Respite and Accommodation - Adult Services

Services provided by Autism Queensland for adults and their families include:

RESPITE AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE - OXLEY

Oxley Respite and Family Support is a multi-dimensional and innovative service which caters for families who have the demanding role of caring for someone with a disability and complex, challenging behaviours. The clients may be of any age, have any number of disabilities and must live within the Brisbane City Council area.

SUPPORTED accommodation

Autism Queensland provides two kinds of Supported accommodation, both of which are only available to members of Autism Queensland who are currently in receipt of an Adult Lifestyle Support Package (ALSP). More details about this package are available at Disability Services Queensland. Autism Queensland is able to provide advice and support for families applying for this funding.

24 hour supported accommodation
Autism Queensland provides 24 hour supported accommodation to individuals who are in receipt of an ALSP. This service is conducted within houses in the community (which are either owned or leased by Autism Queensland) ranging from the Ipswich region, Brisbane south and the Bay area. There are no more than three residents in each house and staffing ratios vary, dependent on the needs of each resident.

In home support
Accommodation support can also be provided to individuals who are in receipt of an ALSP and are living in their own home. This type of support can vary from a couple of hours a week to 35 hours per week, and can vary according to the individual’s skills, abilities and future plans.