DCR - Direct Care Resources

Lifestyle Support Programs

The Turning Point

In addition to its residential, respite and 'in home' care services, Direct Care Resources provides a number of Lifestyle Support Programs designed to assist clients to acquire the skills and knowledge to live independently in the community to the very best of their ability. 

These programs often mark the turning point in a person's life and include development of life skills, acquisition of education and training, gaining employment, developing cultural links and knowledge, building literacy and numeracy and participating in community-based sporting and leisure activities. 

The Programs currently offered by Direct Care Resources are:

MPower 

 Words and Numbers: A Literacy and Numeracy Program for Adults with a Disability

MPower Kids

 Empowering Kids for Life: An Educational and Training Program for Children and Young People

 Mploy

Living and Working: A Vocational Training and Employment Program for Young People and Adults with a Disability

JumpStart

 Transitioning to Independent Living: A Care and Support Program for Young People

Living Free

 Transitioning to Community Living: A Care and Support Program for Young Adults with a Disability