Supported Living (SL)
Supported Living is all about working together with you, your family, and your support network to create options that enable everyone to live a good life. We understand that a “good life” means different things to different people, but common themes include:
- Building valued relationships
- Ensuring future security
- Making meaningful contributions
- Enjoying the freedom to make choices
- Embracing the challenge of taking risks
Our Supported Living service gives people with disabilities the support they need to live as they want, with the same access to employment, housing, income, education, rights, and responsibilities as everyone else.
How Can We Support You?
Making connections in your community
Making Friends
Trying new activities
Daily Tasks
Cooking
Personal Care
Shopping
Budgeting
Health and wellbeing
Planning a holiday
Travelling on public transport
Getting to work and appointments
Daily living skills training can be one-on-one in your home or local community.
Our Supported Living Service also supports individuals under 18 and their families, both in the family home and community. Contact us to discuss your individual needs and requirements.
Our Supported Living Service Model
Living in Your Own Home:
- It’s our job to develop the supports and services that support people with disabilities to live in their own homes and be a valuable member of their community.
Participating in Your Community:
- We help you feel included - being present, feeling like you belong, and being missed when you’re not there.
- We engage the community and work in partnership with you and your personal support networks to create options that help you live a valued life as a citizen iin your community.
Making Your Own Decisions:
- You know best when it comes to planning your life.
- We recognize the important role your family and personal support networks play in decision-making.
Getting the Right Support:
- We provide a mix of formal and informal/natural supports, investing in building your informal/natural supports.
- Our support is flexible to accommodate your changing needs.
- We only provide support where you need it.
Kate And Ruthy's Story
Meet Kate - her support worker Ruthy: an unstoppable team
Kate has always had a cheerful and happy disposition, aspiring to become an actress and be in the spotlight. Kate has faced many challenges in her life, however the support provided by Direct Support Professional (DSP) turned friend Ruthy has given Kate the confidence to shine in all that she does. In fact, Kate’s love for life and infectious personality has led her to become a household name and a much loved ‘celebrity’ amongst the locals of St Ives.
