Arete Care

10/10/2025

This is Arete Care's current vacancy list. If you are interested in any of the locations here, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our website also has additional information for each of our properties.

🌐 http://www.aretecare.com.au
✉️ hello@aretecare.com.au
☎️ 1800 127 383

09/10/2025

The month of October is Mental Health month, and at Arete Care we believe that greater levels of general understanding of people’s experience usually leads to better outcomes when providing support.

To this end we wanted to share a video that gives insight into the experience of someone diagnosed with Schizophrenia from a first-person perspective.

Whilst we don’t want to paint with a broad brush and generalise a person’s experience, we do think this video can help people begin to understand an example of a psychotic episode.

Please avoid watching the video if you think you might be triggered by the representation of a psychotic episode.

This video is a snippet from "Mindstorm," a software program developed by Janssen. The program itself allowed participants to use a VR headset and other dev...

06/10/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month — a time to break the stigma, raise understanding, and celebrate the strengths of people living with ADHD. Let’s create a world where neurodiversity is embraced and every individual feels supported.

06/10/2025

The NDIS have launched a new focus group, this time in the area of SIL supports. We encourage all NDIS providers to support participants to participate, as it creates opportunities for participant voices to be heard by the NDIS.

The focus group focuses on participants that have or are transitioning from hospital.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZYt3zS11SkWHz7mZD-WJk-jAOFg6XhxKm37Twmil4xtUMkFWMjJWMk5JNlBOVFdDQTM4SzFGSDlTSCQlQCN0PWcu

02/10/2025

DSC have put forward an article on violence towards people with disability. It’s a pervasive issue with 65% or 2/3rds of people with disability over 15 years old experiencing violence in the community.

As if that was not concerning enough, exacerbating this issue is access to family violence services poses significantly higher barriers to access, increasing risk.

To understand the signs of violence, how intersectionality applies to the issue, and how to support someone experiencing violence, click the link to the article below:

Signs a person with disability might be experiencing violence - Team DSC
https://teamdsc.com.au/resources/article-signs-a-person-with-disability-might-be-experiencing-violence?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=z5wvkmXEIKyC8I7a582xraQ_SgdGnv6k4RejgtxsLGg.X8eRsJ

30/09/2025

Are we listening - or just hearing?

In Supported Independent Living listening is more than a skill - it’s a responsibility.

Hearing the words someone says is easy. Truly listening means recognising the meaning behind them. It’s slowing down, making space and ensuring each person feels safe and respected when they share their thoughts.

At Arete Care, we know that listening is person-centred practice in action. It honours lived experience, upholds the dignity of risk and allows participants to shape their supports in ways that reflect their unique goals.

When we listen with intention, we do more than provide support - we build trust, connection and belonging. Because in SIL, listening is never just about hearing words - it’s about hearing people.

24/09/2025

Doing the right thing vs. Doing the easy thing

In Supported Independent Living, that choice comes up more often than people realise.

It’s easy to stick to routines, even when they’re no longer working.

It’s easy to accept “good enough” care when no one complains.

It’s easy to fill a vacancy quickly instead of waiting for the right match.

But at Arete Care, we believe in doing the right thing - even when it’s harder.

That means personalising support, not standardising it.

It means taking time to build relationships, even when schedules are tight.

It means saying no to quick fixes and yes to sustainable solutions.

Because the easy thing might get us through the day.

But the right thing builds trust, safety and homes where people thrive.

At Arete Care, we choose the right thing.

Every time.

22/09/2025

What if something goes wrong?

It’s a question we hear often - especially in conversations between families, providers and professionals working alongside people with disability.

And it’s a fair question, none of us want to see someone get hurt, feel let down or lose confidence. But we also need to ask, “What if something goes right?”

That means saying yes - not recklessly, but respectfully.
Yes to choices.
Yes to growth.
Yes to taking supported risks, even when it challenges our own comfort zones.

As someone who works closely with participants, families, support coordinators and partner organisations I often find myself in the middle of this dialogue.

Families want safety.
Participants want freedom.
Providers want to do the right thing.
Balancing those needs requires more than policies. It requires trust.
Trust in the person.
Trust in the process.
Trust in the value of dignity of risk.

Because when we always default to no - to “it’s too risky,” or “what if they fail?” - we limit not just what’s possible, but how someone sees themselves.

But when we explore the idea of yes, together, we get to ask better questions:

What kind of support would make this safe enough?
What professional input would be required to support this action?
Who can we partner with to make it happen?
How can the community come together to enable this person to thrive?
Sometimes the most powerful work I do isn't connecting people to services - it’s creating the space where a bold idea is taken seriously.
It’s saying, “Let’s figure this out.”

That’s the kind of culture we’re building at Arete Care. One where we honour people’s right to take chances, make mistakes and experience life fully - just like anyone else.

Because life isn’t safe.
It’s messy, unpredictable and sometimes uncomfortable.
But it’s also beautiful, rich and full of potential - if we’re willing to say yes.

So the next time someone says, “I want to try…”
Let’s not just think about what might go wrong.

Let’s partner, plan, and say:
“You should.”

💬 I’d love to hear how others in the sector are navigating dignity of risk. How are you helping your teams or networks say yes more often?

19/09/2025

🌿 Welcome to your new home in Coolaroo - Modern, accessible & ready to move in

Looking for a brand-new SIL home designed for independence, accessibility and a high quality of life?

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom High Physical Support home in Coolaroo combines modern design, thoughtful features and a supportive environment - and it’s pet-friendly, so your furry companion is welcome too.

🏠 Key Features

• Pet-friendly – furry companions welcome

• Spacious, accessible design – oversized bedrooms with private ensuites and bright shared living areas

• Current Housemate: Male, aged 50–60, enjoys catching up with friends, values his personal space and is social with those around him

• Current Vacancies: 2
• Support Ratio: 1:3

📌 Simply Living, Fully Supported

• 24/7 tailored support – designed around individual needs
• Contemporary shared spaces – bright, modern and accessible

• Designed for NDIS participants with SDA funding seeking the right environment to thrive
• Calm, inclusive setting – privacy is valued, community is nurtured
• Easy access to essential services – healthcare, transport, shops, and recreational spaces

👉 For more information click here - Coolaroo, VIC

📞 Get in Touch

Phone: 1800 127 383
Email: hello@aretecare.com.au

16/09/2025

What makes someone great at providing support in SIL?

It’s a question we ask ourselves often - because the answer shapes everything we do.

At Arete Care, we believe that great support workers bring more than just skills. They understand that home is a deeply personal space. It’s where people need to feel physically and emotionally safe, and where they have the right to make decisions, express themselves and live with dignity.

Great support starts with that understanding.

15/09/2025

Meaningful days create meaningful Lives - Looking beyond the roster

In Supported Independent Living it’s easy to think in terms of rosters, hours and shifts.

Morning support: ✔️
Medication prompts: ✔️
Dinner preparation: ✔️

The essentials get done - but a truly fulfilling life requires more than a well-organised support schedule.

At Arete Care, we believe a meaningful day is not just time filled, it’s time lived. That’s why our focus goes beyond simply delivering 1:1 support to finding ways for every person to experience purpose, connection and joy in their everyday routines.

A “meaningful day” can look different for everyone. It might be about nurturing a long-lost hobby, building confidence to join a local club or creating opportunities for community involvement. The common thread is that these moments reflect each person’s interests, strengths and values - not just their support plan.

We see the most impact when we help people:

Turn daily activities into opportunities for capacity building or creativity.
Transform a regular walk into a photography project or a social catch-up.
Use meal preparation time to explore new cuisines and cook for others.
Engage with community groups, local events or volunteer opportunities.
Build routines that support personal goals - from fitness to skill-building.
These aren’t “extras” on top of SIL. They’re the building blocks of a life that feels rich, connected and worth waking up for.

Of course, rosters and compliance matter. But if we focus only on what’s in the service agreement, we risk overlooking what makes life truly meaningful. By asking “What will make this day feel valuable?” instead of just “What needs to get done?” we can transform the experience of living in SIL.

When people feel a sense of purpose, their independence grows. When they’re connected to others, their confidence builds. And when each day holds moments that matter, overall wellbeing improves.

Our role as a SIL provider is to co-create these opportunities - not dictate them. That means working closely with the person, their support coordinators, families and networks to ensure their life is shaped by choice, dignity and genuine enjoyment.

Because in the end, meaningful days lead to meaningful lives. And that’s the heart of why we do this work - not just to provide safe housing, but to create spaces where people can thrive.

11/09/2025

Today is R U OK? Day—a gentle reminder that behind every smile, someone may be carrying a silent struggle. 💛

At Arete Care, we know the importance of reaching out with kindness. Asking “Are you OK?” can be the first step in showing someone they’re not alone.

Let’s take the time to check in, listen with empathy, and remind each other that support is always within reach.