FAQ's
What will be the eligibility requirement for the seniors living accommodation?
Anyone who is over 55 and retired will be eligible for the seniors living accommodation. Priority will be given to pensioners who are renting and are financially disadvantaged.
What is the eligibility requirement for the disability housing?
To be eligible for the disability housing you must be aged 18 or over and approved for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. If you meet the criteria for SDA funding under the NDIS, you will then be able to apply for the disability accommodation when the units are constructed and approved for occupancy.
Can I put my name on a waiting list for accommodation?
You can express an interest in applying for the accommodation by sending us an email from our contact page.
We are only taking expressions of interest at this stage as the facility is not expected to open until May 2024 at the earliest. When construction is nearing completion, we will contact you to see if you still wish to apply for accommodation.
How much will the rent be?
Because construction is some way off, we have not set rent rates yet. They will be set at a fair rental rate for the seniors living and the contribution for disability housing will be determined by NDIS rules for specialist disability accommodation.
The tables below detail how rent will be calculated.
Seniors Living Rent
Situation | Fortnightly rent formula |
Single pensioner; Pensioner couple but separated due to ill health. | 30% x (fortnightly single pension + pension supplement + energy supplement) plus 100% Commonwealth rent assistance (CRA) |
Pensioner combined couple | 30% x (fortnightly combined pension + pension supplement + energy supplement) plus 100% Commonwealth rent assistance (CRA). |
Non pensioner (single or couple) | Pensioner combined couple rate x 1.05 |
NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation Rent
Situation | Fortnightly Maximum Reasonable Rent Contribution |
Single person not sharing a bedroom. | 25% of the maximum rate of the Disability Support Pension; plus 25% of the maximum rate of the Pension Supplement; plus 100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA). |
Participant sharing bedroom with a partner. | 25% of the maximum rate of the Disability Support Pension payable to a member of a couple (not separated due to illness); plus 25% of the maximum rate of the Pension Supplement payable to a member of a couple (not separated due to illness); plus 100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA). |
When will the accommodation be available?
Construction of stage one commenced on 27 February 2023. Stage one is estimated to be completed by the end of May 2024, assuming there are no project delays due to weather conditions or other unforeseen events.