Supported Independent Living (SIL) at Oak Park VIC

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.

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.