we are committed to

SMARTCare Lifestyle Solutions Foundation Ltd is a non-profit organisation limited by guarantee with charitable status. Click here for the SMARTCare Brochure.

It aims to establish a new and innovative housing model to support young people with a disability to live independently within a caring family/community focused framework. Those involved in SMARTCare have drawn inspiration and learning from the Deohaeko Support Network in Canada. Click here for more information.

we started because

SMARTCare was founded by a group of families in Brisbane who are planning for the welfare, future care and independent living of their sons and daughters with disabilities.

A number of SMARTCare members are aging and have become involved in the association to plan for the future welfare and security of their child.

SMARTCare believes that people with disabilities require full access to the social, economic and physical infrastructure with supports our society so that they can participate fully and equally in their communities.

we will achieve

Support for parents and families who are no longer able to assume the primary care role or are planning for the future needs of their family member to secure alternate care arrangements through access to suitable accommodation and funding options.

The development of a framework of community and family support to ensure the ongoing welfare and quality of life of those people who are supported by SMARTCare.

The design and development of suitable accommodation to support the housing needs of people with a disability, to live independently within their community of choice, with the people of their choice.

we are currently

Governance: Our Board of Directors comprises of family members and community supporters. Anyone who supports the aims and objectives of SMARTCare can become a member. Click here for Membership of the SMARTCare Board.

Legal Status: SMARTCare has been incorporated as a non-profit organisation limited by guarantee with charitable status.

Site: A number of sites in the Inner Western suburbs of Brisbane have been identified as potential SMARTCare projects. Negotiations are underway to explore these opportunities.

Accommodation Style: An innovative housing model which will provide small, safe, supported living environments with family and community involvement integral to success. We anticipate that this model can be replicated for other families in other communities.

Care Options: Families are currently assessing the individual care requirements of their adult children, to enable them to live independently within the community of their choice. Once this is formalised, applications to secure funding will be made to the appropriate funding bodies. Please click here if you would like to complete a Current Support Needs & Funding Questionnaire.