ACCOMMODATION & TENANCY ASSISTANCE
We provide purpose-built specialist disability accommodation for eligible participants, including:
- Short Term Accommodation (STA)
- Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)
Based in Wollongong, these apartments provide amazing views of the Illawarra, including ocean views and scenic mountain sunsets. Our new apartments in Albion Park will be opening up in 2024.
We can also provide homes that include:
- Suitable Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Improved Liveability (IL) - High Physical Support (HPS) and Robust (RO) available
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
PALLIATIVE CARE
We offer palliative care units as an alternative when staying at home is no longer viable, and work with the NSW Health Palliative Care Team to provide in-home care to participants. These units are staffed:
- 24/7 hours by support staff
- An on-call registered nurse to provide further support
We work closely with any support structure that you already have in place to provide continuity of care in an environment that remains homelike.
COMMUNITY & IN-HOME CARE
We can help participants with various aspects of support, including personal care, housework and taking part in the community:
- Personal care - taking medication, showering, grooming, dressing and mealtime management
- Housework - cleaning, laundry, gardening and cooking
- Social and community activities - shopping, paying bills and catching public transport
- Social outings - recreational and volunteering activities, support groups and special events
- Transportation assistance to help people move flexibly and independently to access the community - wheelchair accessible vehicles available
LIFE STAGE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
We provide support for people transitioning to a new way of living, including:
- Assistance with life transition planning and life planning
GROUP OUTINGS & CENTRE BASED ACTIVITIES
We offer planned group outings in the community and programs targeting various interests in the Activity Hub, based in our Thomas St location, including:
- Arts and crafts
- Music
- Sport
- Dance
- Board games and trivia
- Cooking
- Group support, including Men's Club and Kids Club
- Monthly family support catchups, for all family and caregivers
- Monthly high teas
- Sunday roasts
- Planned day trips - zoos, bowling, music shows and The Royal Easter Show
Access to the Activity Hub will depend on each individual NDIS package.
CENTRE BASED EVENTS
Our Activity Hub is an inclusive space available for hire to host events, including:
- Children's birthday parties
- Private functions
- Community networking events
Please contact us to make a booking or to find out more.
SUPPORTED GROUP TRAVEL & EXPERIENCES
We are now offering our participants the opportunity to access fully supported travel experiences suited to personal interests and needs, including:
- Supported group travel – cruising tours in Australia
- High staff to traveller ratios – have the peace of mind that you’ll receive the care and support you require
- Twin share cabins on cruises – an opportunity for you to socialise and create meaningful friendships. Option for single room can be discussed (at an additional cost)
- Active night staff (if required, at an additional cost)
- Transfers to and from Wollongong
NDIS funding may be able to be utilised to fund supports provided to achieve participant travel goals.
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE INCLUDING VACATION SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
We offer specialist support for children with disabilities, including:
- Before and after school support, including assisted transport programs for school drop-off and pick-up
- School holiday support, including centre-based activities and off-site outings
- Movie nights
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT FOR SUPPORT WORKERS
We provide fully supported training and development for support workers and sole traders, including:
- Complex care needs
- Manual handling
- Medications administration and insulin