Description of the Program

A community support and housing program for people with a mental illness who have either been affected by the closure of a Supported Residential Facility (SRF) or are seeking to exit an SRF/Boarding House and live independently in the community. The program provides psychosocial rehabilitation support in partnership with a range of community agencies. Metro Adelaide Community Living (MACL) incorporates the Prospect Community Living (PCL) and Daw Park Community Living (DPCL) programs and operates across most of metropolitan Adelaide. The MACL Program has been operating since September 2004.

Metro Adelaide Community Living supports and empowers individuals to:

• Fully and actively participate in the community including pursuit of social, recreational, and educational activities
• Access suitable independent housing (private rental, Housing Associations, SAHT)
• Increase independent living skills through the development and maintenance of general housekeeping skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping)
• Access appropriate mental health and medical supports.

Eligibility for Service

• People who were/are consumers of Mental Health Services.
• Currently residing in a SRF or Boarding House or affected by the closure of a SRF or Boarding House.
• Resident, and intent on residing within, the Adelaide Metropolitan Area. This excludes the Outer Southern and Outer Northern MHS areas.
• Seeking to live independently and willing to engage in processes and services of the project.

Capacity of the Program

MACL is funded through Prospect and Daw Park Community Living to provide up to 120 support hours per week. The number of consumers serviced will vary depending on hours allocated but there is usually 15 to 20 consumers benefiting from these hours.

Service and Funding Agreement

The Department of Families and Communities have contracted UCWPA to manage the programs for 3 years. The funding was initiated to provide services specifically for consumers affected by the closure of an SRF through the State Government Supported Residential Facilities Closure Fund.

Contact

Address
129A&B Goodwood Road
PO Box 288
Goodwood SA 5034

Phone
08 8357 8969

Coordinator
Daniel Havey
0419 868179
dhavey@ucwpa.org.au