Homeshare SA

This project is a partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society SA, Westside Housing and Shelter SA, under the guidance of peak body HANZA and with the support of a Homeshare Coordinator.

Homesharers contribute by offering light practical support around the home. This may include sharing meals, cleaning, gardening, shopping, pet care, and providing companionship and mutual support.

Householders and Homesharers are paired based on compatible personalities, interests, routines, and needs. With support from our Homeshare Coordinator, they take time to get to know each other before deciding to proceed with a Homeshare arrangement.

We will create a clear tailored agreement outlining the details of your arrangement.  Trial periods and termination processes are outlined here.

There is no rent, but utility expenses are shared. You will use your own mobile phone and data unless otherwise arranged in the agreement. Currently there are no registration or matching fees for Householders or Homesharer. A fee structure may be introduced in the future but this will be considered after the pilot program, and based on the ability to pay.

Some Householders may allow pets, however this is something discussed in the interview process.

Each Homesharer is thoroughly vetted through interviews, police clearances and referee checks to ensure a safe and reliable match. Meetings are facilitated by the Homeshare Coordinator and potential matches can meet as many times as they like to see if they are a suitable fit.

We tailor Homeshare to suit individual needs, matching Homesharers and Householders based on what works best for them. Most Homesharers live in the home 7 days a week, and nights and weekends away can be arranged.

The suburbs will depend on the pool of householders and where they reside in South Australia.

Check out the link to the ABC article, and view a recent Homeshare success story.

This pilot program currently funded until 30 June 2025. If funding is extended beyond this date, the Householder and Homesharer may choose to extend and a new agreement can be drawn up to reflect a new end date. If the funding is not extended, both parties may choose to continue the living arrangement independently, under a mutually agreed separate agreement, without any further obligation to the terms of their Homeshare Agreement.