What is Supported Living? What services we can offer?

Supported living is a care model that enables individuals with disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, or other support needs to live as independently as possible within their own homes or in a shared living environment. Unlike traditional residential care, supported living emphasises individual choice, autonomy, and integration within the community.

In supported living, individuals have greater control over their living arrangements, daily routines, and decisions about their care. They are supported by a team of professional care and support workers, who provide assistance, guidance, and personalised care based on their specific needs. The goal of supported living is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives while receiving the necessary support to overcome challenges and maximise their independence.

Services offered in supported living can vary depending on the individual’s needs and preferences. However, some common services provided in supported living include:

• Personal Care: Assistance with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Household Tasks: Help with maintaining a clean and organized living environment, including cleaning, laundry, meal planning, and cooking.
• Medication Management: Support in managing medication schedules, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with prescribed treatments.
• Emotional Support: Guidance and emotional support to promote mental well-being, coping skills development, and addressing any emotional challenges or concerns.
• Social Inclusion: Support in accessing community resources, engaging in social activities, developing, and maintaining relationships, and participating in community events and groups.
• Life Skills Development: Assistance in developing and enhancing independent living skills, such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, transportation, and managing personal affairs.
• Health Monitoring: Regular monitoring of health conditions, coordinating medical appointments, and liaising with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Advocacy and Support: Acting as an advocate for individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected. Assistance in navigating support services, benefits, and legal matters.

Supported living services are tailored to the specific needs and goals of the individuals. The focus is on promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and facilitating integration into the community. By providing the support in a person-cantered way, supported living aims to empower individuals to live fulfilling lives and exercise choice and control over their own care and living arrangements.