HUNTER HOUSING AND SUPPORT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

HUNTER HOUSING AND SUPPORT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

HOUSING AND SUPPORT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS Few things are more fundamental than having somewhere to live, and living as independently as possible. Having little to no choice about where to live, or who to live with has a profound impact on mental and physical health, and the ability to participate in community life. OVER 6000 PEOPLE UNDER 65 LIVING IN NURSING HOMES NEARLY 600 PEOPLE UNDER 50 LIVING IN NURSING HOMES NEARLY 200 PEOPLE UNDER 50 ARE AT RISK OF ADMISSION TO NURSING HOMES EACH YEAR IN AUSTRALIA FOR MORE INFORMATION Find out more about our housing projects : www.summerfoundation.org.au/housing The Summer Foundation s housing demonstration projects are concrete examples of housing options for young people with high and complex support needs living in nursing homes. Our housing model is a contemporary one that brings accessible and affordable housing and support together with smart home technology to give individuals greater choice and control over how they live. The right housing and support in the right location can increase a person s quality of life and independence, while reducing lifetime care costs. Our long-term vision is that our model of housing for people with disability is routinely included in all new medium and high-density residential developments throughout Australia. This would create the scale and range of housing options needed for both young people in nursing homes and other people with disability who have potential for more independent living. The demonstration models being developed by the Summer Foundation have a very strong focus on supporting people to: Be as independent and included as possible Have as much control over their home environment as possible Have a home environment that can support maintenance of family roles and contact with friends and family. ABOUT THE SUMMER FOUNDATION The Summer Foundation was established in 2006 with its key aim to change human service policy and practice related to young people in nursing homes. We want to create, lead and demonstrate long-term sustainable changes that stop young people from being forced to live in nursing homes because there is nowhere else for them to go.

THE HUNTER HOUSING PROJECT The Hunter Housing Project consists of ten apartments for people with disability peppered throughout a 110-unit private development. An additional apartment accommodates an office and sleepover space for disability support workers. DESIGN OBJECTIVES Mainstream products for residential home-like look Accessible, functional and multi-use design Cost-effective options for minor adaptation Safety to support independence Re-sale potential on open market (e.g. capacity to remove features) Range of apartments to suit different household setups Non-identifiable within building APARTMENT FEATURES One Livable Housing Australia Platinum Plus accessible bedroom and bathroom Open-plan kitchen, dining and living Private courtyard or balcony Second toilet or bathroom ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES (APARTMENT) Min. 1.2m wide corridors 950mm clear opening doors Flexible open plan kitchen, dining and living Larger spaces to enable multi-sided approach Flush levels throughout, including into external areas Switches and controls offset 600mm above finished floor level and from corners COMMON AREA FEATURES Push-button radio-frequency fob for building and apartment entry Wi-Fi and radio-frequency capacity in lift Corridor widths min. 1.5m wide Movement sensor-operated doors in common areas Generator backup for essential services (min. 4 hrs) Secure covered taxi drop-off in underground carpark One accessible carpark and cage store per apartment Step-free courtyard on first floor BEN PARKINSON Ben acquired his brain injury eight years ago. He currently lives at home with his parents, an arrangement that is not sustainable long term. This year, Ben received the news that he had been accepted as a tenant in the Summer Foundation s Hunter Housing Project. He is very excited about moving into his new home, which he has already named Parko s Pad. WHAT 30 YEAR OLD WOULD WANT TO LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR PARENTS? 3

APARTMENT DESIGN FEATURES TECHNOLOGY FEATURES EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION Tenant alerts made via wall buttons, pendant/watch or ipad Alerts received by staff via deskphone, mobile phone or ipad Tenant/staff communication via ceiling microphones and speakers, or intercom SAFETY SENSORS & ALERTS Temperature sensor (integrated into climate control panel) Capacity for motion sensors, door use sensors PRE-WIRING FOR AUTOMATION To all doors, private gates, blinds and windows, for control via wall switches or ipad (wall switch for key external doors only) INTERCOM Control panel mounted at accessible height* HEATING AND COOLING Wall switch / control panel at accessible height* *with capacity to be controlled via ipad BUILDING FABRIC FLOORING Direct-stuck flooring (without underlay, directly to slab) Timber-look vinyl flooring in living areas Dense-weave carpet tiles and woven vinyl in bedrooms Non-slip tiles in bathrooms WALLS 12mm FC lining throughout for durability and capacity to retrofit grabrails Wall corner guards for protection LIGHTING Controls mounted at accessible height* SMOKE DETECTORS Dual-stage detects smoke/heat, to prevent false alarms Turn on lights and alert support staff and/or the fire brigade WALL SWITCHES Reprogrammable to control automated features as needed IPAD AND CHARGER RTI interface allows flexibility to customise as needed Opposite: Wall switch, climate control and ipad used to control smart home technology features Bottom left: Emergency communication call button Bottom right: Automation of door 4

BATH 2 BATH 1 ENTRY BED 2 FR APARTMENT PLAN HUNTER DISPLAY APARTMENT (LEVEL TWO) BED 1 KITCHEN / DINING / LIVING WM KEY EMERGENCY CALL BUTTON TEMPERATURE WALL PANEL INTERCOM SECURE ACCESS (PUSH BUTTON RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTRONIC FOB) SCALE 1:100@A4 (1cm = 1m @ A4 SIZE) BATHROOM DESIGN TWO SHOWERHEADS AND MIXERS Allows for increased sensitivity to cold and helps when given assistance FIXED / FOLDING SCREENS Provides flexibility VANITY BASIN Height-adjustable via wall brackets, to allow knee clearance SUCTION-CAP SHOWER SHELF Allows for preferred positioning of shelf Ease of use and does not stick to body SHOWER AND VANITY MIXER TAPS LINEAR SHOWER STRIP DRAIN Step-free single slope with strip drain assists mobility and cognitive challenges SHOWER NICHE Provides standard residential FLEXIBLE TOILET Removable front panels allow for alterable toilet position and type Steel framing and powerpoint allow for drop-down grabrails / sensor flush HEAT LAMP Option for either standard or longer lever as needed PROVISION FOR THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE Allows for adjustment of maximum hot water temperature if needed (home-like) look Assists those with sensitivity to the cold 5

KITCHEN DESIGN HEIGHT-ADAPTABLE BENCH Via replacement of base plinth with a lower or higher plinth Longer splashback to allow for lowering of benchtop Rangehood and powerpoints installed higher HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE BENCH Bench with integrated sink and cooktop (one apartment only) Allows use by several people with varied abilities, e.g. a family Automatic pushbutton or manual control BENCHTOP FINISH Lightweight laminate allows for height adjustments Reinforced edging protection CABINETRY HANDLES Easy-grip D-pull handles MOBILE ISLAND BENCH Larger roll-under workspace (with capacity for accessible storage) IN-SLAB POWERPOINT Allows for use of appliances on mobile island bench 6

OVERHEAD STORAGE UNITS One unit easily lowerable, while retaining standard residential look PULL-OUT BINS Improves reach to bins PULL-OUT CHOPPING BOARD Small roll-under workspace for seated users PULL-OUT PANTRY Improves reach to pantry Capacity to automate pantry via plug-in motor PULL-OUT HEAT-PROOF TRAY Provides additional safety for those with reduced strength TASK LIGHTING Continuous strip lighting improves usability and safety SINK TAP Option for either standard or longer lever as needed REMOVABLE CABINETRY BELOW SINKS AND COOKTOPS Knee clearance improves access for seated users APPLIANCES OVEN Side opening door and fully extendable telescopic shelves reduce reach INDUCTION COOKTOP No flames and controlled heating zones increases safety Touch-controls (no lifting of pots over raised knobs) Breaker switch mounted in easily reached position RANGEHOOD Control switch mounted in easily reached position REVERSED FRIDGE-FREEZER Everyday items at convenient height for seated user MICROWAVE Limited commands simplifies use DISHWASHER DRAWER Improves reach to dishwasher REMOVABLE CABINETRY BELOW BENCHTOP CORNERS Options to improve corner access for seated or reclined users, by removing cabinetry or shelving LAUNDRY DESIGN FEATURES WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER Proprietary plinth to raise washing machine Controls that require few steps and little effort to use Dryer can be flipped to make controls more accessible ROLLER DOOR Low-effort vertical roller; power provisions for automation POWERPOINTS Pull-down powerpoints, side-mounting preferred 7

BEDROOM DESIGN (PLATINUM PLUS ) BIR DOORS Lightweight multi-panels enable increased control over access and privacy Flush bottom track enables wheelchair users closer reach BIR VERTICAL SHELVING UNITS Re-locatable storage units to suit access preferences Wire baskets allow for easy identification of contents Powerpoint allows for the use of a TV or the charging of other electronic equipment CEILING HOIST PROVISIONS In-ceiling support and powerpoint for future XY system (bedroom 1 and living room) BLINDS Separate privacy / blockout blinds for dignity when hoisting Capacity to upgrade from manual to motorised if needed Motor blinds controllable via wall switches, ipad or remote EXTERNAL DOOR Alternative egress path in case of a fire DOOR TO BATHROOM Provides privacy if hoisting is needed HEATING & COOLING Second outlet for zoning and increased temperature control PRIVATE BALCONY AND COURTYARD STEP-FREE FLOORING THRESHOLDS Tiles on buzon feet SENSOR LIGHTING Increases safety and security FIND OUT MORE We aim to share the knowledge we have gathered about our housing projects, and encourage others to replicate it. Reports on our projects can be downloaded for free at: www.summerfoundation.org.au/resources TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR View an interactive virtual tour of our Hunter Housing Project display apartment showcasing some of the key design and smart home technology features. View the tour at: www.summerfoundation.org.au/v-tour Summer Foundation Ltd. ABN: 90 117 719 516 PO Box 208, Blackburn VIC 3130 p: 1300 626 560 w: www.summerfoundation.org.au Connect with us: SummerFoundationLtd @SummerFoundtn summer-foundation-ltd SummerFoundation