Host & Housemate Opportunities
My Supports are leading positive National change in Disability Services as a recognised pioneer of NDIS Individual Living Options (ILOs). An ILO is an NDIS financial support that lets a participant choose the home they want to live in and set up supports that best suits them, and their supports.
ILOs are designed to work with other supports that a participant receives from the NDIS, their family, friends or other networks - ultimately to provide a:
Sense of belonging
Connection with others
Safe and supportive lifestyle
As a host or housemate, you would be making a significant contribution to your community and a profoundly positive impact on the life of someone with a disability.
Current Opportunities
The following contemporary support arrangements exist, with adult participants seeking placement. To find out more about one in particular please submit your expression of interest on the relevant opportunity.
Seeking a Host - Thomas from the Sunshine Coast (QLD)
Thomas is a 20-year-old male with autism.
Client Goals: Thomas is striving to develop his independent living skills, manage his emotions and engage in community and social opportunities to develop meaningful friendships.
Client wants to live with: A Host family is preferred.
Interests: TV, music, video games, basketball & new adventures.
Suburbs client wants to live: As close to Minyama as possible, and open to living in other suburbs on the Sunshine Coast.
Notes: Thomas is quite meticulous and organised. He appreciates a solid routine and is flexible on what this routine might look like.
Seeking a Host - Bradley from Wanneroo (WA)
Bradley is a 44-year-old male with Autism
Client Goals: Becoming more independent.
Client wants to live with: A host or host family without children. Possibly a granny flat.
Interests: Reading, listening to music, West Coast Eagles and AFL
Suburb Client wants to live: Wanneroo and surroundings (within 30 minutes of Wanneroo), preferably close to transport options.
Notes: Bradley is seeking a gradual transition where he stays with the Host on weekdays and his parents on weekends and holidays. Bradley prefers routine and can feel anxious about change. He needs assistance with daily tasks and reminders for personal hygiene. He can independently use public transport.
Seeking a Host - Toby from Penrith (NSW)
Toby is a 20-year-old male with Autism and a moderate intellectual disability
Client Goals: Wants to live more independently & learn to cook.
Client wants to live with: Toby would prefer a male in his 20’s – 30’s with similar interests, who will assist with cleaning, cooking, preparing clothes, prompting for showers and medications, money management and safeguarding. He would like to live in a calm and quiet environment where he has his own space/room.
Interests: Toby likes Gaming (including VR) and is passionate about paintball. He also enjoys shopping & watch cooking shows.
Suburbs client wants to live: In or close to Hawkesbury, Richmond, North Richmond, Windsor, South Windsor, Londonderry.
Notes: Support workers come in 2 - 3 times per week for approx. 4 hours for community access with respite once a month. Toby can be home alone for a short period of time but will need to be able to contact his host to ask questions. He’s not able to use public transport and needs supervision when in the community.
Seeking a Host and Respite Host - Tania from Mandurah (WA)
We're looking for a respite host for a 57-year-old woman with a disability
Client Goals: Maintaining her living arrangement in a new home, access the community and developing her talent and art
Client wants to stay with: a family in a private homely environment (without young children or jumping dogs)
Interests: Golf, Bowling, Dance Inclusion, Swimming, Dancing and Drumming
Suburbs client wants to live: The Mandurah area (from Bouvard up to Lakelands)
Notes: Our client is happy to follow routines, personal care, support activities, community inclusion and communication with Host family and any related parties.
Respite Host:
3 nights every second weekend and additional nights per annual leave. These could be made up of one, two or three-week bookings throughout the year plus a couple of two-week holiday periods.
Express your interest in assisting with any of the clients listed above and we'll make contact to further discuss the opportunity.
For further information on what is involved and what it means to be a Host or Housemate in an ILO, download the relevant info pack for what you need to know to get started.