Pathways to Independence: Joanne’s NDIS Journey to Independent Living

Side view portrait of smiling woman with Down syndrome using self checkout machine in supermarket and holding smartphone

Pathways to Independence: Joanne’s Journey to Independent Living Joanne is a 27-year-old woman living in the Melbourne suburb of Essendon. For her entire life, Joanne has lived at home with her parents, Liz and Colin. Liz and Colin have been incredible advocates and supporters for Joanne in her engagement with community, her education and activities. […]

Pathways to Independence: Achieving Your NDIS STA Goals with MediStays

Image of young male participant of the NDIS cooking in the MediStays Pathways to Independence Program

Pathways to Independence: Achieving Your NDIS Goals with MediStays At MediStays, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live independently. That’s why we created the “Pathways to Independence” program. This initiative supports NDIS participants who are living at home with their parents or in a shared home with support workers. Our goal is to help […]

Peace of mind when you need accommodation near the Austin Hospital

MediStays hotel room with a large comfy bed for country patients staying near the hospital.

Since partnering with MediStays in 2020, our partners at Punthill Ivanhoe have supported patients, families and carers with hundreds of nights’ accommodation near the Austin Hospital. In this week’s blog, find out why this property provides everything we look for in an accommodation partner.