Housing Resource & Support Service Inc.

Reg. No: A0026681F
247-251 Flinders Lane
Melbourne Australia 3001

Our Vision

"A Statewide Organization, recognized as experts in brokerage, case management and housing for adults with physical disabilities."

Our Mission

"Providing Expertise in Brokerage of Consumer controlled Attendant Care Services, Housing and Case Management for adults with physical disabilities"

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Overview

Housing Options

Support Options

In Home Accommodation Support (IHAS)

Community Development

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Overview

The Housing Resource and Support Service Inc. (HR&SS Inc.) is a community managed organization for people with physical disability and who wish to live independently in the community. The HR&SS Inc.,

 

	acts as a broker in the provision of In Home Accommodation Support. advocate on issues associated with housing and disability. provides information and referral to housing and support issues. assist individuals to identify and secure suitable long-term housing and support options with Regional support workers.

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 Housing Options

Sometimes a person will be clear about the type of accommodation they require (for instance, public housing). Others may not be familiar with the range of housing options available to them. Workers can explore alternative housing options available in the community such as:

 

		private rental
		community housing
		"share" housing options
		home ownership
		cooperative housing options

Many people require modifications to their existing accommodation or will require structural changes to their future housing. Workers may:

		consult with occupational therapists to determine the nature and extent of modifications required;
		and liaise with relevant agencies to ensure that necessary changes are implemented.

Although the Housing Resource & Support Service Inc. does not manage housing stock, it does have access to a number of properties in the Melbourne metropolitan region and has links with housing managers and providers who offer a variety of housing options. The Housing Resource & Support Service Inc. also operates a "share" register within the homes of people associated with the service.

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  Support Options

The Housing Resource & Support Service Inc. recognizes that securing accommodation can sometimes be only a part of the total requirement. Many people also need additional support to live independently in the community, such as:

		personal care services
		visiting nursing services
		Home and Community Care (HACC)
		social support services

Once the nature of support has been determined the workers link people to the service they require. Where services are unavailable or inadequate, the worker will advocate for the service to be more responsive to the needs of people with physical disability.

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In Home Accommodation Support (IHAS)

The Housing Resource & Support Service Inc. applies for attendant care funding through the Department of Human Service's In Home Accommodation Support program.  For successful applicants, the Housing Resource & Support Service Inc. can broker these funds to the attendant care agency or agencies of the person's choice. This method of brokerage is based on the principle of empowering the consumer.

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Community Development

The Housing Resource & Support Service Inc. is involved in community development. It aims to remove barriers to independent living, increase housing options, expand government and local council services and make information more readily available to people with physical disability.

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For further information

If you would like some more information about our service please contact:

Administration & Central Office
Ross House
247-251 Flinders Lane
Melbourne 3000
Ph: +61 03 96543859
TTY: +61 03 96541606
Fax: +61 03 9650 3689

Email: [email protected]