Creating a Community with Supported Independent Living (SIL) | Abdul Atosh - Cosy Home Care

🎙️ Welcome to 'Innovate for Impact,' the podcast series hosted by Tania Gomez Consulting. Join us as we uncover inspiring stories of visionary individuals, organizations, and technologies revolutionising the way we approach disabilities. In this episode, Abdul Atosh of discusses Cosy Home Care, a community-based housing model that provides supported independent living for people with disabilities. Abdul shares his journey of starting Cosy Home Care and the need he identified for affordable and inclusive housing options. He explains their unique concierge model, allowing participants to personalize their support services. Discover how Cosy Home Care is making a difference in the lives of its participants and the challenges they face in the disability space.

 

⭐ Episode Highlights:

0:07 - Exploring Innovations in Disability Space

0:58 - Cosy Home Care: Creating a Community

1:16 - Serving Communities in the Mental Health Sector

1:38 - The Need for a Housing Model

2:25 - Different Housing Models Offered

2:49 - Number of Participants and Staff

3:17 - Expanding in Melbourne

3:33 - Factors Considered for Setting Up Homes

3:38 - Journey of Cosy Home Care

5:54 - Transition to Supported Independent Living

7:40 - Benefits of Supported Independent Living

9:06 - The Concierge Model in SDA

10:51 - Flexibility and Personalisation in Support

13:02 - Challenges in Implementing Concierge Model

16:12 - Establishing Stakeholder Engagement

18:03 - Growth Trajectory and Quality Assurance

20:20 - The Need for Innovative Housing Solutions

23:22 - Advice for Providers in Implementing a Similar Model

24:01 - Importance of Collaboration and Networking

24:55 - Taking Time to Find the Right Fit

 

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