2021 Annual Report

Individual Options There are a range of support services that can be chosen by the individual and their family to assist them to participate in the community as well as at home. We work closely with each person to identify the support that best suits them. Our aim is to provide the support the person wants, at the time they want it and in ways that meet their needs. This can include developing a range of new skills and lifelong learning initiatives towards independence, further education, volunteering, or pre-employment assistance.

AIM Employment Our AIM Employment Program is a highly regarded specialist employment service focusing on securing and maintaining employment for people with Autism. As the only specialist Autism employment service in Australia; we provide comprehensive support to individuals to find jobs that are matched to their goals, skills, and abilities. Employment opportunities encompass a range of work settings from individual commercial environments to supported group business partnerships. Each person is provided on-the-job training and continuing support tailored to their needs.

Community Living This service provides support to adults moving from their family home and into a home of their own. Options include support to live independently close to family and friends. In addition, we support individuals to share a home with one other person, or to live with a small group that is comprehensively supported. There are also several other options that can be discussed with our Community Living Team. The underlying principle is that we work with each person to have their individual needs and preferences met.

Therapy and Clinical Support Program This service assists adults to develop their skills, maximise their independence, and participate in the community. Our multidisciplinary team draws on the strengths of a range of Therapists from different professional backgrounds to create a service that is tailored to each individual’s needs and aspirations. We work closely with each person and their family to achieve outcomes that are important to them in a range of natural environments including home, education, employment, and recreation settings.

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