, Health, Medical, Wellness
  • Specialties Additions, New Build, Refurbishment, Remedial
  • Contract Type Fixed Lump Sum
  • Delivery Method Construct Only
  • Client Cerebral Palsy Alliance
  • Architect DEM
  • Photographer Paramount Studios
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The redevelopment of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s Allambie Heights site was driven by urgent community need following a devastating fire that destroyed the organisation’s primary service hub. As the largest provider of support to children and adults with cerebral palsy in Australia, rebuilding was essential to restore vital therapy, health, and family services. The new centre was conceived not only as a replacement building, but as a modern, inclusive environment designed to support life‑changing therapy, independence, and connection.

Reconstruction on a fire‑damaged site presented significant challenges. The existing concrete structure was retained, requiring careful integration of new structural steel framing, roof systems, and façade elements. The site also contained multiple demolished buildings constructed over poorly compacted fill, necessitating redesign of external pavements and staged access management for neighbouring properties. Internally, the project demanded meticulous coordination to meet complex acoustic requirements, including the installation of 60 different wall types. The project was delivered safely and with rigorous auditing and proactive communication with stakeholders.

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The design prioritised accessibility, dignity, and therapeutic function. Specialist disability‑focused innovations included hydraulic height‑adjustable basins, new lifting hoist systems, automated accessible workstations, and wash‑down beds. Purpose‑built therapy spaces, physiotherapy rooms, occupational therapy rooms, speech therapy suites, conductive education classrooms, and a sensory supported plaster room, were designed to enhance Client comfort and reduce stress. Additional facilities such as a dental clinic, parent lounge, wheelchair fitting workshop, modified gymnasium, playground, and outdoor court ensure holistic support for Clients and families.

The full scope of works included 2 new internal lifts, stairwells, open‑plan office space for 200 workstations, a gymnasium, workshop, games court, café, dentist, meeting rooms, and training rooms. External works delivered a landscaped playground, multi‑use softball court, and a 200‑space asphalt and concrete car park. The Allambie Heights centre stands as a world class facility that restores and expands essential services for more than 33,000 Australians living with cerebral palsy. It strengthens community connection, enhances accessibility, and ensures families receive the support, therapy, and care they need.

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