A thoughtfully designed home that supports participants to build confidence, develop life skills, and connectwith their community.
SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING IN MT. DRUITT
Your Path to Independence with Allara Support Services
A place where people are supported to build confidence, independence and a meaningful life.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Empowering People to Build a Life of Their Own
Durham Street is a home where people are empowered to build confidence, develop life skills and create the life they choose.
By combining the right environment with personalised support, meaningful relationships and opportunities to participate in their community, we help people pursue their goals and embrace new opportunities. Whether that’s learning to cook, managing daily routines, catching public transport, accessing employment or education, participating in local day programs or building meaningful relationships, every aspect of our support is designed to help people grow, thrive and live as independently as possible.
Every person is supported to make their own choices, achieve what matters most to them and build a life that is meaningful, fulfilling and truly their own.
Durham Street, Mt. Druitt
Supported Independent Living
More Than a Home. A Place to Build the Life You Choose.
Each part of the home supports a balance of independence, comfort, privacy and meaningful connection.
We believe the best support empowers people to build confidence, develop life skills, make informed choices,and create a meaningful, independent life.
From daily routines and cooking to education, employment, and community participation, we tailor support to help each participant achieve what matters most to them.
Designed to balance personal space with shared living, the home encourages connection while providing easyaccess to local services, employment, and community opportunities.
More than a home, we create environments where participants feel they belong, build meaningful relationships,and are empowered to live life on their terms.
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT, WITH SUPPORT AT EVERY STEP.
Thoughtful Matching
Compatibility, routines and support requirements are considered before placement.
Collaborative Transition
Participants, families and professional supports are involved in planning the move
Long-Term Outcomes
The focus is stability, confidence, connection and a sustainable living arrangement.
FOR FAMILIES AND REFERRAL PARTNERS
Clear information for every person involved in the decision.
A welcoming home where your loved one can feel safe, connected and proud.
Choosing a new home is one of life’s biggest decisions. Durham Street provides personalised support within a welcoming environment where participants are encouraged to make their own choices, build relationships and celebrate everyday achievements.
Long-term participant outcomes, not simply occupancy.
Allara takes the time to understand each participant’s personality, aspirations and support requirements, with thoughtful participant matching, collaborative transition planning and responsive communication throughout the process.
Therapeutic goals embedded into everyday life.
We work alongside allied health teams to create meaningful opportunities for meal preparation, travel training, communication, daily routines, confidence-building and social participation within real-world environments.
Reliable, person-centred and collaborative support.
Allara is committed to responsive stakeholder communication, high-quality service delivery and sustainable long-term supports aligned with each participant’s plan, goals and funded supports.
A structured pathway into stable community living.
Durham Street offers thoughtful transition planning, experienced support teams and a strong focus on long-term wellbeing, routine, confidence and successful community integration.
Thoughtful Matching
Compatibility, routines and support requirements are considered before placement.
Collaborative Transition
Participants, families and professional supports are involved in planning the move
Long-Term Outcomes
The focus is stability, confidence, connection and a sustainable living arrangement.
KEY FEATURES
A home designed for everyday life.
Each part of the home supports a balance of independence, comfort, privacy and meaningful connection.
Bright, contemporary home featuring spacious open-plan living, a modern kitchen and an abundance of natural light, creating a welcoming environment for everyday living.
Five generous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two bathrooms, and ducted air conditioning/heating throughout for year-round comfort.
Multiple indoor living spaces that provide opportunities for both social connection and personal downtime with the flexibility to create dedicated spaces such as a sensory room, movie room or quiet retreat.
Ideally located with a bus stop directly outside the home, just a 3-minute drive to Mt Druitt Train Station, providing easy access to supported employment, education, day programs and the wider community.
Only 5 minutes from Westfield Mt Druitt, offering convenient access to shopping, cafés, medical services and other everyday amenities.
One of three Allara SIL homes located on the same street, creating opportunities to share support resources, improve participant compatibility and deliver more cost-effective support arrangements.
Physically able to safely utilise the stairs to access the upstairs bedrooms
STANDING OUT IN MT DRUITT
MORE THAN A HOME. THE RIGHT SUPPORT TO THRIVE.
- Westfield Mt Druitt less than 400m walk away including major supermarkets, retail stores, fresh food, cafés and more – ️ just 2 minutes by bus or an easy 10-minute walk
- Mt Druitt Hospital only a 3-minute drive away️, plus nearby specialist medical services
- Public transport right outside, on your doorstep
WHO COULD THIS HOME SUIT
A SUPPORTIVE HOME BUILT AROUND COMPATIBILITY, CONFIDENCE AND EVERYDAY LIVING.
Finding the right home is about more than a person’s support needs. It is also about creating a comfortable and respectful living environment where participants can feel secure, build meaningful relationships and work towards their individual goals.
Who This Home May Suit
- Require low to medium levels of Supported Independent Living support.
- Can safely access and move around a two-storey home.
- Want to develop everyday living skills, confidence and greater independence.
- Value having their own private space while sharing a home with compatible housemates.
- Are interested in employment, education, volunteering, day programs or community activities.
- Would benefit from consistent routines, stable support and a long-term place to call home.
- Want to build social connections while remaining close to family, friends and their wider support network.
Suitability will be considered individually based on each participant’s goals, preferences, mobility, support requirements and compatibility with current or prospective housemates.
PARTICIPANT MATCHING
Finding the right fit matters.
Allara takes the time to understand each participant’s personality, goals, routines, interests and support needs before progressing with a placement.
Low to Medium SIL Support
Generally SIL funded or SIL eligible and requiring assistance with some daily living activities.
Looking for Long-Term Living
Seeking a stable home rather than short-term or transitional accommodation.
Suited to a Two-Storey Home
Physically able to safely access and live within a two-storey home environment on an ongoing basis.
Positive Shared Living
Values respectful relationships, personal space and the opportunity to live with compatible housemates in a shared home.
Motivated to Build Independence
Interested in developing skills, confidence and greater choice while remaining connected to a support network.
Community Participation and Connection
Interested in accessing employment, education, volunteering or day programs while building social connections and participating in the local community.
START A CONVERSATION
Could durham Street be the right home?
Tell us a little about the participant, their goals and support needs. Our team will contact you to discuss suitability, vacancies, housemate matching and next steps.