Cul-de-sac comfort in Greensborough

Greensborough, VIC 3088

SDA design category: Improved Livability Overnight support: Inactive Night (Sleepover) SDA cost: $5,828.58 Current resident group: All male residents aged 30 s to 60 s

Where is this house?

This house is in the North Eastern suburb of Greensborough. Greensborough is located 17 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Shopping: Greensborough Plaza , five minutes’ walk from home, features large chain stores as well as Pharmacies, Supermarkets, Cafes and Hairdressers. Australia Post is also located at the Plaza. Recreation & leisure: Eltham Leisure Centre. HOYTS Cinema, and Oz Tenpin Greensborough Lanes are all within 10 minutes’ drive with Glengala Court Reserve located 2 kilometres away. Public transport: Greensborough Station is located 660 metres away where trains and buses are easily accessible, just a 10-minute walk. Medical support: Sunrise Medical Centre and Northern Hospital Epping are in close proximity for medical and allied health supports.

About this property

This brick veneer home features five bedrooms all with built in wardrobes and large windows overlooking different side or backyard landscapes. There is a centrally located kitchen and dining area, as well as two separate living zones at either end of the home. The residents share two bathrooms with shower, toilet and vanity. Outside there is a covered alfresco dining area for BBQs or enjoying nature. The SIL team office is centrally located for ease of supporting all the residents. A large laundry including additional storage is located in the middle of the home so all residents can easily access it There are, however, steps from the laundry to outside.

Accessibility

The SDA design category of the property is Improved Livability. There are stairs from the laundry out into the side yard. It does not have fully accessible bathroom and cannot be easily modified to meet these modifications. Restrictive practices include lockable fridge, freezer and pantry.

About the vacant room

Bedroom 5 is located towards the rear of the home, with two windows overlooking the side and backyards. It is in close proximity to one of the shared bathrooms with shower, toilet and vanity (Bathroom 2). The room has built in wardrobes. There is air-conditioning and heating throughout the unit.

Who lives in this house?

There are currently four male residents aged in their 30 s to 60 s. The current resident group use verbal communication and have well developed expressive and receptive communication skills. Occasionally they may require some prompting support to assist with communicating their individual needs with one resident using his iPad. Hobbies and interests include attending live theatre, watching movies, football, fishing, basketball and cooking. They tend to enjoy socialising with each other as well as with family and friends.

Resident preference for new housemate

Someone who they can socialise with either male or female (sitting together, watching TV/movies with) Someone who loves video games or footy as this will create a bond between them Someone between the age bracket of 28-45 Someone who cares for others, an easy, gentle lady or man Someone who doesn’t have excessive behaviours

Support

The house is staffed seven days a week with an Inactive (Sleepover) overnight model of care. The current support provider in the house is Life Without Barriers. The SIL staff are trained in Positive Behaviour Support, Dual Disability and Ventilator Management (CPAP).

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 representative will need to establish a residential agreement. The SDA building type for this house is Group Home. The SDA design category is Improved Livability. The SDA cost is $5,828.58

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