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Before an election, the Australian Government assumes a caretaker role. Limited updates will be made to this site in line with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions.

Resources for supporters: Housing

Housing toolkit - planning housing and support

Summer Foundation

A resource toolkit to help make decisions about the type of housing and support to suit lifestyle, preferences and needs.

Download the toolkit (PDF)

Guide to living independently

Down Syndrome Australia

A guide to making decisions about living independently for people with Down Syndrome and their supporters.

Read the guide (PDF)

My Home My Way - moving out of home

National Alliance Capacity Building Organisations

A guidebook providing information and tools about planning to move out of home.

Download the guidebook (PDF)

Booklet about making your own home

WA’s Individualised Services

A planning booklet to help people make decisions about where and how they want to live.

Download the booklet (PDF)

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.