Supporting people living with disability.
Who we are.
HCO is an independent and not-for-profit specialist disability service provider.
We’re built on genuine connections with the people we support and our community.
Our highly skilled team work alongside people living with disability and families, to help them live their best life, the way they want.
What we do.
Help enable quality home and community life through:
- Supported Independent Living
- In-home Support
- Short Term Accommodation
- Community Access Programs
- Support Coordination.
We work with children, adults and young people living with disability and families, so talk to us about how we can best meet your needs.
Our Mission.
To quietly work in partnership with individuals, families and the community in enabling persons who live with a disability to engage positively within their communities and supporting them to exercise their own life choices and aspirations.
Our Vision.
Genuine connections that help our clients achieve their best life possible.
OUR SERVICES
Supported Independent Living
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We provide access to housing and support for people living with a disability to live on their own or with others as independently as possible. Support is provided by qualified, skilled staff for up to 24/7, to help people achieve their individual goals.
Community Access
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Enjoy an excellent range of individual and group activities for adults living with disability. With a strong focus on the creative and performing arts, with choices from recreation, dance, music, woodwork, gardening, swimming and catering.
Talk to us about individual programs for adults, children and young people based on your goals.
In-Home Support
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We offer personalised support to people living independently in the community. Some typical areas of support by qualified, skilled staff might include:
- Menu plan and meal preparation
- Managing household tasks
- Assisting with budgeting, shopping and with personal care.
Short Term Accommodation
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Families caring for someone living with disability can enjoy short term accommodation in a purpose-built home in Mt Barker, among the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Guests can stay overnight or for longer periods based on your family’s needs and experience a home away from home environment.
We offer other break options too. Call us so we can help with your needs.
Support Coordination
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Children and adults with an NDIS plan are can access our Support Coordinators, who are here to help you understand and implement plans. We can assist you to source community and funded supports, and works with you to contact providers, maintain the right supports on your NDIS journey.
Need Help with the NDIS?
Talk to us about how we can assist you to navigate your way through your NDIS journey.
Stay Connected
Expression Of Interest
Neighbourhood Links Community Facilitator
Various sites around the Adelaide Hills and surrounds.
Multiple positions available. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of people living with an Intellectual Disability in your local area by facilitating and…
Minister Visits HCO
On Monday 6 May we were very pleased to host a visit from The Hon Michelle Lensink Minister for Human Services and the Hon Mr Dan Cregan Member for Kavel. Minister Lensink and Mr Cregan visited HCO’s day activity program and short term accommodation venue before...
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Employment Opportunity
Disability Support Worker. HCO requires the services of experienced Level 2 “Disability Support Workers” to support our growing number clients in both Adelaide Hills and Western Adelaide who are: Reliable, flexible and responsive to the needs of the client.Able to...
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Connect with others through our Neighbourhood Links Program
HCO is offering free to you:
A community peer support group & facilitator.
A fun way to meet others in the community and make use of what your community can do for you.
Who Can Join
People living with an intellectual disability or learning difficulties if you are living independently or want to achieve independence.
Come and meet new people and learn about fun and exciting things to do!
Be a part of it!
What you need to do:
- Participate
- Bring your ideas
- Share the fun
- Be prepared to make friends
- Discover and enjoy what’s in your local community
- Engage in monthly catch ups with other participants
For more information and details on how to participate please download a copy of the Neighbourhood Links brochure.
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Connect With Us
Give us a call on 8398 4400 or fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Services
Supported Independent Living
Community Access
In-Home Support
Short Term Accommodation
Support Coordination
About HCO
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Supported Decicion Making Guide
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We acknowledge the Peramangk People and the Kaurna People as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work. We respect their cultural beliefs, their Elders past and present and their spiritual connection with Country.