Daily Tasks / Shared Living

0115 Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in a Group or Shared Living Arrangement (SIL)

Like Meal preparation, as essential daily tasks skill, is important to build up participants independence. Wellness Ability Solutions will alliance with RTO venues facility and experienced trainers to provides support to NDIS participants who live in shared or group accommodation. This service is designed to help participants with disabilities manage their day-to-day personal care and household tasks within a group home or shared living environment, enabling them to live as independently as possible while receiving necessary assistance.

The goal of SIL is to provide participants with the support they need to live independently in a shared or group living arrangement. It focuses on helping participants manage personal care and household tasks while fostering a sense of community, independence, and social inclusion.

Who Can Benefit:

Participants who have physical, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities and require assistance with daily living tasks but prefer to live in a shared or group environment rather than alone.
Individuals who need ongoing support with personal care and household tasks in a shared living setting, whether for short-term or long-term periods.

Types of Support Provided:

Personal Care Assistance: Support with daily personal activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance, provided within the group home setting.
Meal Preparation and Cooking: Assistance with planning, preparing, and cooking meals for the group or individuals, ensuring that nutritional needs and preferences are met.
Medication Assistance: Helping participants manage their medication schedules, including reminders, administration, or organising prescriptions.
Household Chores: Supporting participants with tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a tidy and safe living environment in the shared accommodation.
Support with Social and Community Participation: Encouraging and assisting participants to engage in social activities, both within the group home and in the wider community, fostering social inclusion and building friendships.
Skill Development: Helping participants develop and maintain independent living skills, such as budgeting, personal care routines, and managing household responsibilities, with the goal of increasing autonomy over time.
Transport Assistance: Supporting participants with transport arrangements for appointments, community activities, or social outings as part of their daily living needs.

Service Delivery:

24/7 Support: Depending on the participant’s needs and the structure of the shared living arrangement, SIL can include 24/7 support, with staff available to assist participants at any time of the day or night.
Tailored to Individual Needs: Although provided in a group setting, the support is personalised to each participant’s specific needs and goals as outlined in their NDIS plan.
Shared Responsibility in Group Settings: Participants often share living spaces with others, and support is provided in a way that encourages cooperation and shared responsibility for household tasks while maintaining individual care.
Rostered Support Workers: In SIL arrangements, participants are typically supported by rostered support workers who assist with daily tasks and ensure the smooth functioning of the shared household.

Benefits to Participants:

Increased Independence: Participants are encouraged to take an active role in managing their daily activities, with support tailored to help them build independence over time.
Social Inclusion: Living in a group setting allows participants to form social connections with their housemates and participate in group activities, which helps combat isolation.
Consistency of Care: Participants benefit from having regular, trained support workers available to assist with their personal care and daily tasks, ensuring consistency and quality of care.
Safe and Supported Environment: Participants are provided with a structured living environment that is adapted to their needs, ensuring safety and access to appropriate supports.

Shared or Group Living Arrangements (SIL):

Group Homes: Participants live in group homes with other NDIS participants, sharing common areas like kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms, while receiving individualised support as required.
Apartment-Style Living: Some participants may live in separate units or apartments within a larger complex that offers shared support services, enabling a higher level of independence.
Housemates with Similar Needs: Group homes are often designed to accommodate participants with similar levels of need, ensuring that the support provided is appropriate for the group.

Wellness Ability Solutions provides participants with the necessary support to manage their daily personal care and household tasks in a shared living environment. This service allows participants to live as independently as possible while receiving assistance tailored to their specific needs, promoting a sense of community, independence, and social inclusion.