Supporting people living with disability.
Who we are.
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 VALUES
Human Dignity • Integrity • Diversity • Citizenship • Self Determination
Human Dignity
Integrity
Diversity
Citizenship
Self Determination
OUR SERVICES
Supported Independent Living
More Info
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
More Info
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
More Info
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
More Info
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
More Info
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
We Are Seeking
Coordinator Quality Assurance Full Time position Based in our Mt Barker Office, HCO is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Coordinator, who can provide support to the CEO that ensures systems are established and maintained that enables HCO’s Board to...
read more
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...
read moreInnovative Programs
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.
What people are saying about us
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established on 4 April 2019 with the signing of the Letter Patent (which include the terms of reference) by the Governor-General.
The Royal Commission’s terms of reference cover what should be done to:
- Prevent, and better protect, people with disability from experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Achieve best practice in reporting and investigating of, and responding to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Promote a more inclusive society that supports the independence of people with disability and their right to live free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
The inquiry will cover all forms of violence against, and abuse, neglect and exploitation of, people with disability, in all settings and contexts.
Royal Commission resources
Easy Read Terms of Reference 
Easy Read Royal Commission Fact Sheet
Royal Commission Fact Sheet
Make A Submission
Easy Read Submission Form
Submission Form
Royal Commission Links
Royal Commission Website
NDS Royal Commission Hub
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
Our Team
Board Members
Contact Us
Resources
Annual Report
HCO Strategic Directions
Adelaide Hills Services Directory
Supported Decision Making Guide
Forms & Info
Code of Ethics
Privacy Statement
Feedback & Complaints
Follow
Staff
NuBuilder
Worker Orientation Module
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.