NDRD

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Robust housing that has been designed to incorporate a high level of physical access provision and be very resilient, reducing the likelihood of reactive maintenance and reducing the risk to the participant and the community. This housing should be built to Livable Housing Australia ‘Silver’ level. Resilient but inconspicuous materials should be used, that can withstand heavy use and minimises the risk of injury and neighbourhood disturbance. These materials may include: high impact wall lining, fittings and fixtures (e.g. blinds, door handles); secure windows, doors and external areas; appropriate sound proofing if residents are likely to cause significant noise disturbances (if required, must be retrofitted in new builds if not previously installed at building stage); and laminated glass. Dwelling layout that offers areas of egress and retreat for staff and other residents to avoid harm may be required. Consideration must be given to providing adequate space and safeguards throughout the property to accommodate the needs of residents with complex behaviours(1).

Houses are detached low-rise dwellings with garden or courtyard areas. To be a house (rather than a villa/duplex/townhouse), the dwelling must be located on a clearly separated land area (e.g. separated by a fence, hedge or other form of delineation that is in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood) and must not share a wall, roof, entry area, driveway, car parking or outdoor area with any dwelling other than an ancillary Villa/Townhouse/Duplex with no more than one resident. A house is not to have more than two ancillary Villa/Duplex/Townhouses (otherwise the primary dwelling is likely to be considered a Villa/Townhouse/Duplex). Each house must have a land area that is commensurate with the number of residents and in keeping with similar properties in the neighbourhood(2).