Could you open your home and make a meaningful difference in someone’s life?
St. Michael’s House Home Sharing offers children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience short breaks within a welcoming family home.
Home Sharing is a community-based support service where individuals, couples or families welcome a person into their home, providing support, companionship and opportunities to build relationships. Arrangements can range from a few hours during the day or overnight short breaks depending on the needs of the person supported and the availability of the Home Sharing Family.
Every Home Sharing Family receives ongoing support from the Home Sharing Team, including access to 24/7 support.
Who Can Become a Home Sharing Family?
You don’t need to have previous experience, what matters most is that you are caring, compassionate and enthusiastic about supporting others.
We welcome people from all backgrounds, including:
- Individuals or couples
- Families with or without children
- People of all ages and life stages
Full training and guidance are provided, and our team will support you every step of the way.
The Benefits of Home Sharing
For the Person Supported
Home Sharing creates opportunities to:
- Build new friendships and meaningful relationships
- Enjoy new experiences within the community
- Explore interests, hobbies and activities
- Develop confidence and independence
- Experience a greater sense of belonging
For the Home Sharing Family
Becoming a Home Sharing Family can bring many rewards, including:
- A flexible role that works around your lifestyle
- A positive and enriching experience for everyone in your home
- The opportunity to develop new skills
- The chance to connect with a wider community and make a real difference
For Families and Carers
Home Sharing also provides valuable support by:
- Offering time to rest, recharge and maintain wellbeing
- Creating opportunities for carers to spend time with family, friends or attend to everyday activities
- Helping prevent exhaustion and burnout
- Strengthening relationships between the person supported and their natural supports
Make a Difference Today
Home Sharing is about connection, inclusion and creating opportunities for people to live fulfilling lives within their community.
If you have kindness, patience and a welcoming home, you could become part of someone’s journey.