Comfortable living in Craigieburn

Craigieburn, VIC 3064

SDA Design Category: Robust however SDA applications for Improved Livability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Overnight Supports: Active Night provided from main house at same location. SDA cost: $15,780.72 Preferred resident: Female who has a quiet and gentle disposition.

Where is this house?

This two-bedroom house is located in the northern suburb of Craigieburn. Public transport bus is a short five-minute walk away. The house is located a five minute walk to the nearest parklands behind Craigieburn Stadium and two kilometres to Craigieburn Gardens. Craigieburn Plaza and Craigieburn Central, both a five minute drive away. United Cinemas and the Aquatic Centre in Craigieburn are a short 10 minute drive.

About this property

There is a centralised kitchen between the living and dining rooms, shared bathroom with additional toilet, as well as a separate spacious courtyard. The living area opens on to a pergola and backyard outdoor area, with wheelchair accessible paths into the private courtyard.

Accessibility

The SDA design category of the property is Robust however SDA applications for Improved Livability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The shared bathroom has a stepless shower with handheld shower head, grab rails, accessible toilet and a raised vanity basin. Whilst this home is wheelchair accessible, the home has more traditional layout in the floor plan in the living area and the bedrooms are standard size. There is nil space for storage of additional assistive technology.

About the vacant room

The room is located in the rear of the house close to the toilet with built in wardrobes. It is Bedroom 1 on the floorplan. There is air-conditioning and heating and room also features a ceiling hoist.

Who lives in this house?

The current resident in the home is a female. The age range of resident is in her 60 s. The current resident is quiet and friendly, enjoying time doing arts and crafts as well as watching movies and listening to music. She is an avid fan of Elvis Presley. It is expected that the new resident will contribute towards the running of the house with cooking, cleaning and related expenses. The current resident also attends day program Monday to Friday as well as regularly catching up with families and friends.

Current resident preference for new housemate:

No behaviours No yelling or screaming They can have family visit They can be in a wheelchair Female age does not matter Nice Can talk Might like to go out for tea They don’t have to like all things I like

Support

The house is staffed seven days a week with an Active Night overnight model of care based on the adjoining house at the same location. Therefore, in the unit an Inactive Night (Sleepover) model. The current support provider in the house is Life Without Barriers.

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 important person will need to establish a residential agreement. The SDA building type for this house is Home, 2 residents. The SDA design category is Robust. NDIS participants with other design categories approved in NDIS plans are welcome to apply, although will be considered for suitability in line with the features of the SDA. The SDA cost is $15,232.85.

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