Eligibility Information
Minimum Age: 65+ (pensionable age)Income: Pensioner, Centrelink or DVA Benefits
Location Requirements: Local Area Connection
Ingoing Cost: 30000 - 60000
Residence Information
Housing Type: Independent Living UnitsDisability Access: Limited wheelchair accessibility
Ability Level:
Pets: Existing pets only
Features
Total units: 6 units.
Eligibility
Ideally, residents must be on a full Centrelink government pension.
Preference is given to prospective residents who are living in the Vermont area or have a supporting relative living in surrounding suburbs.
Selection process
The VEPH management committee selects residents as units become available. They select on the basis of need, not on a strict waiting list. The process for prospective residents is:
- Attend an interview
- Provide a medical report to indicate they can live independently
- Provide a Centrelink statement of assets and pension eligibility.
Selection eligibility is based on:
- Residents receiving the full aged pension
- The ability of the prospective resident to fit into the village community. Full conditions of residence are available in the VEPH Residents Agreement.
Financial requirements
Ingoing charge: $60,000 (negotiable/means tested).
Maintenance fee: currently $380 per calendar month for singles and $430 pcm for couples. These charges are reviewed regularly.
Maintenance fee includes: Water and council rates, upkeep of the grounds, internal and external maintenance. Excludes: Telephone, electricity, gas.
Legal requirements
Residents are required to enter into an agreement with VEPH Inc. and do not have ownership of their unit. A copy of the Factsheet can be accessed on the VEPH website.
Contact Details
0417 738 795
Apply online at http://www.veph.org.au/Call 0417 738 795 to apply.