Welcome to The Alba Apartments

The Alba is owned and operated by Australian Unity and has been purpose-built to offer easy living for older people who require support from day to day. This page answers the most frequently asked questions about easy living apartments at The Alba.

What is ‘easy living’?

Sometimes referred to as ‘assisted living’, Australian Unity has redefined this relatively new category of seniors’ living. At The Alba Apartments, you move into one of our easy living apartments which comes with a range of in-house services and support. There is also a range
of shared spaces to enjoy. Being supported every day frees you of the chores, cooking and home maintenance and allows you to live a full, happy and stress-free life with a focus on your mental and physical wellbeing. Easy
living at ‘The Alba Apartments offers privacy, dignity and peace of mind.

Is easy living right for me?

If you feel as though the responsibilities of living in the family home are causing you concern, moving to a premium easy living apartment at The Alba in South Melbourne is a great option. You’ll live in your own private new apartment, but we can take care of the cooking, cleaning, heavy laundry and maintenance, should you choose these options. Our goal is to provide you with the support you need to live confidently and effortlessly. You’ll be part of a welcoming community, where you’ll meet like-minded people of a similar age and have many opportunities to connect with others.

What are the benefits of an easy living apartment at The Alba?

You don’t have to worry about maintenance, chores or doing the cooking. Our Concierge is available to help you with the day to day things.* They can book an appointment, pay a bill, call a taxi or anything else that you might need assistance with. Living at The Alba you’ll have more time to do what’s important to you, such as spending more time with family and friends. As The Alba is part of Australian Unity’s Albert Park Lake Precinct, there is retirement living and residential aged care onsite, and easy access to nursing services when required. There is a purpose-built Healthy Ageing Studio and café onsite too.

Are there any entry fees?

To reserve your desired apartment, a $2000 fully refundable deposit is required. Upon signing of the contracts, a 5% deposit is paid – with the remainder paid upon settlement.

What will life be like at ‘The Alba Apartments?

The Alba has been designed to help make your life effortless and enjoyable. There are beautiful shared spaces to relax and enjoy activities in or spend time catching up with your friends, neighbours and your family. The innovative rooftop restaurant offers stylish dining for lunch and dinner, and you can enjoy a meal with family here, too. There is also a cinema, rooftop recreation deck with resident lounge, games room, pool table, library and multi-purpose rooms. There is a wellbeing studio incorporating a rehabilitation gym, hairdresser and beauty therapy and allied health consulting room.

What activities or entertainment will be offered?

You can take part in individually tailored programs that help keep you active and mentally stimulated. There are many opportunities to join in various social
groups, activities and events.

What is the role of the Precinct Services Manager?

The Precinct Services Manager is available five days per week and supports you to stay connected and engaged with our community. They organise and control the day-to-day operations and ensure the delivery of services – whether it is the support and dining options or the recreational
and social activities designed for the enjoyment of residents.

What features are included in my apartment?

A variety of premium one and two-bedroom apartments are available, all of which have been specifically designed to
be easy, safe and convenient for older people. There are no steps or narrow corridors and doorways, and each apartment is spacious and light-filled. All feature:

• Stylish kitchen, which includes
  • Fisher and Paykel oven
  • Fisher and Paykel microwave
  • Smeg 60cm induction cooktop
  • Smeg concealed undermount rangehood
  • Fisher and Paykel fully integrated single dish drawer
  • Fisher and Paykel integrated refrigerator freezer
• Space to fit a small dining table
• Spacious, bright living area
• Luxuriously appointed bathroom
• Primary bedroom features ensuite
• Euro laundry with Fisher and Paykel WashSmart front load washing machine and 8kg dryer
• Access points for high-speed broadband and digital and subscription television.
• 24-hour emergency call system, monitored every day of the year.

Some of our apartments feature balconies.

What are the colours and finishes in my apartment?

Your apartment has been tastefully designed with the following colour palette and quality finishes:

• Walls and ceilings in Natural White
• Kitchen flooring in timber look laminate in wood matt finish, in Casetino Beech colour
• Kitchen benchtop and splashback in reconstituted, polished finish Caesarstone in Clamshell
• Kitchen cabinets in Polytech White melamine
• Bathroom flooring featuring natural finish Signorino porcelain tile in Lima 139 Fumo
• Bathroom walls featuring natural finish Pietra Nuvila-61 tile in Bianco
• Bedroom floors in 100% wool carpet in 740 Winter Solstice