Opportunity to share a new 2 resident modern contemporary design, SDA Robust / Improved Liveability dwelling with Dominic. 

Profile

Dominic is a 29-year-old Australian man who is mostly non- verbal but enjoys social interaction. He values when others take the time to engage in conversation and communicates through looking, gesture and vocalisations.

Preferences

Dominic enjoys having fun and staying active, especially through outdoor activities and playing sports. He finds dancing and creating videos of himself particularly entertaining. He also likes musical instruments, drawing, cooking, solving puzzles, playing board games, and listening to music. Dominic appreciates quieter moments too, such as spending time in the library or going for walks in the community.

Routine and clear boundaries help Dominic feel secure and support him in having a smooth and successful day. He especially looks forward to his regular weekend family visits, which are a highlight for him.

Dominic values inclusion and enjoys being involved in activities with others. He does not respond well to being ignored or excluded, and he finds loud noises and shouting to be distressing.

Living goals

Dominic strives to be as independent as possible and values support from others, especially when it helps him take on responsibilities. Feeling safe and secure with the people around him is important to Dominic. He looks forward to sharing his sense of humour with staff and building a friendship with his new housemate. 

Flatmate preferences

Dominic would like to share with either a female or male co-resident who is of similar age. Someone who is interactive and would like to share time during meals, watching TV or doing activities together. 

Activities

Support staff actively promote engagement by assisting Dominic with various aspects of daily living. He is encouraged to participate in activities such as gardening, using sensory equipment, watching movies or TV, listening to music, and engaging in physical movement.

Staff also support regular outdoor activities, including walks to local parks and playgrounds, where Dominic enjoys playing with a soccer ball or football. He also looks forward to walks in the community and meeting his family at local cafés.

Skills development

At home, Dominic is supported to build independence through involvement in meal preparation and household chores. These tasks help to develop skills essential for independent living.

Although Dominic is not currently attending a day program, this is being explored as a goal for the future.

Household routine 

Dominic is typically an early riser. With support from staff, he completes his personal care in the morning, has breakfast, and often helps with light household tasks such as laundry and tidying up before heading out into the community.

Support staff follow Dominic’s lead throughout the day, offering him choice and flexibility in deciding what activities he would like to engage in and when. Each day usually includes a planned activity in both the morning and afternoon, allowing Dominic the opportunity to be active and enjoy time outdoors in the fresh air.

In the evening, staff work alongside Dominic to prepare his dinner, supporting his continued development of independent living skills. After dinner, the routine focuses on winding down, this may involve listening to calming music, watching a movie, or participating in relaxation activities such as meditation.

Dominic typically goes to bed between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m., although this may vary slightly depending on the evening.

Support provider - My Supports

My Supports was founded for people with a disability to play a greater role in designing and delivering services, believing this leads to better and more innovative services through the experiences and insights people with lived experience bring.

We provide assistance with daily living, support coordination & accommodation support services.

My Supports is person-centred and values-based organisation built on principles of lived experience and community. Our operating model is built on strong Team Leaders living and working locally. We have a strong infrastructure and expertise to support participants with complex physical and psychosocial support.

At My Supports, we empower people with disabilities to live where they choose, how they choose, and as independently as possible. We provide comprehensive accommodation support tailored to each individual’s goals and lifestyle.

Illowra has a comprehensive process to assist with resident matching. We understand that a good match is important and our process ensures compatibility is thoroughly explored with all stakeholders. 

Overview

The property features a large living dining area with separate kitchen and pantry. The home also has a separate laundry, area of quiet retreat and a carer’s room (OOA). There is also a shared outdoor area with low maintenance garden, garage and plenty of storage. The vacant bedroom has its own ensuite. 

The home has modern appliances, reverse cycle air conditioning, resilient fixtures and fittings, secure windows and doors and sound proofing are just a few of the many features in this safe secure home.  

This small exclusive development is ideally situated in a quiet court, just a 10 minute walk to a bus stop or 30 minutes to the Chirnside Park Shopping Centre.

Location

Mooroolbark (Melbourne Outer East)

SDA details

Robust with breakout room, OOA & fire sprinklers 

Minimum SDA funding

$69,955

Features

• Contemporary, modern dwelling.
• Spacious living and dining area with shared outdoor patio.
• Modern kitchen, appliances and pantry.
• Bedroom, ensuite and private outdoor area. 
• Intelligently designed for safety.
• Breakout room.

• High quality and thoughtfully designed dwellings.
• Person centric approach from our friendly and accessible team.
• You have choice & control over who provides your support.
• Maintenance managed in-house to respond quickly to requests.
• Collaborative approach to dwelling customisation.

You must be aged 18 years or over.

This will be an enrolled Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property. You will need to be eligible for the appropriate SDA level of funding in your NDIS plan when it is time to move in.

You need to be able to pay a Reasonable Rent Contribution (RRC) + Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) + Utilities (bills).

You will need to enter into an SDA Residency Agreement.