A private bedroom
A furnished room to settle into and personalise, with a private bathroom or ensuite.
Supported Accommodation in Geelong, Designed Around Your Life
A private home, practical support and a community that respects your goals.
Ryrie Street is supported accommodation in East Geelong for people with diverse disability, autism or ASD, and people with mental-health support needs. You have your own private space, with support arranged around your goals, routines and suitability.
Suitability, support arrangements and availability are discussed individually with each person and their representatives.
- Private bedroom and ensuite
- Your own living and kitchen space
- Support 8am–8pm daily
- A connected Geelong location
Everyday independence
A home designed around your independence
Independent living in Geelong can look different for every person. At Ryrie Street, support starts with what matters to you: everyday living skills, steady routines, community access, friendships and a sense of purpose.
NDIS support may help you practise meals, cleaning, budgeting, travel and appointments, or take part in activities connected to your life goals. Progress is personal and never guaranteed; plans are reviewed with you as needs and preferences change.
Staff do not direct every moment of the day. The aim is to balance privacy and dignity with practical support that is available and agreed.
Inside the home
Space to call your own
Private spaces support choice and calm, while shared areas make connection possible when you want it.
Room for everyday life
Your own living area and kitchen create space for routines, choices and time to yourself.
Privacy with connection nearby
Outdoor space is available, while the laundry is shared. Exact room allocation is confirmed during enquiry.
A thoughtful environment
Calm, structured spaces and support that fits your life
The layout, thoughtful colours and clear orientation of each section can help the home feel easier to understand and move through. Private areas protect dignity and give residents room to reset.
Solara's trained team includes youth leaders and mentors with experience supporting people with diverse disability. Support is strengths-based, practical and planned around the person.
Suitability for an autistic person, someone with ASD, or a person with mental-health support needs is discussed individually. Solara does not provide clinical treatment or assume that one setting is right for everyone.
Clear from the start
Support and funding
Accommodation, optional board and NDIS-funded support are separate. Everything is confirmed with you in writing before moving forward.
Accommodation
25% of the Disability Support Pension plus 100% of applicable Commonwealth Rent Assistance
This is the rent arrangement. The exact current amount is confirmed during enquiry and recorded before move-in.
Optional board
35% of the Disability Support Pension where an agreed board package applies
Board is optional. Depending on the agreed package, it may cover utilities, internet, furnishings and weekly groceries. Inclusions are confirmed before move-in.
An approved $125 weekly grocery voucher applies where eligible and documented in the person's individual agreement.
NDIS-funded support
Person-specific support under an approved plan
Funding may cover agreed disability support linked to goals and assessed needs. It does not pay rent, board or ordinary living costs.
What support can include
Support is available from 8:00am–8:00pm every day, including weekends and public holidays. After 8:00pm, a phone on-call pathway is available according to individually agreed arrangements. Any additional or overnight support must be separately assessed, funded and agreed.
- Community access and outings
- Exercise and chosen activities
- Weekly planning
- Groceries and meal routines
- Daily living skills
- Travel and appointments
Important
All figures are indicative and subject to individual agreement and eligibility. NDIS funding does not pay rent, board, food, utilities or other ordinary living costs. Exact costs, voucher eligibility, approved support and inclusions are confirmed during the suitability process.
A simple process
What happens next
- 01
Enquire
Tell us what you are looking for. A short, non-sensitive overview is enough to begin.
- 02
Suitability conversation
We discuss goals, routines, compatibility, support needs, funding and current availability.
- 03
Tour and next steps
If the home may be a fit, we arrange a tour and explain the information needed before any offer.
Community access Geelong
Life in Geelong
A connected East Geelong address can make ordinary outings, appointments and community participation easier to plan.
Beach and waterfront
Eastern Beach and the Geelong waterfront offer places to walk, relax and take part in community life.
Local dining and activities
Community access can include local dining, events, exercise and activities chosen around your interests.
Connected to the city
Local amenities are within walking distance, and a bus stop directly outside supports travel around Geelong.
Property video tour
See how privacy and support work together
Take a look inside Solara's Ryrie Street residence.
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What living at Ryrie Street can mean
| What I want to know | How Ryrie Street is designed to help |
|---|---|
| Will I have private space? | A private bedroom, bathroom or ensuite, living area and kitchen, with shared laundry. |
| Can support fit my routine? | Support planning starts with your goals, routine, assessed needs and approved funding. |
| Can I build daily routines? | Support can include weekly planning, groceries, meals, cleaning and other daily living skills. |
| Can I get out into the community? | Community access in Geelong can include outings, exercise, appointments and chosen activities. |
| How does grocery support work? | An approved $125 weekly grocery voucher applies where eligible and included in the individual agreement. |
| Are one-to-one opportunities possible? | Individual support can be arranged in agreed blocks where assessed, funded and documented; it is not continuous supervision for everyone. |
| Is there room for hobbies and interests? | Your planning conversation can include hobbies, interests and community activities that matter to you. |
Questions about Ryrie Street
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about supported accommodation, NDIS funding, support hours and living in East Geelong.
What is supported accommodation in Geelong?
Supported accommodation is a home where a person has their own living space and receives planned disability support around their goals, routines and approved funding. At Ryrie Street in East Geelong, support is structured with each resident rather than directing every moment of the day.
Who may be suitable for Ryrie Street?
Ryrie Street may suit an adult who wants greater independence, values private space and is looking for supported accommodation. Suitability, compatibility, routines, support needs, funding and current availability are discussed individually before an offer is made.
Is it suitable for autistic people or people with ASD?
Autism or ASD support needs can be discussed during the suitability conversation. We consider the person's communication, sensory preferences, routines, goals and compatibility with the home. Suitability is never assumed automatically.
Can it support people with diverse disability?
Yes, people with diverse disability can enquire. The team considers each person's assessed needs, goals, preferences, support arrangements and the home's practical fit before moving forward.
Can mental-health support needs be discussed?
Yes. Mental-health support needs can form part of a respectful, consent-led suitability conversation. Solara provides disability support, not clinical treatment, and may work alongside relevant health professionals where agreed.
Can assessments, observations or behaviour monitoring be discussed?
This can be discussed where appropriate and agreed with the participant, their representatives and relevant professionals. It is not a promise of clinical services, and any approach must be consent-led, clearly documented and within Solara's role.
What are the support hours?
Support is available from 8:00am–8:00pm every day, including weekends and public holidays. After 8:00pm, a phone on-call pathway is available according to individually agreed arrangements. Any additional or overnight support must be separately assessed, funded and agreed.
Is support required?
Yes. Ryrie Street is supported accommodation. The support model, the person's needs and whether the arrangement is suitable are discussed before moving forward.
Do I have my own bedroom, bathroom, living area and kitchen?
Yes. The Ryrie Street arrangement includes a private bedroom, private bathroom or ensuite, own living area and own kitchen. The laundry is shared. The exact room and section allocation is confirmed during enquiry.
Can I stay while accessing Barwon Health?
Shorter or longer arrangements can be discussed for a person accessing Barwon Health, subject to suitability, current availability and an agreed support and accommodation arrangement.
How close is it to the beach and city?
Ryrie Street offers walking-distance access to local amenities, and a bus stop is directly outside. Geelong's waterfront, Eastern Beach, dining and community activities can be part of individually planned community access.
Can family, friends or a partner visit?
Family, friends or a partner can visit with notice to the team. Visitors leave by 8:00pm so the evening routine and privacy of everyone at home can be respected.
What safety arrangements are in place?
Cameras are installed outside the property only. They do not monitor inside the home. Residents use the agreed contact and after-hours phone on-call pathway when support is needed.
What costs and funding should I understand?
Indicative rent is 25% of the Disability Support Pension plus 100% of applicable Commonwealth Rent Assistance. Optional board is 35% of DSP where an agreed board package applies. An approved $125 weekly grocery voucher applies where eligible and documented. NDIS funding may pay for agreed disability support, but not rent, board or ordinary living costs. Final amounts, inclusions, eligibility and funding are confirmed in an individual agreement.
Book a tour or enquire
Take the next step toward your new home
Choose a tour or start with a one-minute enquiry. Our team will talk through the home, current availability and whether the arrangement may suit.
Book a tour. Mention your preferred days and times in the message.
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Prefer to talk? Call 0476 027 390 during office and enquiry hours.