Gaining your independence: What are your living options?
Gaining your independence: What are your living options?
There are many different types of living options, and each has its own benefits and challenges. Some options, such as buying your own home, can be expensive and usually require a stable income.
There are also other living options that cost less and may be more accessible, depending on your situation, needs, and preferences. These options can provide different levels of independence, support, and flexibility.
Here are some living options you might like to consider:
Renting or buying your own home: This includes using your own money to rent a home, or taking out a loan to buy a home for you to live in independently.
Renting or buying a home with a partner: This includes using your shared resources to rent a home, or taking out a loan together to buy a home for you to live in together.
Living at home with family or friends: This includes living with your parents, family members or a friend, and may include paying a portion of rent to financially contribute to your living arrangements.
Shared accommodation and boarding: This includes sharing a rental property or living in a boarding house with other people, where you will pay rent for your own room or bed and share other facilities in the home or house, including the kitchen and bathroom.
Public and community housing: This includes social housing which is rental housing owned and run by the government or not-for-profit agencies that is financially subsidised for those who do not or cannot work or earn a living. It can be short, medium and long-term.
Supported residential facilities: This includes living in a share house or group accommodation that specifically supports people with disability.
