Project Independence

Project Independence

• Project Independence is a new innovative model that provides supportive housing for people with an intellectual disability

• The ACT Government has supported the scheme by finding 3 sites, including land in Latham

• Up to ten tenants in 3 separate dwellings• The houses will have larger than normal bedrooms and one house will

have a large living area so that people can gather to meet and share meals• The houses will be adaptable and accessible and energy efficient• The ACT Government will be funding the construction of the dwellings on

2 of the sites• Project Independence will be required to become a registered supportive

housing provider

Project Independence

Project Independence

• Working with tenants in setting rules and activities• Developing housing pathways for tenants• Providing tenants with the opportunity to invest in their property • Revenues from the project which will be used to provide further housing

developments• Caretaker will be present on site• Nutritionally balanced meal to provided once a day• Informal and formal support will be available to the people living there• The ACT Government has supported innovative methods in housing

people with a disability – Getting a Life/Intentional Community• Consistent with principles of National Disability Insurance Scheme

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