If the Home Modification section of the applicant's NDIS plan states “If I choose to move from my current SDA I need to contact the NDIA for next steps" Please contact the NDIA before submitting an application.
Where is this house?
The house is located in Cheltenham in Melbourne's Bayside suburbs.
A 20 minute walk to Westfield Southland Shopping Centre.
A short five minute drive to Sandringham Hospital.
About this property
The house comprises three spacious bedrooms
The unit is self contained with a living area, a separate kitchen and dining room and bathroom.
An undercover area at the back of the house to enjoy relaxing.
Accessibility
The SDA design category is Fully Accessible.
Both entries into the property are wheelchair accessible.
The open plan kitchen, dining, living, and wide corridors provides ease of movement.
The bathroom includes a step-less shower and accessible vanity.
The bedrooms have provision for automation of doors and window coverings.
About the vacant room
The room is located in the duplex at the front of the residence.
The room has built in wardrobes.
There is air-conditioning and heating in the bedroom.
Who lives in this house?
The current residents in the home are female.
The current residents living in the house are between 35 and 65 years.
The current residents are active, enjoy outdoor activities, enjoy structured routines and contribute towards the running of the house.
All residents also meet the criteria for SDA Design Category of Fully Accessible.
The residents also attend day programs and 1: 1 support for community access.
SIL Support
The house is staffed seven days a week with Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH)
There is an Inactive (sleepover) overnight support model in place in this home.
Things the applicant need to know
The applicant must be 18 years or older.
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 or their important person will need to establish a Residential Agreement.
The SDA building type for this house is Duplex.
The SDA design category is Fully Accessible.
SDA Cost: $11,850.00
How to apply?
If you would like to apply for this SDA vacancy, an application form can be downloaded from this listing.
Please provide evidence of the applicant's confirmed NDIS SIL and SDA funding amounts or other accepted funding source.
The evidence should also include their eligible SDA design category and the NDIS plan end date.
Evidence could be a Home & Living Outcome Assessment letter (HALO), NDIS plan screenshots or an email from the NDIS planner.
Please include all supporting documents with your SDA application form, such as Mealtime management plan, Positive Behaviour Support plan, Occupational Therapist assessments, care plans, allied health reports etc.
