Explore the future of health care
The Health and Wellbeing Precinct is the next exciting phase of development proposed for our Innovation Campus, and is central in achieving the University’s bold vision for the future of health in the region and beyond outlined in the UOW Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
UOW Health and Wellbeing StrategyThe Precinct will be one of Australia’s first intergenerational university communities – a place for living, learning, working and growing in an environment that supports complete physical, social, and mental health and wellbeing. Our aim is to revolutionise the integration of research, clinical practice and patient-led care, dramatically improving the level of community-designed and preventative healthcare in our region.
Human health presents complex and pressing challenges for our society – and it goes far beyond simply the absence of disease. The University of Wollongong (UOW) and Keyton (Precinct development partner) are committed to driving innovation in healthcare research, education and delivery for a better, healthier future for all.
State Significant DA currently being prepared
The Concept DA for the Health and Wellbeing Precinct was approved by Wollongong City Council and the Southern Regional Planning Panel on 6 May 2024.
A State Significant Development Application is currently being prepared for submission to the NSW Department of Planning.
Phrase one: community services
The new development will co-locate a Residential Care Facility and an Early Learning Centre, creating opportunities for intergenerational connection and community. It will provide 180 residential care beds and 60 early learning spaces, supported by integrated research and education to enhance learning, wellbeing, and innovation across all age groups.
Stage 1 will include 95 Independent Living Units (ILUs), Retirement Living Facilities, a Wellness Centre and integrated research and education spaces.
Stage 2 will include140 Independent Living Units (ILUs), Retirement Living facilities and integrated research and education spaces.
The precinct will feature a Pedestrian Spine linking to the Innovation Campus, an Intergenerational Plaza by the lake, and a Green Heart with lawns, seating, shade, a cultural trail, and ‘chain of ponds.’ A Highpoint lookout offers views of Mt Djeera and Mt Djembla. Squires Way adds bike/pedestrian paths and a signalised crossing to Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach, with expanded parking replacing existing.
Community and stakeholder engagement is very important to us.
Community engagement for the State Significant Development Application (DA) will be ongoing between September to December 2025.
If you would like to be involved or provide feedback, please contact the project team.
Concept DA approved.
Community engagement will occur in September to December 2025.
State Significant DA lodgment and assessment
Located on the southern end of the Innovation Campus, the Health & Wellbeing Precinct will deliver much needed Residential Care and Seniors Housing supply for Illawarra Region while fostering wellbeing, innovation, social engagement, cultural enrichment, economic vitality and educational excellence.
Keyton is a leading owner, operator and developer of retirement communities in Australia.
Today, over 17,000 residents in more than 75 villages around the country, from vibrant inner-city residences to charming coastal communities call Keyton home.
With over 30 years of experience in the retirement sector, they are an independent brand, proudly owned and backed by Aware Super, APG and Lendlease.
As a premier developer of purpose-built independent seniors’ living communities in Australia, Keyton is empowered for growth now and into the future.