Shared Home in Capalaba

Mr A is a 32-year-old gentleman with a love of politics, history and old tv shows. He participated in Special Olympics basketball but has incurred a shoulder injury which forced him into retirement. He now enjoys Ten Pin Bowling with Special Olympics. Andrew enjoys watching neighbours and Bargain Hunt.
He works four days a week at an ADE and studies one day a week at TAFE and enjoys cooking and occasional Board Games. Mr A would like a flatmate who is interested in sharing outings with him on Saturday’s on the bus to Museums, Libraries, Festivals (Brisbane Street Art, Paniyiri, Shakespeare in the Park etc) and Movies or Friday or Saturday evening at the local Sports Club or a day trip to Coochie Mudlo Island.

It is important that a co-tenant is working towards independence – Learning to cook and clean and be studying or working each day. He must also have a supportive network that helps him through the transition of living in a new home, especially if he is moving out of home for the first time.

Mr A has 24/7 support which includes two flatmates that provide overnight support if he requires it. (He requires assistance in the event of seizures and shoulder dislocations) His flatmates are a 32-year-old male and 36-year-old female. They are both currently studying. The housemates share an STA with Mr A every 3 months.

Mr A’s mum stays at the house for a week, once a quarter when his medication is changed.

The Home
Mr A’s home has 4.5 bedroom and 4.5 bathrooms. The house was built specifically for his disability.
• Small lounge
• Big communal area in the kitchen
• Patio at front of house and patio in front of communal area.
• No garage as being used for separate communal area – pool table and tv. Used for private entertainment when guests come over etc.
• 3 fridges (one for Mr A) shared fridge for flatmates/supporters and dedicated fridge for new tenant.
• Own pantry available for new tenant.

Contract and Room Details
• Room available for $180 per week
• REIQ contract – rolling month to month with House Sharing Agreement for all tenants
• Includes water and internet
• Share electricity. Currently a 6kw solar system on room (average bill $300 – $500 per quarter)
• Room unfurnished but includes built in wardrobe with three mirror doors. Will fit a Queen size bed, bedside tables and a 1.2m desk near tv and computer points.
• Has own bathroom and tv point
• Fully ducted aircon usually set at around Cool to 23-24 degrees in Summer and Heat to 21-22 degrees in Winter but can be changed in-room.

Requirements
• Support workers must be vaccinated and insured
• Alcohol – occasional responsible drinking
• No smoking
• Must lock house. Extra set of keys can be provided to parents or support person.
• This is Independent Shared Living so the home is not run by a Service Provider