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Janus

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What is Janus?

Janus is a Community Outreach program that aims to actively encourage the development of living skills to enable individuals with a disability to live a constructive, fulfilled and independent lifestyle within the community.

What does Janus provide?

Janus provides an individual skills assessment, support and advice to families who would like to encourage a family member to become more independent. 

Individual support is provided to those currently living in the community as well as support during transition from supported to independent living. 

Janus also provides assistance in accessing recreation and leisure activities, accommodation, and general and specialist services. 

Janus also provides one to one direct support and skills training in the following areas:
  • Money management including budgeting & bill paying
  • Mobility skills/independent travel
  • Household management-shopping & cooking
  • Time management
  • Safety awareness
  • Personal health & development
  • Social skills

Who is eligible for the Janus Program?


Adults living or wanting to live independently who:
  • Have a mild to borderline intellectual disability
  • Are aged between 18-64 years
  • Have a desire to live independently with limited support 
  • Live in the local government areas of Stonnington, Port Phillip, Glen Eira, Bayside & Kingston