New homes offer independence - Canberra

A new housing project in Canberra is set to provide independent living for people with an intellectual disability.
The ACT Government is partnering with business to develop three specially designed Canberra share houses.
The houses are being built in Harrison and will home up to 10 people with an intellectual disability.
There will also be room on site for live-in carers or support workers. 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-13/new-act-homes-for-people-with-disability/4259642?section=act

Disability Housing Projects here in the ACT

Getting a life

http://gettingalife.com.au/index.php?section=1

Getting a Life is a family-governed group which is committed to building a strong community for Jackson, Daniel and Ben and for the other residents. We can call this an intentional community of attachment, an inclusive community, a neighbourly community or a friendly warm and inviting community where people care about, greet and help one another.

ACT Community Living Project

https://communitylivingproject.org.au/

The ACT Community Living Project Inc (CLP) is a not-for-profit community organisation seeking services for people with disability, particularly those with a moderate to severe intellectual disability, many of whom have physical and/or health challenges.

This group also includes people with Autism.

CLP represents over 350 families in Canberra and the surrounding region who are seeking quality life choices for a family member with an intellectual disability. CLP also represents families from interstate.

Over 94% of the group CLP represents still live at home, many with ageing parents. Families are deeply concerned about what will happen to their much loved family member when they are no longer able to be cared for in their family home.

The DISH: New Information Hub - UPDATE

Since late last year, a small group of skilled and enthusiastic workers in Oatley Court have been quietly fine tuning a new way of delivering services and supports for people with disability.
The formal opening of the Disability Information and Support Hub (or The DISH@oatley as it is known), took place on 7 February 2012, by Minister for Community Services Joy Burch.

This unique partnership between Belconnen Community Services, House with No Steps, Woden Community Services and Disability ACT, promotes and supports leadership and innovation in service provision.

At the opening of The DISH, Minister Burch said that while the new venture was not about being a ‘one stop shop’, it was much more than a sharing of resources.

“This is about drawing together collective experience and expertise and a common philosophy to provide greater opportunities for people with disability to plan for, and to achieve good lives.”

The principles behind The DISH align with key strategies outlined in Future Directions, the ACT Government’s blueprint for responding to people with disability.

The team at The DISH can assist with:

• Information about services and supports that are available in the ACT
• Linking and referral to services and programs
• Finding opportunities for participation in the community
• Planning for the future
• Identifying and developing housing and tenancy options.

For further information, please contact The DISH@oatley on Phone: (02) 6205 9331 or Email: info@thedishoatley.com.au