Helen’s journey to a place that feels like home RESIDENT PROFILE
For over 20 years, Helen has called one of our Specialist Disability Accommodation homes in Mill Park her own. Helen shares her home with three other residents, and she feels comfortable and safe. The dedicated sta ensure her personal preferences are respected, not just within her home but also in her local community. “It’s important to me, I can spend time with other friends and support sta . I can talk to them about everything and anything, and they listen to me.” Helen said. From going to the local hairdresser and shops to dining at her favourite Greek restaurant, Helen loves the fact that she is connected to her local community in so many ways. She has also been attending a local activity centre twice a week for several years now. In the past two years, Helen has collaborated with Housing Choices Australia (HCA) to co-design her new home in a nearby suburb. Her new residence will feature elements that are crucial to her comfort and lifestyle: a fully accessible ensuite bathroom, a cozy private courtyard to enjoy the afternoon sun, and a spacious bedroom that not only o ers ample
storage but also serves as a private retreat. This new home will help her continue to maintain her important connections and activities in the community. Helen’s excitement about her new home highlights how much she values having a space that truly reflects her personality and individual needs. Through the co-design approach, her sense of belonging is being thoughtfully supported. “ I can’t wait to have a new house with a bigger bedroom and my own bathroom, it will give me more privacy and space when I need it. ” She appreciates how HCA has listened to her ideas and needs and is glad to be able to choose colours for her walls and carpet. Looking forward to setting up her new space with her family and personal touches, Helen believes that having a home that she’s had a hand in designing will bring her great happiness.
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I can spend time with other friends and support sta . I can talk to them about everything and anything, and they listen to me.
Housing Choices Australia is an Australian leader in the provision of Specialist Disability Accommodation - a range of housing designed for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants with extreme functional impairment or very high needs. With our commitment to providing long-term solutions and building strong links to local communities, Housing Choices works with registered NDIS service providers and other organisations across the disability sector to deliver quality support for our residents.
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