Cosmos care offers a variety of accommodation such as

1. SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL)

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is when people with disabilities receive support, usually 24/7, to help each person live as independently as possible. This can sometimes be a group of people sharing a home together, or one person receiving support in their own home.

Many people with disabilities are unable to live on their own or with their family, and therefore group or shared accommodation allows people to receive day-to-day support whilst living in a suitable home.

It’s important for everyone in the household to get along, so like-minded housemates can be matched based on compatibility and shared hobbies and interests.

Under the NDIS, SIL means that between two and seven people can share a home, each person with their own private bedroom.

What support is available in a SIL home?

Support is usually available 24/7 and can include:

• Help to manage money and household budgeting
• Assistance with cooking
• Assistance with cleaning and laundry
• Help to catch public transport to visit friends and family
• Personal care such as showering and dressing
• Support with grocery shopping
• Assistance with daily skills training
• Promote participation in household and community activities

2. MEDIUM TERM ACCOMMODATION (MTA)

MTA is available for those who require temporary transitional housing while they wait for their more permanent home to become ready or available to use. It could be in following circumstances:

• As bridging accommodation for younger people who are at risk of being admitted (or who want to leave) an aged care home
• Participants who are ready to leave hospitals but are waiting for home modifications, assisted technology or support equipment to be placed in their home
• Those who are waiting for a vacancy or for a build to be completed.

3. SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA)

Short-term Accommodation (STA) refers to supports previously referred to as ‘respite’. STA describes supports provided for a limited period of time, typically delivered in a residential house, unit or flat. In some instances, the provider might book an apartment at a hotel.

It can be provided as additional support in your own home by some organizations. Some organizations will only provide STA to adults, others only to children, some offer services to both.

What does STA include?

• Specialised around the clock support staff
• Medications and personal care
• Accessible environment
• Meals
• Social activities and
• Overnight and short stays