Supported Living (SL)
Live life your way, with the right support alongside you.
Supported Living is designed around your goals, choices, and aspirations. Whether you are building everyday living skills, connecting with your community, managing your home, or working towards greater independence, we will work alongside you to provide the support that is right for you.
You decide where and how you want support. That might be a few hours each week, regular check-ins, or more intensive assistance. Together, we'll develop a plan that reflects what matters most to you and supports you to live confidently and independently in your own home and community.
Your Home, Your Independence
Supported Living is for people who want to live in their own home while receiving the support they need to achieve their goals and maintain their independence. The service is flexible and tailored to you, providing support in the areas that matter most to your daily life.
Our team works alongside you to build skills, develop confidence, manage everyday routines, and stay connected to your community. Whether you need occasional support or more regular assistance, you remain at the centre of all decisions about your life, your home, and your future.
Funded by MSD Disability Support Services, Supported Living is designed to help you live the life you choose, with the right support behind you
What Supported Living Looks Like
Support delivered in your own home, on your terms
Flexible hours based on what you actually need
Help and advice with daily tasks like cooking, budgeting and household routines
Skill building towards greater independence
Support to stay connected with whānau, friends, and community
Funded through MSD Disability Support Services
Your Own Home
You live in your own space, with support that fits around your life rather than the other way round.
Flexible, Practical Support
From daily tasks to longer-term goals, support is scaled to exactly what you need, no more and no less.
Building Independence
Every visit is an opportunity to build confidence and skills for the long run, not just get through the day.
How to Access Supported Living
Supported Living is a service that helps eligible people live as independently as possible in their own home and community. It is designed around a person's goals, strengths, and the areas where they would like support. Together with the person, we identify the things that are important and the support needed to achieve them. This will be documented in an individualised personal plan and reviewed regularly to make sure it continues to meet needs and achieve goals.
Eligibility is assessed through Disability Support Link, and the service itself is funded by MSD Disability Support Services. If you are not sure if this service is right for you, , get in touch and we'll help you work it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Supported Living different from Residential Support?
Supported Living is usually delivered in your own home and in the community, , where a team member works alongside you to help you achieve your goals and develop the skills needed to live as independently as possible. Support is provided at times and places that are agreed with you.
Residential Support is for people who need more intensive or ongoing assistance. Team members are available 24 hours a day, and the service provides both the accommodation and the support needed for daily living.
Who funds Supported Living?
Supported Living is funded by Disability Support Services, part of the Ministry of Social Development.
How many hours of support will I get?
Support hours vary from person to person and are based on individual needs identified through your assessment and information sharing process.
How do I find out if I'm eligible?
Eligibility is assessed through Disability Support Link. Get in touch and we can help guide you through it.