Cooperative Living Concept
The Cooperative Living Concept
The concept was developed following a series of individual discussions and focus groups with people in the target group, i.e. people living with, and/or supporting people with, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.
People with acquired disabilities have a memory of life before their disability, and a strong desire to maximise their independence and control over their lives. Their constant plea is for space of their own in a supportive environment.
The concept is designed to maximise independence within a community setting, enable shared and peer group support, as well as offering respite and a transitional program.
Residents can enjoy their own space, and/or join in communal activities - such as cooking and gardening.
The model
The model consists of a cluster of eight independent two bedroom units surrounding a common house.
At least four of the units will be co-joined to enable family or other volunteer support to live onsite (but separately) for as long as they wish/need to do so. This configuration is designed to encourage residents to interact and support each other, while retaining their personal space.
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The concept
The common house (with a unit above for an on site care co-ordinator) is used for social activities, shared cooking and/or meals. It also doubles as a transitional living and respite centre, offering another source of income; and an opportunity for potential residents and their families to become familiar wth the lifestyle.
Attached to the common house is a bath house (with spa bath accessible to all residents), and a communal laundry.
The units and common house will be stratum titled, to enable private purchase of one or more of the units. The common house and units are linked by meandering pathways and various garden areas offering special interaction, individual seclusion, and communal vegetable gardening.
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