Wendy has over 20 years of experience in frontline and management roles within Community Services, working alongside older people, people living with a disability and their families. Wendy is committed to co-creating innovative support options that provide choice and opportunities for people to remain in their homes, connected to friends, family and communities. This passion led Wendy to Homeshare, helping to establish it as a shared living option in Perth, WA and Sydney, NSW. Since 2019 Wendy has been a board member of HANZA, the peak body advocating for the development of Homeshare in Australia and New Zealand www.hanza.org.au. Wendy is also a Trustee for Homeshare International, https://homeshare.org/ enabling her to learn and share best practice in shared living from around the world. Currently Wendy is also assisting HANZA as the Homeshare Development Officer, liaising on key projects such as self-directed Homeshare, membership support, training and advocacy.