Comfortable lifestyle in the heart of Montmorency

Montmorency, VIC 3094

SDA design category: Fully Accessible Overnight support: Inactive Night (Sleepover) SDA cost: $10,362.56

Where is this house?

Montmorency is well known for the abundance of 'green' spaces with walking trails and parks dotted everywhere. Offering convenience, it is a little over 300 metres from the train station, just 500 metres to Were Street's mix of cafes and boutiques and conveniently placed to the nearest bus stop on Beattie Street. Water Marc Aquatic Centre and HOYTS Cinema (Greensborough) are within a five minute drive whilst Oz Tenpin Bowling (Greensborough) is a little further ten minute drive away. Medical needs are easily catered for at Monty Clinic just 500 metres distance, with the reputable Austin Hospital seven kilometres away.

About this property

The one level brick veneer home features five bedrooms predominantly down the right side. They are all in close proximity to the Office and Sleepover room. Both bathrooms, located at either end of the home, feature both shower and bath. One of the bathrooms is central to the living area for ease of use. The main living area hub is located at the rear of the home, featuring an open plan kitchen and meals area. There are two living areas, one being set up as a loungeroom for relaxation and spending time with visitors, whereas the other is more vibrant being adjacent to the kitchen area, which is a lovely space to connect with other residents. Access from the central living room leads out to an undercover alfresco space which has an outdoor setting. This space is ideal for connecting with nature, nestled amongst large trees for birdlife to congregate.

Accessibility

The SDA design category of the property is Fully Accessible. The home features a wider central hallway for ease of access to the bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces. Both bathrooms have fully accessible features, thus making this home suitable for wheelchair or mobility walker assisted users. There is a large glass sliding door that leads out on to the timber outdoor decking space. The entrance to the home is a flat and even surface, conveniently undercover. To the side of the property is a flat pathway which is supported with handrails.

About the vacant room

Bedroom 1 is located at the front of the home and overlooks the front garden which is shaded with shrubs. Conveniently located across the wide hallway is Bathroom 1 which features a shower, bath and toilet. Storage includes large built-in wardrobes and space to have a chest of drawers. There is air-conditioning and heating throughout the home.

Who lives in this house?

The current residents in the house are both female and male, age range of 40-70 years. They are a vibrant and social group, who enjoy 70 s music, having a joke together and story writing. Catching up with family and friends is important, just as being respected to spend time alone is. It is the preference of the current resident group that the prospective housemate is respectful, shows empathy and kindness towards others, is not loud and boisterous and respects others personal space. The current resident group look forward to meeting and greeting their new housemate, providing them an opportunity to determine compatibility.

Support

The house is staffed seven days a week with an Inactive Night (Sleepover) overnight model of care. The current support provider in the house is Araluen. The SIL staff are trained in Epilepsy Management, Positive Behaviour Support and Dual Disability.

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 Fully Accessible. The SDA cost is $10,362.56

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