Independent Living
genU’s Independent Living team provides personalised support to help you build skills, confidence, and connections for a more independent life at home and in your community.
Develop your independence
Our Independent Living team can support you to increase your skills and confidence in lots of different areas of your life. From learning to cook, how to manage your money, or building friendships, our team can work with you to identify and work toward your independence goals.
There are many ways we can support you to boost independence at home and in your community.
Support to become more independent at home
- Cooking and menu planning for healthy eating
- Managing your health and medical needs, including doctor and other health practitioner appointments
- Budgeting and managing money
- Finding and maintaining accommodation that is right for you.
Support to be confident and connected in your community
- Increase your independence travelling around your community
- Build your social network
- Take part in sport, entertainment, hobbies and community groups that interest you
- Build friendships and relationships
- Find and take part in employment or study opportunities.
Reliable and familiar support when you need it
We know how important it is to feel comfortable and supported. That’s why we use a permanent rostering system, so you’ll always know who’s coming to assist you. Our friendly, familiar team members will feel like part of your extended family.
Life doesn’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither do we. Our on-call service means we’re there for you after hours and on weekends, ready to assist whenever you need us.
Funding
genU’s Independent Living supports are available for eligible NDIS participants under Capacity Building funding.
Service locations
Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.