At Focus ACT, our mission is simple and deeply felt: to empower people with disability to live the life they choose. For almost 30 years, we’ve walked alongside individuals and families across Canberra, offering personalised support that strengthens independence, builds confidence, and creates genuine connection.

Putting people first

Every person we support brings their own goals, strengths, and hopes for the future. Our role is to listen carefully, understand what matters most, and tailor support that feels safe, respectful, and truly individual. Whether someone wants to build daily living skills, join meaningful activities in the community, or feel more confident at home, we work at their pace — always with dignity and choice at the centre.

Support that builds everyday independence

Focus ACT offers a range of supports across Canberra, including:

• Supported Independent Living (SIL) in small, shared homes where people receive help with daily tasks, personal care, cooking, and getting involved in community life.
• Individualised Living Options (ILO) for people who want more flexible support arrangements.
• In-Home Support, helping people maintain routines, learn new skills, and live safely and comfortably.
• Community Participation & Day Supports that build confidence, social connection, and independence in everyday life.

Our team delivers thousands of hours of support each year, always with warmth, professionalism, and respect.

Supporting tenancy stability

While Focus ACT is not a housing provider, we work closely with residents and external tenancy managers to help people successfully maintain their tenancy. We do this as we believe that separation of tenancy and supports enables people to change providers without risking their tenancy. This is an important part of ensuring that people with disabilities have comfort in their own homes.

Our role includes: Helping individuals understand their tenancy responsibilities in clear, practical terms; Supporting daily routines that keep the home safe, clean, and comfortable; Communicating with landlords or housing partners when issues arise; Encouraging skills that build long-term housing stability, including budgeting, household tasks, and community participation; Providing consistent, reliable support so people feel confident and settled in their home.

This collaborative approach helps protect each person’s sense of home, belonging, and independence.

Why families choose Focus ACT

• Deep local expertise: Decades of service across Canberra’s suburbs and communities.
• A careful matching process that ensures people feel comfortable in their home environment.
• A stable, skilled workforce that builds trusting long-term relationships.
• A values-driven approach built on respect, inclusion, empowerment, integrity, and collaboration.

Most of all, families tell us they value our honesty, our compassion, and the way we truly see and support each person as an individual.

Looking ahead

At Focus ACT, we are proud of the dedication our team shows every day. We’re continually strengthening our services, investing in staff development, and partnering with families to create safe, supported, and fulfilling lives for people with intellectual disability across Canberra.

Let’s start a conversation

If you’re exploring support options for your family member, we’re here to help in plain English. Call our team on 02 6282 9422 or visit focusact.org to learn more.

40 Thesiger Court, Deakin

• T: 02 6282 9422
• E: [email protected]
• W: focusact.org