Accommodation Options for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability
CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is seeking expressions of interest from
individuals with a disability wishing to live independently.
CatholicCare has 1 unit available in Rivett. The property is an Older
Persons Unit (OPU) located within a complex designated for individuals
50years or over. The unit is single story and completely wheelchair
accessible.
CatholicCare will not be providing any direct support hours to
individuals living in these properties. All applicants will need to have
existing support arrangements, both formal and informal, to sustain
living independently.
You could be eligible to live in this property if you;
* Are an adult with a disability aged 50 years or over,
* Have a primary carer who is aged 65years or over, and,
* Have the financial ability to live independently.
In addition, the option is available for the individual who moves into
this Older Persons Unit to join the Living in Networked Communities
(LINC) Southside Network. The LINC program assists individuals with an
intellectual disability to live independently, by developing
relationships and becoming connected with their local community.
If you are interested in hearing more about this property or would like
to register an expression of interest please contact the LINC Community
Development Worker, Cindy Campbell on 6163 7663 or 0409 743 498.
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