Box Hill Young Onset Dementia
Young Onset Dementia accommodation and support in Box Hill
Yooralla’s Young Onset Dementia service is an NDIS funded service that provides specialist accommodation and tailored 24-hour support for people with young onset dementia (under the age of 65 years).
Located in Box Hill in Melbourne’s East, support is provided by trained staff who specialise in young onset dementia care. Support is provided 24-hour a day, seven days a week, with active night support.
This spacious property is located in the heart of Box Hill, just a short walk from local shops, cafes, and restaurants at Box Hill Central. With access to public transport, parks, and healthcare services, including Box Hill Hospital, this home provides both convenience and a quiet retreat in a suburban setting.
About the home
This site consists of three large units, with one bedroom currently available in the dedicated Young Onset Dementia (YODS) unit.
Home features
- Fully accessible unit, suitable for up to two residents with young onset dementia.
- This site consists of three large units, each with four bedrooms and a private ensuite bathroom.
- Wide doorways and hallways, and a spacious layout.
- Spacious living and dining area for socialising and relaxation.
- Modern kitchen with plenty of counter space for meal preparation.
- Ducted heating and split system cooling for year-round comfort.
- Shared bathroom with a separate toilet.
- Laundry facilities, including both washer and dryer.
- Large outdoor entertaining area perfect for BBQ and gatherings, with the option to gate off for privacy.
- Two dedicated carparks and ample on-street parking.
Bedroom features
- Spacious.
- Built-in wardrobe.
- Ceiling hoist installed.
- TV.
Eligibility for Young Onset Dementia supports at Yooralla
Yooralla’s Young Onset Dementia Service can support you if you have Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding in your NDIS plan, and you are a person under 65 years old with young onset dementia.
This unit currently has one resident.
There is active night model of support in the home with staff on-site as needed. Staff are highly trained to support people with young onset dementia.
You must be 18+ years old and also have approved SDA funding in your NDIS plan to be eligible for this vacancy. The applicant will need to be able to pay rent and utilities. The applicant or their important person will need to establish a Residential Agreement.
Location and proximity to amenities
- Located near Box Hill Central, with supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and banks just a short walk away.
- Close to local VFL football grounds, parks, and Box Hill Aquatic Centre.
- Excellent access to public transport, including nearby train stations.
- Five-minute drive to Box Hill Hospital and other healthcare services.