My Home, My Way

Introduction

Welcome to the My Home, My Way Podcast.

Freedom Means a Good Life

Tim used to live in a group home. He had no friends, no choice and his life was full of rules. Tim felt sad and said it was like living in a prison! In this podcast you’ll meet Tim, his mum Sandy and Tim’s support worker. They describe the difficulties of group home living and how, during a stay with his family during COVID, a vision and plan was created for Tim to live in his own home. Tim’s life has turned around. With the right supports, he is now a member of a community garden, exercises in the park, invites his family over for dinner, enjoys shopping and cooking, is a pet owner and enjoys the freedom to live a good life in his own home.

Home as a Safeguard for My Daughters

Bobby Noone talks about the range of things that she has put in place to ensure her daughters, Tammy and Kelli, are safe and happy, and that they continue to be so when she is no longer around. Bobby knows that one of the things that keep Tammy and Kelli safe is living well in a home of their own that reflects who they are, is close to important people and places, and is a space to connect with friends and family.

Owning My Own Home

In this episode we meet Catherine Wright, who is an artist, business owner and parent. Catherine (along with her children and husband) have been living in their own home for about two years. She shares how she and her husband came to own their home, some of the research and planning she needed to do, using technology and negotiating with builders to customise her home to make it accessible. Catherine also shares the positives that have come from owning her own home, which include being part of her local community and much more.

Renting My Own Home

Meet Rachel and her mum Miriam as they talk about the journey of Rachel renting her own home. Rachel and Miriam discuss their fears, safety, community, their relationship and how they just had to give it a go when navigating those first steps out of the family home.