Hasi program application

Phase 2: to HASI in the Home was implemented in two stages with a focus on supporting people with a severe mental illness who had stable accommodation. Phase 3: Aboriginal HASI commenced in with a service delivery model targeting culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal people with a mental illness to support them live successfully in community Phase 4: early Ministry of Health led a competitive tender process for the Community Living Supports program to enhance HASI type supports across NSW under the NSW Mental Health Reform investment Phase 5: late and early The Ministry of Health worked in partnership with local health districts to conduct a state-wide competitive tender process to: implement a contemporary service support model which could more readily respond to individual need consolidate the separate streams of the program incorporate funding and more appropriately target support that had previously been delivered under the Resource and Recovery Support Program RRSP , a separate very low needs support program.

The integrated partnership models of both programs are also well aligned with the NSW Strategic Framework and Workforce Plan three interconnected goals of: safe and high quality care connected and integrated care holistic and person centred care. What sort of supports are provided and where can I find more information? Current as at: Wednesday 31 July Donate now.

Eastwood, HASI Plus provides recovery-oriented, high intensity clinical and psychosocial support, 16 - 24 hours per day, to enable consumers to live and participate in the community.

HASI Plus works with consumers to improve daily living skills, address both mental and physical health concerns, reduce hospitalisation, maintain a successful tenancy, and then transition to a more independent life in the community. Adults aged 18 years and over, with severe or persistent mental illness and significant functional impairment who are ready to transition to living in the community from long-term institutional care, such as mental health facilities, correctional facilities or forensic care settings.

Who is eligible for financial support? However, the senior occupant must meet the following criteria: Be 65 or older and have difficulties with daily activities due to age. The household income must be at or below the established limit based where the community is located.

The home must be a permanent residence. What home adaptations are covered by this program? For example, we can help you install: handrails easy-to-reach work and storage areas in your kitchen lever handles on doors walk-in showers with grab bars bathtub grab bars and seats Other work may be covered as long as the adaptations are permanent and fixed to the home.

How much financial support is available? What if I need to make home adaptations for other reasons? Download fact sheet PDF. Was this page relevant to your needs?