Building Bridges: Tailored Disability Support Assisting Youth Living in Out of Home Care

Understanding the Complex Needs

Young people with disabilities in OOHC often require a multifaceted approach to support. Their needs can vary based on their individual diagnoses. They may . Recognising the complexities of trauma combined with disability is the first step in providing effective care.

Tailored Support: A Collaborative Approach

At Myxa, our approach is built on collaboration. We work closely with young people, caregivers, , and other professionals to develop individualised support plans. This ensures that every aspect of their needs are addressed, from daily living skills and social support to long-term goals.

Guiding Youth Toward Independence

Our services are designed with several key elements in mind:

Ensuring Safety and Wellbeing:

• Creating a secure and supportive living environment.
• Implementing safety protocols to address individual risks.

Providing Tailored Support:

• Developing personalised support plans that address specific complexities and needs.
• Support with daily living skills, personal care, and medication management.
• Supporting implementation of behavioural support care plan and collaboration with existing practitioners.

Supporting Access to Training and Education:

• Supporting access to educational programs and vocational training.
• Supporting the learning of life skills through choice and control.

Maintaining Connection to Culture:

• Supporting young people in maintaining connections to their cultural communities and traditions.

Supporting Goals to Independent Living:

• Developing life skills training programs that focus on independence.
• Providing guidance on cooking, and household management.
• Assisting with the transition to independent living arrangements following care.
• Supporting the finding and maintaining of employment.

Empowering Independence

Our goal is to empower young people with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives. We believe that with the right support, every individual can reach their full potential.

By providing tailored support and fostering a collaborative approach, we can be a supportive role in creating a brighter future for young people with disabilities in OoHC. We are committed to building bridges to independence and empowering young individuals to live a life of independence.