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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN / Community Infrastructure Pro le
Driver Family Resource Centre (DFRC) 29 Driver Ave, Driver
Availability: 8am to midnight, daily.
This facility was designed as a preschool and retains its ablu on room with several child- height toilets, low basins and large shower. Usable space inside includes a large kitchen and a main room. Three rooms are used as o ce and areas for the lead tenant. An adult- sized toilet and shower are separate from the children’s ameni es.
The large yard is properly fenced for children’s security with child-stop gates and is divided into three fenced zones. As such it is a safe place for children to play in. A side verandah is used for sheltered play and there is a large verandah at the back which is mostly used by
the lead tenant.
Extensive sheds and an external store room provide storage for long-term users. A small carpark at front and near-by bus stop provide access.
Facili es and ameni es summary: 4 tables, 15 chairs
Standard sized kitchen- stove, oven, fridge, portable urn
Ceiling fans
Drink taps outside
Showers and toilets- separate bathroom for children
Maximum capacity- 30 people
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Joy Anderson Centre (JAC) 25 Dillon Circuit, Gray
Availability: 8am to 5pm, M-F, 8am to noon Saturday.
This facility is leased by Council from Territory Housing, which is responsible for major maintenance.
JAC is a former dwelling house that is provided by Council to Alzheimer’s Australia NT to run programmes for adults with demen a in a homely, safe environment. This is a ‘care’ based centre where the tenants have furnished the centre to suit and support their clients’ needs.
The long-running JAC Cra Group uses one room each week to hold a social arts and cra s session, and socialises with the other tenants (The shared arrangement bene ts both groups).
The yard is fenced and the lead tenants are working with other organisa ons to develop a demen a –friendly garden. Council does not o er the space to other groups, in order to minimise disrup on of the lead tenants. No parking is provided, beyond the drive way; cars o en park outside, external to the site.