DirectLife Independent Living Program

Peter enjoys himself at the Christmas barbecue.The DirectLife program supports people with disabilities who want to be in charge of their own life and live independently in the community.

The DirectLife facilitator:

  • Gets to know each individual and finds out their dreams and goals
  • Helps them to work out living arrangements, such as:
    • Working out where to get help
    • Finding someone they could share with
    • Drawing up an agreement about how a shared house might run
    • Helping to form a support council of people nominated by the participant
    • Linking individuals with others in the program as an opportunity to make friends

Eligibility: Anyone eligible for services with DHS in the Southern or Eastern Regions is eligible for DirectLife

Cost: Free

Enquire: To enquire about the program, please phone (03) 9564 1030.

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