Property Launches 2015-16
Cherry Court Cherry Court, a five-bedroom shared accommodation development, was opened by Managing Director Michael Lennon in August of last year. The project was funded by the proceeds of sale from Singleton Equity Housing properties and was purpose built by Housing Choices (DHL) for residents with physical and intellectual disabilities under the shared supported accommodation model. The accommodation has a state-of-the-art design, with passive solar cooling and great cross ventilation to ensure its carbon footprint is minimal and it meets the minimum energy star ratings. The property also provides universal access throughout, including its common areas and entry doors. Ormond Road The refurbishment of eight, two-bedroom units has been completed at Housing Choices’ Ormond Road property in East Geelong. This redevelopment highlights how general community housing can be upgraded to provide housing solutions for people with disabilities. The redevelopment consists of eight units in total, four of which are fully accessible. All units are wired for on- call services to provide additional support if required, and there is a communal garden space shared by all residents. Each unit is ideal for a person with a disability living with a family member, or for a person who requires 24-hour support. The units can also provide a housing solution for two people with disabilities wanting to share a home.
Cloverleaf The Cloverleaf shared supported accommodation project is based in Rosebud, Victoria, and was established by the Community Living Association (CLA), a parent-based group drawn from the Rosebud area. The CLA comprises elderly parents of adult children with significant disabilities who are aiming to ensure their children have long-term sustainable accommodation and support into the future. With the assistance of the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Rosebud Uniting Church, the Cloverleaf project secured the use of land provided by the Uniting Church Property Trust. The group was also successful in securing Victorian and Federal government grants for capital development, a contribution by Bendigo Bank and additional funds from their own fundraising efforts. Housing Choices assisted the CLA in providing concept planning, cost estimating and the preparation of funding applications so the CLA could obtain capital funding. This combination of local community engagement and Housing Choices development experience resulted in a total commitment to the project of $2.49 million, comprising the following:
$ 1 million
Victorian Government (Department of Health and Human Services) $ 1 million Fundraising $ 240,000
Federal Government (Department of Social Services)
Bendigo Bank $ 250,000
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Building for the future
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