Participant Safety

Safeguarding everyone is at the heart of HomePlace. Our approach has unique elements to make sure each person is safe when they receive supports from us.

 

We aim to support each person to build connections in their communities. The more people they get to know and hopefully build friendships with, the more people will look out for their welfare, and the more they can develop new skills, explore new roles, and contribute to their community.

Every staff member has undergone a rigorous induction process, plus ongoing training, development and quality support coaching.

My name is Gavin and this is my HomePlace.
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His name is Kane and this is his HomePlace.
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What does HomePlace do to make sure each person they support is safe?

HomePlace’s Independent Visitor Program: Visits are made by people experienced in the disability sector and who do not work for HomePlace. The purpose is to ensure the person that HomePlace is supporting is not only safe and healthy, but is receiving supports that are geared to their individual goals and building their confidence and skills.

Internal Service Audit Program: This is where a senior HomePlace staff member conducts audits of a person’s HomePlace supports, paperwork, goal achievement, and home safety, and improvements are put in place if there are any areas for development found.

HomePlace staff only. We only provide support through HomePlace staff who share the HomePlace values of:

  • Respect: Regard for the unique identity of the individual.
  • Safety: Protection against abuse, violence, neglect and exploitation.
  • Trust: Being honest and reliable.
  • Enduring Partnership: Building lives of meaning, value and belonging, by working together.

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Other Services

Quality Supports

Our person-centred approach focuses on truly knowing each person we support — their goals, interests, preferences, and unique support needs — to gain independence, discover new opportunities, and build meaningful connections within their community.

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Housing Opportunities

Providing the best possible support to enable people living with disabilities to create wonderful places that they are proud to call home, and so that they can take their rightful place at the heart of community is our passion.

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Innovative Shared Supports

Launched on 9 September 2024, the BELLES began as a fun and creative idea for four ladies living with disability to share supports.

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