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QLD At the Wooloowin Opening. Top left: Wooloowin resident cutting the ribbon. Top middle: CHL QLD State Manager, Frances. Top right: The new Wooloowin residents. Bottom: Wooloowin resident, Lathom with his parents Stephen and Margaret.
CHQL and Youngcare unveil new disability accommodation for Brisbane residents A new state-of-the-art Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) opened in September, which will become home for six Brisbane residents with high care needs – thanks to a three-way partnership between Community Housing (Qld) Limited (CHQL), Youngcare and the Department of Public Works and Housing (DHPW). The $3 million housing development in Brisbane’s inner north suburb of Wooloowin will provide accommodation for six residents in a mix of shared and self-contained accommodation for people aged between 18-65 years with high physical-care needs. One of the residents who has moved into the new Wooloowin development is 34-year old Lathom – the son of Brisbane locals Margaret and Stephen, who have been caring for Lathom at their family home since he was born with severe Spina Bifida. “I am looking forward to having my own space and doing my own washing, cooking and making some 16
new friends,” says Lathom, “I am looking forward to exploring the new neighbourhood.” CHL’s Queensland State Manager Frances PatersonFleider says, “We wanted to bring the opportunity for people to have social interaction, so we have breakout spaces, a community garden, and a community room. It’s really about making sure this is home and that people can live independently with dignity and choice.” The new development includes three townhouses and a three person share house with 24-hour care and is fitted with cutting-edge equipment suited to a range of unique care needs that will support the residents to live independently. CHQL is the owner and ongoing tenancy and property manager of the new housing development, while Youngcare will oversee the quality of care of the new residents. The Queensland State Government provided the land for this development. Watch Lathom’s video on CHL’s YouTube Channel.
