14 Hubbard Street

• Improved Liveability
• 2 Participant Home + OOA

The Heart of the Home

• Open, Connected and Made for Living
• The open-plan family, meals, and kitchen area is where daily life happens.
• The space feels generous and easy to navigate, flowing naturally between living zones, bedrooms, bathroom, and outdoor access.
• Natural light reaches throughout, and there's plenty of room for everyone to move comfortably without feeling crowded.
• Wide, easy-to-move-through corridors and doorways support smooth circulation throughout the home, aligning with Improved Liveability design standards.
• The single-level layout keeps everything within easy reach, with no need to navigate stairs.
• Lighting is designed for comfort and usability, with dimmable options in living areas and bedrooms.
• Switches are placed in consistent, intuitive locations near doorways, and controls are easy to operate with simple, user-friendly designs.

Private, Properly Sized and Built for Comfort

The participant bedroom is spacious and comfortable, with

Enough room to move freely, position furniture easily, avoid any sense of restriction

• Storage is carefully integrated with a full built-in robe that doesn't take away from the usable space.
• A private ensuite connects directly to the bedroom, giving the participant their own bathroom without needing to share.
• This separation supports independence and everyday privacy within a shared home.

The room includes

Climate control for year-round comfort, secure windows, is positioned on the main level so the participant can access their bedroom, bathroom, living areas all on one floor

Accessible, Safe and Ready for Support

• The bathrooms are open, practical and easy to get around.
• There's generous room around key fixtures, allowing comfortable movement and clear access without tight or awkward layouts.
• The shower is step-free and easy to enter, positioned to maximise usable space and safety.
• The toilet area includes clear space in front, making transfers and movement more manageable.
• Walls are reinforced throughout, allowing grabrails to be installed wherever needed now or in the future.
• Finishes are selected for safety, with slip-resistant flooring and clear visual contrast between surfaces to support visibility and confidence in everyday use.

Independence Starts Here

• The kitchen is designed as a highly usable, open workspace that feels uncluttered and easy to move through.
• There's ample room in front of benches and appliances, allowing participants to navigate, turn, and work comfortably.
• All essential appliances are built in and positioned for practical day-to-day use.
• Storage is easy to access, with simple handle designs and thoughtful placement that reduce strain and improve usability.
• Lighting is bright and focused over work areas, making food preparation safer and more comfortable.
• Flooring is also selected to provide good grip underfoot, supporting safe movement throughout the space.

Laundry

• The laundry is a functional, well-sized space that allows for easy movement and access to fixtures.
• There's enough room to comfortably use appliances without feeling cramped, supporting everyday independence.
• Durable, slip-resistant flooring ensures the space remains safe, even in wet conditions.

Step-Free, Sheltered and Year-Round

• A covered porch marks the main entry, creating a sheltered and welcoming arrival point.
• The space feels generous and stable underfoot, providing a smooth, weather-protected transition from outside into the home.
• The path to the front door is step-free and easy to follow, with a gentle, comfortable gradient.
• Its width allows people to move side by side or pass easily, with a surface that supports confident footing in all conditions.
• At the rear, a private outdoor area offers additional space to relax, unwind, or spend time outside in a quiet, secure setting.

Built to the Standard, Then Verified

• Improved Liveability is the SDA design category for participants who benefit from a home that is easy to navigate, safe to move through, and designed with both physical and visual accessibility in mind.

Key accessibility features confirmed under the certification include:

• Wide, easy-to-navigate corridors and doorways that support smooth movement throughout the home
• Door hardware positioned at consistent, easy-to-reach heights
• Step-free transitions between rooms to reduce trip hazards and create smooth movement
• Slip-resistant flooring throughout to support stability underfoot
• Lockable windows for safety and control
• Visual cues such as contrasting strips on glazing to prevent confusion with openings