Supported Residential Services (SRS) are places to live for people who need some support or assistance in everyday life. There are around 100 SRS in Victoria ranging from small facilities to larger facilities with up to 90 residents. SRS are privately operated services. They do not receive government funding but must be registered with the State Government and are monitored to ensure they provide certain standards of personal support and accommodation. All SRS provide some level of personal support to each resident. This may include:
- assistance with personal hygiene/showering, toileting or dressing
- provision of meals, and assistance with eating and maintaining adequate nutrition where required
- assistance to achieve and maintain mobility
- support to have contact with GP and other health providers, social networks, family and friends, and to participate in community activities and events.
| Cost before you move in | Each SRS sets its own fee structure including ingoing fees. |
| Cost each fortnight | Costs are usually based on a proportion of the pension or the pension plus |
| Eligibility | |
| Location | Locations of all Victorian SRS are listed here. |
| Changes you can make to your house | |
| How long can you stay there? | • You will make a Residential Services Agreement (RSA) with the housing provider which can have a fixed date for vacating the property if you choose. • You may receive a notice to vacate under the terms of your individual agreement. |
| How to Apply | Phone numbers of all Victorian SRS are listed here Or speak to Home at Last 1300 765 178 for advice |
All information contained on these pages is general in nature, and should not be considered advice. Information will be subject to change. Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.