The Housing Connection Australia

The Housing Connection Australia At The Housing Connection, people are central to everything we do.

We support adults with intellectual and other disabilities to live valued and rewarding lives in the community.

Susie and her Social Educator, Piska, hopped on their usual Wednesday 10am bus to Lane Cove Leisure Centre — to get coff...
29/12/2025

Susie and her Social Educator, Piska, hopped on their usual Wednesday 10am bus to Lane Cove Leisure Centre — to get coffee first, then 14 laps in the pool! ☕🏊‍♀️

This week came with an unexpected festive surprise, with the bus beautifully decorated for Christmas. 🎄Little moments like these make everyday routines even more special.

Customised Employment program offered by THC, takes a very personalised and considered approach, to deeply explore each ...
27/12/2025

Customised Employment program offered by THC, takes a very personalised and considered approach, to deeply explore each job seeker’s interests, strengths, and unique capabilities. From there, it identifies the specific workplace conditions required for success — creating a pathway that is both realistic and empowering.

Since early in 2025, THC has piloted this approach with a small group of participants, focusing on the initial ‘Discovery’ phase. While it’s too early to report definitive outcomes — and challenges have certainly emerged — the process has already led to a collective uplift in skills and understanding that will serve us well into the future.

Faridah McAtamney is a self-taught painter and designer who is uncommonly reflective about her artistic practice. During the difficult lockdown days of Covid she made and delivered over a hundred personalised cards to thank healthcare workers. She is now working through our Customised Employment pilot program to develop a website to showcase her artwork and to begin teaching painting online. 🎨

Faridah's art work has been featured in the pictures above.

To read the full story, please visit our Annual Report 2025 on this page: https://hubs.la/Q03Yfy800

🎄Merry Christmas from The Housing Connection🎄We are deeply grateful for our participants, families, supporters, partners...
25/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from The Housing Connection🎄

We are deeply grateful for our participants, families, supporters, partners, and dedicated team members who make The Housing Connection such a special place to belong.

We also want to reassure our community that The Housing Connection continues to support participants throughout the Christmas and new year period, ensuring everyone receives the care, connection, and assistance they require — so that no one is left feeling isolated during the holidays.

For many, this season can be both joyful and challenging. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones, resting, or taking things one day at a time, we’re wishing you warmth, comfort, and peace this festive season.

Thank you for being part of our community. Stay well and safe💛

Su Young joined THC’s finance team in February, and here’s what he had to say about his volunteering experience:“Since s...
23/12/2025

Su Young joined THC’s finance team in February, and here’s what he had to say about his volunteering experience:

“Since starting in February, volunteering at THC has been incredibly rewarding. As someone living with narcolepsy, I truly appreciate that the work is fully compatible with my medical needs and has been approved by my doctor. I’ve developed valuable skills in Excel, data analysis, troubleshooting wages, and managing invoices. I’ve also learnt MYOB and deepened my understanding of NDIS plan management.
The team’s friendly, cheerful and always-helpful attitude made every day enjoyable and productive. THC’s welcoming culture truly stands out, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute and grow alongside such a supportive group.” – Su Young 🙌

To volunteer with The Housing Connection, please reach out to us using the form here: https://hubs.la/Q03Yz3vc0

🎄 Office Closure Notice 🎄Please note that The Housing Connection office will be closed from 4:30pm on Friday, 19 Decembe...
19/12/2025

🎄 Office Closure Notice 🎄

Please note that The Housing Connection office will be closed from 4:30pm on Friday, 19 December and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026 at 9:30am.

📞 If you require urgent support during the office closure, please contact our on-call service. Anne Louise will be on-call to assist with any urgent matters.

💛 Service delivery will continue throughout the holiday period, ensuring our participants continue to receive the care, support, and connection they need.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish our community a safe and restful holiday season.

Barbara, THC's Support Coordinator, who is extremely passionate and a very strong devoted advocate for social justice ha...
17/12/2025

Barbara, THC's Support Coordinator, who is extremely passionate and a very strong devoted advocate for social justice has a daughter Alice, who is just 7 years old and is already paving ways on how our society responds to people with disability. This was a message that her teacher sent to Barbara. 💛

"I wanted to send this message to you as my heart has been warmed by Alice's conduct, maturity and empathy this term.

I’ve been so impressed by the leadership, care and compassion she has shown in welcoming and supporting a student who recently started at our school. Alice has consistently gone out of her way to include him in play, offer friendship and make sure he feels part of our Pod and school community. Her kindness and maturity has made a real difference, not just to this student and his family but also to the tone of inclusion within our Pod.

What Alice has demonstrated is well beyond her years and is a true credit to the kindness and empathy you've helped her develop. You should be incredibly proud of the young person she is and the human she is becoming.

Please pass onto Alice how proud I am of her and the positive impact she has on others. She is a quiet leader in our Pod and her efforts have not gone unnoticed." - Patrick, Alice's teacher

Katerina and Radek had a beautiful country side wedding in Czech Republic, over three days, in August 2025. Nicola and A...
15/12/2025

Katerina and Radek had a beautiful country side wedding in Czech Republic, over three days, in August 2025. Nicola and Anne Louise witnessed their incredible celebration, then travelled across Europe, Ireland and London over an amazing four weeks. Katerina and Radek, in their unique style, went on their pre honeymoon trip to Alaska and hiking in Hawaii! 😍

The shell in the picture below was gifted to Katerina by Grissom, who is a co-tenant of one of the people THC supports.

Born in Korea, Hansol has been part of THC family since 2013, and over the years, she has built a life filled with creat...
13/12/2025

Born in Korea, Hansol has been part of THC family since 2013, and over the years, she has built a life filled with creativity, learning, and meaningful connections.

One of Hansol’s favorite weekly activities is volunteering at Vinnie’s in Chatswood, where she spends time folding and hanging clothes, and helping with pricing at the counter. She especially loves the company of fellow THC participant, Jackie, and the joy of sharing these experiences together as volunteers.

Over the past year, Hansol has noticed a big positive change in her life. She feels happier, thanks to the many activities she’s involved in and the supportive friendships she has built at THC. Friends like Alex, Jackie, and Lisa have become an important part of her life.

Creativity is a special part of Hansol’s life, and she loves to share it with those close to her. She is a talented crocheter, having made a bottle holder for Katerina, a rose for Ellen, a blanket for friend, a Christmas star for Ruth, and scarves for her family. Each piece carries her care and thoughtfulness.

Whether she’s enjoying a Korean drama, listening to K-pop, spending time with friends, or crafting something special, Hansol’s life reflects trust, creativity, and warmth. With THC by her side, she continues to grow, gift her family and friends, and find happiness in everyday moments.

Read Hansol's full story in our Annual Report 2025 - https://hubs.la/Q03XzrkQ0

Shivika, our Digital Marketing Lead, celebrated her beautiful three-day Indian wedding in Bangkok, Thailand in November ...
11/12/2025

Shivika, our Digital Marketing Lead, celebrated her beautiful three-day Indian wedding in Bangkok, Thailand in November 2025. Nicola, Anne Louise and Petra travelled to join the celebrations, embracing the vibrant Indian culture by dressing up in traditional Indian outfits and sharing in the joy of the occasion. After the festivities, Shivika and Mihir enjoyed a mini honeymoon in Phuket. 🌺✨

On 21 November, June Harvey, sadly passed away. Her daughter, Diane, has been a participant of THC for the last 25 years...
09/12/2025

On 21 November, June Harvey, sadly passed away. Her daughter, Diane, has been a participant of THC for the last 25 years. Over this time, June's dedication to Diane, her determination and strong advocacy for Diane and a good life for her was extraordinary. June was farewelled at a warm and heartfelt service, surrounded by her family – Colin, Diane, Donna and her girls – along with many friends.

Diane was supported at the funeral by her friends Anne and Jackie, as well as team members Goma, Marcia, Nisha, Anne Louise, Nicola, Inna and Barbara. June will be deeply missed, and we wish her gentle peace and comfort for all who loved her. A huge thank you to Diane’s support team who made sure that Diane was able to spend quality time with her Mum as she declined and for your commitment to ensuring Diane’s ongoing relationship with her family and extended family friends into the future.

Anne and Diane's art was displayed at the Boonah Creative Arts Centre. Anne frequently paints for her friends and family...
05/12/2025

Anne and Diane's art was displayed at the Boonah Creative Arts Centre. Anne frequently paints for her friends and family, infusing each piece with a personal touch and genuine connection. Her big heart shines through in her creations, which often draw inspiration from her personal life.

Diane loves painting with bright, bold colours and her paintings are inspired by Boy George, often listening to his songs while she paints. His colourful energy shines through in her artwork, making each piece full of personality and fun.

We are so proud of the work Anne and Diane have put into their art, and for having it displayed at Boonah's exhibition is a testament to their hard work!

The Housing Connection (THC) celebrates International Day of People with Disability - 'Fostering disability inclusive so...
03/12/2025

The Housing Connection (THC) celebrates International Day of People with Disability - 'Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.'

For the last 44 years, our mission to support people to live fulfilling lives in their communities is what our talented teams strive for everyday. Supporting skill development, capacity building, inclusion and fulfilling lives, with respect, passion and integrity.

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We support adults with intellectual and other disabilities to live valued and rewarding lives in the community.

At The Housing Connection people are central to everything we do. We provide support tailored to each person, to support them to achieve exceptional outcomes.