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26 July 2025Rated 5 out of 5.
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6-8 Killara Street, Sunshine West VIC 3020
Deposits (RAD) $375,000 to $550,000
Daily payments (DAP) $86.61 to $127.03 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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Doutta Galla Woornack was built in 1998, extended and refurbished in both 2002 and 2009. It’s nestled into a quiet street overlooking the Kororoit Creek reserve, a haven for local birdlife with grasslands and shady willow trees. The residence is designed as four interlinked houses, each with its own social area and courtyard. Doutta Galla Woornack offers 63 private and spacious rooms with an ensuite bathroom and garden views, including a 16-bed secure memory care unit. Services including permanent and respite care and dementia care. All residents share a sunny central dining room, and gather daily to participate in an active Lifestyle program of cultural and spiritual events, physical exercise, music performances and more. Meals are freshly cooked on-site, using only the freshest ingredients. Woornack’s central location means residents enjoy easy access to buses, trains and community hubs such as the RSL, local churches, Sunshine Plaza and lawn bowling club.
Residents and families
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility in the 2025 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated December 2022
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $11 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Ensuite bathroom, Furnished room, Overbed table, Bedside table, Pleasant decor
Anglican, Baptist, Buddhism, Catholic, Churches of Christ, Eastern Orthodox, Hinduism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Latter-day Saints, Lutheran, Other Christian, Other Protestant, Pentecostal, Presbyterian and Reformed, Salvation Army, Seventh-day Adventist, Uniting Church faith · The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive activities, inclusive policies and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
6-8 Killara Street, Sunshine West VIC 3020
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility to arrange a time.
Costs
Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
That’s 3 hours 54 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
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Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
6-8 Killara Street, Sunshine West VIC 3020.
Next step
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How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
The Management & all the staff have been very helpful & caring, not only of my mum, but to all the residents & their families. The nursing staff always make me feel so welcome I really enjoyed Harmony day the Management & staff done an amazing job. Keep Up The Great work God Bless You All 🙏 From Vic Fenech
I personally would like to thank Manager Biji & ALL Staff for the last 18mths caring for our beloved Father Anthony Zahra who gained his wings to Heaven 🙌 The commitment of his care was outstanding right up to his final days passing at Dutta Gala Woornack. 17/11/2024 His was iso loved by all the Staff who showed nothing more than true respect for him & us at his bedside. We were comforted at all times & made at home with endless supply of comfort, Tea, Coffee & biscuits. Biji I commend you for ur Leadership no doubt you have instilled the true meaning of Elderly Care to all your Staff who comforted us right thru. Thank you is not enough. My family is forever indebted to your gracious care & commitment to not only my Dear Dad but all the Residents. Much love & respect to all at Dutta Gala Woornack God Bless Love The Zahra Family
I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional care and dedication demonstrated at Woornack! The way you handle daily activities and respond to the needs of our residents has made a noticeable difference. Your teamwork and ability to manage challenging situations with grace are particularly noteworthy. Thank you so much.
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Rated 5 out of 5.
I advise all aged care facilities to watch Maggie Beer on the ABC on 8 July at 8.30 p.m.
I would like to thank the Manager and staff for there kindness and warmth the way they looked after my wife for the last 2 years. Cannot thank you enough. Joe Mallia
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