Glendalough Home is located just 6km northwest of Perth’s CBD, in the well-connected suburb of Glendalough. Easily accessible by public transport, including trains, the Home is also close to local amenities that residents and families are welcome to enjoy.
Opened on 24 July 2019, our purpose-built, modern facility reflects contemporary needs while embracing our longstanding mission. A standout feature is our innovative streetscape design—residents’ rooms open onto a corridor resembling a lively street, complete with gardens, benches, and streetlights. Landscaped gardens and courtyards surround the Home, including a spacious BBQ area ideal for family gatherings.
Our open-plan design includes a central fishpond, large activity area, and hobby room. The main lounge and dining areas are complemented by four smaller sitting spaces, encouraging social interaction with visitors and volunteers. Additional amenities include:
Residents enjoy private rooms with modern ensuites, featuring:
At Glendalough Home, all room types are priced equally. If you’re not eligible for a government subsidy, there are three payment options to choose from:
For more detailed information, please feel free to reach out to the Mother Superior at the Home you’re interested in.
The Little Sisters of the Poor arrived in Perth in 1920, answering the call to care for the elderly poor. They began their mission in two small cottages on Adelaide Terrace, quickly transforming them into a refuge for those in need—with help from the local community.
The Sisters of Mercy offered meals, and local tradespeople pitched in with repairs. As soon as beds were secured, the Sisters moved in, and their first resident—an elderly gentleman in great need—was welcomed. Furniture donations soon followed. Among the earliest supporters was Fr. Treacy, Rector of the Redemptorist Monastery, who brought a crucifix, a picture of Our Lady, and supplies—symbolising the spiritual and practical support that would sustain their mission.
With 33 residents and no more room, the need for expansion was clear. In 1921, Archbishop Clune gifted the Sisters 50 acres near Lake Monger, home to the former St. Kevin’s Industrial School for Boys, established by the Oblate Fathers in 1897. On August 4, the Sisters moved the residents to their new and more spacious Home in Glendalough, supported by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, who helped transport both people and furniture.
From there, the Home steadily grew:
By 2017, it was time for a complete redevelopment. A new purpose-built facility was constructed and opened on 24 July 2019, designed to meet the highest standards of aged care.
Today’s Glendalough Home features:
The Little Sisters continue their mission in Perth, supported by dedicated staff, generous volunteers, and Association Jeanne Jugan Members, offering compassionate care and dignity to the elderly poor.
