SIL Vacancy in Kembla Grange – Female Shared Home
If you have an intellectual, physical or psychosocial disability and you are unable to live independently, Supported Independent Living (SIL) could be the right choice for you.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS support where you can live with other people with a disability or on your own. You will also receive support with everyday tasks like cleaning, cooking and personal care.
Key points
- Modern home in a recently built estate
- Separate media and lounge room
- Arts & Crafts room
About the Home
This modern home is located in the lovely neighbourhood of Kembla Grange, which is 15 km south of Wollongong. The Kembla Grange Race Course and Train station are nearby. It’s a 5-10 minute drive to Dapto and Unanderra shopping centres, cafes, clubs, medical centres, etc.
The home features the following:
- Separate media/lounge room
- An open-plan kitchen and dining area
- An undercover outdoor entertaining area
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout
- 2 parks within walking distance
About the Vacancy
Number of vacancies = 2
The current tenants love spending time socialising and entertaining and participating in activities such as:
- Group outings to the beach/park
- Lunch or dinner at the local club, listening to music and having a dance
- Shopping
- Arts and crafts
About the Area
Kembla Grange is located approximately 12.5 kilometres from Wollongong. It takes its name from Mount Kembla, which is thought to be named from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘wild game abundant’.
Major features of the area include the racecourse, The Grange Golf Course, The AGA German Club and The Australian Motorlife Museum.
Support and Funding
Challenge provides 24/7 support staff, including overnight sleepovers or active support. Our staff are committed to providing the house members 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. All house members are encouraged to be active in the local community.
Applicants must have NDIS funding for Supported Independent Living. Challenge residential fees include rent, food, utilities, home maintenance, internet access, basic streaming service, communal appliances and communal area furniture.
