The first residents have moved into Specialist Disability Accommodation in the new Spring Square complex in Bankstown, Sydney.
The 10 apartments plus staff unit at Spring Square are part of a major development of 516 apartments, close to public transport, gardens, barbeque areas and outdoor leisure spaces.
The development features one and two-bedroom apartments with accessible inclusions like wide doorways, adjustable kitchen benches and main bedrooms with provisions for ceiling hoists.
Lighting, air conditioning, blinds, and doors can be controlled via voice commands, while additional control options, including tablets, keypads, remotes, pendants and wall buttons, ensure ease of use and ultimate independence for residents with varying mobility and communication needs.
Happy tenant Konrad Wagus said moving into his apartment has been transformative.
“As a leg amputee, I waited 100 days in hospital, unable to return to my caravan because it wasn’t accessible. When you have a disability, it is difficult to find accommodation that allows you to do even the most basic things. The apartment is near to transport and shops so I can still have a social life, run errands and attend appointments independently,” he said.