Supported Hostel
Service Description
It provides group home living for people with disabilities who can only live semi-independently with a fair amount of assistance from hostel staff in daily activities.
Eligibility for the Service
People with disabilities who are:
- aged 15 or above;
- capable of semi-independent living i.e. mastery of self-care skills but may need a fair amount of guidance/assistance in some domestic tasks like cooking or washing or in community living activities like shopping;
- actively occupied in various forms of employment or day training;
- physically and mentally suitable for group living; and
- physically healthy with no active infectious disease or drug / alcoholic abuse.
Application Procedures
Referrals can be made by social workers and staff of rehabilitation service units to the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services of the SWD. The application is free of charge.
Fees and Charges
- $897 per month for 50% disabled adults;
- $977 per month for 100% disabled adults / Disability Allowance recipients.