Cosy Home Care

A significant proportion of disability housing in Australia is outdated and fails to foster independence. In some cases, group homes may provide residents with limited say over their living arrangements, resulting in social isolation and limited opportunities for engagement with the community. Adequate housing is a fundamental human right, and the introduction of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) has paved the way for contemporary housing options that promote autonomy and independence.

Our Vision: To build a community that is inclusive and accessible.

Our Mission: To enable people with disabilities to live as independently as possible by providing supportive services in a place that feels like home. We are committed to promoting autonomy and fostering opportunities for our clients to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Our Values: Integrity, Empowerment, Respect

Reminder: Exercise your right to choose where you want to live.

We understand it's not that simple - there's eligibility requirements and funding, housing availability and location and overall a lot to consider... but you should be able to choose the way you live. Although SDA and SIL are somewhat new, there are real people with a disability living in their own property with the right level of supports.

If SDA or SIL is something you'd like to learn more about, talk to our team member Mary at 03 9457 5968 or email [email protected]

What's covered under SIL and what's not?

SIL (Supported Independent Living) is daily support to help you be independent and learn new skills. People may get confused between SIL and SDA but SIL is about the supports provided (such as assistance with cooking and meal prep) whereas SDA is the physical home itself.

While this list isn't exhaustive and each person's situation is different, this aims to be a guide if what generally is and is not covered under SIL funding.


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Join us in raising awareness and showing support on World MS Day! Multiple Sclerosis affects 2.8 million people worldwide. The campaign theme is all about building connections to community, self-care and to quality care and support services so that people with MS will not feel as isolated. Let's spread awareness and compassion on .

How to get SDA funding in your NDIS Plan

1. Talk to other people in SDA to find out if its the right path for you
2. Eligibility: to get SDA payments in your plan the NDIS has to decide that you are eligible. They've said that following people are eligible for SDA:
People with an extreme functional impairment
People with very high support needs
3. It helps to gave a good support coordinator to show the NDIS that you have either extreme functional impairment or high support needs. Pick the one that most applies to you and explain it really well.
4. Be sure to list "live as independently as possible" as one of the goals in your NDIS plan. The NDIS must see that SDA payments are a reasonable and necessary way to support your goals.
5. It also helps to have a great OT (Occupational Therapist) who's familiar with SDA so they can write a report to show how living in SDA will help you reach your goals.
6. Lastly, submit your SDA application to the SDA panel and wait for a decision.

Be A Voice for Generations: The theme for this year's Reconciliation Week 2023 encourages all Australians to use their power, their words and their actions everyday to create a more equitable Australia for us all.

This Reconciliation Week 27 May to 3 June is a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

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26 May - National Sorry Day

Today, we unite to acknowledge Australia's painful history and apologise for the injustices faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Let's listen, learn, and work towards healing, reconciliation, and a future of equality.

NOW HIRING: We are searching for the right candidates to fill these roles: Case Manager (full-time, Bundoora, VIC), Mental Health Worker (casual, Bundoora, VIC) and Psychosocial Disability Support Worker (casual, Ivanhoe, VIC).

Please see our Indeed profile for details on each job and to apply.
https://au.indeed.com/cmp/Cosy-Home-and-Community-Care-1/



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TIP: If you're hoping to get either SDA or SIL funding in your NDIS plan, be sure to list "live as independently as possible" as one of your goals in your NDIS plan. The NDIS must see that SDA Is a reasonable and necessary way to support your goals."

Talk to your Support Coordinator for more info or call our team at 03 9457 5968 or email [email protected]

Join us in honouring National Palliative Care Week 21-27 May as we come together to raise awareness and advocate for quality end-of-life care. Let's honour the dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, volunteers, and others who play a vital role in providing compassionate care.



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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global event that shines a light on website experience and digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the goal of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global event that shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

At Cosy Home Care, we're committed to promoting digital inclusion on our part by:
- adding image descriptions to our social media captions for screen readers
- educating our staff on ways to create digital content that is accessible
- plans to make our website more accessible with options for greater colour contrast for vision impaired users, a simplified navigation and overall a more inclusive UX (user experience) and design.



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Today on IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia) and every day we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. We stand with those who face discrimination and prejudice simply for being true to themselves. We believe that inclusivity is the key to a brighter future and we’re committed to creating a world that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

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Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mums out there! Did you know that in Australia, women make up a staggering 70% of primary caregivers for people with disabilities and aged care? Today, let's take a moment to recognize and appreciate the immense love, sacrifice, and hard work that mothers and female caregivers put in every day. Thank you for all that you do!

We have Brand NEW SIL accommodation available soon! Read more below and view our Housing Hub listing at the link: https://www.housinghub.org.au/property-detail/14298/3888
Email Mary at [email protected] to enquire.

Quietly positioned and very spacious 2-bedroom, 2 Bath first floor apartment ideally located at the rear of a superbly maintained boutique block. This property has a large open space in the main living area, this will enable for movement and easy navigation, the bedrooms are large, with floor length wardrobes. As an enclosed building, this property provides a sense of safety and security.

Located close to public transport, 4 major hospitals and the highly convenient strip shopping centre with all the cafes, restaurants, bars and retail outlets that it is renowned. Simple outings wont require participant to travel far for essentials, social engagement and other activities.

Quietly positioned and very spacious 2-bedroom, 2 Bath first floor apartment ideally located at the rear of a superbly maintained boutique block. This property has a large open space in the main living area, this will enable for movement and easy navigation, the bedrooms are large, with floor length wardrobes. As an enclosed building, this property provides a sense of safety and security.

Located close to public transport, 4 major hospitals and the highly convenient strip shopping centre with all the cafes, restaurants, bars and retail outlets that it is renowned. Simple outings wont require participant to travel far for essentials, social engagement and other activities.

Join Victoria’s leading health and disability specialists on an online forum to hear about the latest updates on COVID transmission in Victoria, vaccination, antivirals, and long COVID.

Persons with a disability, their families, carers and support networks are encouraged to join along with disability service and community organisations.

Tune in on 1 May at 11am and have your questions answered.

👉 To register, visit: https://bit.ly/3ozU8CM

Happy International Guide Dog Day! This year the message from Guide Dogs Australia reminds the public to "Talk to the Handler" or people behind the guide dogs and to brush up on proper etiquette around guide dogs such as not touching without permission. They even have their own fun gifs you can try out.

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Lest we forget. Honoring and remembering the bravery and sacrifice of our Anzac heroes today and always.

At Cosy Home Care, we wish Eid Mubarak to our staff, our clients, and their families. May there be peace, harmony, happiness, good health, and prosperity on the occasion of Eid.

These were some of the festive goodies we organised for our houses.

Sharing this post from inked OT that covers the differences between SIL and SDA NDIS housing support.

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🏠 SIL vs SDA 🏠 SIL and SDA are two funding options for people with high and complex support needs to live either in their own home or in specialist disability accommodation. Receiving funding for these can be a complicated process, so it’s important to have a thorough and comprehensive assessment with an OT to determine what the best option is based on your unique circumstances. I have included some links to further information on the last slide for anyone looking for more information. Have anything to add? Please comment below! #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #otstudent #studentot #studentoccupationaltherapist #otstudentlife #otpractice #ndis #SIL #SDA #supportedindependentliving #specialistdisabilityaccommodation #disability #disabilitysupport