The Territory Labor Government is empowering and supporting some of our most vulnerable Territorians with disability to live a more independent and fulfilled life.
Today a new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing development in Wanguri was opened by Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Hon Bill Shorten MP.
The Northern Territory Government is proud to have played a part in bringing this development to fruition by providing the land as one of four blocks granted for SDA to Carpentaria Disability Services and Life Without Barriers.
These land blocks, with a combined value of more than $1 million, were transferred for the construction of four SDA homes to accommodate up to 12 people living with disability and support staff.
The houses are innovative, fully accessible and will create a home environment where residents can grow their independence while still receiving support, thanks to Greenspace Homes.
This type of accommodation option can be life-changing for people with complex functional disability and its availability will be expanded with a new land grant to Carpentaria by the Northern Territory Government also announced today.
Carpentaria was the successful tenderer for two additional land grants in Jingili and Rapid Creek, with construction to commence later in 2023 and early 2024.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Disabilities, Ngaree Ah Kit:
“All Territorians deserve access to safe and supportive accommodation that meets their needs.
“The Territory Labor Government is proud to be supporting specialist disability service providers to deliver this much-needed disability accommodation in the Territory.
“The new grant of land will enable another two properties at this high standard to be delivered by Carpentaria.”
Quotes attributable to Carpentaria Disability Services CEO, Annie Rily:
“We know that there is unmet demand for SDA homes for Territorians with complex disabilities, and we are extremely proud to be driving the delivery of high quality SDA properties in the Northern Territory.
“Carpentaria has a proud 50 year history of delivering specialist services and supports for people with disability in the Northern Territory.
“We are committed to designing and building homes which exceed the SDA design standards because we understand the significant benefits for participants when purpose-built accommodation which incorporates the latest assistive technology and construction standards available.”
Quotes attributable to Greenspace Group Director, Steven Koukouvas:
“Greenspace Group is proud to have had the opportunity to work collaboratively with Carpentaria to construct two Specialist Disability Accommodation homes for people with disability in the community.
“The Greenspace team, along with our trusted team of subcontractors and suppliers, has delivered a high quality project incorporating impressive design features.
“It has been a pleasure to be involved in delivering safe and appropriate forever homes for Territorians with disability.”
Northern Territory Government
