Oak Park Specialist Disability Accommodation

The property

Vacancy details

There is currently 1 vacancy available, ready for the new resident to add their own furnishings and belongings.

Features

• 6 bedroom free-standing house; 5 bedrooms for residents, 1 room for staff
• Shared areas include: a kitchen, 2 lounge rooms, 2 dining areas, 2 bathrooms 2 large outdoor undercover areas, lush garden area
• Purpose-built with widened entryways and open-plan living making, it fully accessible to wheelchairs and mobility aids. Bathrooms are fitted with ceiling hoists.

Bedroom features

• Built-in wardrobe
• Carpet flooring
• Large floor-to-ceiling window with door opening to outside courtyard
• Fitted with a ceiling hoist
• Ready for you to add some personal touches.

Nearby facilities

• Walking distance to public transport. 20 metres to bus stop, 1km to train station
• Close to Moonee Ponds creek, Boeing reserve is ideal for picnics, walking tracks, sports ovals, and the aquatic centre
• Central to Glenroy, Essendon airport, DFO, Moonee Ponds, Queens park, Strathmore and Broadmeadows shopping centre.

Applicant considerations

This is a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property.

This vacancy would best suit a male or female aged in their 30s–60s without any behaviours of concern.

Current residents are 2 males and 2 females aged 39–57 years. All use wheelchairs for mobility, and are independent residents in a very happy home. One resident is a smoker (outdoors only).

Current staff ratio is 2:5 throughout the day, with sleepover support overnight.. Staff experience and training includes: manual handing including hoist, catheter and bowel care, epilepsy including Midazolam and diabetes management.

Housing Provider
This property is managed by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH). Their role is to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.