leaving care program

Moving away from out of home care represents a massive milestone in life that brings with it uncertainty and change. Our leaving care programs are designed for young people making this transition to ensure this journey is a planned, positive and rewarding experience.

Drop In support

Participants in the Drop In Support Program are allocated a Support Worker who provides drop in support for a designated number of hours each week. Together they will develop a care plan that focuses on:

• Setting and achieving personal goals
• Developing skills
• Connecting with the local community
• Establishing formal and informal support networks

During their visits, the support worker will offer assistance across a wide range of activities and lifestyle choices.

The comfort and confidence that drop in support brings has a really positive impact on the lives of the people we support. It is also very reassuring for our participants to know that they have access to 24 hour on-call support 365 days a year.

Alternate Family Placement

Through Alternate Family Placement, participants enjoy the comfort of a caring, safe and supportive home environment with an approved Family Carer.

Each individual is also allocated a Lifestyle Solutions Planner and together they will develop a care plan that focuses on setting and achieving personal goals.

Weekly contact with our Planner will assist the person we support and Family Carer in a range of areas including:

• Developing independent living skills
• Making decisions and negotiating change
• Accessing educational and vocational opportunities
• Pursuing community, cultural or religious activities
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships
• Maintaining good health and emotional well being
• Reviewing accommodation needs

Our participant and Family Carers have access to 24 hour on-call support 365 days of the year.