High support

About this program

The High Support program, which commenced operating in April 1995, provides medium to long term care for children and adolescents aged between 12 and 17. The program provides these young people  with a high level of support and management.

The program has two cottages on Marymead grounds. Residents have their own private room, and one house has a separate flat The program cares for the young people's physical and emotional needs. Individual management plans are devised to meet the needs of the individual resident. To this end, the program liaises with outside agencies, schools and the community wherever necessary.

In most cases the long-term goal is for young people to make a successful transition back to their own homes or into stable community living arrangements. For each resident, a set of interim goals and objectives is developed as part of the case plan - these could include the implementation of a stable and productive day program, the re-establishment of links with parents, and the satisfactory management of challenging behaviours.

Who we work with

The young people in our care display challenging behaviours, and may have a mild intellectual impairment or learning disability.

Structure of High Support

The High Support Program has a Team Leader and two Caseworkers. The caseworkers have daily contact with the residents, and are instrumental in devising and implementing individual management plans to meet the needs of the young people in our care.

 Direct Care Workers take care of the daily running of the houses and liaise on a regular basis with the caseworkers and the Team Leader. The program holds regular meetings and training for the workers to best meet the needs of the residents. All staff are trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to help residents deal with emotional and behavioural issues.

If you want to use the service

All referrals come from the ACT Office of Child, Youth and Family Support.

Ways to help

You can donate directly towards supporting our program and maintaining the cottages for our young people - click on the donations link.

You can contact us for more general information on:

Phone: Team Leader 6162 5816 or Reception 6162 5800

Fax: 02 6295 9944