Florence Ellen Hummerston was a Western Australian who devoted her life to the interests of the people of the State. Her great contribution to public life still continues today and she will be remembered for her wit, vigilance, readiness to speak her mind fearlessly and be completely whole-hearted in everything she believed in.

 

She was largely instrumental in instigating the building of a hostel for people with disabilities. At the time, she was President of the Tuberculosis and Chest Association and worked tirelessly for the cause of rehabilitation of these people. We are proud that the Village bears her name.

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The first stage of the Florence Hummerston Hostel, as it was then known at Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park was officially opened by Sir Charles Court on 31 March 1979. Florence Hummerston negotiated a substantial loan from the government at the time to instigate the building of this hostel.

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Westcare Accommodation Services is located at the Westcare Accommodation Village in Shenton Park, providing village-style accommodation for working-age people with disabilities.

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At the Village, we offer a range of housing and individual support services options to ensure that a person living with a disability, or disabilities can find the right kind of accommodation and services for their circumstances.

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Our team closely works with the Individual and the Individual’s family to provide accommodation and services that suits their needs and allows them to achieve greater independence and a balanced lifestyle.

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Facilities

Westcare Accommodation Village provides ‘board and lodging’ accommodation with centralised dining, lounge, gym, recreation rooms and laundry facilities. As well as bush surrounds with great walking trails.

Services

As part of your board and lodging accommodation, we offer:

• a cooked breakfast and dinner on weekdays with cereals available.

• A light breakfast is available on the weekends.

• A packed lunch is provided Monday to Friday, consisting of a selection of sandwiches, rolls, wraps, salad packs, snacks, and fruit.

 

All residents with NDIS funding have scope to have individualised support however this looks like for them.  We currently offer one on one support to have a support person support you with your shopping, social activities, appointments as well as support in the morning to support you getting ready to go to work, prompting you for self-care and attend breakfast, after your days work, a support person can support you relax and debrief about your day.

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There is an expectation that long-term residents are involved in meaningful daily activities for a majority of working hours such as employment or volunteer position as well as maintain their daily, self and financial independence

 

Acceptance of an application for services and continuation, shall, at all times be at the discretion of the Village Manager of Accommodation Services, General Manager Disability Support and Representatives of Westcare Services recipients.