Seeking male resident in High Physical Support house in Thornbury

Thornbury, VIC 3071

Key considerations for Property ID: 1354

SDA design category: High Physical Support Overnight support: Active Night SDA cost: $20,814.00 p. a.

This property is a specialist SDA for Ventilator Accommodation Support Service (VASS) which provides ‘high-level 24-hour support for people who are chronically dependent on mechanical ventilation or have complex respiratory supports’. Additionally, others may be eligible if they require complex respiratory support with daily nursing intervention. Therefore, an applicant is required to have SDA, SIL and nursing care funded in their NDIS plan.

Where is this house?

The house is located in the inner-city, North-Eastern suburb of Thornbury. It is located seven kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Recreation & Leisure Collingwood Leisure Centre, The Keys Ten Pin Bowling, and Thornbury Picture House Cinema are all located a short 10 minutes’ drive. John Cain Memorial Park reserve is located two kilometres, within walking distance. Shopping Northland Shopping Centre, three kilometres from home, features large chain stores including Myer, Target and K-Mart as well as specialty stores including hairdressers, beauticians, cafes and supermarkets. There is also a Post Office on site. Public transport Thornbury and Fairfield train stations are three kilometres from home. In close proximity is the Clarendon Street/High Street tram stop with the public bus. Medical support Austin Hospital and Thornbury Medical Centre are a 10-minute drive.

About this property

The home is a five-bedroom, purpose-built Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), designed to meet the needs of residents who are dependent on ventilation support. There are three other houses at the same location, one of which offers Short Term Accommodation. There is currently one vacancy within this house. At one end of the unit there is an open plan living room off the combined kitchen and dining area. Centrally, there is another sitting room for residents to enjoy their privacy when receiving visitors. The house is vibrant and recently underwent refurbishment with fresh paint, curtains and furniture to give it a modern vibe. It is surrounded by gardens with a large BBQ area offering a perfect setting for family and friends.

Food Forest

‘A former VASS resident had the vision for the food-producing garden that also features a temperature controlled outdoor room that residents and their visiting family and friends can use’ (Yooralla). A partnership between Yooralla and Global Gardens of Peace, the unique ‘Food Forest’ is a beautiful oasis that enhances the health and wellbeing of the residents.

About the vacant room

The vacant bedrooms have separate split system heating and cooling for customisable room temperature. Televisions are also fitted to each bedroom. The bedrooms feature built in wardrobes. Bedroom 5 has infrastructure fitted with ceiling hoist tracks only, with the cost and installation of the hoist being the responsibility of the resident (per Occupational Therapy assessment recommendations and NDIS funding). All bedrooms are wheelchair accessible. Bedroom 5, located at the front of the home has a window overlooking the front garden. It features its own ensuite with fully accessible features.

Accessibility

The SDA design category for this unit is High Physical Support Housing that has been designed to incorporate a high level of physical access provision for people with significant physical impairment and requiring very high levels of support. The level ground level home features wide hallways and doorways for ease of access. There is storage for assistive technology. Outside there are wide level pathways that are all wheelchair accessible as well as an undercover alfresco.

Support

A registered nurse is always available on site, as well as other highly trained SIL support workers. The SIL team provide high level support to residents that require mechanical ventilation or have complex respiratory needs. They are also trained in Positive Behaviour Support. Current SIL staffing ratio is 3: 5 during the morning and 3: 4 in the afternoon, dependent on resident’s individual medical or disability support requirements. Overnight there is one SIL support worker who is available at any time, providing Active Night support. The SIL provider is Yooralla. Applicants require SIL and nursing support funding in their NDIS plans per the eligibility requirements of the Ventilated Accommodation Support Service (VASS).

Who lives in this house?

There are currently residents are men, aged in their 20 s to 50 s. Hobbies and interests include listening to music, watching movies or shows such as Mr Bean or documentaries. Playing indoor games or board games, going to visit the local hubs, attending the gym and video games assists with keeping residents connected. There are some keen sports buffs who enjoy the football and westing. The current resident group use a combination of verbal and augmented communication including the use of Auslan. Intensive support is provided with all personal hygiene and domestic related tasks. The residents use wheelchair assistive technology to mobilise in and around their home as well as within their local community. One resident will mobilise with the assistance of a four-wheelie walker, with supervision from the SIL team. During the week they enjoy community participation including shopping at Northland Shopping Centre and catching up with family or friends out in the community. Each resident respects the individual privacy and specific needs of each other.

Current resident preferences

A sociable housemate that respects personal space and property. A housemate that can collaborate to ensure each resident gets a fair go and resources are shared equally. Looking out for each other is important to them! Someone that likes to assist in working with the staff and themselves to organise activities and join in when something good is planned. One of the residents likes to watch movies and the footy on television, enjoys board games and indoor bowling. This resident would love to have more company in the evening as the other residents tend to retire early.

Things the applicant needs to know

The applicant must be 18 years old or over. This is an enrolled Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property. Therefore, the applicant would need to be eligible for the appropriate SDA level of funding in their NDIS plan. The applicant will need to be able to pay rent and utilities. The applicant or their nominee will need to establish a Residential Agreement. The SDA Building type for this house is Group Home. We welcome you and your supporters to visit the property for a tour, so you can see firsthand how it can become your new home. We look forward to hearing from you!