Ballina News
New home for Martika

New home for Martika
By Samantha Elley
Martika Dawson-Esler is very excited that soon she will be moving into her new home.
The 3-bedroom house she is moving into is located in Ballina and is a share home being built by specialist disability housing provider, Casa Capace. “My bedroom will be purple,” laughed Martika.
When asked if she would be having lots of family and friends around to visit, she cheekily replied, “Nup!” then giggled when mum Alyson reacted.
“We have been collecting items for her bedroom for when she is ready to move,” Alyson said.
It has been a long two and a half year wait as the project to build the new home started just before Covid.
Now the house is enclosed, and the inside is gyprocked, plastered and ready for painting, with a new floor recently laid.
“We had challenges with Covid and then the floods,” said Casa Capace CEO Michael Fuller.
“We had started with a Queensland builder, the borders closed, and then that company went bust.
“We’ve also been dealing with a tradie shortage.”
Despite all these challenges, the house is taking shape with a number of features specific to the residents like Martika.
“There are no stairs in the house, it has wider doors and hallways,” said Mr Fuller.
“The benchtops will be adjustable, and the house is wired up with assisted technology such as automatic blinds and lights.”
Mr Fuller said there will also be extra structural supports for hoists to be attached to the ceiling for residents who are less mobile.
“We are working with (disability services and support organisation) Northcott to find quality tenants for the homes,” said Mr Fuller.
“It is about creating a home rather than an institution.
“There is also room for a carer when needed.”
Northcott General Manager Alita Carpenter said it was about providing purpose-built homes that were safe and affordable for vulnerable members of the community.
A further one-bedroom home is also being built on the same block.
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