When Support at Home Isn't Enough.
The Lighthouse offers structured residential environments where young people can build confidence, develop everyday life skills, and work towards greater independence.
- Safe, structured and supportive homes
- Consistent guidance and character-based support
- Practical life skills, healthy routines and accountability
- Respite and longer-term residential options
Let's Talk About Your Needs
Enquire about residential support for a young person.
Not Just Accommodation. A Supported Way of Life.
The Lighthouse is a character-based residential program by Authentic Steps. It offers a home-like setting, consistent guidance, structure, and opportunities for young people to build a stronger foundation for the future.
Through positive routines, mentoring, and real-world responsibilities, residents are supported to strengthen confidence, independence, and personal accountability.
Explore Your OptionsSupport That Goes Beyond the Everyday
Our approach focuses on meaningful, steady progress through practical support and personal development.
Structured Living
Consistent daily routines that support healthy habits and stability.
Character-Based Support
Guidance in respect, responsibility, honesty, resilience and personal accountability.
Life Skill Development
Everyday skills including household routines, communication and decision-making.
Guidance & Mentoring
Ongoing encouragement and support through daily living.
Earn or Learn
Support to work towards employment, education, or training.
Future Readiness
Building confidence and capabilities for greater independence.
See What Life at The Lighthouse Is About
Hear from John Rutter of Authentic Steps about the purpose, approach and values behind The Lighthouse.
Short Stay or Long Term — We Have Options
The Lighthouse describes two types of supported residential arrangement. Suitability and funding are discussed individually.
The official program pages describe options with or without NDIS funding; individual circumstances and eligibility still need to be discussed with the team.
Real Life. Real Purpose. Real Growth.
At The Lighthouse, residents are supported towards meaningful employment, education, or training through the Earn or Learn approach.
The goal is to pair purpose and accountability with encouragement, practical skills and guidance — helping young people prepare for a more independent future.
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Explore the Residence
A closer look at the home and its shared spaces, using the supplied property photographs.
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Redlands Room for Rent
Authentic Steps has shared this separate room-for-rent notice for a Redlands residential care home. The flyer describes a shared two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit and support arrangements.
Advertised rent: $350/week in the supplied flyer (please confirm current price and availability directly).
Advertised requirements: 15 hours per week of mentor support, NDIS-funded support-worker hours, and active participation in a 12-month living experience. Please check the current criteria with the team.
Enquire About the Redlands RoomThis is a separate advertised room listing; do not assume these rates or requirements apply to all Lighthouse programs.
Questions We Get Asked
Where are The Lighthouse homes?
The official program page identifies Cleveland, Queensland, and notes that other locations are being explored. Enquire for the latest locations.
What ages do you support?
Permanent residential living generally starts around age 14 and extends into young adulthood. Respite suitability varies depending on individual needs.
How many residents live in each home?
The official Lighthouse page describes small homes supporting approximately two to three residents at a time.
Do I need NDIS funding?
The Lighthouse describes options with and without NDIS funding. Funding arrangements and suitability are discussed for each individual enquiry.
Can families stay involved?
Yes, family involvement is encouraged where safe and appropriate.
How much does it cost?
Costs vary based on the type of placement, length of stay and support requirements. Contact the team to discuss your situation.
Ready to Explore Your Support Options?
Connect with the team or submit an enquiry online to discuss the right next step for a young person.
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