Services with a difference

The impact of the HomePlace Way can be seen in the achievements of each person that we support.

Life role development

We aim to expand the roles that the people we support have at home and in the community. These link closely to the person’s talents and interests.

Having more life roles gives people richness and purpose in their lives.

  • Family member
  • Caregiver 
  • Friend 
  • Partner/Spouse
  • Student 
  • Teacher/Mentor 
  • Employee
  • Leader 
  • Volunteer 
  • Gardener
  • Citizen 
  • Neighbour
  • Athlete
  • Artist
  • Business owner
  • Home maker
  • Pet owner
  • Gym/fitness enthusiast
  • Cook/chef
  • Musician
  • Performer
  • Advocate
  • Lego expert
  • Jigsaw master

Positive behaviour support

Is a consistent feature of the HomePlace Way and is core to how we support people who live with disability.

We implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans that have been developed by Behaviour Support Practitioners. These are designed to:

  • help people have a good quality of life
  • apply an evidence-informed way of understanding and changing behaviour
  • focus on the person and the people around them
  • value and protect the rights of each person
  • guide staff on the best way to support a person, at the right times and in the right environment

The participant’s behaviours of distress have been minimal and happen only occasionally. HomePlace is managing very well by using positive and person-centred strategies. The participant is living in a stable environment, supported by staff who know him well, understand his communication, and follow his daily routine. There have been no serious incidents, and his distress behaviours have clearly reduced over time.

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Microenterprise and Shared support

The BELLES are an example of an innovative way that several ladies share HomePlace support to nurture their common interest and goals. 

What services and supports do we provide?

We support people with intellectual and other disabilities to live safely, confidently and independently in places they are proud to call home.

We provide support and services across Adelaide, SA, tailored to each person with the aim that they can take their rightful place at the heart of community – living a big, rich life filled with purpose, joy, connections, and opportunities

What we aim to achieve

For people living with disability:

  • Improved skills and learning of new skills
  • To get out and about in their local and favourite communities
  • Meaningful roles at home and in their communities
  • A strong sense of safety and security
  • Opportunities to meet new people and make friends
  • Fulfilling work and/or activities

For family members:

  • Peace of mind knowing your family member is safe and happy
  • More time and freedom for your own life

We provide support:

  • In a person’s home, in their local community, across Adelaide
  • Every day of the year
  • At all times of the day and night
  • In one-to-one, pairs or in small group formats, where supports are shared with a small number of other people with disability, who share the same interests and goals

Our supports are defined by the NDIS as:

Home and Living

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

For people with higher support needs to build skills in everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, personal care, budgeting, and running their home, including nighttime sleepover support.

Assistance with Daily Life

For people to build skills in everyday tasks like meal preparation, keeping their home clean and tidy, support with managing money, getting to appointments, personal hygiene, and running their home.

Community Participation

Innovative Community Participation

For people to engage in activities they enjoy, develop meaningful roles in their communities, and create opportunities to meet new people and make friends.

Transport Assistance

For people to get out and about in their local and favourite communities.

Group/Centre Activities

For small groups of people to build skills in their shared areas of interest such as running their own business, sport, health and fitness, music, cooking, shopping, arts and crafts.

 

 

Development of Life Skills

For people who are finishing school, learning about the world after school, preparing for work, or enjoying retirement.

We also provide supports to people who have funding from other avenues, such as Return to Work SA.

Are you interested in our support services?