How we'll support daily life
Support setup, Staff, and Certifications
- Staff onsite 24/7 to provide quality care & support
This Fern Bay Supported Independent Living home has consistent, trained, committed staff who enjoy supporting the residents to reach their personal goals and maintain their health and wellbeing.
The staff team have a wealth of experience in the disability sector, most have been employed by New Horizons since the house opened in 2020.
Who you'd live with
Housemates
Our Fern Bay residents love listening to Country music, having backyard BBQs, going out for walks, watching the boats in the harbour, doing arts & crafts or decorating the house for birthdays, special occasions and Christmas.
They are all very friendly, respectful, fun, motivated, supportive people who enjoy any community participation.
Inside the home
Layout, features, and accessibility
Good To Know
- Property Type: House
- SDA shared living with NDIS funding
- Purpose-built home
- Walkers & wheelchairs accessible
- Arjo rhapsody bath
- Slip-resistant floors
- Grabrails and associated wall reinforcement
- Ceiling hoists
Safety and security
- Emergency power solutions
- Intercom on entry
- High impact fittings and fixtures
- Lockable windows
- Outdoor area with lockable fence
- Laminated glass
- Recessed lighting features
Accessibility
- Wheelchairs & walkers access
- Wide Doorways (>950mm)
Where it is
Approximate area shown for privacy
- The house is close to Stockton beach, cafes, parks, oval and the Hunter River
- Community services are about four minutes away
- The nearest pharmacy is approximately seven minutes walk away
- The hospital is a 12 minutes drive and the airport is about eight minutes drive
- This property is located on a quiet street with low traffic
- The nearest bus stop is approximately 200 m away
- Any visitors can make use of ample on-street parking