Siblings
Australia Supported
Independent Living
S iblings Australia, a unique How to find housing
national organisation, was Here is a simple step-by-step guide to find private rental housing that will suit
established in 1999 by Kate
Strohm, with the assistance of Dr
Jon Jureidini, in the Department
of Psychological Medicine at the
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
in Adelaide, but later became
your budget, needs and preferences.
Here are some things to consider before you begin:
• Do I have enough money to move?
• How will I move all of my belongings?
an independent entity. The • What can I afford?
organisation’s focus is on siblings of • Do I have enough money to live on my own or will I need to share?
children and adults with disability or
chronic illness, and over a period of
20 years it has developed a national
and international reputation for its
work with families and professionals.
The organisation Mission Statement
• Where do I want to live?
• Are shops, work and places to eat close by?
• Are sports and leisure activities close by?
• Do I need to be close to friends and family who can provide support?
says it all. Siblings: Acknowledged, • Will I have access to community services that I may need?
Connected, Resilient. • What is local public transport like?
Siblings can often be overlooked, What sort of residence will I need?
which can lead to feelings of
isolation. If this continues, children
can become vulnerable to a range
of emotional and mental health
problems. However, if siblings are
• How many bedrooms will I need?
Finding private rental properties online
• Go to www.realestate.com.au if you are in Australia
• Click on the "Rent" tab at the top of the page
• Choose your State on the map of Australia
• Enter suburb name(s) or select suburbs from the list provided that you are
interested in
• Select a weekly price range from the list provided, or enter a weekly price
range
• Select the number of bedrooms you need to have in your rental property,
from the list provided
• Select the property type from the list provided (i.e. house, unit etc.) -
explanations of the different types of housing are provided by clicking on the
”
link titled "Property Type Definitions"
• Click "Start Your Search" to view the results.
How can I view a private rental property
There are several ways you can arrange to view a property you are interested
in:
• You can inspect the property yourself but you'll often need to provide photo
ID and a deposit to get a key from the real estate
• The property owner may like to meet you, so they can supervise your
inspection
• Will my residence need to be physically accessible for myself or others? • Sometimes the existing tenant may be able to show you through the property
• Does it have stairs? • An open house may be arranged if there are multiple people interested in a
property
acknowledged, and connected to • Are the doorways wide enough for a wheelchair etc. sources of support, they are likely • Do I have enough furniture to move into an unfurnished residence? housing options
relationships are likely to be stronger. • Do I need particular floor coverings according to my mobility needs? in South Australia
For more information about What sort of housing am I eligible for? Siblings Australia visit: • Public housing communityhousing.
• Community housing com.au/housing-hub/
For disability specific
to become more resilient and family
http://siblingsaustralia.org.au/
“
I think whatever we
can do, the more
people who can
help, the better.
visit The Housing
Hub at: www.
• Private rental.
If Government housing is not suitable or available for you, then your next
step is to look for housing through private rental. This can be a much more
expensive means of accommodation, and you must evaluate your finances to
ensure that you are able to afford a rental property.
How to apply for private rental
How can you find private rental properties? You can search for private rental
properties by either visiting the real estate offices in your area or by searching
on the internet.
Feedback & Complaints
Portal
A
t EBL, we want to ensure your voice is always heard and your questions
answered. Should you have anything you wish to discuss with us at any
time, please be sure to visit our complaints portal on the contact page of our
website under ‘Feedback & Complaints’ or call us directly on 8252 1000.
Each real estate office will have a list of private rentals in their area - this list is
updated as often as every few hours - much more frequently than the internet.
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