7 Sheoak Court

• High Physical Support SDA
• 2 Participants
• Private Ensuites & OOA

Purposeful HPS Living in Colac

• 2 Participant Bedrooms
• Private Ensuites
• OOA Included

A Central Space for Comfort, Connection and Routine

• The main living and dining area sits at the centre of the home, creating a relaxed everyday space for meals, conversation, visitors, and quiet time.
• It connects naturally with the kitchen and alfresco, helping the home feel open without losing structure.
• The kitchen has been designed to support accessibility from the beginning.

It includes

A height-adjustable benchtop, accessible bench space, lever tap positioning, a pull-out pantry, wall oven, cooktop, rangehood, dishwasher provision

• This layout makes the kitchen and living area feel like the real centre of the home.

Participants can remain involved in everyday routines, whether preparing food, spending time with housemates, relaxing in the living area, moving outdoors to the alfresco.

Participant Bedrooms Designed for Dignity and Support

• Both participant bedrooms are positioned along the quieter side of the home and include their own robe and private ensuite. This gives each resident a personal space that feels separate, calm, and easy to settle into.
• Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2 are designed with ceiling hoist provisions, including power and an inbuilt structure in the wall and ceiling for a 250 kg hoist.
• The home also includes firm and even internal floor finishes with minimum slip-resistance requirements, supporting safer movement throughout the home.
• These private rooms are well suited to participants who require High Physical Support design features, while still wanting a bedroom that feels personal, comfortable, and part of a real home.

Private Bathrooms for Safer Daily Routines

• Each participant bedroom has its own ensuite, helping support privacy, dignity, and consistent daily care routines. This is especially valuable in a shared SDA home, where private bathrooms can reduce disruption and give each participant more control over their own space.

The ensuite design includes accessible bathroom features hobless shower areas, grab rail provisions, compliant basin clearance, slip-resistant wet area considerations, reinforced wall construction to suit bathroom use.

• The bathrooms meet support needs and open off the bedrooms, just as an ensuite would in any family home.

Accessible Design That Feels Natural to Use

• The kitchen is positioned beside the open living and dining area, which helps daily household routines feel connected and social. This allows participants, support staff, and visitors to move between spaces without the home feeling crowded or disconnected.

The kitchen includes accessible details: a height-adjustable benchtop, knee space under the bench, side-mounted lever tap positioning, appliance placement designed to make use easier.

• The design also includes practical storage and lighting features, including overhead cabinetry and LED strip lighting.
• The adjoining laundry and storage area add practical functionality for everyday living, giving the home a clear place for household tasks without taking space away from the main participant areas.

Dedicated OOA Space Near the Entry

• The dedicated carer's room is positioned near the front entry, with a nearby private bathroom area. This allows overnight support to be close and responsive while keeping participant bedrooms and shared living spaces clearly separate.
• The layout supports day-to-day care delivery for SIL providers, with direct access through the home and participant rooms grouped along one side for clear circulation.
• At the same time, the OOA area does not dominate the participant spaces, helping maintain the feeling of a private home.
• This balance is important for shared High Physical Support living, where support needs to be available without reducing independence or comfort.

A Simple Outdoor Space Connected to the Home

• The covered alfresco connects directly to the living and dining area, giving participants an easy outdoor space for fresh air, quiet time, or relaxed social use.
• The alfresco is positioned at the rear of the home and works as an extension of the main living area.
• The site includes a single-storey dwelling on a 448m² lot, with garden area included as part of the overall site planning. This supports outdoor amenity without creating an overwhelming or difficult-to-manage setting.
• For participants and support teams, this gives the home a handy outdoor connection while keeping the overall layout simple and manageable.