Perfectly placed in leafy Greensborough

Greensborough, VIC 3088

SDA Design Category: Fully Accessible Overnight Support: Inactive (Sleepover) SDA Cost: $10,362.56 Current resident group: All males aged in 30 s to 40 s

Where is this house?

The house is in the tree lined north eastern suburb of Greensborough, approximately 11 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, there is an open grassed reserve at the end of the court, buffering Diamond Creek Road which makes an easy transit to nearby locations. Public transport is easily accessible with nearest bus stop on Route 901 at the corner of Oldstead Road and Diamond Creek, Greensborough and Greensborough Train Station both within walking distance. Entertainment and exercise are well catered for with Water Marc Aquatic Centre and Gymnasium, Brown’s Reserve featuring Mrs Brown’s house and Whatmough Park with Plenty River Trail are all within close proximity. Oz Ten Pin Bowling and Hoyts Cinema are a 10-minute drive away. Medical and Allied Health support requirements can be met at Diamond Valley Clinic, Sunrise Medical Clinic are approximately three kilometres from home and the Northern Hospital Epping is nine kilometres.

About this property

This brick veneer home features five bedrooms for residents as well as an office/overnight room for SIL support staff. There are two fully accessible bathrooms, one with a bath. They are located at either end of the home for ease of access for all residents. A large central kitchen and dining area opens to two different living zones. The house also features a sensory room with sensory equipment. The large, fenced backyard is ideal for residents to relax and entertain their family and friends.

Accessibility

The SDA design category for this property is Fully Accessible: Housing that has been designed to incorporate a high level of physical access provision for people with significant physical impairment. Open plan living areas and two fully accessible bathrooms. The house is wheelchair accessible with wider doorways and hallway. Outside there are flat/level pathways suitable for the use of mobility assistive technology. There is a locked door policy at the home with locks to some external entries as well as food storage spaces.

Support

The house is staffed with an Inactive (Sleepover) model of overnight support. St John of God Accord is the NDIS SIL provider in this setting. They are a not-for-profit, mission and values driven organisation and part of St John of God Health Care. For further information about St John of God Accord services please refer to their attached information sheet in the Download Brochure tab. The SIL team of six, are well experienced in manual handing, Positive Behaviour Support, Dual Disability, Epilepsy and dietary management.

About the vacant room

Bedroom 3 is located at the rear of the home with a large window overlooking the rear yard, with a pull down blind. It will comfortably fit a double bed and bedside table, as a tallboy or small television cabinet. In the room there is two power points as well as an antennae connection. The room features built in wardrobes for storage. It features central heating and cooling. The fully accessible bathroom 2 is in close proximity. It has been freshly painted in preparation for the new resident.

Who lives here?

The all-male resident group range in age from their 20's to 40 s. They have been residing with each other for several years harmoniously, contributing to the day to day running of their home. Whilst the current resident group prefer structured routines, they enjoy listening to music, cricket, collecting knick-knacks, solving jigsaw puzzles and walking. Day activities include either full time Day Program or 1: 1 Community Participation. Communication style vary; some residents use verbal communication whereas others use augmented communication such as Makaton, gestures and pointing. The current resident group are all ambulant and do not require any assistive technology for mobility. Current resident preference for new housemate who: does not make loud noises, respects others space including bedrooms, respects others personal items and does not touch them without permission and contributes to the running of the home

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 representative will need to establish a Residential Agreement. SDA building type for this house is Group Home. SDA design category for this house is Fully Accessible. SDA cost is $10,362.56

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