Supported Independent Living at Elsie Station
Supported Independent Living at Elsie Station aims to support young people with a range of disabilities and conditions in making positive changes to their lives. We predominantly work with teenagers and young adults aged between 16 and 25 years.
Many of our clients have been part of the youth justice system, corrections, residential care, group and foster care. We have an outstanding team of professionals who understand the complexities of these young people’s care needs and support them in learning to live independently, often for the first time.
Location
Our location is unique and provides an ideal place where young people can find their inner peace. The team at Elsie Station is passionate about every young person becoming the best version of themselves. The environment at Elsie Station is unique. Here you can immerse yourself in a bush setting that is a home to many Australian animals such as kangaroos, emus, echidnas, and koalas.
Elsie Station is located about a 20 minute drive from the nearest town, providing an ideal location that keeps our residents far enough away from negative distractions.
Accommodation
Our accommodation consists of two heritage train carriages as well as custom-built tiny homes. Each tiny home has private sleeping quarters, a communal bathroom, outdoor kitchen and a deck where the bush views can be enjoyed all year round. Elsie Station sits on 45 acres of native bushland and comprises of many communal areas such as yarning circles, aquaponic systems, veggie patches and nature walks.
Food
We pride ourselves on the quality and diversity of our food. We aim to be sustainable in our cooking what’s in season, and partner with local Gippsland businesses to ensure the highest quality local ingredients are sourced and provided to our residents.
Support
Elsie Station has support workers on site 24 hours a day and a range of support options available from 2:1 care, 1:1 care or shared care with other residents. We also offer respite accommodation as a one off, regular weekends, school holidays, or as required. We can tailor a solution that best suits the individual's needs.
Activities
We also offer a comprehensive program which builds on key skills from budgeting, cooking, self-sustainability, education and other living skills, as well as adding activities and classes of interest such as kickboxing, art therapy classes, music classes, woodwork and many more.
