Days Away From HomE

Supporting people with complex needs and enhancing their skills

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We give our participants the opportunity to build their independent living skills, as well as their self-esteem, in a supportive environment – while carers and parents can take a break and recharge their energy levels.

Vision

Supporting independence whilst having fun through choice and control.

Values

Compassion, honesty, empowerment, and teamwork.

The Supports We Offer

Support for individuals with complex and challenging behaviours, including but not limited to trauma, self-harm, PTSD, and mental illness.

Community access / public transport
Individual / personal growth
Independent self-care, and building independent living skills
Recognising safe environments
Exploring local communities and areas
Learn + Play + Growth through positive experiences

How it works

Who Is Eligible & Pricing

Days away from HomE is accessible to individuals with disabilities as well as aged care clients. Participants need to have their own funding.

Days away from HomE is available for 1-5 days or longer by arrangement.

Fees will depend on lengths of stay, so please call for more information.

What To Bring

You will need:

Appropriate clothing for the weather and planned activities
Toiletries
All medications in use
Any home comforts that would help make the stay enjoyable
Money to cover recreational activities and outings where fees apply

A note about medications: people who are on medication require a medical form to be completed by a doctor detailing the medication, dosage, and how often. This medication MUST accompany the person coming into Days away from HomE. Medication MUST be in an original pack or a Webster / blister pack.

What To Expect During A Stay

Days away from HomE will enable participants to try living independently for a short time, with the support of staff who are trained and qualified in the care of people with complex needs.

Offering a change from normal environments, participants will still be able to do their usual everyday leisure activities while being afforded the opportunity to learn and try new things.

Knowing what participants like to do will help us to make the stay more enjoyable. We will encourage participants and their families to help us plan recreation and activities while with us.

When available, we will also access council and community events such as attending concerts, theatre performances, movies, sports, and more.

We tailor our support and services to individual needs, helping to maximise each person’s potential, express personalities, and support control within a warm, safe, and homely environment.

All meals, laundry, towels and bed linen are included in our services.

You are welcome to contact us. We look forward to arranging a meeting to discuss your needs and a quote for the planned stay.

Where Are We Located

Munno Para West, Elizabeth East, and Andrews Farm.

Our Activities

Exploring skills and building on each participant’s ability to discover maximum potential to manage independence
Learning by having fun, we assist in gauging abilities to live independently
We work together to plan activities and meals during each stay
Community access with support using public transport / day trips / in-house activities and more
Working on self-reflection and positive behaviour
Teamwork, sharing, and self-care talks
Supported environment to gain skills like cooking, washing, hanging / folding clothes, washing dishes, making a bed, personal hygiene, basic cleaning, gardening, and social and community connection