Toowoomba vision-impaired man secures new disability accommodation thanks to Endeavour Foundation

Cameron Fetter, who has been blind since birth, was literally full of song after he and his housemates secured accommodation that suits their needs. Watch the touching video here:

Cameron Fetter couldn’t contain his excitement at moving into a new house built to suit his needs — he had to come with a song about it.

“It was because of my excitement and my passion to actually move in here,” the Toowoomba man and talented musician said.

Mr Fetter showcased his talents on the keyboard at the launch of the new specialist disability accommodation (SDA) by Endeavour Foundation this week, which will house himself and long-time roommates Janna and Robbie.

Toowoomba man and Endeavour Foundation participant Cameron Fetter, pictured with charity chief executive David Swain, is excited to move into his new specially-designed home in Harlaxton.

The $1.2m, six-person duplex in Harristown is the latest supported independent living (SIL) house delivered by the charity’s Queensland branch as part of its $33m My Home My Life initiative, generated by donations.

Mr Fetter performed his composition This Is Our Brand New House for the crowd, along with a medley of classics including the Australian national anthem.

He said the new house was a significant step up from their previous accommodation, which featured numerous steps, trip hazards and unsafe showers.

“It’s very spacious, very open, not many things to run into,” Mr Fetter said.

The duplex will help address a significant shortfall in SDA dwellings, with new data showing less than half of the 4000 National Disability Insurance Scheme participants in Queensland who need specialist accommodation actually have it.

Endeavour Foundation chief executive David Swain said he believed the charity was setting the standard for the industry with the build.

Toowoomba man and Endeavour Foundation participant Cameron Fetter is excited to move into his new specially-designed home in Harlaxton with his longtime housemates Janna and Robbie. The trio plant a tree to mark the occasion.

“You’ll see it as you walk through, the extra wide corridors, the accessible bathrooms, there are no lips to navigate,” he said.

“All of this was delivered through the generous giving of people who support the organisation.

“We’re continuing to lead the charge by creating modern, beautiful and fully accessible houses for people with disability to enjoy, and to call home.”

Mr Fetter, who has been with Endeavour since he was 15, said he couldn’t fault the charity in its support of him and his disability.

“Endeavour has been fantastic, I can’t fault them, they’ve been the most fantastic bunch — they’ve supported us, just like we support them,” he said.

The second unit in the duplex is currently vacant, so families interested should call 1800 112 112.