SDA Vacancy in Dubbo Shared Home
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is housing designed for people who need higher levels of physical support at home. SDA homes are constructed to be more accessible for you and any equipment or aids you require. They enable us to provide support to you safely and comfortably.
SDA aims to make accessing supports easier. For example, you might need a home with reinforced ceilings so you can use a ceiling hoist, or wider doorways for your wheelchair. SDA homes are fitted with these extra features installed so all you need to do is move in and enjoy having your own space.
About your home:
This generously sized 4-bedroom home has plenty of living space, loads of storage and a great floor plan. The modern kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and the large backyard and garden area provide a serene and relaxing outdoor space. The home is close to medical facilities, shopping centres, and public transport for added convenience.
Key features for you:
- Spacious open plan living areas with ample circulation space
- Side access for community transport
- 4 bedrooms all with built-in robes
- Assistive technology ready including options for two way voice/device controlled blinds, windows, doors, zoned climate control, lights, communication and emergency support as required
- 1.6m hallway width
- Direct access to bathroom with reinforced ceiling for hoists and tracks to bathrooms where needed
This home can be supported 1:1, 2:3, or 1:2. Challenge will also provide Active overnight support and 24/7 staffing.
About your housemates:
Number of vacancies = 2
There are two vacancies in this home, suited to either male or female aged between 18 and 65. Your two housemates are 23-year-old Braithe and 53-year-old Suzie. Both Suzie and Braithe attend Day Programs on weekdays.
On the weekends, they both enjoy visiting with family, heading to the zoo, and the shops, and going for walks in their wheelchairs along the riverbank. Sunday’s are for relaxing at home, with Suzie listening to music and flicking through magazines. Braithe loves to spend his Sundays listening to stories on Youtube and watching car races on tv.
About the Area
This home is located within Southlakes Estate, a 6-minute drive from Dubbo CBD. It is an idyllic community set to the backdrop of open spaces, landscaped pathways, parklands, lakes and waterways. It is in close proximity to major shopping centres, cafes and sporting facilities.
Suburb Highlights:
- Easy access to public transport with a bus top less than 1km away and only a 10 minute drive to Dubbo train station.
- 5 minutes drive to your local GP
- 10 minutes drive to Dubbo Base hospital
- 5 minutes drive to Delroy Park shopping centre
- Close to local attractions with Taronga Zoo & Dubbo Observatory less than 5 minutes drive
Your Support and Funding
Challenge will provide you with 24/7 support staff, including active overnights. Our staff are committed to providing you with a high level of support to develop and build life skills, including personal care, budgeting, shopping, cooking, maintaining the living environment, and social skills. We will encourage you to be active in the local community.
To live in this home, you must have NDIS funding for Specialist Disability Accommodation. Challenge residential fees include your rent, food, utilities, home maintenance, internet access, basic Foxtel, communal appliances, and communal area furniture.
