IRIS Community Living Auckland
What is IRIS Community Living?
Community Living provides 24 hour support in homes for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. IRIS Community Living works alongside people and their families to support them to live a regular life.
Who we serve
Community Living works with people aged 16 years and over, of all cultures, who have a physical or intellectual disability and require ongoing daily support. We also work with families and wider communities to promote social connection and community participation.
Accessing this service
IRIS Community Living is accessed by referral from a Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) agency.
How we work
We have a person centred approach means that we like to understand as much as possible about the person and their goals, and for the person to have as much autonomy and control in how the service is delivered.
Working alongside people, together we determine their needs and goals, what is most important to them and how we can make the greatest difference. Our “can-do” attitude means we are flexible, willing and able to find a way to provide the support people require and to help achieve their goals.
Examples of individual goals are:
- Learning to drive
- Using public transport
- Going to the movies
- Playing a team sport
- Shopping for and cooking a meal
Staff offer direct support for:
- Personal care
- Providing support around the home for daily activities
- Accessing community activities or events
- Accessing public transport or mobility transport
- Social
- Recreational and sporting
- Work
- Educational
- Health services
- WINZ
- Equipment
- Rehabilitation therapies
Our Community Living team are professional, friendly, trained and experienced at supporting people and working with families and communities. We have a multi-disciplinary team of support workers and health professionals that offer a comprehensive range of skills. They are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives.