An evidence-informed framework to guide a new approach to planning for accommodation and a full life in the community.

This documentary addresses somebody with an intellectual disability living in their own home with the support of housemates. Mike has been living under this model for several years with the support of his parents Rosie and Kelvin, who also explain how the model works from a parent's perspective and why they favour it over other models such as group homes. Kate, one of Mike's housemates provides in depth knowledge of the benefits of being Mike's housemate, details of life at home, and why the model is successful.

Established in 2004, Living Distinctive Lives (LDL) is a small family-governed group. The group is focused on creating flexible, personalised, community-based arrangements to support each individual member to live in a place of their own, and to pursue a life that is meaningful to them.

Cameron Skinner lived with his parents Maggie and Greg but always knew he wanted his own home. With the support of his folks, his friends, and some brilliant house mates, he is now thriving in his own home.

Business Owner Dale Speed is from Queensland and has run a profitable mowing business for the last two years. He attended mainstream school and like other students had part time employment. Dale enjoys spending time with his friends, has an active social life and last year travelled to China and Bali with a friend. He recently moved into his own unit that he shares with another good friend.

Warren O'Brien has successfully achieved living in his own home along with the support of housemates. TTM speak with Warren's mother Anita, instrumental in the planning and implementation of this living arrangement for her son, and also with Warren's support workers and housemates.

Warren O'Brien has successfully achieved living in his own home along with the support of housemates. TTM speak with Warren's mother Anita, instrumental in the planning and implementation of this living arrangement for her son, and also with Warren's support workers and housemates.

Warren O'Brien has successfully achieved living in his own home along with the support of housemates. TTM speak with Warren's mother Anita, instrumental in the planning and implementation of this living arrangement for her son, and also with Warren's support workers and housemates.