Buddy support while living with your family

Buddy support is for young people and adults with disabilities who are living at home with their family.

This service is designed to be flexible and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual and their family. ConneXu can provide support in the home or in the community to assist the individual to develop skills towards independence.

This could include:

  • Getting out and about in the community - e.g. learning to catch a bus

  • Going to the movies, games, clubs, etc

  • Developing social skills and making friends

  • Developing skills in managing money and cooking a meal

Buddy support can be accessed by individuals and families using Individualised Funding Allocation or Carer Support.

Stories from people we support

Stories
Melissa & Gabbie go flatting
Melissa & Gabbie go flatting

Melissa and Gabbie used to live at home, but as many young people do when independence beckons, both longed to go flatting…

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Gabbie walks her PATH
Gabbie walks her PATH

Gabbie has autism and life hasn’t always been easy. She lived with her family, and although they enjoy a great relationship, living at home didn’t give her the opportunities she wanted.

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