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new Wami Kata Old Folks Home (Residential Aged Care)

December 16, 2024

A huge milestone on the 4 year jouney thus far! The ground breaking ceremony last month for the new Wami Kata Old Folks Home (Residential Aged Care) in Davenport Community PortAugusta on Barngarla and
Nukunu Country. A state of the art culturally approriate home for elders accross the South Australia. A true collaboration between people and culture to amplify Country.

First time we have ever had a design on a cake! We are super greatful for the generosity of the community and client group for welcoming us in and embrassing the colaborative process.

Well done to the Kaunitz Yeung Architecture team Steve Johnson Rodrigo Mostaccero Zachary Gambley Shai Cowling Ka Wai Yeung. We are excited construction has started and appreciative of the professionalism of everyone at Intract Australia for construction. John Briggs Jordan Singh Sam Baker Ben McCaskill Ray Vukcevic

We acknowledge and respect the Barngarla and Nukunu people as the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral lands. We pay respect to all Aboriginal cultural groups and individuals. This place has always been a meeting place, with members of many different language groups living there.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, please be aware the Kaunitz Yeung Architecture website contains images of deceased persons.

The Kaunitz Yeung Architecture team acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the nation.
We recognise the original Custodians of Country, their ongoing connection to the land, sky, seas, cultures and communities - paying our respects to Elders, past and present.