The arbias Accommodation Service is a person centred and individualised service designed to meet a range of accommodation needs for people with brain impairment acquired through alcohol or other drug use.

The Accommodation Service promotes independence and we work with you to develop the skills and resources you need for an independent life. We can be your personal training and network service and assist you in exploring ways of achieving your goals, support you in connecting with your local community and link with other services provided by arbias such as our Prevocational & Employment Service, Recreation Service, Case Management Service and Community Support Service.

Prior to initiating a move into one of our accommodation services, the Accommodation Coordinator will meet with you to discuss your accommodation options. Because we have a person centred focus, it is important that we talk to you about your expectations, interests and get to know a bit about you so that we can create a match with the other people you may be living with.

At this first meeting the Coordinator will also outline the information required by arbias (i.e. Support Plan, other services received etc.). This initial meeting also provides an opportunity for you to determine whether or not we are the most appropriate accommodation service for you. If it is determined that we are not the most appropriate service option for you, then the relevant worker concerned will assist you to access an alternative service.

The types of accommodation arbias can offer.
arbias has a range of accommodation to suit a variety of support needs. This includes ‘a dry’ 10 bedroom rooming house, long term and transitional one bedroom flats, Cluster style one bedroom apartments and two and three bedroom units. Our accommodation facilities are located in Melbourne Metropolitan Regions of Victoria.

The aim of our accommodation services is for the person to maintain independence and control in all aspects of their life with support from a small staff team. Residents are responsible for their living environment, cooking meals, washing and maintaining their living areas. Residents are encouraged to have a key role in the house decision making through regular meetings.

Fees
An accommodation fee covers board and lodging and administration. A charter of fees can be provided by request from the Manager, Operations on (03) 8388 1222.

arbias Accommodation Services are primarily funded by a range of government, corporate and philanthropic organisations.

Eligibility
Service priority is given to people who have been referred through arbias and are:

1. Socially and geographically isolated
2. Lack appropriate support structures
3. Financially disadvantaged
4. Experiencing cultural barriers

Referral & Application
You can enquire about the arbias Accommodation Services via the telephone, mail, fax or email. Once a request is made, the appropriate worker will meet with you to discuss your request in more detail. You may choose to have a support person present. This meeting usually occurs in the home or in an environment where you feel comfortable.

Download Accomodation Referral Form

To apply for accommodation in any of the arbias Accommodation Services, please fill in the referral form and fax to (03) 9387 9925. If you need assistance to fill in the referral form or have any queries, please contact the Manager, Operations on (03) 8388 1222.

VACANCIES

For more information, please contact Ms Sandy Moore Coordinator Accommodation Services. Ph: 8388-1222

Paxton House, North Fitzroy
10 room/10 resident semi-independent boarding house. 3 shared bathrooms and 2 separate toilets. 2 story, available room upstairs. Communal kitchen and lounge room upstairs and downstairs. Close to Cliffton Hill shops, Smith St, Brunswick St and transport.

The house is staffed from 8.30am-7pm Monday-Friday and 10.30am-7pm Saturday and Sunday, with on-call service for residents and staff for out of office hours.

Board is $175 per week including food, all bills and residents phone. Residents help out with shopping, cooking, gardening and cleaning. Residents manage their own medications and money with support from staff.

Paxton House is managed by Yarra Housing.

Tyler St, Preston
Is a new 2 bedroom unit next door to Darebin Lodge in Preston. The rooms have en-suites with residents sharing lounge area, kitchen and laundry. Outside area is decked with some grassed area and shed for safe storage. The bedrooms are quite reasonable in size with built in robes. The unit has gas heating and also a split system air conditioner.

Residents would need to furnish the flat with washing machine, fridge, couches, TV and beds. Close to Northland shopping centre and transport.

Tyler St is managed by Supported Housing.

Old Eltham Rd, Lower Plenty
Long term 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom very large house with 3 people sharing. 2 large lounge rooms, dining area and kitchen, outside area with carport. Would suit independent living. The house is currently furnished.

Old Eltham Rd is managed by Supported Housing Ltd

Footscray
2 bedroom, independent living unit. Resident would need to manage reasonably independently. Close to transport and Footscray market.