Innovative Support and Housing
Fact sheet
Innovative support and housing fact sheetAim of innovative support and housing
This program provides short-term housing and intensive, specialised support for people with an intellectual disability who display complex and challenging behaviours. Residents can access a range of personalised supports to help them to develop skills, reduce challenging behaviours and access longer-term housing and support options.
All supports and services are informed by an individualised planning process which helps provide a thorough understanding of the abilities, interests and goals of the people we support.
The houses
Currently, there are three houses including Wacol and Morayfield in South East Queensland and Townsville in North Queensland. From the outside, each house blends with the style of homes in the local neighbourhood. Inside, there are robust fittings, several common areas and large private living spaces. Each resident in Innovative Support and Housing has their own private bedroom, bathroom, toilet, sitting room and courtyard.
Support services
Disability Services Queensland and a number of non-government service providers work together to deliver the following services for people in the houses:
- lifestyle and accommodation support
- coordination of support services
- access to a range of specialist services
- community access.
Residents' contributions
Residents pay rent and contribute towards household costs such as groceries, telephone, electricity and running the car.
Residents are actively involved in planning the services and support they receive. This includes planning their immediate and longer-term goals.
Applying for the program
Innovative Support and Housing is available to individuals who are known to Disability Services Queensland. Our staff can identify people who may meet the eligibility criteria and provide them with information about the program.
If an identified person is interested in participating in Innovative Support and Housing, they (or their guardian) must give written consent to participate. They must also give permission for their personal details, including any supporting evidence on their abilities and behaviours, to be supplied to a panel which determines if they fit the target group criteria for the program.
If the person fits the target group criteria, then their suitability for a specific vacancy in one or more of the houses is considered.
If a person is determined to be considered suitable, the Supports Coordinator responsible for the vacancy can arrange a meeting with the person, their family, carer or guardian to develop a transition plan for the vacancy.
Further information
For more information, please contact Program Development Branch, Disability Services Queensland.
- Telephone:
- (07) 3224 4712
Last updated June 2008