Shared Supported Living in Bayswater

Bayswater, VIC 3153

Key applicant considerations SDA design category: Fully Accessible Overnight support: Inactive (Sleepover) SDA Cost: $9,921.60 All female household Where is this house?

This Fully Accessible SDA property is situated on a peaceful suburban backstreet of Bayswater, surrounded by pristine, natural parklands yet only 10 minutes from the bustling Bayswater shopping strip and train station and the well-renowned Hatter and the Hare Cafe: Some of the other local hotspots include:

Knox Shopping Centre Knox Leisureworks Aquanation Ringwood Morning Melodies at Ferntree Gully Hotel About this property

This charming home comprises five spacious bedrooms, two shared bathrooms, open plan living and dining and kitchen area with a covered alfresco entertainment area overlooking a lush treelined back garden. This property is Fully Accessible with wide doorframes throughout, spacious bedrooms and wheelchair accessible entries to the front and back of the property.

About the current residents

There are four women aged in their 50’s & 60’s currently residing in this property. They are a social group who are all up for a chat and getting out and about, however, also value their own personal space. The current residents are an established have developed a family like bond with an established routine. They share common interests in art and crafts as well as cooking and watching TV, they have a small pet dog which they enjoy spending time with. During the week they each head off and participate in different activities. There are some mild BOC to be aware of however a new resident should be able to integrate smoothly, respecting these dynamics and adapting to their shared living environment.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) Provider

St John of God Accord is the NDIS SIL provider in this setting. They are a not-for-profit, mission and values drives organisation. The house is staffed seven days a week with an Inactive (sleep over) model of care. The SIL support team are trained and experienced in delivering high quality positive behaviour supports, Epilepsy Management, Personal Care Assistance and Daily Living Skills Support – Assistance with meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, etc.

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 Tenancy Agreement.