New accessible homes delivered for people with disability in Lake Macquarie
- intouch Magazine
- Jul 29
- 1 min read
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.
NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said the project reflects a shift toward housing that offers “safety and dignity” for those who need it most.
“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,” she said.
A PROJECT DESIGNED FOR DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE:
• The newly completed Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes include:o Two 3-bedroom houseso 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.
Aruma CEO Dr Martin Laverty said the homes were thoughtfully designed to promote independence and choice.
“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,” he said.
