NDIS Funded - Disability Support Services

Disability Support Services

At Ohana, our disability support services are centred around connection, confidence and creating safe spaces where children and young people can genuinely thrive. We provide flexible, person-centred support tailored to each individual's unique strengths, interests, goals and support needs, whether that involves developing social skills, increasing independence, building emotional regulation strategies, participating in the community, achieving NDIS goals, or simply having a trusted support worker by their side.

As an NDIS-friendly provider, we understand that navigating the disability support system can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you are new to the NDIS, preparing for a plan review, trying to understand what supports can be funded, or exploring options outside of your current plan, our team is here to help. We work alongside participants and families to better understand their goals, identify suitable supports, navigate available funding options and make informed decisions about the services that best meet their needs. While we are not plan managers or support coordinators, we are committed to helping families feel informed, empowered and confident when accessing support.

We recognise that recent changes within the NDIS, particularly regarding funding for children and young people, have created uncertainty for many families. At Ohana, we are committed to providing flexible and accessible support options that respond to these changing needs. Alongside NDIS-funded services, we offer privately funded mentoring, capacity-building and wellbeing supports that focus on building confidence, independence, resilience, social connection and community participation. These services are aligned with contemporary approaches such as Thrive and are designed to ensure young people can continue accessing meaningful support regardless of funding arrangements.

Our approach is strengths-based and relationship-focused, recognising that every young person is unique and deserves support that celebrates their abilities while helping them navigate challenges. We work collaboratively with families, schools, allied health professionals, support coordinators and other members of a young person's support network to ensure support is coordinated, consistent and meaningful.

Our support can be delivered in the home, school environment, community settings or online, depending on the participant's goals and preferences. This may include community access, mentoring, skill development, social and recreational activities, assistance with daily living skills, school holiday support, emotional regulation support, building independence, developing social confidence, and supporting participation in education, employment and community life.

Ohana's team is experienced and trained in:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Intellectual disability

• Psychosocial disability and mental health support

• Trauma-informed practice

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles

• Emotional regulation and co-regulation strategies

• Neurodiversity-affirming practice

• Sensory processing differences and sensory regulation

• Strengths-based and person-centred approaches

• Social skill development and community participation

• Communication support strategies

• Risk assessment and safeguarding practices

• Child-safe and youth-focused support

• Cultural safety and inclusive practice

We recognise that disability support is about more than meeting care needs—it's about creating opportunities, fostering meaningful relationships and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives on their own terms. Through genuine connection, consistency and a commitment to best practice, we support participants to build confidence, develop new skills and engage more fully in their communities.

Our team is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-informed practice to ensure the support we provide remains respectful, inclusive and responsive to the evolving needs of the individuals and families we support. Above all, we strive to create environments where every person feels valued, understood and empowered to achieve their goals at their own pace.