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To rent · Footscray, Melbourne, Australia
High-physical-support apartment with ceiling hoist and backup power A$2,600 per month · 2 bedrooms
Silver: every feature at this level meets a good standard. Some features are not yet at the best standard or still need proof, so this listing is not Gold. How the rating works
About this home A two-bedroom apartment in Footscray built to the Specialist Disability Accommodation high-physical-support standard. Ceiling hoist from bedroom to bathroom, automated doors and blinds, height-adjustable kitchen, emergency backup power and a separate room for a support worker.
Level by level Each level includes the levels below it. “Needs proof” means the owner has said the feature exists but has not yet uploaded approved evidence.
1 star — Step-free access: Gold ✓ proven 2 stars — Bathroom and toilet: Gold ✓ proven 3 stars — Wheelchair-usable living: Gold ✓ proven 4 stars — Fully wheelchair accessible: Gold ✓ proven 5 stars — Inclusive excellence: Silver Still needed for Gold:
Voice-controlled lights, heating, blinds and door entry Hearing loop Step-free route to accessible public transport Independently assessed Scores by need Need Score (0–5) Wheelchair user 5 / 5 Limited mobility 5 / 5 Blind or low vision 3 / 5 Deaf or hard of hearing 3 / 5 Neurodivergent or sensory needs 4 / 5 Neighbourhood (transport, kerbs, shops) 4 / 5
Features confirmed Step-free route from drop-off to the front door Thresholds 15 mm or lower Doors at least 775 mm clear width Doors at least 850 mm clear width Gentle ramp (1:12 or gentler) with handrails, or no ramp needed Level access to outdoor space Accessible parking within 50 m Grab rails by the toilet and shower or bath Toilet seat 450–480 mm high Shower seat or bath board Lever taps Level-access shower Fold-down shower seat fixed to the wall Hand-held shower on an adjustable rail Non-slip floor Basin with knee space Wet room or roll-in shower 1,500 mm turning space in bathroom and a bedroom At least 1,000 mm clear beside the bed Kitchen storage reachable between 400 and 1,200 mm Wardrobe rail 1,200 mm or lower, or adjustable Switches and sockets between 450 and 1,200 mm At least 1,200 mm clear beside the bed Lowered worktop 700–800 mm with knee space Pull-down or pull-out shelving Adjustable or pull-down wardrobe rail Hob with front or side controls Lever handles on doors and windows Bed 450–550 mm high, or adjustable At least 150 mm clear under the bed for hoist legs Mobile hoist available on request Toilet with space for a side transfer Height-adjustable profiling bed Ceiling-track hoist Height-adjustable kitchen worktop Automatic or power-assisted entrance door Space for a carer Visual and vibrating alarms Good colour contrast on doors, edges and steps Assistance dogs welcome Written evacuation plan for wheelchair users Backup power for medical equipment and charging Something wrong? If a feature listed here is missing or different, tell us . You do not need to prove it. The listing is paused until the owner puts it right.
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