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InformationonHousing OptionsforOlder PeopleSalisburyElizabethGawler1
The CITY OF SALISBURY accepts no responsibility for the accuracy orcompleteness of any material contained in this publication. The informationused in this publication has been collected from the agencies listed. Alldetails are subject to change. If you have any further questions regardingrental charges, maintenance fees, entry fees or any other please contact theorganisation directly.2
Content PageIntroduction4Staying at HomeHACC, VHC, CACP, EACH5Private Rental8Rental Accommodation –Northern Region9Boarding Houses15Housing SA16Eureka Communities Care16Retirement Housing OptionsResident Funded Units17Entry Contribution Units21Serviced Apartments22Residential Parks23Strata Titled Units24Residential Aged Care26Supported Residential Facilities31Low level HACC Services in Northern Region32Adaptable Housing Standards34City of Salisbury – Healthy Ageing &Access Division (services for seniors)353
IntroductionThis booklet has been developed to provide older people with informationon a range of options for aged housing that are available.In addition to accommodation options, there is also information providedregarding the services available to assist residents ‘age in place’ or continueto live in their current home.Are you considering moving from your present home into a retirementvillage or other housing? It is important to take the time to carefully consideryour reasons for moving and weigh up the available options, before makinga decision.Common reasons for moving are:- Downsizing- Loneliness- Death of partner- Lack of accessible public transport- Financial- HealthBefore making a decision about moving it might also be helpful to discussyour reasons for moving and your housing options with family members,friends, your solicitor, financial advisor or a housing officer.4
Staying at homeThere are four government-funded programs that support frail older peopleto remain living at home for as long as possible:Home and Community Care Program (HACC)Veterans’ Home Care (VHC)Community Aged Care Packages (CACP)Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH)The first two programs provide a basic level of support. CACPs and EACHsprovide for more complex care needs. You can only receive assistance fromone of the above programs at any one time.HACCThis program is funded jointly by the Australian and South Australiangovernments. The HACC program funds a range of organisations to providebasic home support services including:ShoppingHome ModificationHome MaintenanceSafety and SecurityCleaningDay CareAllied Health ServicesDisability AidSocial SupportPersonal CareNursing CareRespite CareMealsTransportSome of these services are provided by organisations that are ‘householdnames’ like Meals on Wheels, Domiciliary Care SA and Royal DistrictNursing Service. Local councils and community health services in countryareas are also providers of home support services as well as a number of notfor-profit organisations covering a limited region or the entire metropolitanarea. Service providers may assess you to see if you meet their eligibilitycriteria. There may be a waiting list for some services.5
VHCThe VHC is funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) toprovide basic home support services for eligible veterans and war widows.Services may include personal care, domestic assistance, home and gardenmaintenance and respite care. Veterans can choose to receive servicesthrough the HACC program OR the VHC. Veterans who are in receipt ofVHC can only receive a HACC-funded service if that service is unavailablethrough the VHC. Eligibility is based on assessed need. To arrange anassessment tel. 1300 550 450What are packages of care?Packages of care include a range of home support services that are tailoredto meet your individual needs. The service provider coordinates the packageof services for you. They are intended for frail older people living at homewho have complex care needs. The Australian government provides asubsidy to approved service providers to supply and coordinate the careservices.How could a care package help you?The service provider designs the care package in consultation with youand/or your family or carer to suit your particular requirements. Packagesare flexible and may include assistance with: personal hygiene and dressing,domestic tasks, preparing meals, shopping, transport, gardening and socialsupport. The service provider will develop a written ‘care plan’ with you,setting out the services to be provided. They will give you a writtenagreement that clearly sets out your rights and responsibilities and those ofthe provider. The service provider will regularly check to see if your ‘careplan’ is still meeting your needs as your needs may change over time.What types of care packages are available?Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) provide care to frail olderpeople whose needs would make them eligible for a low care facility (hostel)but who wish to remain at home. A CACP package typically provides up to5 hours of support each week.6
Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) packages provide care to frailolder people who have been assessed as needing high level residential(nursing home) care, but have expressed a preference to live at home and areable to do so. An EACH package typically provides around 17 hours ofassistance each week. Like CACPs, packages include a range of homesupport services, with the addition of qualified nursing care and provision ofequipment.How do I find out if I am eligible?To be eligible for any of the packages of care, your care needs must first beassessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). The assessment isfree of charge. In the metropolitan area contact the Adelaide ACAT on8193 1203. For country ACAT details contact the Seniors InformationService or your local community health service or hospital. A member of theACAT will visit you to determine if you are eligible and which type of carepackage is the most suitable for you. The team will decide if your care needscan be met within the scope and funding of the program and that you have agenuine desire to remain at home. If you are eligible, the ACAT will explainthe application and will either forward a copy to a package programcoordinator in your area, or give you phone numbers of local providers.How much will I have to pay?Fees are negotiated between you and the provider. If you are a pensionerthey must not exceed 17.5% of the maximum basic rate of pension. Incomedoes not include pharmaceutical allowance, rent assistance, telephoneallowance or a pension supplement. If your income exceeds the basic rate ofpension, the maximum fee is 17.5% of your income to the level of the basicpension, plus up to 50% of income above the basic pension. Care recipientscannot be charged more than they can reasonably afford to pay.7
Private RentalMost tenants rent privately and there are more properties available than thereare through public housing. If you are thinking of renting privately, be awarethat: Tenants renting weekly have less security of tenure than publichousing tenants or home owners The amount you pay depends on the market It may be difficult to change where you live – for instance because itcosts too much to move or no suitable homes are available to move to Most places that are rented privately do not have features such ashandrails or wide doorways that older people sometime need Modification to the building can be expensive and the owner has toagree to them.Private rental properties can be found in the Local Messenger, the Advertiseror viewed on the website www.realestate.com.auHousing SA may provide you with private rental assistance i.e. bond andone or two weeks of rent in advance to provide to your landlord. You mayalso be eligible for rent assistance from Centrelink.8
Rental AccommodationRental accommodation is available from various public and private sources.Subsidised housing is available for people who do not own their own homesand is asset tested. Often weekly rent is the only cost required. RentalAccommodation is available form church and non-profit aged care agencies,Housing Association and Housing Co-operatives and Housing SA.If moving to rental accommodation, issues to consider include: Nearby shops Nearby medical facilities Access to transport Adaptable housing; grab rails, no step to entry of the home, reachablelight fittings, easy access to shower etc. Housing and maintenance costs If a Housing Co-operative, what are the responsibilities involved inthe administration.Community HousingCommunity housing is run by non-profit groups who are committed to selfhelp, community support and high levels of client satisfaction withinhousing. Community housing provides accommodation to those most inneed. This includes people with intellectual and physical disabilities, theaged, young people, women escaping domestic violence and low-incomeearners. Individual community housing groups usually cater for a particulargroup.Benefits of Community HousingCommunity housing has a number of potential advantages for tenants overtraditional public housing, including: Flexibility in meeting housing needs Flexibility in asset management Security of tenure Empowerment Development of a community focus Working closely with agencies which provide support for those inneed Cost-effective housing support A friendly supportive environment Skills development.9
Private businesses, churches and other groups such as local councils jointogether to make the best use of the resources available. As a result ofdeliberately linking into services that will best serve the needs of membersand tenants, community housing can deliver a range of benefits above andbeyond shelter such as: Making people more job and training ready through the developmentof social management, literacy, numeracy and communication skills Preventing or reducing dependence on health and social serviceagencies by linking the support they provide through the housingmodel Better health and educational outcomes for children by providingstable and secure housing.Tenants are encouraged to help run the non-profit organisation that housesthem; this reduces reliance on welfare agencies. In the majority ofcommunity housing organisations and housing co-operatives, tenantparticipation is a condition of membership.There are two types of Community Housing Organisations (CHOs) –housing associations and housing co-operatives.Housing associationsCommunity volunteers (on behalf of disadvantaged tenants) manage housingassociations. These volunteers are recruited for their expertise in accounting,law or housing. The membership of a housing association managementcommittee is made up of people who work with or who have familymembers with special needs. While they learn through their involvement,many simply want to ‘put something back into the community.’Associations are often sponsored by community agencies or groups such asthe Salvation Army and Disability SA, which then help them to operate.Housing association tenants are typically on low incomes or have specialneeds through disability, age or language.Housing co-operativesHousing co-operatives are managed by tenants. As managers, tenantsdevelop their skills through unpaid work in the co-op - members worktogether to buy or build, maintain and manage their housing; much of therenovation and maintenance work is unpaid. Housing co-operatives alsoprovide some support for their aged or disabled members. Tenants aretypically on low incomes.10
Low cost rental and Community HousingIngle FarmTitleScarce RealEstatePoorakaTitleSouthern CrossCareAddress9 AparaCresent IngleFarm SA5098ContactBruce Nankivell8332 1488457 Greenhill Rd Tusmorebnankivell@scarce.com.auAddress31 RoyalAvenuePooraka SA5095Parafield GardensTitleAddressRed Shield19 Palm CourtHousingParafieldAssociationGardens SA 5107SalisburyTitleAnglicareSA –Aged PensionersIndependentHomesAddress15-17 MaryStreet SalisburySA 5108ContactLynne Torode8291 80000417 615 264PO Box 155Glen Osmond SA5063L1 151 GreenhillRdParkside SA 5063ContactTrisha – TenancyOfficerPO Box 68Greenacres83686800ContactJuliet Paks15 RidgewayRoadElizabeth West8209 6612DescriptionUnits: 131 BedroomPrice range:21% of PensionDescriptionUnits: 36-1 BedroomRental 110 per week.DescriptionUnits: 18-1 and 2bedroomsRent: between 20% - 25 % ofgross incomeDescriptionUnits: 7-1 bedroom( 120)Units : 2-2 bedroom( 160 for couplesonly)11
Playford AreasTitleAnglicanHousingAssociation IncLaura & AlfredWest CottageHomesAddress30 Fletcher RdElizabeth EastSA 5122Manor Court18 Knighton RdElizabeth NorthSA 5113ContactSue JacksonPO Box 550Elizabeth SA 51128209 5439sjackson@anglicaresa.org.au38 WommaRoadElizabeth NorthSA 5113Dunbar HomesIncUnity HousingCompany LtdACH GroupWyattBenevolentInstitutionAboriginalElders Village26 Black RoadElizabeth SouthSA 511242 RichardsonRdElizabeth SouthSA 511223 TregenzaAveElizabeth SouthSA 5112Crn Kent Street& Wear AvenueMarden SA507036 B Halsey RdElizabeth EastSA 5112DescriptionUnits: 16-1 bedroom @ 110Units: 8-2 bedrooms @ 140Units: 18-1 bedroom @ 100Cathy Power2 North laneSalisbury SA 51088282 3444Karen Rawlings8283 0886Carolyn O’Brien8130 39000418 834 943Cheryl Wells8224 0074amin@wyatt.org.au2 Oldford Street JulianneDavoren Park8287 1454SA 5113Units: 10-1 bedroom @ 80Units: 17-1 bedroomsingle @ 90per weekcouple @ 110per weekAvailable toAged peopleEnquire aboutthe units at‘MenziesMarden’Units: 6-3 bedroomRent onapplicationAvailable toAged Aboriginalpeople.12
Housing Associations in Salisbury and ElizabethTitleAddressContactDescriptionUniting CareWesley BowdenWestsideHousingAssociationSalisbury PlainsSalisbury NorthMs Bianca Kreft Houses: 177 Gibson StreetBowden SA 5007 Houses: 2Elizabeth8245 7101Houses: 1Elizabeth NorthHouses:1Elizabeth FieldsHouses:1Elizabeth es:5Para HillsIngle FarmUnits:2Units:513
Housing Cooperatives in Salisbury and PlayfordTitleSapphireHousing CooperativeFENIX HousingCo-operative IncContactPO Box 207Ingle Farm SA5098PO Box 319Ingle Farm SA5098DescriptionLow IncomepeopleSalisburyHousing CooperativeGENESISHousingCo-operative IncCraigmoreHousingCo-operative IncPO Box 297Ingle Farm SA5098GPO Box 948Salisbury SA 5108NorthernDistricts HousingCo-operativeNew HorizonsHousing CooperativeNorthernSuburbs HousingCo-operative IncPO Box 532Elizabeth SA 5112Low IncomepeoplePO Box 232Smithfield SA5114Julia Hennekam472 Regency RdBlair Athol SA5084(ph) 8344 9011(fax) 8269 4027(email)nshc@senet.com.auLow IncomepeopleSpanish speakingLatin AmericanimmigrantsLow IncomepeopleLow IncomeLatin AmericanfamiliesPO Box 555ProvidesCraigmore Sa 5114 Housing for lowincome familiesin Craigmore andsurroundingdistrictsLow Incomepeople over 55years of age14
Boarding HousesA Boarding House is a form of accommodation where rent is collected forthe use of a single room, where other facilities such as a kitchen, toilet andliving areas may be shared. The single room may be provided on a single orshared basis. Meals and other services such as laundry may or may not urySalisburySalisburySalisburyAddress69 Gregory St72 Bridge Rd123 SalisburyHighway6 Urlwin rd4 Urlwin Rd2 Webb Street1 Thomas St7 Fleet St2 Taunton Ave21 Eliza St32 Cross KeysRd25 Theta St89 Fairbanks eM/FAgeBeds0437 655 488 M/F50410 443 803 M/F50417 825 359M45 68258 13020413 742 4018258 13020413 742 4010417 825 359M40 M40 668M45 0437 655488M/FCost 135140 120130 90 120 185 185 185MealsNoNoNoYesYesYes77575 90120No55 135140NoAdvantages to residents of a boarding house can include:affordability (average of 74 per week in DHS survey)no need to pay a bond (in some cases)inclusion of utilities in the rent charged (in some cases)no need to have furniture, bedding or cooking equipmenthaving a location providing access to a range of services and facilitiesproximity to public transport and shopspossibilities of companionship and friendship due to communal livingarrangements.15
Disadvantages to the residents can include:lack of privacyproblems/conflict with other residentslow standard and cleanliness of facilitieshaving to share facilities, (and room in some cases)small size of roomlack of rights and protection under the Residential Tenancies Actinsecurity of tenureconcerns for personal safetyhaving to deal with the landlord.Housing SAFormerly the SA Housing Trust provides cottage housing for older peoplefor a low rental. Independent living units– one and two bedroom cottageflats, 2 bedroom single storey units with the adaptable housing standards.Salisbury Office1 Ann St Salisbury SA5108Contact:Allocation Officer131 299 or 8259 1422Elizabeth OfficeRaleigh Chambers,Elizabeth City CentreElizabeth SA 5112Contact:Allocation Officer131 299 or 8256 0806Gawler OfficeCrn Cowan St &Murray St Gawler SA5118Contact:Allocation Officer131 299 or 8522 0220Eureka - Care CommunitiesRental accommodation for independent seniors. There are no buy-in costs orexit fees, no long term contracts.The weekly rent is based on a percentage of the full Australian AgedPension and maximum Rental Assistance.Eureka Elizabeth Vale19 Wayford StreetElizabeth Vale SA 51128250 8660elizabethvale@eurekacc.com.auEureka Evanston4 Britha AvenueEvanston SA 51168523 4957evanston@eurekacc.com.au16
Retirement Housing Options(Extracted from Seniors Information Service’s website)1. Resident-funded housingResident funded units are an accommodation option for people who are ableto access retirement village living offered at competitive market values, andcan cover the cost of any ongoing associated expenses.The resident of a retirement village does not own the unit but ratherpurchases a lease or license agreement which secures the right to occupy theresidence.A weekly maintenance fee is payable to cover the services offered by thevillage, such as council rates and maintaining common areas. Generalhousehold expenses are the personal responsibility of the resident andinclude telephone, electricity and content insurance.In addition, the resident will contribute to a Sinking Fund for the purpose ofcovering the cost of long term capital replacement.When the unit is remarketed, the village administration authority willgenerally retain a percentage of the sale price as outlined in the contract.Prospective residents should ensure that they have full understanding of theway the refund is calculated, and any other costs associated with the relicensing procedure before signing the contract.You should seek independent legal and financial advice on this issue.Site NameAddressNORTHUnitsHawkesbury Gardens Retirement VillageCnr Waterloo Cnr Rd & Silver St SALISBURY2 BR19 unitsPOA3 BR10 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee 69.33 - 74.41 per weekContactSheila SargentPhone8241 0211Aveo Live Well12 Melville Rd SALISBURY EAST1BR10 unitsPOA2BR30 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee POAContactPam Harrison / Mary CaddPhone8236 0163Site NameAddressUnits17
The Ferns Lifestyle Village20 Smith Rd SALISBURY EAST1 BR13 unitsPOA2 BR74 unitsPOA3 BR71 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee POAContactRoxanne NorrisPhone8112 3183Site NameAddressUnitsWinzor Retirement Village85 Winzor St SALISBURY2 BR39 unitsPOA3 BR8 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee POAContactPam HarrisonPhone8236 0104Site NameAddressUnitsHarwin Estate133 Frost Rd SALISBURY1 BR9 units2 BR6 unitsRental/Maintenance Fee from 100ContactRobyn BennettPhone8258 4988Site NameAddressUnitsfrom 180,000from 230,000Aveo Riverview43 Jarvis Rd ELIZABETH VALE1 BR7 unitsPOA2 BR46 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee POAContactPam Harrison / Mary CaddPhone8236 0104Site NameAddressUnitsACH Group8 Bridge St SALISBURY2 BR7 unitsPOA3 BR3 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee 183.28 – 194.70 per fortnightContactCarolyn O’BrienPhone8130 3900Site NameAddressUnits18
ACH Group32 Knighton Rd ELIZABETH NORTH2 BR8 unitsPOA3 BR3 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee 183.28 - 195.70 per fortnightContactCarolyn O’BrienPhone8130 3900Site NameAddressUnitsSite NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneAnglicare SA – Dutton Crt23 Catalina Rd ELIZABETH EAST2 BR22 unitsPOAfrom 84.35 per weekDolores Coleman / Karen Haylock8256 3050Burton Lifestyle Village215 Bolivar Rd BURTON2 BR14 unitsPOA3 BR13 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee POAContactMary CaddPhone8236 0104Site NameAddressUnitsThe Elms Lifestyle Village4-30 Homestead Ave WALKLEY HEIGHTS1 BR13 unitsPOA2 BR192 units POA3 BR11 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee POAContactRoxanne NorrisPhone8112 3183Site NameAddressUnitsThe Gardens Lifestyle VillageMartins Rd PARAFIELD GARDENS1 BR26 unitsPOA2 BR128 units POA3 BR57 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee POAContactRoxanne NorrisPhone8112 3183Site NameAddressUnits19
Site NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneGood Shepherd Lutheran VillageBruce and Effis Courts PARA VISTA2 BR26 units 88,800from 40 per weekGood Shepherd Lutheran Church8263 5087The Vistas Retirement Village10 Polst Avenue PARA HILLS2 BR7 units 272,000 - 295,0003 BR5 units 315,000- 340,000Rental/Maintenance Fee POAContactJodie ProsserPhone8370 1522Site NameAddressUnitsSite NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneDawes Estate3 Lyndoch Rd GAWLER2 BR11 unitsfrom 185,000 66 per weekGavin Launer8523 4255Site NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneGovernor Daly Village4 A Daly St GAWLER2 BR20 unitsfrom 165,000 66 per weekGavin Launer8523 4255Site NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneYangala Retirement Village213 Yorktown Rd CRAIGMORE2 BR19 units 140,000 - 190,000 51.50 per weekChris Sears8288 162820
The Vines Lifestyle Village35 Coleman Parade EVASTON PARK1 BR8 unitsPOA2 BR91 unitsPOA3 BR48 unitsPOARental/Maintenance Fee POAContactRoxanne NorrisPhone8112 3183Site NameAddressUnits2. Entry contribution housingEntry contribution units can be suitable retirement accommodation optionfor older people with limited assets or those who wish to have capitalremaining after selling a home.Entry contribution units (formerly referred to as donation units) are offeredby non profit organisations. The organisation requests an entry contributionin exchange for the right to occupy the unit. Some organisations may refunda proportion of the entry contribution (also known as a premium) when theresident leaves the unit. Financial arrangements are negotiated between theresident and the organisation when accepting the conditions of entry. Youshould seek legal and financial advice on these issues.This type of accommodation is commonly one bedroom. Two bedroom unitsare usually allocated through a waiting list and are sometimes reserved forcouples. Some providers may determine an entry fee based on individualfinancial situations. An ongoing weekly maintenance fee is charged from thetime the resident moves into the unit.Rent assistance may be available for eligible residents through Centrelink orthe Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs.Gawler & District Aged Cottage HomesElimattaAddresscnr Fortheringham Terrace & Todd St GAWLERUnits1 BR33 unitsfrom 25,0002 BR11 unitsfrom 35,000Rental/Maintenance Fee 57 per weekContactGavin LaunerPhone8523 5422Site Name21
Narooma at Craigmore – Karra Court102 Halsey Rd ELIZABETH EASTbed sitter 7 units 31,0001 BR5 units 35,0002 BR2 units 40,000Rental/Maintenance Fee 83.65 - 109.55 per weekContactJean SpencerPhone8256 8800Site NameAddressUnitsSite NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneSouthern Cross Care Inc - Pooraka31 Royal Avenue POORAK1 BR35 unitsfrom 46500POALynne Torode8291 80003. Serviced apartmentsThis type of accommodation is an option for older people who require lowlevel of support services to enable them to remain living independently.Serviced apartments can provide a supported environment where launderingof linen, meals and cleaning services can be accessed for a weekly servicefee. Extra services such as assistance with showering may also be providedat an additional cost.Serviced apartments are usually a bed-sitter or single bedroom units. Theresident does not own the apartment or unit but purchases a license to residein the village. When the resident leaves the village, the administration mayretain a percentage of the sale price vale as specified in the contract. Youshould seek legal and financial advice regarding your contract.Flexi units are usually one bedroom units. Residents have the option ofliving a self sufficient lifestyle or accessing the support services the villageoffers on a user-pays basis.Rental assistance may be available for eligible residents through Centrelinkor the Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs.22
Site NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneAveo Manor Gardens12 Melville Rd SALISBURY EASTBed-sitter 26 unitsPOAPOAPam Harrison / Mary Cadd8236 0104Site NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneHarwin Estate133 Frost Rd SALISBURYBed-sitter 33 units 85,000POARobyn Bennett8258 4988Site NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneOasis Garden Village12 Hutchinson St GAWLER EASTBed-sitter 20 units 100,000 - 270,000POAKaren / David8522 4145Site NameAddressUnitsRental/Maintenance FeeContactPhoneGawler Supported Care FacilityEast Terrace GAWLERBed-sitter 17 units 20,000 510 per fortnightGeoff O’Connell8522 5800Residential ParksThere are only a small number of these types of villages. Note thatresidential parks are NOT seniors-specific, i.e. there is likely to be a rangeof ages and backgrounds within the resident population.Residential parks offer a ground lease only which does not include adwelling. The resident is expected to purchase or build a dwelling. Either aprefabricated/transportable home already occupies the site or a new home isconstructed. The site lease or license entitles the resident to use the commonareas and facilities of the village.23
A prefabricated/transportable home may be able to be dismantled and reerected elsewhere depending upon the proximity of buildings and utilitiessuch as power lines in the immediate vicinity.The site lease or license will set out the terms and conditions relating to therights and obligations of the parties, including the circumstances in whichthe lease or license can be terminated. Residential parks are regulated underthe Residential Parks Act 2007 by the SA Office.Hillier Residential and TouristVillageHillier Road Hillier SA 5116Contact Person: Tina ReedPh: 8522 2511Units: 275Price Range – on applicationMaintenance Fee: - on applicationThe Palms Residential ParkLot 11 Supple RoadWaterloo Corner SA 5110Contact: Dot CooperPh: 8380 9358Units: 178Price Range – on applicationMaintenance Fee: on applicationVirginia Residential ParkPort Wakefield Rd Crn King RdVirginia SA 5120Ph: 8380 9009Price Range – on applicationMaintenance Fee: on applicationStrata Titled UnitsA strata title is created when a structure is divided into separate units. Theunit boundaries are defined by reference to the structural divisions in abuilding, not by reference to the land. For example, the ownership of astrata-titled unit is restricted to the space within its exterior walls as well asany area defined on the unit plan as a unit subsidiary, such as a carport orfenced garden area. There must be an area of common property, whichresidents have a right to use and for which everyone is responsible.Strata title units are governed by the Strata Titles Act 1988 and by commonlaw, which is based on principles that have been used by courts to decidecases in the past. Unit owners are members of a strata corporation whichadministers and maintains the property. The strata corporation may employan operator to be responsible for providing extra services such as socialactivities, transport etc.Unit owners usually pay a quarterly fee to cover the cost of stratamanagement, building insurance and maintenance of the common areas.24
Retirement VillagesRetirement villages are complexes of residential units or a number ofseparate complexes of residential units on common land. These units areintended for residential use under a ‘retirement village scheme’.They may be either privately owned or owned and run by not-for-profitorganisations. They do not receive government funding. Retirement villagesare regulated by the Retirement Villages Act 1987 (amended in 2006). TheAct defines a ‘retirement village scheme’ as one that is established(predominantly), for ‘retired persons’ and ‘retired persons and theirspouses’. A ‘retired person’ is defined as being aged over 55 years and nolonger in full time employment.It is recommended to seek independent legal/financial advice beforesigning an agreement with a retirement village.Useful contactsSeniors Information Service Inc (SIS) produces a directory, ‘RetirementHousing’, which is available for purchase. This gives detailed informationabout retirement housing in Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills and FleurieuPeninsula.SIS also maintains a register of vacancies in rental, entry contribution andresident-funded independent and serviced units. Vacancy registers can beposted to you or accessed on the SIS Internet site - www.seniors.asn.au. SISalso offers appointments to discuss your housing needs.South Australian Retirement Village Association (SARVA) providesadvocacy and lobbying on behalf of retirement village residents; informationfor people considering moving into a retirement village and advice ondispute resolution procedures. Tel. 8232 0422, 1800 182 324 (free call SAcountry callers).Office for the Ageing (OFTA) administers the Retirement Villages Act andprovides information and advice to residents, residents committees,administering authorities and the public on matters referring to retirementvillages; mediation and conciliation of contractual disputes and investigationof breaches of the Act. Tel. 8207 0522, 1800 819 961 (free call SA countrycallers).25 pa
through the HACC program OR the VHC. Veterans who are in receipt of VHC can only receive a HACC-funded service if that service is unavailable through the VHC. Eligibility is based on assessed need. To arrange an assessment tel. 1300 550 450 What are packages of care? Packages of care include a range of home support services that are tailored
