Empower Lives with Heart

Registered NDIS Provider

NDIS Social & Community Support to Help You Get Out and Connect

Friendly support to access the community, build social skills and enjoy activities across Sydney, at your pace.

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Registered NDIS
Provider

15 min

Immediate appointments
No waitlist

Why Us

Why Sydney Families Choose Affective Care

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Real Connection

We help participants build friendships, confidence and a genuine sense of belonging.

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Your Interests Lead

Activities and outings chosen around what the participant actually enjoys and wants to try.

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Culturally Inclusive

Multilingual workers who respect culture, language and community.

Support for Children, Adults and Older Adults

Flexible Support

1:1 or small group support, on the days and times that suit you.

THE PSYCHOLOGY-LED DIFFERENCE

How Social Support Works Built Around Your Interests and Goals

We start with what the participant enjoys and wants to achieve, match them with a worker they click with, then support real outings and activities, building confidence and connection over time.

Getting Started: a free call, then matching you with a worker who shares your vibe.

Support in Action: outings, activities and social groups, with friendly support every step.

The Outcome: more confidence, connection and a fuller, more active life.

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WHO OT CAN HELP

Social and Community Support for an Active Life

Social and community support may suit people living with disability who want to get out more, build social skills and confidence, and take part in the community their way.

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Autism

Support to join activities and build social skills in comfortable, predictable ways.

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Intellectual Disability

Friendly help to take part in outings, groups and community life safely.

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Psychosocial Disability

Gentle support to reconnect with community and reduce isolation at your pace.

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Physical Disability

Accessible outings and activities with support to get out and about.

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Acquired Brain Injury

Rebuilding routines, confidence and social connection after a brain injury.

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Young Adults

Support to try new things, make friends and build independence.

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Older Participants

Companionship and outings that keep life active and connected.

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Newly Isolated

Support to re-engage with community after a period of withdrawal.

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Complex Needs

Tailored 1:1 community support for people with higher support needs.

BUILT ON TRUST & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The Credentials, in Plain Terms

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Rita Dagher
Registered Psychologist • CEO

A psychology-led team, so social support builds genuine confidence and wellbeing.

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NDIS-registered provider delivering supports under the NDIS Practice Standards.

Trained, screened and supervised support workers.

Culturally inclusive, multilingual team (English, Arabic, Mandarin).

Backed by a multidisciplinary team: psychology and allied health.

OUR HAPPY PARTICIPANTS

Connection That Changes Everything

What we help with

Community Support That Goes Beyond Outings

From a coffee catch-up to joining a regular group, we support real participation, connection and confidence.

Community Access

Support to get out to shops, appointments, parks and local events.

Social Outings

Company and support for outings, hobbies and fun activities.

Group Activities

Join social groups like bingo, karaoke, movies and bowling.

Building Social Skills

Practising conversation, confidence and connecting with others.

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Support for exercise, sport and getting active in the community.

Building Independence

Practising transport, money and skills for community life.

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COMMUNITY COVERAGE

Across Sydney
With Local Teams

Our support workers meet you at home or out in the community across Sydney.

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Greater Sydney

Not sure if we cover your area?

Call us and we’ll confirm whether we can support your suburb and activities, and how soon we can start.

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About / Our Commitment

Affective Care believes everyone deserves connection and a place in their community. Our social and community support is warm, inclusive and led by the participant, helping people get out, take part and build a life they enjoy.

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Your Choice: At Home or Out in the Community

We meet you wherever you feel most comfortable.

  • Support at home to plan, prepare and build confidence.
  • Out in the community for outings, groups and activities.
  • The same friendly, person-centred support either way.
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NDIS Funding for Community Support

  • Community support is funded under Core Supports; Assistance with Social and Community Participation.
  • Some plans also include Capacity Building for increased social and community participation.
  • Not sure what your plan includes? We’ll help you check and get started.
How it works

Getting Started is Simple

Three steps from first call to getting out and about.

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Free Consultation

Tell us what the participant enjoys, their goals and preferred times on a free call.

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Your Support Plan

We match a worker and plan outings and activities around the participant.

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Out and About

Support begins, with the same friendly worker wherever possible.

Ready to Start Community Support in Sydney?

Whether you’re a participant, family member or support coordinator, we make community support simple. Tell us what’s needed and we’ll match the right worker, confirm funding and get started.

Fill in our short referral form or call us, we respond quickly and have immediate availability.

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Families & Participants

Help Someone You Love Get Out and Connect

We know how isolating disability can feel. We take time to learn what the participant enjoys, match a worker they click with, and support real outings and friendships, at a pace that feels right.

  • Activities chosen around real interests
  • Matched, consistent support workers
  • Culturally inclusive, multilingual staff
SUPPORT COORDINATORS & PROVIDERS

A Reliable Community Support Partner

Refer with confidence. We respond quickly, have immediate availability, and keep clear notes and updates, so your participants get reliable community support without long waits.

  • Immediate availability and fast onboarding
  • 1:1 and group community support
  • Clear updates and NDIS-aware records
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Want More Independence in Daily Life?

Let’s build the skills, confidence and supports for daily life to feel easier. Talk to our team today for immediate appointments, no waitlist.

Mon–Fri · 9am – 5pm · No waitlist

FAQ

NDIS Community Support in Sydney: Common Questions

It’s support to help people living with disability get out, take part in activities and connect with their community, with a friendly support worker; 1:1 or in a small group.

Yes, when it’s in your plan. It’s usually funded under Core Supports: Assistance with Social and Community Participation. We can help you understand your plan.

Outings, hobbies, social groups, exercise, shopping, appointments and community events like bingo, karaoke, movies and bowling. We follow the participant’s interests.

Yes. We match you with workers who suit your interests and preferences, including cultural and language needs, and keep the same faces wherever possible.

Both. We offer one-to-one community support and small group activities, depending on what the participant prefers and what’s funded.

At home and out in the community across Sydney. Call us to confirm your suburb and the activities you’re interested in.

We have immediate availability and no waitlist. Call 1300 615 193 or make a referral and we’ll get started quickly.

Yes. We have English, Arabic and Mandarin-speaking workers, and a culturally inclusive team, so participants feel comfortable and understood.

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PROGRAMS / RELATED SERVICES

Community support often works best alongside other supports. As a psychology-led, multidisciplinary provider, we also offer personal care, cleaning and domestic assistance, Supported Independent Living (SIL), plus therapy, psychosocial recovery coaching and positive behaviour support across Sydney.

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