The NSW Government has completed three new purpose-built homes in Wyee – delivering safe, accessible and inclusive housing for people with disability in Lake Macquarie.
The $5.1 million development was delivered in partnership with leading disability provider Aruma and marks a major step forward in expanding specialist social housing for people with high support needs.
A PROJECT DESIGNED FOR DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE:
The newly completed Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes include:
Two 3-bedroom houses
One 2-bedroom house with an adjoining 1-bedroom villa
Construction on two more homes – each with three bedrooms and space for live-in carers – will begin shortly and are expected to finish by mid-2026.
The project is jointly funded by Aruma and Homes NSW.
This initiative also forms part of the NSW Government’s $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program – the largest investment in housing in the state’s history.
NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said:
“We’re getting on with the job of building homes that actually work for people, not one-size-fits-all developments, but places that reflect the real needs of the community.”
“We’re building homes that give people safety and dignity – and we’re doing it as part of the biggest investment in housing in our state’s history. Through the Building Homes for
NSW program, we’re delivering the kind of accessible, purpose-built housing people need.”
NSW Minister for Disability Inclusion Kate Washington said:
“The Minns Labor Government is building a more inclusive NSW, by investing in state-of-the-art, safe and accessible housing.”
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with Aruma to ensure more people with disability have great housing options in Lake Macquarie.”
“People with disability have the right to live with dignity, and these new accessible homes offer that and much more – the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest.”
Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper said:
“These new homes in Wyee, designed to support people with disability, are an asset to Lake Macquarie.”
“While these much-needed homes are welcome, there is still a great need for more social housing and disability accommodation in Lake Macquarie. I look forward to further investment in our region to meet the diverse needs of our growing population.”
Aruma CEO Dr Martin Laverty said:
“Our goal is to support people with disability to live the life that they want and choose.”
“These homes have been designed with accessibility and liveability in mind, and to provide the level of support our participants need. “
“Importantly, these properties have been built to support independence and honour personal choice. At Aruma, our focus is on creating homes for our participants – not just places to live.”