Quiet cul-de-sac living in Delacombe

Delacombe, VIC 3356

Where is this house?

The house is located in the Central Highlands suburb of Delacombe in Ballarat. Leawarra Reserve is close by for bushwalking with Wendouree Lake and Ballarat Botanic Gardens being a 10-minute drive away. The closest medical centre is approximately one kilometre away, and the Ballarat Base Hospital is approximately five kilometres from the house. The house is centrally located with Delacombe Town Centre and Ballarat Central Shopping Centre within two kilometres. Ballarat train station is a short 10-minute drive, providing opportunity to catch regular trains to Melbourne for appointments or entertainment. Public transport buses are a short three-minute walk from the front door of the house.

About this property

The house comprises five spacious bedrooms and has been purposely built on a large allotment of over 2700 m 2 in a quiet cul-de-sac. There are two shared living areas adjacent to the kitchen and dining room. The home has two bathrooms, one featuring a bath and the other an ambulant shower. There is access to the outdoor covered alfresco area either from the dining room or next to the kitchen. The alfresco features a barbeque and dining setting. In the expansive backyard, there is a covered picnic table area as well as basketball ring, trampoline and slide for keeping active.

Accessibility

The SDA design category of the property is Improved Livability, people with other design category funding may be considered if they are a suitable match to the vacancy. The house has large open rooms and features grab rails in the bathrooms and to the exterior exit door. There are nil steps into the backyard.

About the vacant rooms

The rooms have large built-in wardrobes, heating and air-conditioning.

Who lives in this house?

The current residents in the home are two males and are aged in their 20 s to 40 s. The current residents enjoy structured routines and contribute towards the running of the house. The residents either attend day program Monday to Friday or are supported to access community-based activities. This vacancy would suit someone who likes structure and routine, has a degree of independence, enjoys being out in the community and being part of a dynamic household.

Support

The house is staffed seven days a week with an overnight Sleepover model of care. The SIL team are trained and experienced in the delivery of quality positive behaviour supports. The current support provider in the house is Melba Support Services.

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 Improved Livability. The SDA cost is $5,845.84

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