At Meraki Care, we understand the importance of choosing your ideal living arrangement. To support this choice, we offer tailored Home & Living options. Our modern housing and tenancy solutions are designed to suit your needs, from short-term accommodation to supported independent living, enabling you to live life on your terms.
Every decision is made in consultation with you, and our supportive staff are always available to address any queries you may have during the process.
Furthermore, we ensure that tenancy terms are thoroughly discussed and concluded with careful consideration. Your peace of mind is vital to us.
At Meraki Care Services, we are dedicated to provide you with flexible and personalised living solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our custom Home & Living options are designed to enhance your independence and ensure your comfort. Whether you require long-term stability or temporary accommodation, our diverse range of settings includes:
- SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL)
- INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS (ILO)
- SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION / RESPITE (STA)
- SPECIALISED DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION (SDA)
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Supported Independent Living (SIL) can provide you with an opportunity for greater independence while ensuring you still have the support you need to navigate everyday life.
SIL is a 24/7 support system where we help you with and/ or supervise the development of daily living tasks and other necessary skills to work towards the goal of living as independently as possible.
Our team are not only here to provide assistance within the home but also encourage you to get out in the community and achieve your goals. We can also help you manage your week, whether it be attending regular appointments, supporting you at work or other community-based activities.
Independent Living Options (ILO)
An Individualised Living Option (ILO) is an NDIS support that lets you choose the home you live in and set up supports in the way that best suits you. An ILO is a package of supports that can help you live how you want in the home environment you have chosen.
It’s not the home itself.
ILO supports let you to work out how you want to live, where you live and who you live with. There are lots of choices with ILO. You can share your home with friends or housemates. Or you might choose a Host arrangement or on your own with tailored support.
Short Term Accommodation/Respite (STA)
Short Term Accommodation is funding for support and accommodation for a short time away from your usual home. It covers the cost of your care in another place for up to 14 days at a time and includes the cost of your personal care, accommodation, food and activities which you and your provider agree to. It is often funded when your usual carers aren’t available or for you to try new things or to have a short break yourself.
Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is specifically designed for people who require specialist housing solutions. There are different types of accommodation available based on the support needs of the people residing in them.
SDA is entirely accessible and could have provisions for things like ceiling hoists in bedrooms and bathrooms, home automation, emergency power backup and assistive technology.
