NDIS SIL Vacancy in Melrose Park, Adelaide

What makes a house feel like home? It’s having your own space, feeling comfortable in your surroundings and having the freedom to choose how you spend your time.

We have a vacancy for a male NDIS participant in our welcoming Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Melrose Park, in Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

Located between the city and the coast, this spacious home combines comfortable shared living areas with plenty of outdoor space and tailored support.

Your Home, Your Choices in Melrose Park

At Orana, we support you to live in a way that reflects your interests, routines and goals.

At Melrose Park, you’ll have your own spacious bedroom, with shared living areas where you can relax, enjoy meals and connect with others when you choose. There’s ducted air conditioning throughout, plus a large outdoor entertaining area and backyard – perfect if you love gardening.

How you might spend your time

• Helping choose and prepare meals
• Watching a movie or enjoying some quiet time
• Spending time outdoors gardening
• Going shopping, grabbing a coffee or exploring the local area
• Building practical everyday skills
• Enjoying your own hobbies, friendships and routines

Whether you like being active, socialising or simply having time to yourself, your support is tailored around what matters to you.

Active Support: Being Involved in Your Everyday Life

Our support is all about helping you be involved in your own everyday life.

Our team works alongside you with things like cooking, looking after your home, planning outings and building skills for more independence.

With the right encouragement and practical help, everyday activities become chances to learn, make choices and build confidence.

Living in Melrose Park: Between the City and the Beach

Melrose Park sits between the city and the beach, with shops, services and community facilities nearby.

• 9 minutes from Flinders Medical Centre
• 11 minutes from Westfield Marion Shopping Centre
• Close to Castle Plaza and Bunnings
• Close to public transport, local shops and community facilities

Melrose Park SIL Home Features

This spacious Melrose Park home is shared by up to four people, with generous, shared living areas and outdoor spaces.

The open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas are welcoming for shared meals and socialising. Ducted air conditioning keeps the whole home comfortable, and the large outdoor entertaining area and backyard give you plenty of room to relax or garden.

• Spacious bedrooms: Comfortable, naturally lit bedrooms with plenty of space. Bedrooms are unfurnished.
• Open-plan living: Connected kitchen, living and dining areas with flexible spaces for relaxing and socialising.
• Fully equipped kitchen: Practical kitchen with appliances.
• Ducted air conditioning: Comfortable temperatures throughout the home in every season.
• Large outdoor entertaining area and garden: Generous outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining or gardening.

24/7 Support and Community Living

• 24/7 support: Daily living support tailored to your needs
• Group and individual activities: Chances to socialise, build skills and grow personally
• Friendly, qualified support staff: Focused on building your independence and confidence

HomeConnect Move-In Package at Melrose Park

A new home should come with a warm welcome. When you move into our Melrose Park SIL home, you’ll receive HomeConnect, a package worth over $4,500 to help you settle in, stay connected and make new friends.

HomeConnect gives you:

• Free internet (valued at $700)
• 12 months’ free entry to Club Slick social events (valued at $200)
• 6 free Dance Down classes (valued at $360)
• 12 full-day sessions at Orana’s Community Options program (valued at $2,500)
• Monthly social activities to help you build friendships
• A $1,000 furniture voucher to make your new room your own

HomeConnect benefits must be used within the first 12 months. Available in the Adelaide metro area only. Conditions apply.

Eligibility for the Melrose Park SIL Vacancy

To apply for this vacancy, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Have SIL funding in your NDIS plan, or an approved alternative funding source
• Be willing to sign a tenancy agreement
• Pay rent and contribute to household expenses, including groceries and utilities
• Supply your own bedroom furniture (the home is staged for photos only) – your HomeConnect furniture voucher can help

Come and Meet the Melrose Park Home

1. Come by for a cuppa. Meet the team, look around the home and garden, and ask questions. No pressure to decide on the day.
2. Meet your potential housemates. If it feels right, we’ll arrange a time to meet the people who live here – maybe a pizza night or an outing.
3. Plan a move that suits you. We’ll work through support, funding and compatibility with you, then plan your move.

Melrose Park SIL Vacancy: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Melrose Park vacancy for?

This vacancy is for a male NDIS participant aged 18 or over, with SIL funding or an approved alternative funding source.

How many people live in the home?

The home is shared by up to four residents.

Does the home have air conditioning?

Yes. The home has ducted air conditioning throughout.

Can I see the home before applying?

Yes. Come for a cuppa, meet the team and have a look around – there’s no pressure to decide on the day.

What is included in HomeConnect?

HomeConnect is worth over $4,500 and includes free internet, 12 months’ free Club Slick entry, 6 free Dance Down classes, 12 full-day Community Options sessions, monthly social activities and a $1,000 furniture voucher. Benefits are used within the first 12 months.

Enquire About the Melrose Park SIL Vacancy

Contact us today to:

• Book a home tour
• Discuss your support needs
• Start your application

For more information, call us at (08) 8375 2000 or complete our online enquiry form.