Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) registered as design category ‘Basic’.
This beautifully designed and decorated 4-bedroom home is located in a quiet suburb of Thornton in the Hunter Region. The home features excellent indoor and outdoor shared spaces, including multiple living areas and an open-plan design with large picture windows that offer plenty of natural light. It also includes a charming undercover patio with seating that overlooks a lush, beautifully-maintained rear garden.
This single-story, low-maintenance home offers shared independent living with active overnight support. We are currently seeking one easy-going male tenant to join an all-male household, with residents aged in their 30s to 40s.
Room information
One vacant room with built in wardrobes, heating and cooling.
House information
This outstanding home features:
• 4 bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, cooling, and heating.
• An undercover patio with seating that overlooks a large, beautifully maintained backyard and garden beds.
• A modern kitchen overlooking the open-plan dining and lounge room, with three additional living areas.
• A sensory room.
• Two accessible bathrooms with grab rails and stepless showers.
• Ramp access for easy entry and exit.
• An internal laundry equipped with a washer and dryer.
Housemates
Three (3) long-term, male housemates, aged in their 30’s to 40’s.
Interests: The tenants are very social and enjoy being out and about in the community. For relaxation, they enjoy watching television and movies and catching up with family and friends.
Location information
Thornton is located in the Hunter Region, approximately 28 kilometres west of Newcastle and 12 kilometres from Maitland.
Thornton offers a range of amenities, including the Thornton Shopping Centre for everyday needs and the nearby Green Hills Shopping Centre in East Maitland for more extensive shopping options. Recreational facilities include local parks, the Thornton Dog Park, and various sporting fields.
Public transport in Thornton is well-serviced, with Thornton railway station on the Hunter Line offering easy access to Newcastle and Maitland. Several bus routes also connect the suburb to nearby areas and transport hubs, ensuring good connectivity for residents.
Healthcare facilities are readily available, with Maitland Hospital and John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle nearby. The suburb also hosts several GP clinics and medical centres, providing convenient healthcare options.
Thornton boasts attractions such as the Hunter Wetlands Centre, which offers opportunities for bird watching and nature walks. The community is vibrant with facilities like the Thornton Library, local clubs, and community centres.
Accessibility
This property is mostly wheelchair accessible. Both bathrooms have fully accessible features.
Current support model
Active night support.
All staff have current First Aid and medication training.
Regular household safety checks are conducted.
Factors to consider when applying
Life Without Barriers will conduct a screening and suitability assessment to ensure housemates are compatible.
You are aged 18 years or over.
You are eligible for, and able to secure, an appropriate level of NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding.
You have the financial means to pay rent and utilities and are prepared to sign (or for a representative to sign) a service and accommodation agreement.
SDA registered category 'Basic'.