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Holiday in Style: The Silver Bull All Abilities House
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arrawonga in Victoria’s north is located on the south bank of the Murray River and is the perfect location for a weekend getaway. Owner of The Silver Bull All Abilities House Jenny Price fell in love with the area and came up with the idea of being able to share her passion with all people, regardless of their ability or access requirements after caring for her mother who had drug induced Parkinson’s. Jenny, a retired educator, flipped houses with her husband in her spare time when she was working and has a love of Hampton’s styling and good design. Jenny cared for her mother and it was after this experience that got her thinking about accessible housing and the lack of opportunity for people with a disability to holiday with their friends and family in large groups. Market research revealed many accessible community activities in the area,
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but accessible accommodation generally provided as single accessible rooms, meaning that while the rest of the family could holiday together, those with access requirements would need to sleep and bathe in a separate facility. This is where the idea for the Silver Bull All Abilities House was conceived. Jenny had exposure to people with a disability in her workplace, a lived experience caring for her mother and an Occupational Therapist in the family. This combination has led to a thoughtful design, with a house that caters for many different needs. Jenny interviewed seven builders in the early stages of planning. It was Ken Stevenson from Lekeal Builders that was the standout for Jenny as he was willing to work with her to accommodate all of the inclusions she wanted
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