Who lives at Noraccom? A Noraccom resident:
- is over 21 years of age;
- is eligible for the adult Disability Support Pension through Centrelink;
- is encouraged to work in a paid or voluntary capacity, or attend a day placement;
participates in their choice of recreational activities such as:
- Diamond Valley Actors
- Special Olympics
- Greensborough Ten Pin Bowling
- Nillumbik Social Connections
- Hi-City Social Club
- Local Church programs
- Swimming and gym at Watermarc, Greensborough
- Family activities
- accepts rostered responsibilities at Noraccom, such as sweeping, clearing the table, stacking or emptying the dishwasher, putting out the bins, helping with food preparation
Has a level of self-help skills that allows semi-independence:
- Dressing and personal care and hygiene
- Personal laundry
- Keeping their room clean and tidy
- Handling money
- is able to live cooperatively in a shared environment
How is Noraccom staffed?
Noraccom employs a part time manager, and a number of part time and casual careworkers who provide daily support to the residents between 4 pm and 7.30 am the following day. Currently, careworkers are rostered over a meal shift (4pm – 8 pm) and a sleepover shift (4pm – 7.30 am). The sleepover careworker sleeps on the property and is available in times of emergency. However, the sleepover carer is not on active duty between 10 pm and 6.30 am. Staff tasks include managing medication for the residents as required, preparing the evening meal and generally prompting residents in their daily tasks.
How is Noraccom funded?
Noraccom receives no government grants. Incoming residents make an initial interest-free loan to Noraccom to cover capital costs. These loans are repaid, less management fees, when residents leave. Noraccom’s running costs are met predominantly by fortnightly payments that residents make from their disability support pensions. The percentage of the pension is set annually by the Committee of Management. In recent years fees have been 77% of the pension plus rental assistance allowance. Optional services used by residents, such as taxis, room cleaning and personal telephones, are an additional cost to residents but are subsidised by Noraccom. Noraccom derives other income from fundraising, philanthropic grants and donations.
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