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A better life
Interaction Disability Services has been
providing personalised accommodation
supports for people individually and in
Lighthouse
Disability
prides
itself on
teamwork.
shared settings since 1979.
I
nteraction’s General Manager of Operations,
Maggie Vincent, said three levels of support are
available with Interaction across Sydney’s north-
west and western suburbs.
“Our low level supported accommodation
offers intermittent drop-in supports, providing
low-level supervision of living arrangements,”
Ms Vincent said.
“We have medium level supported
accommodation with 24-hour support including
active assistance or supervision with daily tasks.
Overnight stay is included.
“Our high level supported accommodation
provides a ‘round the clock’ 24-hour intensive
level of support including managing challenging
behaviours that require positive behaviour support,
continual assistance with all daily tasks, and active
management of complex medical needs.”
Ms Vincent said the NDIS registered organisation
does not have a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
“Every day accommodation supports are
designed to suit all needs, with a focus on building
individual capacity to live more independently
through encouraging skills training and life-goal
planning,” she said.
Ms Vincent said being person-centred,
Interaction works with people for their better life
now and in the future.
www.interactionservices.org
A beacon of hope for families
Lighthouse Disability in South Australia has
a strong track record of providing 24-hour
support and accommodation to people with
diverse and complex disabilities.
C
hief Executive Officer Marjorie Ellis said many
people come to Lighthouse because their families
can no longer provide care within the family home.
“We know that families often struggle with the idea of
other people or an organisation caring for their loved one in
a full-time support arrangement,” Ms Ellis said.
“It is a big decision and there is a lot to consider.”
Ms Ellis said Lighthouse Disability works closely with
families to understand their loved ones’ needs, wants and
preferences so services can be tailored accordingly.
“We recognise that trust and respect are vital
components of the important relationship between clients,
families and staff,” she said.
“Families who are currently associated with Lighthouse
Disability have said that they want their family members to
be safe and happy. When this is assured, they say it brings
peace of mind and a huge sense of relief that they are no
longer solely responsible for their loved one. Many report
an improved relationship with their loved one and a better
quality of time spent together.”
Ms Ellis said having made the decision to seek support,
families are pleased to see that their family member is
involved in a range of different activities that may not have
been possible at home.
“In addition, the family member enjoys the camaraderie
of housemates and is connected with community activities,”
she said.
www.lighthousedisability.org.au
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