<h6>Disability Services</h6>		
			<h2>Supporting our Community</h2>		
		<p>Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a shared living experience for people with disability who have SIL funding in their NDIS plan. Supports are often 24/7, nurturing personal growth in a safe and supportive environment with the goal to build your independence at home and connect you with your local community.</p><p>Our LINC team can help you find a home to call your own. Here’s what you need to know about our Supported Independent Living (SIL).</p><h5><strong>What support will LINC provide me?</strong></h5><p>All LINC properties provide our customers with a comfortable and secure home.</p><p>We will also support you with day-to-day tasks like:</p><ul><li>Cleaning and laundry</li><li>Nutrition and cooking</li><li>Personal care such as showering and dressing</li><li>Going to appointments</li><li>Taking medication</li><li>Taking up a hobby</li><li>Learning to catch public transport</li></ul>		
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			<h2>Supported Independent Living</h2>		
		<p>Supported Independent Living is funded under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life in your <a href="https://www.aruma.com.au/NDIS"><strong>NDIS</strong></a> plan. The NDIS does not fund the cost of rent, board, transport, and other day-to-day expenses such as food and activities.</p><p><em>Please note: We bill in line with the <a href="https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/pricing-arrangements"><strong>NDIS Price Guide</strong></a>, which generally increases annually.</em></p><p><strong>Engaging Activities: </strong></p><p>We offer an extensive range of on-site and community-based activities designed to foster personal development, social connections, and a sense of belonging. From arts and crafts to outdoor excursions, our clients have ample opportunities to explore their interests and passions.</p><p><strong>24/7 Support:</strong></p><p>Our team is available around the clock to ensure our clients feel safe, secure, and supported at all times. Our priority is ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for every person we support, so both guests and their families enjoy a well-earned short break.</p><h4>Short Term Accommodation (Respite)</h4><p><strong>What is Short-Term Accommodation (STA)?</strong></p><p>STA is a way of providing respite care that allows both you and your carer to have a break or a change of scenery.</p><p><strong>What are the benefits of STA?</strong></p><p>A short stay away from home can help you:</p><ul><li>make new friends and meet new people</li><li>try new activities</li><li>enjoy a change of scenery</li><li>step outside your comfort zone</li><li>De-stress and recharge</li><li>increase independence</li></ul><p> </p><p>We understand that the need for short-term accommodation (STA) can arise suddenly and for a range of reasons. That’s why we offer quality, short-term Respite accommodation in a comfortable and relaxed homely environment where your loved ones or participants will be well looked after.</p>		
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			<h3>Supports Coordination for NDIS Plans</h3>		
		<p><strong>Our support coordinators will help you understand your NDIS plan and how to access the services you want, and reach the goals you want to achieve while enabling you to exercise choice and control.</strong></p><p>Support coordination helps link you to the services in your area, including specialist services, community, and government services, as well as mainstream supports.</p><p>Our support coordinators will also oversee your plan budget and make sure that all services are fair and accessing your plan funds appropriately. Your support coordinator will ensure quotes, service agreements, and service bookings are completed fairly and correctly.</p><p>We can assist you in planning ahead to prepare for your plan review. They can also support you to obtain a plan review if needed and help you get the most out of your NDIS plan funds.</p>		
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			<h3>Psychosocial Recovery Coaching</h3>		
		<p>Recovery coaches will provide support to people with psychosocial disability to increase their independence, social participation, and economic participation. You will be assisted to take more control of your life and to better manage complex challenges of day to day living.</p><p>Through recovery-enabling relationships and skilled coaching, you will be supported to build capacity, including strengths and resilience. Recovery coaches will work collaboratively with you, your families, carers, and other services to design, plan, implement and review a recovery plan.</p><p>Your recovery coach will be by your side as you progress towards your goals</p><p>If you have been funded for psychosocial recovery coaching, get in touch now to arrange a personal meeting with our coach.</p>		
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			<h2>Current Housing Vacancies</h2>		
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			<h2>Social and Recreational Support</h2>		
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						Day Programs					</h3>
						Limitless at LINC is our daily skill development centre-based program, which operates Monday to Thursday, (excluding public holidays), from 9am – 3pm.
Our participants at Limitless explore skill development opportunities such as health and nutrition, sport and fitness, gardening, arts and crafts, sewing, volunteering and accessing the wider community. Themed weeks and special theme days are all part of the fun and social opportunities offered to our participants.
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						LINC on Location					</h3>
						LINC on location operates every Friday (excluding public holidays) from 9am – 3pm.
LINC on location is a community-based program, offering our participants an opportunity to access the wider region, while enjoying the company of their peers and accessing some fun opportunities, all the while being fully supported.
LINC on Location ensures fully accessible outings and offers fun activities such as Laser Tag, 10 Pin Bowling, movies, bushwalking, lunches out and more.					
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						LINC's Legends					</h3>
						Our Saturday Men’s group is a new program offering an opportunity for social connection and outings for male participants, over 18yrs, with a disability, operating every Saturday (except public holidays) from 9am – 3pm, or other times on occasion according to scheduled activities.
Fully supported activities include fishing trips, gardening, woodworking, pub lunches, BBQing, sporting events and other opportunities for our participants to connect with their peers and develop friendships in a supported and safe environment.					
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						Drop in Support					</h3>
						Drop-in Support Service provides a range of holistic lifestyle services to enable people living in their homes to have meaningful and genuine engagement in their community and to promote inclusion and independence. We do this through:<BR><BR>
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<LI>Domestic support
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<LI>Assistance with bill payment and financial management skill development
<LI>Transport to appointments
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						LINC at Lunch					</h3>
						Join us every Friday (excluding public holidays) for lunch out on the town! A relaxed and enjoyable social opportunity for adults with a disability.
Pick up and drop off can be arranged. A different venue each week, as chosen by our participants.
Take a long lunch and relax with friends in a supportive environment.					
			<h4>Frequently asked questions</h4>		
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									Will I be included in household decisions?
									<p>Yes! All our customers are part of the household routines and decisions.</p><p>This can be done in different ways depending what each household prefers. As an example, in some houses, the housemates choose to sit down for a meeting each week to make decisions about their home.</p>									
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									What type of properties does LINC offer?
									<p>You can choose from a range of comfortable and secure shared homes. All of LINC’s houses are rated as SDA improved accessibility or higher.</p><p>We will work with you to find something that’s just right.</p>									
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									Who will I be living with?
									<p>We know it’s important that people click and get along.</p><p>We’ll work closely to learn about who you are and what you like, to match you with the right housemates!</p>									
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									Do you provide Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?
									<p>Yes! We have a brand-new property for people with very high support needs. This property will be ready in October 2023. This property offers state of the art technology, full accessibility and spacious bedrooms, each with their own ensuite. Find out more about <a href="https://www.aruma.com.au/disability-services/home-and-living/specialist-disability-accommodation-sda/"><strong>Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)</strong></a>.</p>									
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