Life is worth living

The Nest

The Life Is Worth Living workplace and primary respite location, ‘The Nest’, provides an inclusive safe home-based hub, where people feel welcomed, have a sense of belonging, and are part of the community.

The Nest, in Central Geelong, offers numerous opportunities to develop long-term, sustainable social and life skills transferable to daily living. All stays are one-on-one and tailored to the individual’s needs.

Every team member is dedicated to making a difference in participants’ lives by being innovative and intentional in everything they do.

We work with the broader care team to implement individual strategies to achieve their goals, thereby closing the loop in communication.

Transition to Supported Independent Living

The Challenge

Unable to find experienced support workers with the skills to help transition to supported independent living.

Respite locations are too sterile and not like a real home!
Have to share with other participants.
Standard program not customised to individual needs.
Shared program with larger client /support worker ratios!
High staff turnover over the period of transition?
Lack of collaboration with the broader care team?
House-trained dog not permitted to stay.

The Solution

Customised Respite Support Services incorporating daily life skills for successful independent living outcomes.

Short-term accommodation that doesn’t feel like “being sent away for respite”.
Exclusive one-on-one support
Intentional programs at an individual pace.
A comforting and supportive environment that fosters growth and well-being.
Progressive exposure to build skills needed for independent living.
Collaboration with the broader care team
Long-term staff ensuring continuity of care
House-trained dogs may be able to stay with you – contact us to discuss.

Our transition to supported independent living allows participants to SHINE – by providing Support, Hope, Independence, Nurturing and Empowerment.

Based at Life Is Worth Living’s workplace and primary respite location, ‘The Nest,’ our SHINE program is Person-Centred, NDIS-aligned, and focuses on real skills and outcomes.

Innovative solutions tailored to participants’ needs. The key to our success is exploring the learning opportunities as we do life together.

Several transition stay options are available.

SHINE is Person-Centred & NDIS-Aligned

SHINE is Skills & Outcomes Focus

S – Strengths-Based

Focusing on each person’s abilities, goals, and aspirations.

H – Holistic

Supporting the whole person—physical, emotional, and social needs.

I – Individualised

Tailoring support plans around each person’s unique needs and goals.

N – Natural Supports

Building and strengthening informal networks—family, friends, community.

E – Enablement

Encouraging choice, control, and active participation in decision-making.

S – Self-management

Developing skills to manage daily living, choices, and responsibilities.

H – Housing Readiness

Preparing for and maintaining safe, stable, and appropriate living arrangements.

I – Independence

Building confidence and skills to live with autonomy and dignity.

N – Navigation

Learning to navigate systems, services, and the community.

E – Engagement

Encouraging meaningful participation in social, vocational, or recreational activities.

SHINE at The Nest - Central Geelong

“The Nest”, located in Newtown, offers various resources to enhance social skills and daily living capacity based on our SHINE program.

With a fully equipped kitchen, biking and outdoor equipment, and a range of indoor activities, we offer a variety of options during our support sessions.

Many people find “The Nest” to be a place of relaxation and comfort, often referring to it as a “second home.” Replicating the feeling you get when visiting the home of a favourite relative or friend.