Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) registered as design category ‘Improved Liveability’.
This charming and warm single-storey home nestled on a quiet street features a delightful, well-maintained garden with a relaxing outdoor undercover patio to enjoy during warm summer days.
This property offers shared independent living with 24/7 support. It is situated close to town for easy access to shops, medical facilities and community support.
We are seeking an outgoing person who enjoys living independently with support on hand and will get along with the current housemates.
Room information
One small vacant bedroom with built-in-wardrobe, heating and cooling, Lino flooring large window for plenty of natural light.
House information
This modern, 5-bedroom home features:
• Open plan kitchen and dining
• Main lounge 4.28m x 2.75m and 2nd living space 3m x3m
• Wood-look lino flooring throughout the common areas
• Corridor width 1.15m
• Accessible bathrooms with step-less showers
• Client bathroom (1.8m shower wall to sink, between bath and cupboard 1.3m)
• Internal laundry with washer and dryer
• Medium sized, well-maintained backyard and undercover entertainment area
• All doorways are standard size of 900mm
Housemates
Four (4) long-term, male housemates, aged between, 50 and 67.
Interests: Going out for 1:1 walks to the local shops for a coffee and cake and walks around the community. Listening to music, watching cartoons and musical movies. Going for drives on the Life Without Barriers fleet bus.
Two residents attend a Day program 5 days a week and two residents have 1:1 services that come 3 days a week.
Location information
Conveniently close to all necessary facilities including shopping, medical centres, cafés and public transport by bus.
Accessibility
Single-level home with lino wood patter flooring throughout, medium width hallways and normal sized door entries, stepless showers, and grab rails in the bathrooms.
Current support model
Rostered 24/7 care.
All staff have current First Aid and medication training.
Regular household safety checks are conducted.
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 Relevant Information:
Design Category ‘Improved Liveability’
The property is owned by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing with staff support provided by Life Without Barriers.
Vacancy Code: VICVDASE-2
