Accommodation Support

Goal of Service

The RSB provides Accommodation Support to help people who are blind or vision impaired to continue to live safely and independently in their chosen accommodation.

Services Provided

Suitably qualified and experienced staff will assess the person’s accommodation needs, recommend home modifications, arrange in-home support services, advise regarding transport needs, and assist with other support needs.

Location

Accommodation Support is an outreach service that is delivered in the person’s own home, or other chosen accommodation. This service is available in both the Metropolitan and Regional areas of South Australia.

Eligibility

Accommodation Support is available to all RSB clients. To be eligible to become an RSB client, a person must be diagnosed by an eye care professional as being legally blind, or likely to become legally blind.

Referrals

People can self-refer for this service, or can be referred by a friend or family member, Doctor, or other health professional, by phoning the Referrals Officer on 8232 2444, or toll-free for Country callers on 1800 675 554 during business hours.

For more information about this or other RSB services, contact the Community Services Division on 8232 2444 or toll-free for Country callers on 1800 675 554 during business hours.