Supported Independent Living in Carrum

Carrum, VIC 3197

Key applicant considerations SDA design category: Fully Accessible Overnight support: Sleep Over SDA cost: $12,787.84 Where is this house?

This Fully Accessible SDA property is located in the beach front southeastern suburb of Carrum. The house is within walking distance to bus stops, Carrum train station, the beach, local reserves, cafes, restaurants and only a short drive to Carrum Downs regional shopping centre.

About this house

The home features an open plan kitchen, dining room, two fully accessible bathrooms and a private lounge room for entertaining family or enjoying some quiet time. There is a wheelchair accessible, well-maintained garden with a pergola and BBQ facilities.

Accessibility

The SDA design category for this property is Fully Accessible. The house is wheelchair accessible and suitable for those with high support needs. All of the vacant rooms and bathrooms have wide doorframes, ceiling hoists and stepless showers

About the vacant rooms

The vacant rooms all have built-in robes, panel heaters and ducted evaporative cooling - See floorplan attached for location

Who lives in the property?

The current resident group are two females aged between 55 to 70 years. They enjoy a quiet home life cooking, going for walks, listening to music as well as socialising and seeing their families. They both attend day services four days per week.

Support

The house is staffed seven days a week with an INACTIVE (Sleep Over) model of overnight of care by Scope Aust. Their staff have experience supporting residents with a range of needs, including - intellectual disability; Down Syndrome; epilepsy; mobility; and AAC

Things you need to know The applicant must be 18 years old or over. This is an enrolled Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property therefore the applicant will need to have NDIA approved SDA eligibility and the appropriate level of SDA funding available. The applicant will need to be able to pay rent and utilities. The applicant and their important person will need to establish a Residential Agreement.