Seeking a new housemate in leafy Bundoora

Bundoora, VIC 3083

SDA design category: BASIC Overnight support: Inactive Night (Sleepover) SDA cost: $5,359.88

Where is this house?

Located in Bundoora, 15 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, in a tree lined residential street, is this five-bedroom home. Public transport: Centrally located between Watsonia Station and South Morang Station, both a 10-minute commute from home. 250 metres away is the nearest tram stop on the corner of Bundoora Square Shopping Centre and Plenty Road, Bundoora. Medical and Allied Health: Bundoora Health is approximately a kilometre, or 10-minute walk and the Northern Hospital Epping is a 15-minute drive. Shopping is well catered for at DFO Uni Hill which features many specialty stores, banking, Optometrist, hairdressers and coffee shops. The cinema is also located at DFO Uni Hill, all just two kilometres away or five minutes in the car. Every Sunday, there is the Kingsbury Drive Community Market. Recreation and Leisure: Located within a 10-kilometre radius is Water Marc Leisure Centre, HOYTS Greensborough, Oz Tenpin Bowling and Inflatable World Bundoora. Within close proximity is Yulong Reserve where regular cricket, football and baseball games are played.

About this property

A brick veneer residence with five bedrooms. There are two shared bathrooms as well as an additional toilet in the laundry, central to the living areas. Bathroom 2 features a bath as well as a walk-in shower. Located at the front of the home is a large living room, as well as an additional living room the rear of the home. There is an outdoor undercover alfresco decking area which can be used for BBQs.

Accessibility

The SDA design category of the property is BASIC. Basic SDA design category is housing without specialised design features but with other important SDA characteristics such as location, privacy, shared supports. Whilst there is a ramp and rails at the entry to the home, it is not suitable for residents that use assistive technology to mobilise. There are steps from the rear exit, adjoining the covered porch area.

About the vacant room

Bedroom 4 is centrally located adjacent to the kitchen and dining areas, as well as SIL support office and Sleepover room. It features a large window which overlooks the side garden. Next to the vacant bedroom, in the laundry, is an additional toilet for ease of access. The room has built in wardrobes, air-conditioning and heating.

Who lives in this house?

The current residents in the house are both female and male. The age range of residents is 50 s to 60 s. They are a very social group who actively participate in regular community activities such as dancing, cricket or social groups. Their hobbies and interests include watching the cricket or football, listening to music, attending discos, going out for a meal and attending the movies. Other interests include reading, cooking, watching television or doing art. The current residents are friendly, enjoy structured routines and contribute towards the running of the house.

Support

The house is staffed seven days a week with an Inactive Night (Sleepover) overnight model of care. The resident in the unit has access to this nighttime support, however, can also maintain independence as required. The current support provider in the house is The Bridge Inc, a not-for-profit organisation, providing a wide range of community and employment services to people with disability.

Things you need to know

The applicant must be aged 18 years or over. This is an enrolled Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property therefore the applicant will need to have NDIA approved eligibility and the appropriate level of SDA funding available. The applicant will need to be able to pay rent and utilities. The applicant or their representative will need to establish a residential agreement. The SDA building type for this house is Group Home. The SDA design category is BASIC. The SDA cost is $5,359.88

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