Adamstown Specialist Disability Accommodation

The property

Vacancy details

There is currently one vacant bedroom available, ready for the new resident to add their own furnishings and belongings.

Features

• 6 bedroom home. 5 bedrooms for residents, 1 room for staff
• Shared areas include: open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area and an additional separate living/lounge area
• 2 accessible bathrooms
• Fully fenced backyard with lawn, garden, outdoor patio with seating and BBQ area
• Fully accessible, flat-level home.

Bedroom features

• Laminate flooring
• Windows fitted with blinds and locks
• Built-in wardrobe.

Nearby facilities

• 3 minutes walk to bus stop and 1 kilometre to train station. A service car is available to residents at an additional cost
• Short walking distance to local shops, cafes and medical services
• Close to parks, golf course, bowling club and amenities
• 10 minutes drive to main shopping centre, Newcastle city centre and beaches.

Applicant considerations

This vacancy is best suited for a male aged 50-70 years who enjoys shared living.

The 4 current residents are females and males, aged 52-70 years. They enjoy music, movies, gardening, puzzles, reading and community outings.

Current staff ratio is 2:5 from 8am-4pm, or 1:5 from 4pm with sleepover support overnight. Staff have a wide range of skills and experience in all areas of disability support, including: mental health, intellectual and neurological disabilities. Staff are trained to follow plans as implemented by allied health professionals.