Interaction offers a wide range of accommodation options for people living with disability. Interaction can help you find a place to live, or match you with housemates in a supported environment.
Accommodation is generally available in three major forms. These are:
Drop-In Accommodation
High Support Accommodation
Unplanned Onsite Support
In each case, we work to find a living situation that matches your unique needs, circumstances and goals. Finding the right living situation can make a huge difference.
If you need help with NDIS housing in Blacktown, explore our current vacancies here.
Find NDIS Housing in Blacktown
Interaction’s NDIS-funded homes, where participants are paired with housemates to live together, is one of our most sought-after accommodation options. This is an ideal solution for those who want independence, while also enjoying the companionship of housemates and having the necessary support available when required.
If you are uncertain about where to begin, we are available to guide you in selecting the most effective support option. Our goal is to enable you to live as independently as you choose, while also providing support where it is required.
Choosing where you live and who you live with is a major life decision. We are here to help you find NDIS housing in Blacktown and surrounding areas of Sydney that best suits your needs.
If you are looking for independent living arrangements, we can provide a range of tailored supports. These supports are both practical like shopping, budgeting and attending appointments, or centred on skill development to aid the transition into independent living.
With disability housing vacancies in the Blacktown area, we can facilitate a transition to Drop-In, High-Support or Unplanned Onsite Supported accommodation . Our High-Support accommodation involves 24 hour supports for participants with complex medical needs or behavioural concerns.
Supported Independent Living Blacktown
Independent living is an important life goal. At Interaction, we take great pride in supporting participants in their journey to find suitable residential accommodation. Supported Accommodation can be funded through your NDIS plan and has been designed to provide you with practical and flexible assistance – supporting your goals for where and how you want to live.
Our enthusiastic, experienced and qualified staff are ready to help you find supported independent living in Blacktown. We believe that finding the right accommodation has countless positive benefits and we’re here to ensure that this transition is as smooth and seamless as possible.
Luana Atger
General Manager, Accommodation
Luana has almost 30 years of experience in teaching and community services both here and in New Zealand. Since arriving in Australia in 2008 Luana has managed mental health, disability and community justice services at a senior level. More recently she has supported organisations through compliance requirements including NDIS recertification. Quality and compliance are key areas of interest along with a desire to see people reach their potential.
Phil Drury
Senior Manager – Accommodation & Shared Living
Phil began in his career in the Central West in 2008 as a support worker and never looked back. After working in various day programs and respite services in the area before moving to Sydney, he soon found agency work, which ultimately led him to Interaction in 2016.
Starting first as a Social Educator and then moving into the role of Team Leader at one of Interaction’s residential properties, Phil is now a Senior Manager within our Accommodation Team.
He is still as passionate about the industry as he was when he first started. Phil considers his current role as one of support, albeit through a different window where he is able to improve the lives of our participants by working through others.
Rula Hanna
Senior Manager – Accommodation & Shared Living
Rula has been with Interaction for a number of years – the first 6 years providing Direct Support services, a year as Support Coordinator and now in the role of Program Manager.
Working with very dedicated and supportive colleagues, Rula is proud to be part of such a great team of people. Rula’s background is accounting, however after getting married and having children she knew she no longer had the passion for it. Since that time she has been employed by Interaction, and from the first day on the job as a Social Educator, knew that she had found a new passion – she’s never looked back.
Sladjana Matic
Senior Manager - Accommodation & Shared Living
Before becoming part of the Accommodation Senior Management team, Sladjana started with Interaction as a Support Worker, then a Support Coordinator. With a Bachelor in Social Sciences focusing on the community services sector, Sladjana has a long history with Interaction’s supported accommodation programs.
Observing the growth and development of participants as they achieve their goals and seeing how much Interaction’s services and supports have a positive influence on their lives is her favourite part of her job.
Hayley Becus-Higgins
Accommodation Manager
Beginning her career in the disability sector as a support worker in 2015, Hayley has been with Interaction since 2018. She soon moved into the position of Team Leader and then House Manager for one of Interaction’s high support accommodation facilities. Hayley is currently in the position of Accommodation Manager for a group of supported accommodation facilities.
Hayley is currently studying a Cert IV in Disability. As soon as she started supporting participants, she knew it was exactly where she wanted to be and hasn’t looked back.
Ashleigh Collins
Accommodation Manager
Ashleigh has worked in the disability sector since 2018 in various roles including support worker, house coordinator and site manager. She currently holds the position of Accommodation Manager at Interaction. Ashleigh holds a Cert IV in Disability and a Diploma in Community Sector Management. She is passionate about advocating, growing, and leading within the disability sector.
Jasmine Goss
Accommodation Manager
Jasmine has worked in the disability sector for more than 13 years, with experience in supporting babies and children, one-to-one support work and in-home care. Since working at Interaction, Jasmine has supported participants across various accommodation facilities, however her training has provided her with specialised knowledge of PWS. Prior to stepping into her current role of Accommodation Manager, Jasmine was Acting House Manager for a PWS-specific home. In addition to a Cert III in Children’s Services, Cert III in Assistant Nursing, Jasmine is currently studying a Cert IV in Disability.
Holly Nicol
Accommodation Manager
Holly started her career with Interaction in 2018 as a Support Worker, soon moving into the position of House Manager. Holly’s extensive experience working in Interaction’s supported accommodation homes allows her to support participants with genuine empathy, skills that serve her well in her current position of Accommodation Manager. Holly also undertakes Acting Senior Manager duties as required during periods of extended leave in the Senior Team.
Cassandra Shelley
Accommodation Manager
Cassandra has worked in the disability sector for more than 5 years. She is also an enrolled nurse with experience working in hospitals. Beginning her career as a support worker and health care coordinator, Cassandra previously worked as a support coordinator, before moving into her current role of Accommodation Manager.