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Interaction has a variety of accommodation options for people with disabilities. Our team can help you find the right place to live, whether it’s an individual living situation or a shared living environment.
There are three types of accommodation available:
- Drop-In Accommodation
- High Support Accommodation
- Unplanned Onsite Supported Accommodation
Choosing the right living situation can make a huge difference and our aim is to find the right accommodation to match your unique needs and goals. If you need assistance with NDIS housing in Penrith, you can explore our current vacancies here.
Find NDIS Housing in Penrith
Interaction’s NDIS-funded housing, where participants are paired with housemates, is one of our most popular accommodation options. This is an ideal solution for those who want independence while also enjoying the companionship of their housemates and having access to necessary supports.
If you’re unsure where to start, we’re here to help you choose the most effective support option. Our goal is to enable you to live as independently as you desire while providing support where necessary.
Choosing where and with whom to live is a major life decision. We’re here to help you find NDIS housing in Penrith and surrounding areas of Sydney that best suits your needs.
Disability Accommodation Vacancies – Penrith & Surrounding Suburbs
If you’re looking for independent living arrangements, we offer a range of tailored supports. These supports can be practical like shopping, budgeting, or attending appointments or focused on skill development to assist with the transition to independent living.
With disability accommodation vacancies in the Blacktown area, we can facilitate a transition to Drop-In, High-Support, or Unplanned Onsite Supported accommodation. Our High-Support accommodation provides 24-hour supports for participants with complex medical needs or behaviours of concern.
Supported Independent Living in the Penrith Area
Independent living is an important goal for many people. At Interaction, we take pride in helping individuals find stable supported accommodation. Supported Accommodation can be funded through your NDIS plan and is designed to provide practical and flexible assistance to support your living goals.
Our staff are enthusiastic, experienced, and qualified. We are ready to assist you in finding 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.
Specialist Disability Accommodation Provider in Penrith – Your Trusted Partner
As a leading specialist disability accommodation provider in Penrith, Interaction Disability Services stands out in the sector for its person-centred approach. Our staff are highly trained and dedicated to providing quality care that prioritises the dignity, rights, and personal goals of each participant.
With Interaction Disability Services, you can trust that you will receive professional and empathetic support that promotes your independence and respects your choices
Accessing Interaction Disability Services Disability Accommodation Services in Penrith
We offer a range of disability support services including specialist disability accommodation. Penrith locals can approach us for support in finding suitable disability accommodation that will help them live the life they choose. Our organisation understands that we aren’t accommodating a disability, we’re supporting a person to find their home.
Accessing our supports is a straightforward process. After confirming that you qualify for NDIS Support, simply lodge an NDIS application. Once approved, get in touch with us and talk with our staff about using our supports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interaction Disability Services is an NDIS provider. We offer a range of supports to NDIS participants in the Penrith area, as well as many other Sydney suburbs. While we offer a range of disability services, Interaction Disability Services is a specialist disability accommodation provider, meaning that Penrith participants who require disability housing can rely on us to find an appropriate house and assist with the transition of living with family to living independently or with roommates.
Although we specialise in Accommodation, our full range of services includes Support Coordination, Community Access and Self Care, Behaviour and Allied Health Services, and Activities and Events.
The first step is to apply for NDIS funding. If your application is accepted then your NDIS case worker will draft an NDIS plan for you. If this plan includes any of our offered services, simply contact us to engage our professional, experienced, and empathetic team.
Since our inception in 1979 Interaction Disability Services has been dedicated to providing support to people with disability. We pride ourselves on our ethics, empathy, and professionalism.
We have a range of housing and accommodation options, each one outfitted to make your living arrangements as easy as possible. We also offer housing options with either roommates or independent options
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.
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.
Katherine Cap
Accommodation Manager
Katherine has worked in the Aged and Disability sector for more than 8 years experiencing a number of roles including Support Worker, Team Leader and Acting Senior Manager. She currently holds a Diploma of Community Services in Case Management.
Katherine has found a passion for helping her clients reach their goals keeping her motivated to provide the high standard of supports to her participants.