Home Companion
Share a home, build a friendship
Home Companions are not just housemates, they are people who bring warmth, reliability, and friendship into a household. In return, they benefit from a safe, affordable place to live and the chance to be part of something truly human.
Home share may be right for you if:
Before we find a home share match, we take the time to learn about your lifestyle, interests, preferences and experiences. We also ask what qualities and skills you hope to bring to the home share friendship.
Once you decide you want to become a Home Companion, and we believe we can find you a home sharing match, we register you with Life Shared. Registration is very comprehensive and we require several reference checks as well as a police check.
Once a match has been established we arrange a trial weekend to confirm compatibility. Upon moving into your new home, you will need to meet with your Home Provider each week to schedule 10 hours per week of support through the Life Shared app. The app also enables you to provide updates to both Life Shared and the home provider’s family and/or guardians.
At Life Shared, language is not just about labels, it is about values. Which is why we use the term Home Companion instead of “sharer” when referring to the person who moves in to support and connect with a Home Provider.
“Sharer” might describe the logistics - sharing a home or space. But Home Companion captures something more meaningful. It reflects the heart of what this arrangement is all about: mutual support, connection, and presence.
Home Companions are not just housemates, they are people who bring warmth, reliability, and friendship into a household. In return, they benefit from a safe, affordable place to live and the chance to be part of something truly human.
By using Home Companion, we honour the intention behind Life Shared: building relationships and sharing lives.
Safety
At Life Shared, our matching process is designed with care, safety and compatibility at its core. We take the time to get to know both Home Providers and Home Companions - their lifestyles, preferences, expectations and support needs, to ensure each match is as successful and harmonious as possible.
We match you with a Home Provider who has also been carefully screened and vetted. The screening process ensures that the accomodation meets your standards and it is a suitable place for you to call home.
Support
Life Shared is here to support you on your home share journey. We will check in with you at regular intervals to see how you are settling into your new home and the role of support person for your Home Provider. If any issues arise within the home share arrangement, we will also act as mediators to help resolve disputes and ensure the wellbeing of all involved.
Fees
A one-off fee will be required to begin the matching process. Once you are successfully matched with a Home Provider, a monthly fee to Life Shared will be charged to help support you in your home share arrangement.
How you can be a Life Shared
Home Companion
