Specialist Accommodation for Complex Health and Support Needs | Thornbury
Ventilator Accommodation Support Service
We offer specialist accommodation in Thornbury for people with complex medical, health and physical support needs. Located in Melbourne’s inner north, the service provides accessible, comfortable accommodation with skilled support available around the clock and a strong focus on individual choice, routines and lifestyle.
About the home
This purpose-built accommodation in Thornbury provides a highly accessible living environment for people with complex medical, health and physical support needs.
Features
- Accessible and designed for wheelchair users
- Shared living, dining, kitchen and laundry areas in each home
- Spacious bedrooms with heating, cooling, television and free Wi-Fi
- Ensuite or shared bathroom options, depending on the available room
- Ceiling hoists in bedrooms and bathrooms
- Medical-grade backup generators and an uninterruptible power supply
- Smart alarm and monitoring technology to support timely staff responses
- Outdoor barbecue and entertaining area
- Raised garden beds and an established Food Forest for residents to enjoy
Specialist support
The service is designed for people who require a high level of daily support due to complex medical, health or physical needs.
A skilled support team is available on site 24 hours a day. The support model includes active overnight assistance and access to nursing expertise. Staff receive training relevant to the individual health and support needs of residents.
Support is tailored to each person and may include:
- Complex health and medical support
- High physical support
- Personal care and assistance with daily activities
- Hoist and transfer support
- Medication and health monitoring
- Overnight support
- Assistance to access the community and participate in preferred activities
Lifestyle and community
Residents are supported to maintain their individual routines, interests and relationships. Some residents enjoy shared outings and activities, while others prefer to access the community independently.
The focus is on providing a safe and supportive home while enabling each resident to maintain choice, independence and connection with their community.
Location and proximity to amenities
- The home is conveniently close to local shops, restaurants, allied health services and entertainment
- Darebin Creek trail and Narrandjeri Stadium is on your doorstep
- Close to sporting grounds, lawn bowls club and parks
- Less than 10-minutes drive to Thornbury train station
- 10-minutes drive to Austin Hospital, which specialises in supporting people with complex ventilation needs
- 30-minutes drive to Melbourne CBD.
Learn more about our Ventilator Accommodation Support Service
Located in Thornbury, Yooralla’s VASS features three long-term residential houses, and one house for people who require either planned or emergency short term accommodation (respite).