Region: Australia
ILO and Safeguards
In May, UpSkill Lead, Linda Hughes wrote a blog about Individualised Living Options (ILO) and what the new Operational Guidelines mean for support coordinators. Since that time, UpSkill hosted a lunchtime learning session with their Community of Practice members about the guidelines and suffice to say, everyone had a lot of questions. One of the recurring themes was about safeguards. In this month’s blog, Linda shares insights into why safeguards for people entering into an ILO arrangement are so important.
A Place to Call Home
Living independently does not necessarily mean living alone. An important consideration is that there is an element of choice in where a person lives. Although some people may choose to live alone, others may choose to live with someone else – a friend or a flat mate – who may or may not have a disability.
The Housing Toolkit | Summer Foundation
Homeshare Australia & New Zealand Alliance- HANZA
Homeshare brings together older householders or householders with a disability who could benefit from help in the home and companionship, with people of integrity prepared to lend a hand in return for affordable accommodation. The Householder provides a bedroom and shared facilities. In exchange, the Homesharer provides approximately 10 hours per week of practical assistance such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and gardening, as well as providing company and the added security of having someone else sleeping in the home.
Homesharing – Sheryl and Serena
Find out about homesharing disability support and see first hand how homesharing works for Sheryl and Serena.
Housing Hub
We are an online community of people with disabilities and housing providers working together to create accessible housing options.
YDAS PDF Project Housing and Support for Younger People
Young people with disabilities wanting to make the transition from living with their families to a place of their own face many challenges. These relate to their level of confidence in their ability to live independently, the confronting concerns held by family, friends and carers about their safety and survival, and the difficulty involved in securing flexible supports.
Homesharer Role
Homesharers provide live in support and companionship in their own home. As all of us are unique so is each Homesharer arrangement. Duties detailed in this role description capture the key elements of your role. In discussion with the Consumer and/or family and Service Coordinator the specific needs and preferences of the Consumer will be determined in advance.
