To chat about your housing needs or inquire about disability accommodation in Geelong, please get in touch for a FREE consultation with our friendly staff.
You can find out about our range of NDIS disability housing in Geelong below:
SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation)
SIL (Specialist Independent Living)
STA (Short Term Accommodation)
MTA (Medium Term Accommodation)
High Care (or Complex Care)
Group Homes
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SDA cost?
How do I apply for NDIS SDA?
How do I know what type of NDIS accommodation will suit me?
What vacancies do you have in Geelong?
SDA NDIS in Geelong
Under the NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation is a type of housing for people who have extreme functional impairment, or very high support needs. These homes are designed with accessibility features and special equipment, so it’s easier for you to access the supports you need on a daily basis.
Home Caring has a wide range of Specialist Disability Accommodation in Geelong, where you can live with other NDIS participants, or on your own. Our modern homes cover the following NDIS housing design categories:
- Improved Liveability – home features include safe and continuous accessways for people with physical impairments, physical access provision, accessible bathrooms and kitchens, special lighting and sensory features, and improved wayfinding.
- Robust – these are resilient homes with robust construction that reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others (for example, secure doors and windows) and enough space to support people with complex behaviours.
- Fully Accessible – these are homes with a high level of physical access for people who have physical challenges (e.g., if you use a powered wheelchair at home). These homes have features that make daily tasks easier, such as eating, showering and cooking. They also have assistive technology to aid independence.
- High Physical Support – these homes come with special features that enable people with very high needs to access the support they need, such as a ceiling hoist in the bedroom, backup power supply in case of a power outage, wide doors to all room, communication technology, and home automation.
On top of providing all the supports you need, our SDA accommodation in Geelong is made to feel like home. Located in sought-after suburbs close to all amenities, we provide appealing places that you’ll love living in – a place where you can feel comfortable, safe and valued.
We’re also available to answer questions and address any issues that come up, giving you and your loved ones’ peace of mind. We are collaborative in our approach and work with you to solve problems, so that you truly enjoy living in your home.
Are you loking for NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation in Geelong? Get in touch with our friendly team; we’d love to chat about what quality of life looks like for you.
NDIS Supported Independent Living in Geelong
Under the NDIS, SIL or Supported Independent Living is support that helps you live independently. It can include things like having a support worker assist you with personal care, cooking nutritious meals, doing the cleaning and laundry, getting to appointments, or managing your medication. The aim of the support is to help you do these things for yourself as much as possible, and to build your capacity and independent living skills.
Home Caring provides NDIS SIL in Geelong for participants who want to live in shared accommodation with housemates, or who want to live on their own. Our supports can include:
- Personalised support from an experienced support worker to help you with everyday tasks
- Learning new skills that help you live more independently
- Living with other housemates and being part of making decisions as a household
- Transport to activities and appointments
- Fun activities that build your skills and improve your confidence and wellbeing
- 24/7 support to keep you safe and well
- Opportunities for social activities that connect you with your local community
- Support with education and working at your job
- Personal care to help you stay safe, well and healthy
Are you looking for SIL NDIS in Geelong? Our locally based team of experts is happy to help. Get in touch any time to chat to us about our range of supports and services.
Short Term Accommodation NDIS in Geelong
If you’re looking for NDIS Short Term Accommodation providers in Geelong, we can help. Home Caring provides quality accommodation for up to 14 days at a time, funded through your NDIS plan. This is a good opportunity to learn some skills, try a new hobby, or enjoy a change in scenery from your usual home, so your loved one or usual carer can take a break. All of our homes are comfortable and appealing, so you’ll really enjoy your short time away.
Medium Term Accommodation in Geelong
Home Caring provides Medium Term Accommodation for NDIS participants in Geelong. If your disability home is not ready yet, this option is available for up to 90 days, so you can stay somewhere safe and comfortable before moving into your long-term home. Our housing options offer a great accessible environment where you can live safely, while receiving all the supports that are included in your NDIS plan.
NDIS High Intensity Support in Geelong
Home Caring provides High Intensity NDIS support in Geelong. This is housing for people with complex needs, so they can access the supports they need while living independently in the community. This could include:
- Complex bowel care and stoma care
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy (PEG) feeding
- Tracheostomy care and ventilation
- Daily catheter maintenance
- Administering medication via injections
- Diabetes management
- Seizure monitoring
- Wound care and pressure care
- Mealtime management for complex care needs
- Support to manage challenging behaviour
- Assistance with personal care tasks such as showering
- Social activities and community engagement
To find out more about high care in Geelong, please get in touch with our friendly team. We provide complex care in Geelong suburbs, and we would love to chat to you about your unique needs.
Group Home in Geelong
Under the NDIS, a group home is shared living accommodation with other NDIS participants housemates. It’s a great way to be part of a friendly household where you can make new friends and do life with others, while still receiving individualised SIL supports. Support workers often help residents create an adaptable household routine, which can help you be more independent and gain valuable skills for life.
Home Caring offers a range of group homes in Geelong, Victoria. Our modern houses have plenty of space for group activities, relaxing and having people over, as well as private bedrooms and enough room for time alone. We carefully match housemates to people in a similar stage of life, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get to know who you’ll be living with before you move in.
For more information about our disability homes in Geelong, Victoria, please get in touch. We’d love to chat to you about your unique needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SDA cost?
If you are deemed eligible by the NDIA, NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation in Geelong can be included as a support in your NDIS plan, which means that the cost of your NDIS housing is covered by funds from your plan.
The NDIA sets a price limit for supports like Specialist Disability Accommodation, which is the maximum amount a registered provider can charge you. Providers then decide the price they will charge, based on the cost of delivering accessible housing to you. You can negotiate the price with your provider, though keep in mind that the cost covers only the housing, not the services or supports you receive while living there.
How do I apply for NDIS SDA?
To be eligible for NDIS SDA in Geelong, you must have extreme functional impairment or/and very high support needs. A good first step is to talk to your NDIS support coordinator. They can help you show the NDIS that you are eligible for this type of support. This will involve getting a Housing Assessment Report done, which is a comprehensive assessment that works out whether you’re eligible, and what type of disability accommodation on the Geelong would suit your needs.
Home Caring is a NDIS registered SDA provider in Geelong. We offer quality homes where you can be supported to reach your goals. For more information, please get in touch and chat to one of our friendly team members.
How do I know what type of NDIS accommodation will suit me?
Just like moving into any new home, there are lots of things to consider when moving into disability accommodation, especially if you’re planning on living there long term. It’s a good idea to do research before making a decision by talking to the providers, asking other people about their experience with them, and visiting the home so you can get a feel for what living there would be like.
Some questions to ask yourself when considering new disability accommodation are:
- Is the provider registered with the NDIS, and can I be sure that the home is of a high standard?
- Is the home accessible based on my needs? Will I be able to live independently and take care of myself?
- Will I be able to access all the supports I need while living there?
- Do I like the spaces in the home? Can I see myself enjoying living here?
- Is the home located close to things I need? e.g. shops, public transport, parks for exercise
- Will I be able to get along with my potential housemates? Is there an opportunity to meet them before I move in?
- What happens if I have an issue in my home? Does the provider have a process for dealing with complaints?
- Are there opportunities for me to take part in activities I enjoy? (e.g. day programs, classes, capacity building)
- How far away will I be from my support network? Is it in a preferred location, close to friends and family?
- Is the home a safe space for me to live in? (e.g. safe parking, secure building, communications technology)
- Does the home have conveniences such as WiFi, air conditioning and good appliances?
- Am I happy with the providers? Do I feel comfortable asking questions and raising issues?
What vacancies do you have in Geelong?
Are you looking for NDIS accommodation in Geelong? We have plenty of options available for you. We are also SIL providers in Geelong and provide a wide range of supports to suit your needs. For more information, please get in touch.
