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What is Community Living Supports?
What to expect
CLS provides flexible, community-based support to help people maintain and strengthen independence and live the life they choose.
Support may include:
- identifying personal priorities and strengths
- developing daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, shopping and using public transport
- maintaining housing and managing tenancy responsibilities
- accessing healthcare, appointments and treatment
- building social connections and taking part in community activities
- support to explore education, training and employment opportunities
- connecting with other services and supports, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- improving physical, social and emotional wellbeing
- support when leaving hospital and transitioning back into the community.
People work with a team of support workers who regularly meet with them in their home or community. Support is based on each person’s strengths, needs and what matters to them, and can change over time.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for CLS if you:
- are aged 16 years or older
- live in an area where CLS is available
- are experiencing significant mental health challenges that affect daily life
- would benefit from ongoing support with daily life, wellbeing and community connection
- want to engage with support and focus on personal priorities.
Your local service provider can provide more information about eligibility and referrals.