What we do:

Accommodation

Support is provided to a person with a disability to maintain their independence as valued members of the community so they can live in their own home. These homes are mostly rented from the Housing Department and normally with a co-tenancy arrangement. The staff support hours are funded by Disability Services Queensland.

Support services include:

  • Domestic support
  • Personal care
  • Community access
  • Medical appointments

CEO

Paul Ashton

Email

paul@scopeinc.org.au

Web Address

www.scopeinc.org.au

 

For further information on service entry and fees please ring: (07)38812421

History

The organisation then known as Handihome Inc is a community based not for-profit developed initially by a few dedicated people In response to a need for residential accommodation for People with Disabilities. The first residence was opened In 1984 with the second residence opening in 1987.

2008 the organisation successfully underwent the accreditation process against the Disability Sector Quality System.

Early 2010 a number of consumers moved into their own homes. With a house vacant this was then reopened as a respite service for People with Disabilities.

Respite Services

Centered-Based Respite:

Residential Respite allows People with a Disability to stay overnight in a friendly, home-like environment and participate in a range of social and recreational activities. Respite benefits parents and carers by giving
them a break from the caring role. It also helps People with Disabilities to develop new skills and meet new people.

Own Home Respite:

Respite provided in the person's own home for People with a Disability. This may include personal care and community access

Crisis Respite:

Emergency respite is an immediate, unplanned, time limited response to families and carers who are unable to provide care due to an unforeseen crisis.

Post School Options

Learning and life skills development. This is not a centre based program, it is based on the persons individual needs and choices.

This program provides support to school leavers with a disability transitioning from school to adult life roles. The program may focus on:

1. Further education

2. Social & living skill development

3. Support to maintain community networks

4. Support to access activities in their local community