After more than a decade of planning and hard work by a dedicated group of people, the Abbeyfield house has finally opened its doors in Narrabri.
The home, at 35 Doyle Street, provides permanent independent living for ten residents with mild disabilities.
“It’s a place for younger people which gives them independence, friendship, security and good food,” said Marion Pike, chairperson of Abbeyfield Narrabri.
“These kids would usually be at home with their parents.
“Here, they are able to play with each other and share time with friends which they wouldn’t have been able to previously do.
“These are all issues which are on the minds of their parents too.”
Abbeyfield was a $2.2 million project which was funded with a grant from the NSW Government.
The grant covered the bricks and mortar, with inside furnishings purchased through the generous donations of Rotary, Lions, Lionesses, the local business community and private citizens.
The home features spacious bedrooms, a large inside living area with a pool table, couches, dining room table and open plan kitchen area.
There is also a spacious backyard with barbecue.
The home has a 24-hour live-in housekeeper, which is a position funded by ongoing living fees paid by the residents.
“Housekeeper Jan cooks tea, has lunch prepared and cleans the common areas,” said Mrs Pike.
“She is also available at any time to call on if the residents have any worries or concerns.”
Seven of the 10 rooms have so far been filled, with several of the residents moving from other towns to live at Abbeyfield.
The location means the house is in walking distance to Narrabri’s CBD, providing further independence for the residents, who are free to come and go as they please.
After a lengthy process, the residents and their families are pleased to see the home is now finally open.
The home, at 35 Doyle Street, provides permanent independent living for ten residents with mild disabilities.
“It’s a place for younger people which gives them independence, friendship, security and good food,” said Marion Pike, chairperson of Abbeyfield Narrabri.
“These kids would usually be at home with their parents.
“Here, they are able to play with each other and share time with friends which they wouldn’t have been able to previously do.
“These are all issues which are on the minds of their parents too.”
Abbeyfield was a $2.2 million project which was funded with a grant from the NSW Government.
The grant covered the bricks and mortar, with inside furnishings purchased through the generous donations of Rotary, Lions, Lionesses, the local business community and private citizens.
The home features spacious bedrooms, a large inside living area with a pool table, couches, dining room table and open plan kitchen area.
There is also a spacious backyard with barbecue.
The home has a 24-hour live-in housekeeper, which is a position funded by ongoing living fees paid by the residents.
“Housekeeper Jan cooks tea, has lunch prepared and cleans the common areas,” said Mrs Pike.
“She is also available at any time to call on if the residents have any worries or concerns.”
Seven of the 10 rooms have so far been filled, with several of the residents moving from other towns to live at Abbeyfield.
The location means the house is in walking distance to Narrabri’s CBD, providing further independence for the residents, who are free to come and go as they please.
After a lengthy process, the residents and their families are pleased to see the home is now finally open.