Housing Choices Australia

Deer Park, VIC 3023

Where is the house?

This solid brick veneer house is located in the western Melbourne suburb of Deer Park. The property is only a short drive to large shopping centres, cinemas, bowling venues, swimming pools and restaurants. This house is within walking distance to a small shopping centre, takeaway food outlets and a hairdresser.

About the house

The property has 6 bedrooms, 2 living areas with 1 shared kitchen. The 2 areas can be partitioned if required. Overhead ducted heating and cooling is provided throughout the house that provides a comfortable setting at all times. There is a garden which is easily accessible and beautifully maintained.

About the vacant room

The vacant room features built in robes, air conditioning and heating.

Accessibility

The house is not wheelchair accessible. The SDA design category for this property is Basic.

Who lives in the house

All current residents enjoy going for long drives and participating in community access activities such as shopping, swimming, going to movies and going out to a cafe for coffee. The residents participate in decision making within the house while developing their independent living skills. The current residents in the house range in age from 25 to 51 years. 2 males and 1 females currently reside at the address.

Support

This house currently offers support 7 days a week with a sleepover support model at night. The current support service provider for this house is Scope.

Things the applicant will need to consider

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 the applicants NDIS plan. 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 for this house is Basic.