The new state-of-the-art Casa Capace residences in Gorokan opened on September 28, providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) for six individuals.
Designed by Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provider Casa Capace, the development will enable leading disability services provider Coastlink, to provide SIL in two high-physical-support, three-bedroom villas.
Coastlink Chair John Mouland said the development set the standard in specialist disability accommodation anywhere in Australia and its official opening was an exciting milestone for the Central Coast.
“These landmark residences revolutionise how we think about permanent disability accommodation,” he said.
“As the latest addition to the growing disability accommodation options for Coastlink clients, these residences really set the bar for attractive, contemporary living for people of all abilities.”
Casa Capace CEO Michael Fuller said the company was excited to create beautiful homes and living experiences for Australians with disabilities.
Coastlink Acting CEO Sharon Mansfield has been involved with the landmark project since its inception.
“Each villa is equipped with advanced assistive technology systems to ensure all residents can live as independently as possible, within a beautiful and welcoming environment that they can be proud to call home,” she said.
Kerry Laing, mother of resident Michael Laing, says that as a parent, knowing her son is living in a residence such as Casa Capace gives her peace of mind now and into the future.
“Knowing Mike is living here (in Casa Capace) gives me peace of mind that if anything were to happen to me, he would be well looked after and cared for, and would not become the sole responsibility for my daughter,” she said.
“Most of us get to choose where we want to live and now I feel like Mike truly has another home that we would have chosen for him, rather than living somewhere just because that is what is available to him.
“I particularly like the more intimate setting of only three residents per villa, so that carers can really get to know Mike and develop a great relationship with him.
“It’s such a lovely little home, with everything new and sparkling; anyone would be happy to live here.”
The launch event was attended by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch, Casa Capace and Coastlink representatives, participants and their families.
Learn more about Casa Capace’s skilfully designed residences for people living with disability at casacapacewelcomehome.com
Learn more about Coastlink’s wide range of disability, aged care and accommodation options at coastlink.org.au or by following the organisation on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Coastlink