Seton Villa operates seven supported independent living houses in Marsfield, Eastwood and North Ryde. Each house is home to 4-5 residents who are supported to live as independently as possible by our caring and qualified staff. Our specialist disability accommodation houses offer a ‘home style environment’ designed to mirror the look and feel of an everyday family home. Residents are encouraged to assist in making meals and general household chores, along with participating in both individualized and communal leisure activities.

Seton Villa is committed to ensuring that our residents feel safe and secure in our homes and are able to lead happy and fulfilling lives as part of our Seton Villa community.

“With the houses being bright, new, and shiny it gives them a sense of pride together. For parents, it demonstrates a level of commitment that the Daughters are taking their responsibility seriously. It’s about the sense of security of knowing the girls have their own place.”
Glenys Robinson, parents of two daughters in residence at Seton Villa

JENNY’S PLACE MARSFIELD

Jenny’s Place Marsfield (below) was the first property for redevelopment. Construction was completed in 2020 with residents moving into their new home November 2020. Jenny’s Place a new, high quality, high functioning, purpose-build four-bedroom house. Most important, it is a bright and welcoming home for four women with disabilities.

Features

• NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standards, Improved Livability level
• Improve Liveability incorporates a reasonable level of physical access and enhanced provision for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairment
• 4 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 2 WC
• 1 study (for staff use)
• large SDA kitchen
• large open plan living area
• second lounge room
• large accessible garden

Jenny’s Place is named in memory of Jenny Curran, a former resident of Seton Villa and member of the Curran family. The Bernard Curran Foundation provided the original funding for this property and it is only fitting to retain the place name in recognition of the generous legacy. While the bricks and mortar may be changing, and the purpose of this property evolving, Jenny’s Place is part of our history and heritage and now an integral part of our bright future.

ROSALIE’S PLACE RYDE

This five-bedroom home designed by Kennedy Associate Architects, is the first to include the two-bedroom ‘apartment’ under the same roofline as the main house. This combination of house plus apartment provides increased independence for two of the five residents, in accordance with Seton Villa’s care model of ‘active support’. Rosalie’s Place is a beautiful demonstration of Seton Villa’s commitment to building capacity and maximizing independence and skills for the residents.

Main House Features

• NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standards, Improved Livability level
• Improve Liveability incorporates a reasonable level of physical access and enhanced provision for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairment
• 3 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 1 WC
• 1 study (for staff use)
• large SDA kitchen
• large open plan living area
• large accessible garden

Apartment Features

• NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standards, Improved Livability level
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• kitchen
• living area
• shared garden with main house

“We have more open space and therefore more space to be working and to manoeuvre which makes it safer. It’s a clean, fresh environment with a brand new office. The ladies are more settled and easier to work with because they’re living with friends who are a very positive influence on each other. I hear Susie say ‘come on Carmel, you need to clean your room’ and she does it.”

“Our kitchen is so much bigger so the ladies are doing lots of baking (we have a qualified pastry chef on staff). The ladies have their own washing days, they do 60% and we offer the 40% support as required. I believe our staff can step back a little more because I can see their capabilities growing. They’re becoming very independent and this can transition out of home, when they’re in community.”
Sylvia D’Souza, Rosalie’s Place House Manager Seton Villa

“Carmel is in the two bedroom apartment, giving her a sense of independence and freedom. Prior to moving we were supporting and improving her competency in cooking, learning new recipes, helping her make healthier choices. She takes a lot of pride in her cooking. We were teaching her living skills for the move towards more independence, such as laundry, cleaning, personal grooming and hair care. She took everything on board, going from strength to strength. She has settled in well, and loves living with her flatmate Susie.”
Emma Bell, House Manager Seton Villa

“I can see for Carmel and Susie in the semi-independent apartment, it gives a greater sense of home, independence, their own rights. The new home has been so beneficial for Carmel and a wonderful addition in her journey through life. She will be able to take the skills and confidence she has developed out into the community for greater independence.”
Emma Bell, House Manager Seton Villa

“The new houses have purpose-built bathrooms and kitchens, more technology and more ergonomics. The ladies in the apartment have their independence and privacy, and they’re taking ownership for everything in their home. They have their own keys to enter, it makes them feel empowered, and they’re becoming more responsible. Their rooms are so clean with minimal requirements from staff.”
Sylvia D’Souza, Rosalie’s Place House Manager Seton Villa

How to apply

Women with intellectual disability who have been assessed as eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and/or their Person Responsible are invited to contact Seton Villa for a preliminary visit and discussion with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on (02) 9888 5244 or info@setonvilla.org.au.