Homeshare Australia

28/08/2026

Could YOU help shape the future of Homeshare?

Homeshare Australia is looking for up to two new Directors to join our national Board.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in fundraising/philanthropy or community development/social innovation, with Victorian representation a particular priority.

If you or someone in your network could bring experience, energy and ideas to a small, hands-on national Board, we’d love to hear from you.

Expressions of interest close 25 September 2026. To find out more contact [email protected]

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30/07/2026

Could Homeshare be one of Australia's most practical solutions to ageing well?

As more older Australians look for ways to stay in the homes and communities they love, Homeshare is emerging as a powerful solution.

By matching older householders with carefully screened homesharers, Homeshare creates mutually beneficial living arrangements that help reduce social isolation, support ageing in place, and make better use of existing housing—all while building stronger, more connected communities.

A recent article from HelloCare explores why more Australians are considering shared living, through both formal Homeshare programs and informal arrangements, as a response to rising housing costs, loneliness and the realities of ageing alone.

📖 Read the article below to discover why Homeshare is becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation about Australia's housing and ageing future.

Roommates aren't just for uni students. In the US, older housemates jumped 88 per cent in a decade. Australia is following, driven by housing stress, loneliness and longer lives.

28/07/2026

Our Self-Directed Homeshare Prototype is officially entering its trial phase, and we are looking for pioneering families to join us!

If you have an ageing parent who wants to stay at home but would thrive with a companion living under the same roof, this is your opportunity. Get early access to Homeshare Australia’s DIY toolkit, screening guides, and direct support from a Homeshare Guide.

Spaces are limited for this pilot phase. Apply to join the trial or register your family's interest here: https://www.hanza.org.au/new-page

24/07/2026

Every parent of a child with a disability asks themselves the same question: What does their long-term housing look like when I can no longer coordinate it? 💭

Building a self-directed homeshare arrangement now is about capacity building for the future. It allows your young adult to practice independent living, manage housemate relationships, and build a network of natural support while you are still there to guide them.

Start co-designing their independent future today. Learn about our self-directed prototype https://www.hanza.org.au/new-page

21/07/2026

You shouldn’t have to choose between your career, your kids, and managing your parents' care single-handedly. Burnout is real, but there is a middle ground. 🤝

By utilising a self-directed homeshare model, you can bring a trusted, background-checked companion into your parent’s home.

It gives them the independence they want, keeps them safe in the community they love, and gives you your weekends back.

Let's change the way we support our elders. See how Homeshare Australia (HANZA) is leading this change: https://www.hanza.org.au/new-page

20/07/2026

True inclusion isn’t a one-size-fits-all model. Your young adult child has unique routines, interests, and goals—and their living setup should completely reflect that. 🌟

With Homeshare Australia’s self-managed homeshare framework, you and your son or daughter hold the reins. Our DIY Manual guides you safely through creating a personalised profile to attract the perfect match, ensuring full background checks and clear agreements are set up from the beginning..

Ready to try a housing solution built entirely around choice and control? See if our prototype at this link is right for your family: https://www.hanza.org.au/new-page

14/07/2026

Read the latest HANZA newsletter

One of the major pieces of work for HANZA over recent months has been the refresh of our Strategic Plan through to June 2027.

14/07/2026

Are you a Digital Media guru? If so HANZA needs you!

Apply now:

Volunteer at Digital Media Volunteer - Community Services with HANZA Inc. Enquire now at SEEK Volunteer

14/07/2026

I love the idea of homesharing for my parent, but how do we manage the safety and screening checks?" 🔍

It’s the number one question we get from family members. When you direct your own homeshare through Homeshare Australia (HANZA)’s new prototype, you aren’t starting from scratch.

Our comprehensive DIY Manual equips your family with step-by-step vetting toolkits, interview templates, and guides. Plus, you’ll have the remote backing of a trained Homeshare Guide to coach you through the process.

Security and autonomy balanced perfectly. Learn more about our resources and prototype tools at https://www.hanza.org.au/new-page

09/07/2026

As parents, our biggest goal is helping our young adult children build a life of independence on their own terms. But finding flexible, customised housing support can feel incredibly limiting.

Homeshare Australia’s Self-Directed Homeshare Prototype is changing the narrative. Instead of fitting your adult child into a rigid, pre-existing system, this model lets you co-design a shared living arrangement with a compatible companion who provides natural support and peer connection in exchange for accommodation.

Give your young adult the autonomy they want with the community guardrails they need. Explore our prototype options: https://www.hanza.org.au/new-page