Living in your own home

For many young people, adulthood means moving out of their childhood home. There are many different ways to find your own home. However, living independently doesn't mean you can't still visit your childhood home.

Support for living at home or support housing 

Your new home will have to suit your support needs. There are several different housing options.

For example, you can buy an apartment on your own or with the help of your guardian. You can also apply for supported housing from the City's disability services. 

Learn more about supported housing

You will be able to receive support for living at home, whether it is a home that you have arranged yourself or one that has been arranged for to you through the disability services. The social counsellors of the housing services can advise and guide you on various matters related to independent living and managing your finances.

Learn more about social guidance for housing services

In a new life situation, you may need the help of a personal assistant to carry out everyday tasks and housework.

Read more about getting personal assistance

Sometimes independent living can be made much easier through adaptations made to your home and the installation of fixed equipment and aids.

Read more about apartment modifications 

Read more about device and equipment installation 

When you need more support

If you need a great deal of support and care, options you can look into include service housing, intensive service housing, and family care in a family home.

Service housing may suit you if you require care and attention only during parts of the day.

Read more about service housing

Intensive service housing suits your needs if you require many services around the clock.

Read more about intensive service housing

Family care in a family home is an option for housing if independent living is not suitable for you.

Read more about family care