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

Profile

PJ is a 24-year-old Australian man who is non-verbal. He is able to make a limited number of requests, take part in familiar scripted conversations, make choices when given options, and respond to yes/no questions.

Preferences

PJ enjoys music and sometimes even dancing! He especially likes using his iPad to play short clips of music on repeat. He also loves food, going for walks, and spending time outdoors. When he has the chance, PJ enjoys watching movies, his favourites include Harry Potter, Shrek, and Zathura.

He finds loud, busy environments, like large shopping centres overwhelming. PJ can also struggle when several people are talking at once or when he feels rushed or under pressure.

Living goals

PJ strives to live life as happily and independently as possible, with the help of his care team and family. He would like to be able to engage with the community by going to local cafes, bistros and walking around his own environment. PJ is keen to be involved in food preparation and hopes this is something that can be a shared task with his new housemate.

Flatmate preferences

PJ is open to sharing with either a male or female housemate, ideally someone around his age, although this isn’t a strict requirement. Occasionally, PJ may become dysregulated and make some noises. These episodes are usually short-lived, so it’s important that his new housemate feels comfortable with this. 

Activities

Support staff actively promote PJ’s engagement by assisting with all aspects of daily living. Activities include sensory time, meditation, listening to music, watching video clips or movies, and other calming or stimulating experiences based on PJ’s preferences.

PJ enjoys spending time outdoors and regularly goes on long walks, supported by his team. He also maintains strong connections with his family and spends time with them throughout the week. 

Skills development

Skill development is encouraged through meaningful participation in daily tasks such as meal preparation. PJ is supported to assist with chopping vegetables and is offered opportunities to smell and taste raw ingredients, helping him connect with the activity in a sensory way. Staff focus on gently encouraging PJ to take part in tasks at his own pace and comfort level.

Household routine 

PJ is typically an early riser, waking between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. His morning begins with breakfast, followed by a sensory hour that may include aromatherapy, soft music, massage, and the use of various sensory items to help him feel calm and ready for the day.

Although PJ does not currently attend a day program, he spends much of his day out in the community. Most mornings include a long walk, after which he returns home for lunch. In the afternoon, he often heads back out, sometimes visiting a local café.

In the evening, PJ has a bath as part of his wind-down routine. Afterward, he may choose to spend time on his iPad or watch TV, depending on what he feels like doing.

Support provider - Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH)

At VMCH, our services are as diverse as the people we support.
 
Our values underpin the work we do. As a Catholic not for profit organisation, love, joy, courage and hospitality aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do.
 
While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
 
Our professional and compassionate teams are with you on your life journey. We provide a wide range of support from specialist education, disability services, affordable homes, residential aged care, retirement living and at-home aged care. As a registered NDIS provider, number #4050000577, we ensure that our services meet the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct, offering you peace of mind and quality supports.

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

Open plan living and dining area, kitchen with secure butler’s pantry. You will enjoy your own roomy bedroom and private ensuite. The outdoor area is an attractive private open space to relax with family and surrounded by low maintenance gardens. The home also has a carer’s room (OOA) and garage with plenty of storage space.

The home is fully air-conditioned. Modern resilient fixtures and fittings with secure windows and doors and soundproofing are just some of the many features included in this safe, secure home.  

Wonderfully situated close to shops and bus to Melbourne CBD, Dandenong, Phillip Island, Bass Coast and South Gippsland.

Location

Koo Wee Rup (Melbourne South East)

SDA details

Robust / Improved Liveability

Features

• Contemporary, modern dwelling.
• Spacious living and dining area with shared outdoor patio.
• Modern kitchen, appliances and pantry.
• Bedroom, ensuite and private outdoor patio.
• 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.