129 Murphy St, East Bendigo VIC 3550
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129 Murphy St, East Bendigo VIC 3550
A Private HPS Home Built Around Choice
Private Ensuites | OOA Included | East Bendigo
129 Murphy Street, East Bendigo is a purpose-built 2-participant SDA home designed under the High Physical Support design category. This single-storey home has been planned for participants who need a practical, accessible and support-ready environment that still feels warm, private and easy to live in.
The layout supports two participants, with each person having their own bedroom and private ensuite. This gives each participant a clear personal space within the home, while the shared kitchen, meals and living area provides a comfortable central space for daily routines, connection and support.
A dedicated Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA) room is included near the entry and participant areas, helping support teams respond when needed without placing staff spaces directly in the middle of participant living. The home also includes a garage, laundry, storage, porch entry and private outdoor space, giving the property a practical layout for long-term SDA living.
Accessibility has been considered throughout the design, with step-free access principles, accessible pathway provisions, wider door openings, participant ensuite circulation, reinforced bathroom walls and future hoist provisions built into the home from the beginning.
Everyday Living Zone
Connected, Calm and Easy to Use
The open-plan kitchen, meals and living area sits at the centre of the home and gives participants a shared space that feels simple, comfortable and easy to understand.
This part of the home connects naturally with the kitchen, entry and participant bedroom areas, making everyday movement more predictable. The open layout helps reduce crowding, supports easier support delivery and gives participants a central place to relax, eat, spend time with others or move through their day at their own pace.
The shared living space is supported by hybrid flooring, clear internal movement and direct connection to the main areas of the home. It is designed to feel residential and comfortable while still allowing support workers to assist safely and respectfully when required.
Private Participant Rooms
Personal Space With Support in Reach
Both participant bedrooms are designed to provide a proper private retreat within the home. Each bedroom is positioned with access to its own ensuite, helping participants maintain privacy, dignity and routine in daily life.
The bedrooms include built-in robe storage and hybrid flooring for practical everyday use. Sound insulation is included around participant bedroom walls, supporting a calmer and more private living environment.
Future hoist provisions are also included to participant bedroom areas, allowing the home to support changing mobility needs over time. This makes the bedrooms more than just sleeping spaces. They are personal rooms designed to support rest, routine, comfort and long-term stability.
Participant Ensuites
Daily Care With More Control
Each participant has access to their own private ensuite, which is a major benefit in a shared SDA home. It reduces the pressure of shared bathroom use and gives each person greater control over personal care routines.
The participant ensuites include accessible circulation provisions for the toilet, shower and basin areas. The shower areas are designed with hobless access, curtain rail provisions and height-adjustable shower head provisions, helping make daily routines safer and easier to support.
Reinforced bathroom walls are included for future grab rails and fixtures. The wet areas also include slip-resistant flooring requirements and recessed slab detailing, helping support safe movement while maintaining a practical residential feel.
These bathrooms are designed to help participants receive support with dignity, privacy and less stress during daily routines.
Kitchen and Shared Living
Practical Flow for Real Routines
The kitchen is positioned directly within the shared living zone, making it easy for participants to stay involved in everyday routines such as meals, conversation and time with visitors.
The kitchen includes a height-adjustable benchtop provision, pull-out accessible pantry, oven tower, induction cooktop, sink and dishwasher provision. Clear knee and toe space is included at accessible bench areas, helping support more practical use for participants with mobility needs.
The kitchen connects easily with the meals and living area, so support can be provided without blocking movement or making the home feel crowded. This creates a central space that supports cooking, shared meals, daily routines and connection in a natural way.
Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA)
Response Nearby, Privacy Preserved
The home includes a dedicated OOA room, labelled as the carer room, with its own ensuite nearby. This gives support teams a clear place to be based while still allowing participant spaces to remain private and personal.
The OOA position supports overnight response and daily operations without taking over the shared living area. This is important for both participants and SIL providers, because it helps the home feel like a real home while still supporting practical care delivery.
For participants, this means support can be close when needed without feeling intrusive. For providers, it gives staff a functional space that supports safer response, smoother routines and better separation between work areas and personal living spaces.
Private Outdoor Space
A Simple Place to Step Outside
The home includes private open space, giving participants a simple outdoor area for fresh air, quiet time and a change of environment without needing to leave the property.
Accessible external pathway provisions support safer movement around the home, while fencing and practical outdoor features help make the space easier to manage day to day. The porch entry also gives the home a clear and sheltered arrival point.
This outdoor area adds another option for rest, regulation and everyday choice, which can make a meaningful difference in a shared living home.
Accessibility and Daily Ease
Built for Confidence From Day One
129 Murphy Street has been designed from the beginning to support High Physical Support SDA living while still feeling like a comfortable home.
The design includes step-free access principles, zero-threshold provisions to key doorways, accessible concrete walkway provisions, wide internal door provisions and slip-resistant surface requirements. These details help make movement through the home more predictable for participants and more workable for support teams.
Participant ensuites include accessible circulation, reinforced walls for future supports and hobless shower provisions. Future hoist planning is also included to participant bedroom and ensuite pathways, giving the home greater long-term flexibility as participant needs change.
The home also includes practical safety and support features such as smoke alarms in bedrooms and living spaces, intercom points, NBN connection points, mechanical ventilation to wet areas, fire extinguisher and fire blanket location, and split system locations to living areas and bedrooms.
All of these features help the home work better day to day. The focus is not just compliance, but comfort, safety, independence and support that feels easier to deliver.
Location and Local Amenities
129 Murphy Street is located in East Bendigo, with access to everyday shopping, healthcare, parks and transport across Bendigo. The location supports participants, families and SIL providers with practical access to essential services without long travel times.
Shopping and Everyday Essentials
Bendigo Marketplace
37 Garsed Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Approx. 8 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Woolworths Epsom
16-40 Howard Street, Epsom VIC 3551
Approx. 9 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Lake Weeroona
298 Napier Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Approx. 5 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Bendigo Botanic Gardens, White Hills
557-559 Napier Street, White Hills VIC 3550
Approx. 8 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Medical
Bendigo Health
100 Barnard Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Approx. 8 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Bendigo Primary Care Centre
123 Arnold Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Approx. 8 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Transport
Strickland Road / Murphy Street Bus Stop
Murphy Street, East Bendigo VIC 3550
Approx. 2 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car, support vehicle or local bus access
Bendigo Railway Station
Railway Place, Bendigo VIC 3550
Approx. 8 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
