Kingswood Drive

Program Objective

Kingswood Drive is a shared house located at Chirnside Park. UnitingCare Harrison matches suitable housemates and assists residents on the road to independence. Residents can be supported in the morning, afternoon or evenings.

UnitingCare Harrison assists residents at Kingswood Drive to take charge of their own lives by providing:

• Goal orientated personal support plans;
• Support tailored to individuals;
• Pathway to independent living;
• Person centred support;
• Self advocating environment.
  

Program Philosophy

Clients will have the opportunity to develop program goals within a person centered approach where support focuses on the aspirations and wishes of the individual.

Criteria

• 18 years and over
• Willingness to live independently
• Intellectual disability

Catchment Area

Eastern Metropolitan Region

Time / Days of Operation

Staff support as per individual support plan agreements.

Cost

• ISP clients - as per ISP agreement
• Self funded by client per hour of support

Referrals to the Program

• Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Other agencies
• Family members and carers
• Other UnitingCare Harrison programs
• Word of mouth
• Self referral
  

Activities / Services of the Program

To develop clients' independent living skills and ability to manage tasks (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping, menu planning).while living in a shared house environment.

To find out more, please contact Harrison on (03) 9871 8700.