Description of the Program

A group of units in the southern suburbs providing housing and support to 10 consumers and 8 tertiary students on low incomes, operating in partnership with Housing Spectrum. Avalon is an extension of the Metro Access Southern Program and was initially established to meet the housing needs of consumers exiting psychiatric hospital wards.  The mix of the tertiary students and consumers in the group of units is an attempt to encourage community integration.

Avalon supports and empowers consumers 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

• Consumers of Southern Mental Health Services who want to live independently but require support
• Approved for Category 1 housing with the South Australian Housing Trust
• Aged18 - 65 years
• Have a key worker from the Southern Division of Mental Health
• Are willing and eligible to receive support
• Have a documented care plan
• Have demonstrated links with the inner Southern Metropolitan region

Capacity of the Program

The Avalon program is required to support 10 consumers of Mental Health Services and 8 students. A total of 45 direct support hours per week will be provided across the program for the consumers of Mental Health Services.

Service and Funding Agreement

The Program has been a demonstration program funded through the Department of Health. This integrated housing project has been in partnership with Southern Division of Mental Health, Housing Spectrum and South Australian Housing Trust Marion Office.

Contact

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

Phone
08 8357 9050

Coordinator
Daniel Havey
0419 868 179
dhavey@ucwpa.org.au