Accommodation Support Services
CatholicCare provides a variety of accommodation services to adults with an intellectual disability. We have one program that is ‘block’ funded (TWIN -Towards Independence) in which we provide support for 6 individuals in the ACT.
We also provide a number of services to people who are identified as sole recipients of funding. These include ISP (Individual Support Package) recipients and ‘Accommodation Support’ programs.
We decide on an individual basis whether to accept these clients into our program, based on our ability to provide a quality service.
Dorothy Sales Cottages provide accommodation to 8 people in 2 cottages, who have an acquired brain injury. The support is provided in a home like environment, whilst providing the appropriate medical care needed. The service has an on-site hydrotherapy pool and we also provide mobility and exercise therapy/programs. The cottages are staffed by nurses and disability support workers. There is one respite bed available for people with severe acquired brain injury.
Click here to download the Dorothy Sales Cottages Respite brochure
Click here to download the Disability Services Program brochure
Contact Information:
Accommodation Support Services
Blackfriars Reception
(Please ask to be put through to the program)
Ph: 02 6163 7600
Fax: 02 6163 7676
ASSIST
ASSIST provides information, referral, advocacy and support to individuals with complex needs, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. ASSIST offers a case management approach by staff who have specialized training and skills in areas of dual diagnosis and mental illness. A strengths-based, client centered approach assists clients to reach their identified goals and promotes long term change. The Program assists men and women from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and ages, to sustain their tenancies or transition into independent housing by providing assistance and support in areas such as development of social and support networks, life skills, budgeting, health, nutrition, referral to mental health and drug and alcohol services and personal care. ASSIST is funded by the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services.
Click here to download the ASSIST brochure
The program is outreach based and appointments can be made by contacting the Program directly.
Contact information:
ASSIST
Blackfriars reception
(Please ask to be put through)
Ph: (02) 6163 7600
Fax:(02) 6163 7676
Homelinx
Homelinx is a CatholicCare Youth Housing program funded by the ACT Department of Disability Housing and Community Services. The Program provides a housing outreach service to young people aged 15-25 years, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and live in the ACT region. The Program can offer assistance to young people by helping them to find affordable, stable and independent accommodation as well as teaching participants living skills such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning to assist them to gain and maintain independence. The Program operates Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Click here to download the Homelinx brochure
Contact Information:
Homelinx
Blackfriars reception
(Please ask to be put through)
Ph: (02) 6163 7600
Fax:(02) 6163 7676
LINC (Living In Networked Communities)
LINC is a program designed to provide a living option for adults with a disability who wish to live on their own within a network. The LINC Network consists of 10 properties in close proximity. 9 Properties are for people with a disability, the 10th property is for the Community Living Worker, who provides ‘friendly neighbour’ support to the 9 members of the network. The members provide support to each other and the Community Living Worker provides the opportunity for people to develop friendships within their community.
Click here to download the Disability Services Program brochure
Contact Information:
LINC
Blackfriars Reception
(Please ask to be put through to the program)
Ph: 02 6163 7600
Fax: 02 6163 7676
Minosa House is a supported crisis accommodation facility for single men aged over 18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, located on the grounds of Ainslie Village. Residents pay a nominal rent which includes a light breakfast and evening meal. This payment of fees assists residents to budget and adjust their finances to accommodate the payment of rent when they leave the service. The case management approach is client driven and supports clients to address issues impacting on their health, wellbeing and ability to sustain and obtain stable accommodation. Minosa also offers limited outreach support after exit, to ensure clients are stable in their new accommodation. Minosa is staffed from 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday, weekends and public holidays 10am to 6pm. Minosa is funded by the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services.
Click here to download the MINOSA brochure
For more information and referrals please call:
Contact Information:
Minosa House
Ainslie Village
Ph: (02) 6163 3701
Mob: 0417 212 252
Sobering Up Shelter
The Sobering Up Shelter is funded by ACT Health and provides the community of the ACT and surrounding region with an alternative for the care and protection of intoxicated persons. The Shelter is a free overnight facility that provides a safe and confidential place for men and women who are 18 or over to recover from alcohol & other drug intoxication. The Shelter also provides information, support and referral on alcohol and other drug related issues.
Click here to download the Sobering Up Shelter brochure
Contact information:
Sobering Up Shelter
M Block Ainslie Village
Ph: (02) 6163 3702, (02) 6163 3711
Fax: (02) 6163 3701
The Lodge
The Lodge is located on the grounds of Ainslie Village. The program is funded by ACT Mental Health Services through ACT Health and Community Care, to provide long term and respite residential support to male consumers over the age of 18 years living with a dual diagnosis including a mental health condition and a drug and alcohol issue. The Lodge has a 19 bed capacity, which consists of 15 long term beds and 4 respite beds. The respite program can support consumers who have a mental health condition and or a dual diagnosis for up to 8 weeks which is rent free, and consumers must have accommodation to move to following the end of respite. The long term beds are specifically for dual diagnosis consumers and rent is charged at 85% of their income. The Lodge is staffed from 8am -8pm.
To refer to The Lodge please download the appropriate referral form and once completed fax through to (02) 61633713.
Click here to download The Lodge Respite Beds Referral Form
Click here to download The Lodge Referral Form for Long Term Care
Click here to download The Lodge brochure
Contact Information:
The Lodge
Ainslie Village
Ph:(02) 62633717
Fax: (02) 61633713
