Julie and her firm have completed a number of well received and significant aged care projects, leading a dynamic and well respected team. Innovative and holistic solutions are often put forward in response to traditional problems, which translate to comfortable, restful and thoughtful environments focused on the individuals wellbeing.

Our work together has challenged the traditional aged care environment, effectively re-setting the benchmark for future developments.

Mark Boffa, Principal Boffa Robertson Group

When I first started working in the aged care sector, buildings were not resident centric and the aesthetic was not considered a critical part of the equation. Some of these practices continue today. However, it is becoming harder for providers to maintain this model. One of the main people responsible for this positive change is Julie Ockerby.

Julie faced a lot of resistance, as she does today, but her passion and vision are irresistible. She inspired others to follow suit and what started as a small insurrection in a vast sector has become the standard by which others judge their work. It is true that others also played a part in this revolution that has benefited so many of our elderly, but at the forefront of the barricades back then, and continues today, was Julie Ockerby.

Jason Falinski, Australian former politician and Member of Mackellar

Julie’s commitment and hard work has been a testament to her success, she has brought extensive expertise in healthcare, hospitality and interior design to the ever-growing and adaptive residential aged care industry.

Julie is able to effectively adapt her designs to meet her clients briefs and operational models within set budgets. Witnessing peoples’ reactions and responses to her well thought out and planned homes is both inspiring and rewarding to be a part of.

It goes without saying that Julie has changed the industry for the better, she has continued to push the boundaries and continues to strive and achieve a better outcome for our ageing population.

David Arguelles, Director, Linear Project Manamement

In my more than 20 years in the aged care sector, I have rarely come across a business partner of Julie’s energy levels, customer focus and alignment to our Vision.

With her uniquely diverse background experience across hospitality and healthcare and being a registered nurse, Julie has been able to respond to our Design Vision in both challenging and broadening our thinking on the ways it can be achieved.

David Armstrong, Non-Executive Director, former CEO of Allity Aged Care

Meli Studio has outfitted the interior of Estia Health’s three premium, greenfield homes. As Head of Sales, I have personally worked closely with Julie and her team and can commend them on their outstanding service delivery. They are responsive and always step up to the challenge. I have requested some extraordinary last minute requests from the Meli Studio team and they never disappoint ! Julie is keen to support the sales team to ensure the homes are presenting at optimum for open day events. Julie has personally worked long hours to ensure all is in play for key events. I highly recommend team Meli Studio for their professionalism, agility and keen eye for detail.

Tammy Ridgeway, Group Head of Client Relations, Estia Health

It is not often that one experiences the extraordinary ... working with Meli Studio was a milestone and truly joyous experience in my life. I needed to transform my late parents' Mosman apartment into a dream home - and the result is beyond all my expectations!

Throughout the whole process and renovation, the team at Meli Studio were beyond outstanding in translating this brief into a reality. Their knowledge, ideas, range of quality builders, sub-contractors, trades people, design, colour, hard and soft furnishings, lighting, window treatments, art installations and more ... is exceptional. Their project management skills are exceptional and to the highest standards.

The result is simply the best and extraordinary! The apartment fills me with joy, happiness, sentiment and comfort. The functionality, ambience, design and decor are just superb.

How lucky am I? The outcome is beyond expectations and a masterpiece with a soul.

Jill Eggerton, Mosman residence

Julie and her team have exceeded our expectation of how a well-built aged care facility can be further transformed into a welcoming, elegant, warm, cosy, and beautiful nursing home.
They had understood our needs from our cultural perspective and the final product reflected this.
Throughout the design and delivery process, they were able to provide cost effective solutions, in an extremely demanding timeline, without compromising on the quality or aesthetics.
They certainly did not fail to “WOW” us.

Ada Cheng, CEO Australian Nursing Home Foundation ( ANHF)

Meli Studio presented well in the tender process, proving on paper that they had the experience and skills
to complete the task at hand.
When it came to completion of the work, they did not disappoint. I found their team to be professional and friendly, willing and able to help when needed.
I was impressed with how well their proposed schemes worked. I consider Meli Studio as my ‘go to’ interior designer.

Michael Robinson, Development Manager NSW, Regis Aged Care

Julie’s dedication to achievement
and ‘can do’ attitude coupled with fresh ideas, understanding and meeting the expectations of the clients brief, requirements and outcomes make Meli Studio a pleasure to work with.
I would not hesitate in recommending them Meli Studio.

Dane Nolan, Senior Development Manager, Estia Heath