Connecting Families

Connecting Families Connecting Families is a nationally registered disability provider, supporting children, youth, and adults with complex behaviours and high-needs disabilities.

Our services support individuals with disabilities, government departments, and NGOs.

Orange (NSW) SIL Property – Vacant Home – Suitable for 1:1 SIL, MTA OR STA A fresh start awaits in Orange! 🍊 Our Support...
12/01/2026

Orange (NSW) SIL Property – Vacant Home – Suitable for 1:1 SIL, MTA OR STA

A fresh start awaits in Orange! 🍊

Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) property has a vacancy for a male or female participant. This home offers a supportive environment with 24/7 care, community connection, and a real focus on building independence and daily skills.

We're looking for someone ready to thrive in a welcoming home with a dedicated team. This is more than accommodation, but a place to belong.

Click here to view listing 👇

https://connectingfamilies.com.au/service-vacancy/orange-nsw-sil-property-male-or-female-13/


Hello Canberra! We're here for you in 2026. 💚  For us, the best part of our work is the moment you realise you don't hav...
12/01/2026

Hello Canberra! We're here for you in 2026. 💚

For us, the best part of our work is the moment you realise you don't have to figure it all out alone. It's when we get to bring our experience and care into your journey, so you can focus on what matters most.

We want to be the partner you can lean on in Canberra, the team that handles the complexities with skill and builds a home with heart. We listen to you, because your story is what guides everything we do.

If you're looking for that kind of support, let's talk. Let us walk this path with you.

www.connectingfamilies.com.au

09/01/2026

Choosing a support provider is one of the most personal decisions a family can make. As it's not just about service but, people who genuinely understand your world.

What does that look like? It looks like support that adapts to your rhythm, not the other way around. Clinical expertise that guides without overpowering, and thoughtful matching that builds a home, not just a house. It’s the quiet confidence of knowing your team has the sector experienceto navigate complex paths, yet never loses sight of your family's unique story.

If you're looking for that kind of partnership, grounded in skill, delivered with heart, we should talk.
www.connectingfamilies.com.au 0435 958 359 info@connectingfamilies.com.au


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Hello Adelaide. We're here for you in 2026. 💙 For over a decade, we've been the compassionate, skilled partner families ...
08/01/2026

Hello Adelaide. We're here for you in 2026. 💙

For over a decade, we've been the compassionate, skilled partner families trust. We don't just provide support; we build true homes through thoughtful matching and clinical expertise that ensures safety and dignity. From hospital transitions to daily life, our person-centred approach means you’re heard every step of the way.

Did you find the partner you've been looking for? If your family in Adelaide is seeking skilled, compassionate support, we are here for you. We'd love to connect.

👉 Swipe through to meet Connecting Families.




🏡 Telopea (NSW) – Vacant SIL HomeSuitable for 1:1 SIL, MTA or STA ✨ This home is designed for comfort, accessibility and...
07/01/2026

🏡 Telopea (NSW) – Vacant SIL Home
Suitable for 1:1 SIL, MTA or STA

✨ This home is designed for comfort, accessibility and supported living. With bright open living areas, a functional kitchen and bathroom, secure surroundings and a low-maintenance outdoor patio, it offers a calm and practical space for a disability participant seeking stability and independence. Set in a peaceful Telopea complex close to transport, shops, medical centres and parks, this home supports everyday ease while staying connected to the community.

Click here to view listing 👇
https://connectingfamilies.com.au/service-vacancy/5002/



If you’ve ever felt excluded, pause for a moment. This is for you.  That quiet feeling of being on the outside can be he...
05/01/2026

If you’ve ever felt excluded, pause for a moment. This is for you.

That quiet feeling of being on the outside can be heavier than people realise. Wanting to belong, to feel safe, to be accepted for who you are is not asking for too much. You deserve more than just a place to stay. You deserve a home where you feel seen, respected and at ease.

At Connecting Families, we create shared homes built around understanding, not pressure. Through thoughtful housemate matching and genuine care, we focus on harmony, connection and emotional safety. Because belonging should never feel earned. It should feel natural.

You are not meant to fit in.
You are meant to feel at home.

Christmas is brighter because of them. 💚❤️ 🎄  This season, our hearts are full because of the incredible participants we...
22/12/2025

Christmas is brighter because of them. 💚❤️ 🎄

This season, our hearts are full because of the incredible participants we support, their joy truly makes Christmas brighter.

As the celebrations continue into the New Year, our team remains here to help. We provide the same compassionate support through the holidays, because care doesn't take a break.

From our Connecting Families community to yours, wishing you a peaceful and joyful season. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🥳

Carers don’t burn out loudly. They fade quietly. When you care for someone with complex needs, rest fades quietly. You s...
17/12/2025

Carers don’t burn out loudly. They fade quietly.

When you care for someone with complex needs, rest fades quietly.
You stay alert, stay needed, keep going.

Over time, the weight becomes heavy, even when no one sees it.
If this feels familiar, pause for a moment. You are not weak. You are human.

At Connecting Families, we support individuals and families living with complex disability with personalised, trauma-informed care, calm living environments and open communication.

If rest feels unfamiliar, let this be your reminder.
You’re allowed to breathe.

We’re here when you’re ready.

This is what 10 years of real, hands-on disability support has taught us A decade in disability support teaches you thin...
10/12/2025

This is what 10 years of real, hands-on disability support has taught us

A decade in disability support teaches you things you only learn by being there.

You learn how trauma shows in a person’s eyes before it ever shows in their words.

You learn how much families carry quietly.
You learn that safety is not just housing.
It is being understood, respected and supported at the pace someone can handle.

These lessons guide everything we do at Connecting Families.

We support safe transitions with our clinical team so no one returns home feeling unprepared.

We understand complex care through years of working with people living with neurological conditions, psychosocial disability, acquired brain injury, trauma and high-risk behaviours.

Every plan is personal, built around goals, comfort and emotional needs.

Housemate matching is intentional so homes feel calm.

Young people entering adulthood receive steady continuity. And with over ten years of experience, our approach is both skilled and heartfelt.

Inside our SIL homes, independence grows gently through structure and trauma-informed support. Families stay informed because communication builds trust.

10 years have taught us one truth: people thrive when they feel seen and supported.

If that’s what you want for someone you care for, we’re here.

ALWAYS HERE...

Let’s start the year off with a BIG BALD DIFFERENCE in 2026!Hello Networks!At Connecting Families, we believe in helping...
09/12/2025

Let’s start the year off with a BIG BALD DIFFERENCE in 2026!

Hello Networks!
At Connecting Families, we believe in helping, caring and inspiring by building the community.

That is why we are thrilled to share the Bald Guy’s Alliance 2026 Charity Calendar with our very own Mitch as MR JANUARY 2026.

Mitch Harris has joined forces with other incredible leaders in the sector for this fantastic initiative.

This isn’t just any calendar, it’s a project built on laughter, camaraderie, and a meaningful mission. We’ve joined forces with incredible industry pros who channeled their charisma (and aerodynamic profiles! 👨‍🦲) for a great cause.

Why you’ll love it:
✅ 100% for a Cause - every cent goes to Hair Aid Inc., an org that provides hairdressing training and support to people in need.
✅ Celebrates Our Sector - each month features a different leader from the Bald Guy Alliance showing their pride and fun.
✅ Spark Connection - perfect for offices, homes, or reception areas. It’s a daily dose of positivity and shared purpose.

Why this matters to us:
Connecting Families is all about bringing communities together to help, care and inspire the community.

We’re linking our network to a charity that empowers individuals, all while sharing a smile. It’s about strengthening bonds and supporting communities with joy.

How to get involved:
• Grab your calendar
• Place a bulk order for your team
• Share the campaign to spread the word

Ready to make 2026 bold and beautiful?

👉 Get your calendar here:
https://lnkd.in/geUSjp5K

Let's skip the socks and candles this year and champion a great cause with 12 months of BALD and the BEAUTIFUL.

Charity Partner: Hair Aid Inc. / HAIR AID International Project
Like, comment, and share to help us this cause! 🙌

Let’s make complex care feel a little less overwhelming. Complex care can feel like too much when you’re trying to manag...
08/12/2025

Let’s make complex care feel a little less overwhelming.

Complex care can feel like too much when you’re trying to manage it on your own. The behaviours, the routines, the emotions, the medical needs. Some days you hold everything together even when you feel like you’re falling apart inside. If that feels familiar, we want you to know we see your effort, your heart and the weight you carry.

At Connecting Families, we make complex care feel gentler and clearer. Our clinical team guides safe transitions and creates personalised support plans that honour the person’s goals, comfort and sensory needs. We support people with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, psychosocial disability, trauma, intellectual disability and high-risk behaviours with steady confidence.

-We match housemates thoughtfully so homes stay calm, not chaotic.
-We guide young people into adulthood with continuity.
-And with over ten years of experience, we approach care with real compassion and clinical insight.

Inside our homes, independence grows slowly through meaningful routines and trauma-informed support. Communication stays open so families never feel left out.

You don’t have to do this alone.
We’re here to lighten the load with you.

www.connectingfamilies.com.au

Before anything else, we want you to know this: what you’re feeling is real, and it is valid. In Australia, caring for a...
05/12/2025

Before anything else, we want you to know this: what you’re feeling is real, and it is valid.

In Australia, caring for a loved one with a disability is one of the most demanding roles a person can hold. The data tells a story we cannot ignore:

-Around 19% of female carers and 13% of male carers report clinical levels of psychological distress.
-Nearly 60% of carers provide over 100 hours of care each week.
-More than 90% of unpaid carers feel physically or mentally drained by the constant responsibility.
-Most carers say they consistently ignore their own needs because there is simply no time or space to rest.

For the 1.7 million Australians living with a psychosocial disability, the emotional and practical complexity only deepens the pressure on families. The weight is not just physical, but a heavy, emotional load that can feel isolating.

If any of this resonates with you, please take a breath. You are not imagining how hard this is. Your fatigue, your worry, your feeling of being stretched thin, they are all real. And you do not have to keep carrying it all alone.

We understand the emotional landscape of care as deeply as the practical one. While we provide expert support for individuals living with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, psychosocial and intellectual disabilities, and trauma, our commitment extends just as powerfully to you, the family who has been holding everything together.

We are here to lighten the load with steadfast, compassionate support. Our approach ensures every person's goals and emotional wellbeing are at the heart of their personalised plan. We create harmony through thoughtful housemate matching, build stability with our end-to-end youth support, and ensure safety with our clinical transition planning.

In our homes, we nurture dignity and true independence, and we promise open, transparent communication so you are never left in the dark.

You have carried so much, for so long.

Let us walk beside you now. Not to take over, but to share the weight and help you both find a more sustainable, hopeful path forward.

We are here, truly here, for both you and your loved one.

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30 Atchison Street, St Leonards, New South Wales, AU
Sydney, NSW
2065

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