Find your Home Sweet SIL Home in Jordan Springs
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS support program where you can live with other people who also require some support, or on your own. Our friendly and qualified team members will be available to help you with everyday tasks like cooking, housework, and personal care. Each group of housemates is carefully selected to ensure a great mix, so you’ll be able to enjoy making new friends and socialising while developing your independence. We are here to support you in achieving your goals and living the life you love. Therefore, each house has slightly different programs to suit the residents and their individual needs.
About your home:
This home is located in a new estate, that is community-focused and family orientated. Jordan Springs is a ten-minute drive from Penrith town centre and a one-hour drive from the centre of the Sydney CBD. The house itself is newly built with three very spacious rooms and has the following luxurious amenities;
Key features:
- New modern home
- Open bedroom space with built in wardrobes with lockable doors for privacy.
- Men shed and games room, which includes table tennis and pool table.
- Modern and quality inclusions
- Duct air conditioning throughout the house (including bedrooms).
- Two separate entertainment areas with a gaming station and a movie room.
- New Kitchen with stainless steel appliances
- Outdoor areas that are fitted with entertainment resources
About your housemates:
Number of Vacancies = 1
This vacancy would be best suited to a male aged between 30 – 50 years old who is looking for a fun, laid back and social home. The house is staffed at a 2:3 ratio with a sleepover, the ideal housemate would have mild-moderate support needs for daily living skills and accessing the community.
Your housemates have a strong interest in all things related to sports and the outdoors. They love spending time socialising as a group and participating in activities such as;
- Getting active with sports (especially cricket and football!)
- Going fishing and going on nature walks
- Going to the gym and keeping fit
- Chilling out listening to music and going to see live bands
- Playing poker and card games
- Cooking a household meal together
About the Area
Jordan Springs is a suburb of Sydney, in the local government area of the City of Penrith.
With Jordan Springs being a new modern area full of vibrancy the following services are located only a hop, and skip away from the front step of your new home;
- Local shopping area with general stores and GP services
- Jordan Springs has bus services that will take the clients to the nearest train station which is located at either Penrith or Kingswood
- There are a number of bus stations all around the Jordan Springs community and these are accessible only minutes apart from each other. (Within walking distance).
- With having two established services already operational in the Penrith/Nepean area we have been able to build cohesive relationships with the local community mental health team and the police liaison officer. Both being critical services we check in regularly and they offer clinical and training services to our existing employees and clients.
Your Support and Funding
Challenge will provide you with 24/7 support staff, including overnight sleepovers or active support. 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 Supported Independent Living. Challenge residential fees include your rent, food, utilities, home maintenance, internet access, basic Foxtel, communal appliances, and communal area furniture.
