Carinya Lodge engaged MDFM to improve visibility over its built assets and strengthen long-term planning across its residential aged care facility and retirement living units. The organisation wanted a clearer understanding of asset condition, upcoming capital needs and where to focus investment.
The Challenge
Carinya Lodge needed to bring together fragmented asset information into a single, accurate picture.
Key issues included:
- Limited visibility of asset condition and remaining life
- Reactive maintenance driving uncertainty and cost
- Difficulty forecasting major renewal works
- No structured framework linking assets to organisational priorities
The Board and leadership team needed a clearer line of sight over risks, priorities and future capital requirements.
Our Approach
MDFM delivered a coordinated program that combined strategic planning with detailed asset insights.
Asset Management Strategy Workshop
The MDFM Team worked with the leadership team to define decision-making principles, roles and priorities, and to establish a practical, organisation-aligned Asset Management Plan.
Property Condition Report
MDFM assessed buildings, grounds and major systems to identify defects, risks and recommended works, supported by clear summaries, photos and capital forecasts.
Asset Register Audit
A comprehensive asset audit across all sites delivered a clear, accurate asset register with condition ratings, criticality and lifecycle data.
Software Review & Optimisation
Instead of introducing a new CMMS, MDFM helped Carinya Lodge maximise the capability of its existing software—improving visibility, record-keeping and scheduling without additional systems or cost.
The Outcomes
Carinya Lodge now has a clear and actionable asset management foundation, including:
- A single source of truth for all assets
- A structured 5–10-year capital forecast, improving budgeting accuracy
- Prioritised maintenance and renewal plans, reducing reactive work
- Reliable asset data for planning, procurement and reporting
- Greater organisational confidence in long-term asset planning
Carinya Lodge is now equipped with the clarity, structure and insights needed to plan proactively and support high-quality service delivery well into the future.
“MDFM brought deep sector knowledge and a very collaborative approach to our project. They understood our environment immediately and worked alongside us in a way that was both professional and reassuring. Their insights have already made a difference to our planning, and we truly valued the experience of working with them.”
— Joel Stevenson, Co-CEO (Corporate Services), Carinya Lodge