Host Families & Host Individuals

Expression of Interest - Full Time & Weekend

My Supports is seeking expressions of interest from the following:

  • Host Families Full Time & Weekend

  • Host Individuals Full Time & Weekend

People with a disability have the right to live independently – in a regular house, on a regular street, doing regular things and being included in their community.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will increasingly work to enable NDIS participants the opportunity to choose where they live, with whom, and have access to the range of supports they need.

Summary of Roles

Host Families

A Host Family is a supportive family, sharing their home and lives, providing an agreed level of support. In return, the host family receives an agreed reimbursement payment, as well as board and lodging payment to cover day to day costs.

Host Individuals

A Host Individual is just like a Host Family, but it is an individual who takes on the role.

Creating Ordinary Lives – Relationships, Companionship

Families and individuals interested in a host role will be open to building strong relationships, providing companionship and contributing to the building an ordinary, varied and an inclusive life – involved in regular community activities.

Working with a local My Supports Neighbourhood Coordinator

Hosts do not work alone, support is provided locally through our dedicated Neighbourhood Coordinators. My Supports works with all parties to agree a mutually beneficial agreement, assist in setting up the arrangement and ongoing mentoring and support to all parties.

My Supports is a NDIS registered provider and organizes the payments and other administration tasks required by the NDIA.

My Supports also puts in place other supports that will be required to make the arrangement both flexible and sustainable for all – the Hosts do not provide all supports, but are rather part of a support team.

Other Important Activities

Working with the client and with the assistance of My Supports Neighbourhood Coordinator, other activities include:

  • Encouraging choice and control for the client – so they can decide over their own lives

  • Developing skills – so clients can do more for themselves

  • Building relationships – encouraging community engagement and regular friendships

My Supports will work with hosts to ensure good quality and safeguarding for all parties – as per guidelines required by the NDIA.

Locations

My Supports is seeking expressions of interest in the following states:

  • New South Wales

  • Victoria

  • Queensland

  • Western Australia

  • South Australia

  • Tasmania

Profile of Hosts

  • An interest in sharing their lives, building relationships

  • A good communicator

  • Ability to work well with others, the support team

  • A good network in the community

  • An interest in disability rights and a desire to make a difference

Completing the Expression of Interest Form

Would you like too learn more about ILO’s, simply complete the below expression of interest & our ILO specialist will be in contact within 3 working days. If you have any questions please email ilo@mysupports.com.au or call our office.

Please note this is not an application form. Please scroll down to fill in our Application Form.

Ready to apply?

Please complete the below application form, If you have any questions in relation to the application please email ilo@mysupports.com.au or call our office.

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