6 Kilpatrick Street, Darwin NT 0828

A Purpose-Built 3-Participant High Physical Support Home

Three Participant Bedrooms | Private Ensuites | OOA Included | High Physical Support

6 Kilpatrick Street, Berrimah is a purpose-built Specialist Disability Accommodation home designed under the High Physical Support design category. The SDA Assessment Summary confirms the property as a final-as-built High Physical Support house with 3 participant bedrooms, excluding the dedicated Overnight On-Call room. 

This single-storey home has been planned for participants who need a higher level of accessibility, support readiness, and future flexibility, while still wanting a comfortable home that feels calm, private, and easy to live in. The layout includes three participant bedrooms, each positioned with its own ensuite, along with an open kitchen, dining and living area, a laundry, a separate WC, internal storage, a garage, portico entry, and a covered patio. 

The home is designed to support independence, privacy, safety, and everyday routines. Wide circulation spaces, step-free access, accessible wet areas, participant-friendly kitchen planning, emergency power provision, assistive technology readiness, and ceiling hoist provisions are all reflected in the High Physical Support checklist and assessment documentation. 

 

Open Living with Practical Accessibility 

Spacious, Accessible and Easy to Navigate 

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the centre of the home. It connects naturally to the participant bedrooms, laundry, entry, garage and outdoor patio, helping the house feel connected without making shared spaces feel crowded. The living area is positioned beside the patio, creating an easy indoor and outdoor connection for relaxing, spending time with visitors, or enjoying fresh air. 

The kitchen is designed to be part of everyday life rather than separated from it. It sits beside the dining area and close to the main living space, which allows participants to remain involved in household routines, meals, conversations and support activities. The High Physical Support checklist confirms kitchen accessibility requirements including clearances in front of fixed benches and appliances, accessible benchtop provision, suitable tapware, task lighting, a drawer-style dishwasher, wheelchair-accessible pantry provision, and slip-resistant kitchen flooring. 

The overall layout supports both independence and practical support delivery. Support workers can move through the home efficiently, while participants still have private bedrooms and ensuites that feel separate from the shared living areas.

 

Participant Bedrooms

Private Rooms Designed for Long-Term Comfort

The home includes three participant bedrooms, each designed as a proper private room rather than an adapted space. Each participant bedroom has its own ensuite, giving every resident privacy, dignity, and a personal bathroom space within the home. The floor plan shows Bed 1 with Ensuite 1, Bed 2 with Ensuite 2, and Bed 3 with Ensuite 3.

The High Physical Support checklist confirms bedroom design requirements for queen bed placement, circulation space around the bed, robe provision, power points, accessible door circulation, and future ceiling hoist provision. This is important for participants who use mobility equipment, need support with transfers, or may require additional assistive technology over time. 

 

Bathrooms and Personal Care Spaces

Accessible, Safe and Designed for Practical Support

Each participant bedroom connects to its own ensuite, supporting privacy and comfort in a shared SDA setting. The bathroom design is supported by the High Physical Support, which includes requirements for accessible sanitary facilities, compliant shower circulation, slip-resistant flooring, lever or sensor-style tapware, and wall reinforcement for future fittings and supports.

These bathrooms are designed to support safe movement, easier transfers, and day-to-day personal care. The design avoids making accessibility feel like an afterthought, with wet areas planned as part of the original home design.

The inclusion of accessible bathrooms across the layout helps support three participants while giving SIL providers a more practical environment for delivering care respectfully and efficiently.

 

Kitchen and Dining

Everyday Independence Built Into the Design

The kitchen, dining and living spaces are positioned together to make daily life simple and connected. The layout allows participants to spend time in shared areas, take part in meal preparation where appropriate, and move between spaces without unnecessary barriers. 

The living area is also designed with accessible circulation in mind, including space for movement and furniture placement. The home is not just compliant, it is planned to feel liveable, calm and familiar. 

Onsite Overnight Assistance Room

Support Nearby Without Reducing Participant Privacy 

The OOA room is positioned separately from the three participant bedrooms, allowing support to be nearby when needed while maintaining privacy for residents. The final floor plan identifies the OOA room in the area adjacent to the main living space and patio, with its own ensuite marked as Ensuite 4.

For SIL providers, this layout supports practical overnight assistance, clear lines of movement through the home, and an appropriate separation between support spaces and participant bedrooms. 

Outdoor Areas

Covered, Connected and Easy to Access 

The home includes a covered patio connected to the living area, giving participants a comfortable outdoor space that can be used for relaxing, socialising, or spending quiet time outside. The patio sits directly off the living area, which helps make indoor and outdoor movement more natural. 

The result is an outdoor area that feels like part of the home, rather than a separate or difficult-to-access space. 

Location and Local Amenities

6 Kilpatrick Street is located in Berrimah’s Northcrest area, a centrally positioned residential community between Darwin, Palmerston, Casuarina and the airport. Northcrest is described as a master-planned Berrimah development with access to major Darwin and Palmerston destinations within a short drive.

 

Shopping and Everyday Essentials

Gateway Shopping Centre

1 Roystonea Avenue, Yarrawonga NT 0830

Approx. 10 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

Casuarina Square

247 Trower Road, Casuarina NT 0810

Approx. 15 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

 

Parks and Outdoor Spaces

Northcrest Community Open Space

Northcrest, Berrimah NT 0828

Approx. 2 to 5 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car, support vehicle or assisted local travel

Berrimah Farm Science Precinct Surrounds

29 Makagon Road, Berrimah NT 0828

Approx. 5 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

 

Transport

Darwin and Palmerston Public Bus Network

Berrimah and surrounding Darwin and Palmerston bus services

Approx. 5 minutes by car to nearby bus access points

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle to the nearest accessible stop

Darwin International Airport

Henry Wrigley Drive, Marrara NT 0812

Approx. 10 to 15 minutes by car

Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle

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