14A Allen St, California Gully VIC 3556

Robust SDA with Two Independent Living Environments

Robust SDA | Two Participant Home + OOA | Two Independent Homes on One Title

Located at 14A Allen Street, California Gully, this purpose-built Robust SDA home is designed for participants who need a stronger, calmer and more considered living environment without losing the comfort of home.

This property forms part of a Two Independent Homes on One Title arrangement, giving participants the benefit of separation, privacy and reduced shared-living pressure while still supporting efficient SIL operations. 14A Allen is the Robust SDA residence, designed for 2 participants with Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA). The home is planned around participant privacy, durable finishes, retreat spaces, resilient wet areas, accessible movement and practical support delivery.

The design supports long-term stability for participants and providers. With two participant bedroom zones, OOA support, living and kitchen areas, robust bathroom inclusions, acoustic treatment, wide internal doors, lockable and controlled spaces, outdoor access and a support-friendly layout, 14A Allen Street is built to make daily living feel steadier, safer and easier to manage.

 

Everyday Living Spaces

Calm, Separated and Purposeful

The living and dining areas are designed to give participants a comfortable shared space without making the home feel crowded or overwhelming. The layout supports connection when it is wanted, while still allowing each participant to step away when routines, sensory needs or daily stress require more space.

The home includes living areas supported by reverse-cycle heating and cooling, dimmable lighting, durable flooring and practical circulation. This gives participants a more predictable environment and gives support teams better visibility, movement and day-to-day functionality.

For SIL providers, the layout supports participant matching, safer routines and reduced shared-living pressure. For participants, it creates a home that feels more settled and easier to live in.

 

Participant Bedrooms

Private Spaces for Reset and Routine

The home includes 2 participant bedrooms, each designed to provide a clear private space within a Robust SDA setting.

Each bedroom is planned to support rest, regulation and personal routine. The design includes heating and cooling, data and TV provisions, open wardrobe arrangements, window controls designed for easier use, blockout blind provisions and participant-focused privacy.

The bedroom areas also include robust design elements such as Crimsafe mesh provisions to bedrooms, highlight windows and controlled window access. These features help create a safer and more durable environment while still allowing the bedrooms to feel personal and residential.

Having two defined participant spaces is important in a Robust home. It gives each person a place to retreat, reduces unnecessary contact in shared areas and helps support more stable daily routines.

 

Kitchen and Dining

Practical, Durable and Easy to Use

The kitchen and living areas are designed to support daily routines, meals, assistance and connection in a way that feels practical rather than clinical.

The kitchen includes durable cabinetry, appliance provisions, soft-close cabinetry, a double bowl stainless steel sink, accessible wall oven planning and additional kitchen provision. The layout also supports provider-friendly operation, helping staff assist with meals, cleaning and daily routines while maintaining clear movement through the home.

The additional kitchen and living-related zones support greater flexibility in how the home is used. This is valuable in a two-participant Robust setting, where separation, routine and participant matching can make a real difference to long-term stability.

 

Bathrooms and Ensuites

Durable Wet Areas for Safer Support

The bathrooms and ensuites are designed to support durability, privacy and safer personal care routines.

The home includes robust wet-area features such as vinyl to shower areas and splashbacks, robust plumbing fit-off, stainless steel mirrors, pull handles, vandal-proof shower heads and mixers, privacy locks, cavity slider provisions to participant ensuites and wet-area lock provisions where required.

Participant bathrooms are intended to support practical assistance while maintaining dignity. Features such as disabled-compliant tapware, wall-hung vanity basins, disabled toilets, handrails to shower and toilet areas, sensor lights and slip-resistant flooring help make daily care routines safer and more predictable.

These wet areas are built for real use, giving participants more confidence and giving support teams a stronger, more practical care environment.

Onsite Overnight Assistance

Support Nearby Without Taking Over

The home includes a dedicated Onsite Overnight Assistance room, allowing support to remain close while participant spaces remain private.

This arrangement helps participants maintain independence while giving support teams a practical base for overnight response and day-to-day operations. The OOA area is also supported by carer-room control provisions, helping staff manage the home without needing to occupy participant spaces unnecessarily.

The OOA room improves safety, response and operational efficiency, while helping the home continue to feel like a participant-led living environment rather than a staff-led setting.

Outdoor Living

Fresh Air with Practical Separation

The outdoor area gives participants a simple and useful space for fresh air, quiet time and a change of environment.

The home includes decking provision, porch space, landscaping, fencing, a separate front path, outdoor lighting and clothesline provisions. These outdoor elements support daily routine and give participants another place to regulate without needing to leave the property.

Outdoor access is especially valuable in Robust SDA because it gives participants more choice in how the home is used. It also supports support teams by creating additional options for routines, breaks and calmer transitions throughout the day.

 

Accessibility and Everyday Comfort

Built Around Safer Daily Movement

14A Allen Street has been designed to support predictable movement, safer access and long-term usability.

The home includes wide internal door provisions, wheelchair-friendly doors, no-step access principles, firm slip-resistant vinyl flooring, level transitions, accessible window controls, SDA-compliant switches, additional power points near windows and doors, and visual light indicators outside each bedroom for emergency awareness.

The Robust design also includes acoustic treatment, including double-stud wall provisions to the common wall, additional acoustic insulation and Sound Break acoustic batts through the ceiling. These inclusions support a calmer internal environment and help reduce stress between living zones.

Other durability and safety-focused features include Perspex double-glazed windows, privacy locks to ensuites and escape doors, Crimsafe mesh to participant bedrooms, ensuites and kitchens, steel jamb allowance, lockable garage storage, sensor flood lights and a fire safety plan.

Together, these details support a home that is easier to move through, easier to maintain and better suited to the realities of Robust SDA living.

Location and Local Amenities

14A Allen Street is located in California Gully, within the broader Bendigo region. The location provides access to everyday shopping, medical services, parks, transport and regional support networks while still offering a residential setting.

 

Shopping and Everyday Essentials

Champions IGA Long Gully

203 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully VIC 3550

Approx. 4 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

IGA Eaglehawk

Victoria Street, Eaglehawk VIC 3556

Approx. 5 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

 

Parks and Outdoor Spaces

California Gully Recreation Reserve

Dowding Street, California Gully VIC 3556

Approx. 2 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car, support vehicle, or local walk depending on participant mobility

California Gully Bushland Reserve

Green Street, California Gully VIC 3556

Approx. 4 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

 

Medical

Eaglehawk Medical Centre

Eaglehawk VIC 3556

Approx. 4 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

Bendigo Health

100 Barnard Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

Approx. 8 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

 

Transport

Eaglehawk Station

Hall Street, Eaglehawk VIC 3556

Approx. 5 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car, support vehicle, or train connection

Bendigo Station

Railway Place, Bendigo VIC 3550

Approx. 10 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car, support vehicle, or train connection

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