Supported Independent Living
EnquireAsk about specific vacancies, SDA design categories and who each home may suit.
For support coordinators, discharge planners, delegates and LACs
A straight answer about capacity, in one business day.
You are building a shortlist and your time is funded by the hour. See what we support and how to reach the right person without an unnecessary discovery call.
Our commitment to you
Every referral gets a yes, a no, or a date.
We will be in contact with you within one business day. If we cannot take the person, we will say so plainly and explain why, so you can keep moving.
Reach our team directly
Speak with Focus ACT about suitability and current capacity—without navigating a call centre or ticket queue.
Current capacity
Where we may have room
Capacity changes quickly and is reviewed regularly. Contact us for a current answer before preparing a full referral.
Core supports
EnquirePersonal care, household tasks, community participation and transport.
Support coordination
EnquireLevel 2 Coordination of Supports and psychosocial recovery coaching.
Regulated behaviour support plans
EnquireImplementation of behaviour support plans and support for authorised regulated restrictive practices.
Psychosocial recovery coaching
EnquireSupport for participants with psychosocial disability arising from a mental health condition.
Community activities
EnquireGroup sessions across Canberra. Ask us which days currently have room.
Referral suitability
What we support
Read this before spending time on a referral. We would rather give you a clear answer now than delay your next step.
We can help with
- Focus ACT is registered to support participants with regulated behaviour support plans, including implementing behaviour support plans and supporting the safe and lawful use of regulated restrictive practices where authorised.
- Personal care, household tasks, community participation and transport
- Supported Independent Living, including sleepover support
- Level 2 support coordination and psychosocial recovery coaching
- Group-based community activities across Canberra
Need a capacity answer?
Send the participant’s required supports, location, preferred timing and funding type. We will be in contact with you within one business day.
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