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Beautiful lifestyle in the heart of Batesford

Batesford, VIC 3221

1 vacancy
4 current housemates
5 beds2 baths
Support Model
Active overnight support
SDA Design Class
High Physical Support
SDA Pricing Class
Group home, 4 residents
Support provider:Scope (Aust) Ltd 0.8 Hearts: Poor

Where is this house?

The house is located on an expansive five acre allotment in Batesford, on the outskirts of Geelong. Public transport is within a 10 minute drive from the rural property, with Corio Station being 11 kilometres and the bus stop in Bell Park seven kilometres away. Within seven kilometres from the home is the Bell Post Hill Shopping Centre, Myers Reserve and Midland Medical Centre. Geelong Aquatic centre is a 15 minute drive as is Geelong Village Cinema.

About this property

The house comprises five spacious bedrooms across two separate wings in a peaceful rural setting, close to the city conveniences. In the left wing there are three bedrooms and one bedroom in the right wing. In the left wing where the vacant bedroom is located there is a kitchen, open meals and living room as well as a large bathroom and separate toilet. There is also a laundry. Both wings are separated by the central sleepover room, ensuring support is close by. There are two separated rear yards to the property.

Accessibility

The SDA design category of the property is High Physical Support. The property is wheelchair accessible, featuring wide hallways and open living spaces. There are also no steps into the property.

About the vacant room

Bedroom 2 is located in the left wing of the home, overlooking the expansive front yard. It is close to Bathroom 1 and the additional separate toilet. The room has built in wardrobes. There is air-conditioning and heating in the room.

Who lives in this house?

The current residents in the home are all male. The age range of residents is 30's to 60's. The current residents enjoy football, cricket, soccer, and horse racing. They also like to participate in community-based activities including going out for meals, watching scary movies at the cinema, and going for drives. The residents attend day program Monday to Friday. This vacancy would suit someone who likes structure and routine, has a degree of independence, and being part of a dynamic and busy household.

Support

The house is staffed seven days a week with an Active Night model of care. The staff have training in Positive Behaviour Support, Ethical Response and Epilepsy. The current support provider in the house is SCOPE.

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 High Physical Support. NDIS participants with other design categories are welcome to apply, although will be considered for suitability in line with the features of the SDA. The SDA cost is $21,514.00

Further information

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How we'll support daily life

Support setup, Staff, and Certifications

Support Model
Active overnight support
Support provider:Scope (Aust) Ltd 0.8 Hearts: Poor
  • The current support provider in the house is SCOPE.

Who you'd live with

Housemates

4 current housemates
  • The current residents in the home are all male.
  • The current residents enjoy football, cricket, soccer, and horse racing.

Inside the home

Layout, features, and accessibility

Type
Group Home
SDA Category
High Physical Support
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Parking
2
  • The house comprises five spacious bedrooms across two separate wings in a peaceful rural setting, close to the city conveniences.
  • In the left wing there are three bedrooms and one bedroom in the right wing.
  • In the left wing where the vacant bedroom is located there is a kitchen, open meals and living room as well as a large bathroom and separate toilet.
  • The property is wheelchair accessible, featuring wide hallways and open living spaces.
  • Bedroom 2 is located in the left wing of the home, overlooking the expansive front yard.
  • It is close to Bathroom 1 and the additional separate toilet.

Where it is

Approximate area shown for privacy

  • Public transport is within a 10 minute drive from the rural property, with Corio Station being 11 kilometres and the bus stop in Bell Park seven kilometres away.
  • Within seven kilometres from the home is the Bell Post Hill Shopping Centre, Myers Reserve and Midland Medical Centre.
  • Geelong Aquatic centre is a 15 minute drive as is Geelong Village Cinema.
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