Tekapo Supported Accommodation

Tekapo Supported Accommodation

Tekapo supported accommodation service provides short to medium-term accommodation and intensive one-on-one support for up to 14 individuals living with a diagnosed major mental illness aged over 18 years.

The service on the Gold Coast is funded by Disability Services with help from the Gold Coast Housing Company. Residents are supported to develop their individual recovery plan and then work intensively with MIFQ employees to develop the skills they will need to move into accommodation of their choice and live independently in the community. 

We can help residents to find suitable accommodation, sign a lease, pay bond or get a bond loan, plan ahead for furniture needs and packing up their belongings. A Harmony support worker will help residents transitioning out of the Tekapo program into the community and will continue to support them in their own home so that their recovery continues outside of the Tekapo program to ensure ongoing community engagement and daily living skills development.

Who is eligible for the Tekapo program?

To be eligible for the Tekapo Program you must be over 18 years of age and be diagnosed with a major mental illness.

Referrals

Referrals for the Tekapo program can be from individuals, families, friends, government departments, medical professionals and community organisations. You can download and print the referral form and consent form to apply for the Tekapo program. Both documents and a letter confirming Department of Housing registration must be returned to process the referral.

There is no cost to residents.