Australian House & Garden - April 2016_

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TAKE OUR


LIVEABILITY TEST
How many of Livable Housing
Australia’s guidelines does
your home meet?


✚ There is at least one step-free
entrance into your home.
✚ Light switches and power points
are easy for everyone to reach.
✚ The windowsills are at a
height that enables you
to see outdoors from either a
sitting or standing position.
✚ There is a step-free path
from the street or parking
area to the house.


✚ Internal doors open enough to
allow unimpeded movement.


✚ The kitchen has been designed
to support ease of movement
and adaptation.
✚ Handles and hardware on doors
and taps are easy to use.
✚ There is a space on the ground
f loor that can be used as
a bedroom.


✚ The bathroom is designed for
easy access and the shower is
accessible to everyone.
✚ Floorcoverings are slip-resistant
and unlikely to cause trips.
http://www.livablehousing
australia.org.au.


✚ READ ABOUT THE
JUDGES ONLINE AT
http://www.myidealhouse.com.au
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