House
Long-term, Supported Accommodation, Shared Accommodation
This 3-bedroom Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home is one of two homes located next to each other in the suburb of Carlisle. Centrally located, near Bentley, Vic Park and Belmont; with public transport, great shopping precincts and amenities in close proximity. The home is built to High Physical Support (HPS) Design Category and is due for completion between July – Dec 2023. The home has spacious living areas for sharing and an Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA) room. Each bedroom features a separate ensuite bathroom. The ideal applicant will have the opportunity to share their home with two other people while receiving SIL support from Nulsen Disability Services. Compatibility with other residents identified for the home will need to be explored further upon application.
High Physical Support (HPS)
This home is designed for people with high physical support needs or functional impairments and features a high level of physical access throughout, including provision for assistive technology such as voice activation and ceiling hoists.
Kitchen
*Access to the cook stove and oven from either a sitting or standing position
*Height adjustable benchtops, cupboards and cabinets that can be accessed from a standing or seating position
*Wheelchair accessible pantry
*Drawer style dishwasher
Living Areas
*Spacious living areas
*1200 mm wide internal corridors and passageways for circulation space
*Easily reachable window controls from a standing and sitting position
*Power and control cabling to windows of bedrooms and living areas provided for future
window blind automation.
*Dimmable lighting switches
*Storage cupboard
Bathroom
*Hobless/ wheelchair accessible shower
*Grab rails in the shower and toilet
*Wash basins and bench tops can be lowered and raised to provide access to wheelchair users
*Slip resistant flooring
*Provision for installation of a constant charge ceiling hoist
Bedroom
*Private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
*Bedrooms large enough to fit a queen sized bed at a minimum
*Power and control cabling to entry doors of participant bedrooms provided to enable future automation
*Provision for installation of a constant charge ceiling hoist
Laundry
*Accessible pathway, entry and exit into the laundry facility including access to the washing machine and dryer
*Sensor taps to sinks and basins
*Slip resistant flooring
Parking
*Accessible parking with step free access for wheelchairs
*Car park can accommodate wheelchair vehicles
Entrance and Doorways
*Step free wheelchair access for entry and exit doorways and access into the home
*950mm doorways to enable easy wheelchair access and meet larger circulation space requirements
*Power and control cabling to entry and exit doors provided to enable future automation
Safety and Comfort
*Reverse cycle air-conditioning to living areas and bedrooms with accessible controls
*Internet connection
* 2hrs or more of emergency power backup
*Smoke alarms
This property is furnished
Eligibility and accepted criteria:
Wheelchair Accessible
SDA funding
NDIS SIL funded
Have a disability
Available 01/07/2023