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Care Support & Accommodation
Everyone should have a say in where and how they live. That’s our Supported Living philosophy.
Supported Living
The goal is to live in a decent and secure home of your own choosing, even if you need continuous support 24 hours a day. RAC Supported Living Services (SLS) can help you find and coordinate support so you can live in a home of your own.
First, we talk about your lifestyle, your interests in activities, family, and what your ideal environment looks like. Then, we listen to your needs: emotional, physical, cultural, and intellectual. After all, your home is for you.
Once we have a good idea of what you need to live your best life as independently as possible, we tap into our extensive network to find a housing solution that works for you. Most often, it’s a synchronized set of recommendations, including around-the-clock support every day, if that is what you need.
What is your home dream? Let us help you make it happen.
What is AAC?
Augmentative and Alternate Communication is a term used to describe means other than speaking to communicate. This can involve use of low-tech communication systems such as sign language, written words, or picture symbols, or high-tech systems that include the use of speech generated devices, and computer-based systems.
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. Assistive technology can include mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs, as well as hardware, software, and peripherals that assist people with disabilities in accessing computers or other information technologies.
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Facilitated Communication
What is Facilitated Communication?
Facilitated Communication is commonly referred to as FC. It is more appropriately referred to as Facilitated Communication Training. It is one of many augmentative and alternative communication strategies that is used by some individuals who cannot speak or whose speech is limited and who cannot point reliably.
The method involves a communication partner, typically called a facilitator (e.g., a teacher, friend, or parent) who provides physical, communicative, and emotional support as the person points at pictures, letters, words, or other symbols.
Our Regional Centres
What are Regional Centres?
The Regional Centres are private, nonprofit organisations that contract with the Respite Australia Care Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to fund and administer services to people with developmental disabilities. The Regional Center links each consumer with a service coordinator, who provides case management for the consumer and assists the person in finding and arranging services.
Independent Living
What is the difference between ILS and SLS?
Independent Living Services (ILS) are typically used by adults who have some self-help skills but need help with some tasks. A person who uses ILS typically spends a great deal of time on his/her own without support.
SLS services are typically for a person with a developmental disability (“consumer”) who is 1-18 years of age or older, is a client of a metro Centre, and expresses, either directly or through an advocate, the desire to live in his/her own home.
Supported Living
Who is eligible for Supported Living Services?
An individual interested in SLS should contact his/her Regional Centre service coordinator. If an individual wishes to receive SLS independent from the Regional Centre system, on a private pay basis, he/she should contact Respite Australia Care
Reassurance
Whether you are five years old or 85, RAC is here for you throughout your whole life journey. It’s never too early or too late to learn new things, meet new friendly and supportive people, and live the life you know you can.
Client Ambitious
Whatever the challenge, whatever your big ambitious goals are, we will work with you and your family each step of the way to get the support and care that you need. We always seek the YES.
strategy development
Stop Stereotypes
We believe education helps stop stereotypes and create more understanding and accessibility for families.
Our Range Of Housing
Lives
Transform Lives
Together, we provide the solutions people need to live a more rewarding life.
Rounded Living
Live a Well-Rounded Life
Life is a balance of emotional, cultural, physical, and intellectual needs. We provide whole-life solutions, tailored to the individual.
Satisfying
Communication
Life is much more accessible and satisfying when people understand you. We help children and adults communicate more effectively.
Education
Education
Many people wish they could become more independent in their community. We provide education and training to make it happen.