5 Tannery Street, Donnybrook Victoria 3064
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5 Tannery Street, Donnybrook VIC 3064
A High Physical Support SDA Home Built for Independence and Comfort
5 Tannery Street, Donnybrook is a purpose-built three-bedroom High Physical Support SDA home designed for participants who need significant daily support but want to live as independently as possible. This single-storey residence has been built with durability, accessibility, and everyday comfort at the centre of its design.
The layout has been carefully planned to support independence while making it easy for support workers to assist. Each of the three participant bedrooms includes a private ensuite, giving each person their own private space within the home. A dedicated overnight on-call room is included so support can be nearby when needed. The home feels spacious and welcoming rather than institutional, with open sightlines that help support workers keep an eye on participants while still respecting privacy.
The Heart of the Home
Open, Accessible and Built for Daily Living
The open-plan living and dining area sits at the centre of the home and connects naturally to the kitchen, bedrooms, and outdoor alfresco space. The layout allows everyone to move comfortably through the home, and the generous spaces mean support workers have room to assist with personal care without feeling cramped.
Lighting is designed to feel comfortable and practical for everyday living, with dimmable lighting provided in the main living areas and bedrooms. Light switches and power points are positioned consistently throughout the home to make daily routines simpler and easier to manage.
The spacious kitchen is positioned to connect directly with the living and dining area, making the home feel open and easy to navigate. All controls and fixtures are positioned at consistent heights to make everyday use simpler. This layout makes it easier for participants to stay involved in everyday activities such as cooking, relaxing in the living area, or spending time with visitors. The kitchen includes all the features needed for daily meal preparation, and the accessible design means participants and support workers can work together comfortably.
Participant Bedrooms
Private, Comfortable and Designed for Real Life
All three participant bedrooms are spacious and designed to feel like proper private rooms rather than adapted spaces. Each bedroom has generous space around the bed, making it easy for support workers to provide personal care. Each bedroom is also connected to its own private ensuite, giving every participant complete privacy.
The bathrooms are designed with accessibility and support in mind, including step-free showers, slip-resistant flooring, and layouts that are easier to move around in while still feeling comfortable and private. The ensuites include reinforced walls to support grab rails and other assistive equipment that participants may need. Having three separate bedrooms with private bathrooms is one of the most important features in a shared SDA home. It allows participants to live together while maintaining real privacy and dignity.
Accessible Bathrooms
Built for Comfort and Support
Beyond the private ensuites, the home includes an additional bathroom accessible from the main living areas. All wet areas have been waterproofed to the highest standards and include slip-resistant flooring throughout. The design makes it easy for support workers to assist with personal care while maintaining the participant's comfort and privacy.
Overnight On-Call Room
Support Nearby Without Losing Independence
The home includes a dedicated overnight on-call room so support can be provided when needed. This allows participants to live independently while still having the reassurance that support is close by if required. The layout keeps participant spaces separate from the on-call area, helping maintain privacy while still meeting support needs.
Accessibility and Everyday Comfort
Designed from the Beginning, Not Added Later
This home has been designed from the start to support High Physical Support requirements while feeling warm and comfortable. It is not a building that has been retrofitted or modified; accessibility is built into the very structure of the home.
Features include:
- Wide doorways throughout the home that make it easy for support workers and participants to move through spaces comfortably
- Step-free internal access so participants and equipment can move freely without obstacles
- Slip-resistant flooring in key areas to keep everyone safe
- Consistent light switch and power-point heights so participants and support workers always know where to find them
- Easy-to-use fixtures and fittings that reduce frustration and make daily tasks simpler
- Private ensuites for all three participants so everyone has their own private space
- Reinforced walls in bathrooms to support grab rails and ceiling hoists
- Power and engineered structure in all participant bedrooms capable of supporting ceiling hoists, giving participants options for how they want to be supported
- Emergency power solutions to keep essential systems running during power outages
- High-speed internet with strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home so participants can stay connected
All of these features are part of the design itself rather than added afterwards, which makes a real difference to how the home feels day to day.
Outdoor Area
Safe, Easy and Comfortable Outdoor Living
The home includes a covered outdoor alfresco area that connects directly to the living space, making it easy to move between indoor and outdoor areas. Slip-resistant flooring is provided in outdoor areas to help make outdoor spaces safer while still feeling comfortable and relaxed. The outdoor area is designed to be simple and easy to maintain, giving participants an outdoor space to enjoy.
Location and Local Amenities
5 Tannery Street is located in Donnybrook, a quiet residential area on Melbourne's south-east peninsula, with essential services and everyday shopping close by. The location makes it easy for participants and support providers to access shops, parks, medical services, and transport without long travel times.
Shopping and Everyday Essentials
Donnybrook Village Shopping Centre
71 Campbell Street, Donnybrook VIC 3064
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Coles Supermarket
71 Campbell Street, Donnybrook VIC 3064
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Donnybrook Reserve
Cnr Heathfield Street and Campbell Street, Donnybrook VIC 3064
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car
Anderson Reserve Mountain
Highway, Bayswater VIC 3153
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car
Medical
Donnybrook Medical Centre
71 Campbell Street, Donnybrook VIC 3064
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Monash Medical Centre
246 Clayton Road, Clayton VIC 3168
Approx. 20 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Transport
Donnybrook Bus Stops (Campbell Street)
Campbell Street, Donnybrook VIC 3064
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Donnybrook Train Station
Station Street, Donnybrook VIC 3064
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
