How we'll support daily life
Support setup, Staff, and Certifications
Support Model
Arrange Separately
- The design also allows support teams to work safely and efficiently without disrupting everyday life.
Inside the home
Layout, features, and accessibility
Type
House
SDA Category
High Physical Support
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Parking
2
The Heart of the Home Open, Accessible and Easy to Move Through
- Daily life happens in the central living and dining area. The home has been designed so that the living area, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, and laundry are all accessible on a single level, which is a core requirement of the High Physical Support design standard.
- All internal corridors provide a minimum clear width of 1200 mm from skirting to skirting, and doorways used by participants provide a minimum clear opening width of 950 mm. This means wheelchairs, mobility equipment, and support workers can move through the home comfortably and safely.
- Lighting, switches, and powerpoints have been positioned in accessible locations throughout the home. Light switches are installed between 900 mm and 1100 mm above floor level and aligned consistently with door handles at each room entrance. GPOs are installed at compliant heights to make everyday tasks easier and more independent.
- The single-level layout means there are no internal steps and no barriers between the spaces that participants use most often.
Participant Bedrooms Private, Comfortable and Built for Long-Term Needs
- The participant bedrooms have been designed to exceed the minimum High Physical Support requirements, allowing proper circulation space around a Queen-sized bed. This provides enough room for wheelchair access, mobility equipment, and safe support delivery when required.
- Each bedroom has been structurally designed to allow for future ceiling hoist installation. Certification included with the assessment confirms that the bedrooms have been provided with the power and in-built structure capable of supporting a minimum 250 kg ceiling hoist system. This means the home is ready to adapt as support needs change in the future.
- Windows are positioned and fitted to be accessible from a seated or standing position, and power and control cabling has been provided to allow future automation of blinds if required. Lockable windows and accessible air-conditioning controls are also included to support safety and independence.
- These bedrooms are designed to feel like real private spaces, while still allowing safe and practical support when needed.
Where it is
Approximate area shown for privacy
55 Ackland Street is located in Armstrong Creek in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The area is a fast-growing residential community with good access to healthcare, shopping, public transport, and green open space.
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