Connection and New Beginnings: A Father and Daughter's SDA Journey

Jason*, a devoted father living with motor neurone disease, urgently needed a safe, stable and accessible home where he could continue raising his 13-year-old daughter as his current accommodation did not meet his needs. Suitable housing options were limited, and despite his best efforts, Jason was struggling to find a home that met both his accessibility needs and the needs of his daughter.

Many weeks passed, and Jason became more distressed by the lack of housing options. If he didn’t find a suitable home quickly, Jason’s daughter would need to go into foster care. The uncertainty and pressure of this possibility made Jason and his daughter very anxious and impacted their wellbeing. Jason’s support coordinator who had collaborated with Vera Living before, reached out to us about supporting Jason into Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). Understanding how urgent the situation was, Vera Living’s Participant Engagement Specialist gave immediate, personalised support.

Working closely with Jason and his supports, they focused on understanding what mattered most to the family– not just accessibility, but location, community connection and the ability for Jason to continue to raise his daughter. Through quick action and ongoing guidance from Vera Living, Jason found a suitable SDA home within a month, and the move-in process was supported from start to finish.

Today, Jason and his daughter are settled into a welcoming and inclusive community. Their new home is right near the local shops and public transport, making daily life more convenient. Jason can now take his daughter to and from the train station each day for school, providing them with a sense of peace of mind.

More than just a place to live, this home has provided stability, security and a renewed sense of hope. Most importantly, it has ensured that Jason and his daughter can stay together as a family - supported, connected and building a future in a home designed to meet their needs and lifestyle.

*Names changed to protect identity.

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