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Living on
Austin Street
Austin Street is Victoria’s first purpose-
built residence for young people with
an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
L
ocated in the Melbourne years down the track, about 7,000
suburb of Alphington, Austin young people live in aged care
Street is run by disability throughout Australia.
wheelchair and 24-hour support.
Five years down the track, she has
done something she dreamed about,
Manager Jo Herbert said Austin but feared was beyond her reach –
Homes (VMCH) and accommodates Street is proof that there is a better she has moved out of Austin Street
10 people with an ABI, who might place for young people. and into her own home near her
service provider, Villa Maria Catholic
otherwise be living in aged care
“All residents receive intensive
grown daughters and grandchildren.
accommodation. It is one of only two rehabilitation and support catering facilities of its type in Australia. to their specific health, rehabilitation coming here (to Austin Street) and
and personal care goals,” she said. appreciate that they treat us like
When Austin Street opened
its doors in 2010 there were 6,500
Louise Reed was in her late 40s
“I have achieved a lot since first
real people and encourage us to be
people aged under 65 years living when she suffered a stroke that independent,” Louise said.
in aged care accommodation. Seven resulted in an ABI, she needed a www.vmch.com.au
DISABILITY
ADAPTED &
EQUIPPED HOME
FOR SALE
STANSBURY SA
$385,000
This is a private sale.
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Louise Reed
has moved
out of Austin
Street after
five years.
Bruce Meehan Lisa Harris
0439 721 804 0426 737 257
accommodation
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
3 Car Spaces
Comfortable 2 bedroom house, the main bedroom features a large
ensuite with overhead lifter, and there are four built in wardrobes.
There is solar power plus 4 large water tanks with auto dripper
irrigation to the gardens, shade house and netted orchard.
There is covered garaging for 3 cars and a large fully
equipped workshop with great income potential.
Approximately 192m 2 home and 1232m 2 land.
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