2017-04-11 P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 1 Housing Needs Assessment

SDA           Definition                               Minimum Requirements for New Builds
design
category


Fully         Housing that has been designed to               Livable Housing Australia ‘Platinum’ level
Accessible    incorporate a high level of physical
                                                              External doors and external outdoor private
              access provision for people with
                                                               areas to be accessible by wheelchair
              significant physical impairment.
                                                              Bathroom vanity/hand basin to be accessible in
                                                               seated or standing position
                                                              Power supply to doors and windows (blinds), for
                                                               retrofit of automation as necessary
                                                              Consideration must be given to whether it is
                                                               appropriate for the kitchen sink, cooktop, meal
                                                               preparation bench area and key appliances
                                                               (dishwasher, oven, microwave oven, laundry
                                                               appliances) to be accessible in seated or
                                                               standing position

Robust        Housing that has been designed to               Livable Housing Australia ‘Silver’ level
              incorporate a high level of physical
                                                              Resilient but inconspicuous materials that can
              access provision and be very
                                                               withstand heavy use and minimises the risk of
              resilient, reducing the likelihood of
                                                               injury    and    neighbourhood     disturbance
              reactive maintenance and reducing
                                                               including:
              the risk to the participant and the
              community.                                             o    High impact wall lining, fittings and
                                                                          fixtures (e.g. blinds, door handles)
                                                                     o    Secure windows, doors and external
                                                                          area.
                                                              Appropriate sound proofing if residents are
                                                               likely to cause significant noise disturbances (if
                                                               required must retrofit in new builds if not
                                                               previously installed at building stage)
                                                              Laminated glass
                                                              Layout with areas of egress and retreat for staff
                                                               and other residents to avoid harm if required
                                                              Consideration must be given to providing
                                                               adequate space and safeguards throughout the
                                                               property to accommodate the needs of
                                                               residents with complex behaviours

High          Housing that has been designed to        All requirements listed in the ‘Fully Accessible’ design
Physical      incorporate a high level of physical     category, plus:
Support       access provision for people with                Structural provision for ceiling hoists
              significant physical impairment and
                                                              Assistive technology ready
              requiring very high levels of support.
                                                              Heating/cooling and household communication
                                                               technology (e.g. video or intercom systems)
                                                               appropriate for the needs of residents
                                                              Emergency power solutions to cater for a
                                                               minimum two hour outage where the welfare of
                                                               participants is at risk
                                                              950mm minimum clear opening width doors to
                                                               all habitable rooms




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