Accessible living with SDA ‘High Physical Support’ located in Malvern East, VIC
Located in the Inner South of Melbourne in the highly sought-after suburb of Malvern East, this welcoming High Physical Support SDA property offers care and peace of mind for your loved one with 24-hour on-site support.
Room information
The vacant bedroom is the largest of the house and is located at the front of the property – It contains built in wardrobes, ceiling hoist and split system air-conditioner and heater.
House information
This Fully Accessible house comprises four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, two open plan living and dining areas, and a delightfully manicured back garden perfect for entertaining guests.
Housemates
The current residents are all female aged between 40-63 years old. They all communicate non-verbally and require wheelchairs for mobility. Two out of three residents attend day programs throughout the week and the other enjoys a range of 1 to 1 social and community activities throughout the day. The house is very stable, peaceful and quiet with the support team, residents and their families fostering positive and caring relationships with one another. The preference of the current housemates is that the new resident shares a similar lifestyle, and is not too loud, aggressive or exhibits other behaviours of concern.
Location information
This home is ideally located,walking distance to Carnegie Train station, top-rated cafes, restaurants and shopping centres. Highlights of the local area include:
- Chadstone Shopping Centre (5 min drive)
- Legoland
- Hoyts Cinema
- Holey Moley, Strike Bowling & Time Zone
- Urban Forest Reserve
- Carnegie Community Centre
Accessibility
The property is fully accessible and suitable for people with mobility concerns. SDA Design category ‘High Physical Support.’
Current support model
The house is staffed seven days a week under an inactive sleepover model of care. Our highly trained disability support workers receive specialised training which enables us to provide personalised, high-quality support, empowering individuals with the support they deserve.
Factors to consider when applying
Life Without Barriers will conduct a screening and suitability assessment to ensure housemates are compatible.
You are aged 18 years or over.
You are eligible for, and able to secure, an appropriate level of NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding.
You have the financial means to pay rent and utilities and are prepared to sign (or for a representative to sign) a service and accommodation agreement.
SDA Design category ‘High Physical Support’.
The property is owned by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing with staff support provided by Life Without Barriers.
