The nine homes in Mt Druitt were transferred to MA Housing by Housing NSW as part of the Australian Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.
The dwellings have been designed with “senior living” in mind, featuring lower than usual door handles and light switches, accessible shower areas and private courtyards that are ideal for gardening.
They are among the 808 Nation Building homes that MA Housing is delighted to manage in the greater Western Sydney region.
MA Housing will have approximately 165 more “senior living” dwellings transferred into its management this year. While these developments offer plenty of privacy for older residents, they are also designed to encourage interaction with the community.
“It’s very important that our older tenants get involved in what’s going on around them,” said James Cameron, a Housing Manager based at MA Housing’s Blacktown office.
“Some have come from living alone in houses, so they have experienced isolation.”
Dorothy (pictured) is one such senior who is enjoying life more since moving from a large home to one of our senior living dwellings. “Before I would lock myself in my house because I was worried about break-ins,” the widow said. “I can now open my windows and I feel safe”.
To encourage new tenants to enjoy more independent and secure lives, MA Housing provides a printed copy of the Department of Fair Trading’s Seniors Guide.
“In fact, many of our older tenants are also our most enthusiastic,” Mr Cameron said. “They love contributing recipes to the MA Housing newsletter and letting us know how they’re getting on.”
MA Housing is currently working with Housing NSW to sign new tenants to the Mt Druitt senior living development, and hopes to distribute keys within the next few weeks.
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