Serene living in sunny Stawell

Stawell, VIC 3380

Key applicant considerations

SDA design category: Robust Overnight support model: Inactive overnight support (sleepover) SDA cost: $14,812.08

Where is this home?

The home is located in the Rural township of Stawell in the Wimmera South West, approximately 2 km from the city centre. There is a bus stop within walking distance of the home and the train station is approximately 1 km away providing connections to the regional city of Ballarat and Melbourne.

About this home

The home comprises of 4 bedrooms. One bedroom and living area is separated from the rest of the home for a resident who has specific support needs and who does not interact with the other residents of the home. The home features an open plan kitchen, dining and living area There is one bathroom and toilet All of the bedrooms face out onto a rear courtyard with one of the vacant rooms having direct access. The courtyard to the rear of the home is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The house has a cat

Accessibility

The SDA design category of the property is ROBUST. This Robust designed home includes such features as secure windows, doors and external areas, high impact wall lining, fittings and fixtures such as blinds and door handles, soundproofing, and laminated glass. The property is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for people who require support with mobility.

About the vacant rooms

The available bedrooms are indicated on the attached floorplan. The vacant rooms have built in robes with lots of natural light. There is heating and cooling available in the room. One room has access to the rear courtyard

Who lives in this house?

The current residents in the home are one female and one male aged in their 50's to 60's. The male resident does not have contact with the other residents in the home. The current residents communicate using verbal and non-verbal style Current residents participate in the running of the home and enjoy doing chores around the house In the residents spare time they enjoy outings, listening to music and 1: 1 activities The residents attend day programs at home and in the community.

Support

The house is staffed seven days a week. The overnight support model is Inactive overnight support (sleepover). The current support provider in the house is Possability This setting is not currently locked however has been in the past and can be reinstated if required. Any environmental restrictions are closely monitored and reviewed by the Victorian Senior Practitioner.

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. 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 the application.

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 Group home 4 residents. The SDA design category is Robust. The SDA cost is $14,812.08

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