SPECIALIST DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

15 Rutledge Way

Winter Valley, BALLARAT, VIC

AVAILABLE NOWCLASS 3 BUILDBYO SUPPORT TEAM

Improved Liveability

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SEE HOW IT ALL CONNECTS

Explore the floor plan.

Two bedrooms with ensuites sit alongside a carer’s room and a flexible lounge / additional bedroom. The home also has an open kitchen and living area, three bathrooms and a double garage.

Bedrooms 2 & 3
3.94 × 3.18 m each
OOA room
3.47 × 2.95 m
Lounge / Bed 4
2.60 × 3.00 m
Living area
4.84 × 3.60 m
Double Garage
5.50 × 6.00 m

OOA room

A separate room for on-site overnight assistance is advertised with the home.

Lounge / Bed 4

A flexible room that could be used as a lounge or an additional bedroom.

STEP INSIDE

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through the home.

Explore the furnished living spaces, bedrooms, kitchen and more in a continuous tour of 15 Rutledge Way.

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A LITTLE MORE ROOM TO FEEL AT HOME

Your own space.
Room to come together.

Light-filled living, private bedrooms and space for everyday routines. Discover a modern, single-level home in Winter Valley, on Ballarat’s western side.

Two participant bedrooms each have a private ensuite, with a separate room for on-site overnight assistance (OOA). Shared living and dining spaces bring the household together, while the lounge / additional bedroom offers another room-use option.

2Participant bedrooms
3Bathrooms
1Separate OOA room
1Flexible additional room(Bedroom / Second Lounge / Breakout room)

Available now for two SDA residents, with applications open for both bedrooms. The lounge / additional bedroom is an additional layout option; it does not increase the advertised SDA resident capacity.

THE EVERYDAY DETAILS

A home that works
around your day.

Space to share

An open kitchen, dining and living area, plus a flexible lounge / additional bedroom.

Privacy & comfort

Two bedrooms with adjoining ensuites and built-in wardrobes.

Heating & cooling

Heating and cooling, with split-system units shown in the room photos.

Practical living

A dishwasher, oven, built-in wardrobes and a double garage.

  • Fully furnished
  • Pets allowed
  • Outdoor area
  • Broadband available
  • High energy-efficiency rating
Access features to discuss at your inspection

The property is enrolled as a 1:2 Improved Liveability SDA property. It features wide doorways, step-free access and a larger main bathroom. It also includes additional fire safety features and improved sound insulation. Reach out to discuss potential modifications.

WINTER VALLEY & BALLARAT

Make everyday life your own.

View the home’s location

With Presentation Boulevard Playground just around the corner, fresh air and time outdoors can be part of your everyday routine. From coffee and shopping to a film, a swim or an afternoon by the lake, discover places to enjoy in Winter Valley and across Ballarat.

GREEN SPACE · JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Presentation Boulevard
Playground

Just around the corner, across Presentation Boulevard, this local park offers grassy open space, seats and a playground. Enjoy some fresh air, a family visit or a relaxed break outdoors with your support team.

Explore the park

EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE · SMYTHES CREEK

Delacombe Town Centre

Pick up groceries, meet for coffee and take care of everyday essentials, with Woolworths, Kmart, a pharmacy and a range of cafés and services.

Explore the shops

ON THE HORIZON · WINTER VALLEY

Coles at Alluvium
Shopping Centre

Coming Soon

Approximately 250 m away from the planned supermarket site. Coles will be part of Alluvium’s future shopping precinct, bringing another convenient option for everyday essentials.

See the centre’s latest updates

SWIM & STAY ACTIVE · LAKE GARDENS

Ballarat Aquatic &
Lifestyle Centre

Enjoy a swim or gentle exercise. The centre offers ramp access to pools, aquatic wheelchairs and pool hoists, along with sensory quiet times.

Explore the access facilities

LAKESIDE OUTINGS · BALLARAT

Lake Wendouree
& the gardens

Enjoy lake views, a café stop or time along the lakeside path, with seating, accessible toilets and picnic facilities. The Ballarat Botanical Gardens sit beside the lake, offering another option for a day out.

Explore the lake & access details

TIME OUTDOORS · BALLARAT

Victoria Park
Inclusive Play Space

A place to spend time with family and friends, with accessible paths within the play space, a sensory space, inclusive play equipment and an adult changing facility.

Discover Victoria Park

LOCAL CONNECTIONS · LUCAS

Lucas Community Hub

Borrow a book from the library kiosk and discover community activities. Accessible parking and toilets, a hearing loop and communication supports help make visits welcoming.

See what’s at the hub

FOR FAMILIES · MAIN CAMPUS IN LAKE GARDENS

Ballarat Specialist School

For families exploring specialist education, the school offers individual learning programmes for eligible children and young people aged 5–18. Contact the school to discuss enrolment and the relevant campus.

Learn about the school

Choose the places and activities that feel right for you, with family, friends or your support coordinator.

THE RIGHT HOME, THE RIGHT ARRANGEMENTS

SDA, support & living together.

Improved Liveability accommodation for two SDA residents, with a separate OOA room. BYO supports — bring your own support team. No SIL provider is attached.

Specialist Disability Accommodation

Building type
House
Built design category
Improved Liveability
SDA funding category accepted
Improved Liveability
Number of SDA residents
2
SDA location
VIC – Ballarat
On-site overnight assistance (OOA)
Yes – separate OOA room Confirm the overnight staffing arrangement
Appendix H accepted / considered
Yes Subject to individual eligibility and agreement
Other advertised pathways
MTA funding; private rental for SIL providers Discuss requirements and availability
SDA provider
An SDA provider will be appointed. The choice of provider is flexible and has not yet been finalised.

A household that feels right

Discuss your preferred routines, shared living and how prospective housemates will be matched. The listing does not specify current housemates or a selection process.

CLEAR INFORMATION BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Understand the costs.

The advertised rent is based on 25% of the Disability Support Pension, plus Commonwealth Rent Assistance. For an SDA-funded tenancy, the listing also says that the SDA funding in your NDIS plan is paid to the SDA provider.

SDA funding

SDA funding is directed to the SDA provider. The listed funding category is Improved Liveability. Applicants obtaining SDA funding and eligible Appendix H arrangements are also considered.

Everyday living expenses

Utilities, internet, food, household contributions and any other charges are not itemised in the listing.

Support services

BYO supports: Discuss this with your support coordinator

A FEW HELPFUL STARTING POINTS

Questions before a visit.

Can I visit with my family or support coordinator?

Use the enquiry section to express interest in an inspection with the people you want involved. Visiting arrangements and times will need to be confirmed with the nominated contact.

Do I need SDA funding?

The listing invites applicants with SDA funding, those in the process of obtaining it, and people eligible under Appendix H. Improved Liveability is the listed funding category. MTA funding and private rental options for SIL providers are also advertised; confirm which pathway applies to your circumstances.

Does the home come furnished?

Yes—the listing describes a fully furnished home with essential furniture provided. Explore the furnished photos in the gallery. Confirm the furniture inventory and what is included in your room before moving in.

How do I know if the layout suits my needs?

Review the floor plan, visit the home and check the features that matter to you. You may wish to bring an occupational therapist or another person who understands your access and support needs.

LET’S START WITH A CONVERSATION

Come and see
how it feels.

Ask about the home, talk through a possible referral or express interest in a private inspection.

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