Shared Supported Accommodation
- What are they? |
- Rights and Responsibilities | Additional Support Services | Fees | Access | Further Information | Brochure | Other Resources |
- Advocacy
What is Shared Supported Accommodation?
Villa Maria has twelve Shared Supported Accommodation Services across Metropolitan Melbourne.
Each service provides specialised, shared accommodation to adults with an intellectual, sensory, physical or neurological disability or Acquired Brain Injury.
All of our houses are purpose built, offer single bedrooms and are modified for wheelchair access. Experienced and qualified staff provide 24 hour direct care with sleepover or active night support.
Flexible, personalised care and support is provided based on an individual’s needs and in conjunction with their Person Centered Plan (PCP). The plans are tailored for each individual’s needs and wishes and contain realistic objectives aimed at increasing independence and achieving lifestyle goals. These goals are based on the individual’s skills and prepared in conjunction with each person and their family or advocate.
Local community integration is encouraged as part of every day life, and individuals are supported to develop and maintain family connections and social relationships.
Rights and Responsibilities
When entering a Villa Maria services you have the right to be informed of details of the support you will receive and any charges attached. The Disability Service Act 2006 is a key piece of Victorian legislation. The Act acknowledges the fundamental principle that people with disabilities have the same rights as other members of the community.
Villa Maria is also committed to the Victorian Standards for Disability Services; these standards underpin our Accommodation and Support Services operation and practice.
Additional Support Services
Villa Maria also offers social work; pastoral care and carer services to further enhance the quality of service delivery to people with disabilities and their families.
Fees
Fees are payable to cover the cost of accommodation. Fees include rent, living expenses (groceries, utilities, household items etc) and a small component for replacement items. A fee for transport may be applicable. A statement on client fees is available on request and prior to entering supported accommodation.
Access
Long-term accommodation is accessed through the Vacancy Coordination system, managed by the Department of Human Services (DHS). People with a disability seeking accommodation are required to register on the Disability Needs Register. Contact your Regional DHS office for registration details.
Further Information
Shared Supported Accommodation Manager
Villa Maria
Private Bag 20
Kew, VIC 3101
T: (03) 9854 5182
F: (03) 9851 7306
Download the Shared Supported Accommodation brochure (PDF)
Advocacy
If you require advocacy support to assist you with making an application for accommodation support, contact your regional Department of Human Services office.
Department of Human Services (DHS) Contacts
Eastern Region
Disability Client Services
Address: 883 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Victoria 3128.
Telephone: (03) 9843 6000
Email Address: Eastern.Disability@dhs.vic.gov.au
Western Region
Disability Client Services
Address: 71 Moreland Road, Footscray Victoria 3011.
Telephone: (03) 9275 7000
Email Address: Western.Disability@dhs.vic.gov.au
Southern Region
Disability Client Services
Address: 122 Thomas Street, Dandenong Victoria 3175
Telephone: (03) 9213 2111
Email Address: Southern.Disability@dhs.vic.gov.au
Northern Region
Disability Client Services
Address: 145 Smith Street, Fitzroy Victoria 3065
Telephone: (03) 9412 5333
Email Address: Northern.Disability@dhs.vic.gov.au