A NEW place to call home has given Billie-Jo Dummpercy, as she put it, a newfound sense of independence.

The Sunraysia Residential Services client said her recently completed custom-built house would help her with simple daily tasks, and she was grateful to everybody who helped along the way.

"When I walked in, it was a big surprise," Ms Dummpercy said.

"I was looking forward to seeing it after...