Disability support
If you would like to add or change a listing, please email communications@portstephens.nsw.gov.au.
Ability Action Australia
Ability Action Australia is a registered NDIS provider with offices located throughout Australia. Our current services include occupational therapy and exercise physiology with plans to expand and include other allied health professions in the near future.
Ability Options
Ability Options provide NDIS support and Disability Employment Scheme (DES) services for people living with a disability.
- Suite 57-59 Port Stephens Road, Raymond Terrace 2324
- 1300 422 454
- info@abilityoptions.org.au
ARATOK
Providing NDIS Support Coordination to Port Stephens.
- PO Box 167 Kotara NSW 2289
- 0417 753 467
- aratok@aratok.com.au
Aruma
“Once House with No Steps and The Tipping Foundation – Aruma is the disability service provider who puts You. First.”
aruma is a leading disability service provider dedicated to giving people with a disability greater choice, control, and freedom — empowering them to live life on their own terms.
- 63 228 Pacific Hwy Charlestown, 4 Ida Street Charlestown and 12/45 Pearson Street.Charlestown
- 1300 538 746
A-Z Clinical Solutions
A-Z Clinical Solutions provides Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments, Daily Living Assessments and Home or Environmental reviews. Whether it be prescribing equipment, discussing modifications, exploring new ways to do things or a combination of it all, they work with you to bring back your quality of life. Registered with the NDIS, LTCA, DVA and a range of private health insurers.
- PO Box 123, Medowie NSW 2318
- 0428 821 215
- Nicole@a-zclinicalsolutions.com
Amputees and Associates — Newcastle and Northern Region
Established in 1976 by a group of Amputees within the Hunter Region and is a registered charity. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. AANNR is Incorporated and has Charity Authority to fund raise and is affiliated with the NSW Amputee Association. AANNR supports all amputees and if requested will offer emotional support to their families. There are no age restrictions. AANNR covers a large region, extending from the northern region of the Central Coast; to the west as far as Cessnock and Kurri Kurri and to the north as far as Bulahdelah.
Run by amputees for amputees, this group has dedicated volunteers who are available to help provide information and assistance to all amputees in the community.
- PO Box 256, Waratah NSW 2298
- 0402 392 579
- ampsnewcastle@gmail.com
Australian Arthrogryposis Group (TAAG)
The birth of a child with a disability can be a devastating experience for the family involved and the rarity of this condition may make the family feel extremely isolated.
Care for you at Home
Care for you at Home is a private Nursing Service that operates throughout Port Stephens, Newcastle, Maitland and Dungog.
Carer Gateway
Free support services for carers — support planning, counselling, peer support, carer directed support packages and respite, including emergency respite.
- 1/24 Beaumont Street Hamilton NSW 2303
- 1800 422 737
- carergateway@carersnsw.org.au
Castle
Castle is the largest Disability Employment Service (DES) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider operating in the Hunter region. Since 1991, Castle is proud to have supported more job seekers to find work, businesses build inclusive teams, and helped people with disabilities live meaningful lives than any other organisation locally.
- 16 Yacaaba Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 1300 817 917
- hello@castle.org.au
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Cerebral Palsy Alliance help babies, children, teenagers and adults living with cerebral palsy and other neurological and physical disabilities lead the most comfortable, independent and inclusive lives possible.
- 18-20 Day Street, East Maitland NSW 2323
- 02 4939 4100
- info@cerebralpalsy.org.au
Compass Housing
Compass has a long and successful history of managing homes for people with high and complex support and housing needs.
ConnectAbility Australia
ConnectAbility promotes the inclusion of people with a disability in the wider community. They work holistically with you to design a diary of events to connect you to fulfilling your individual goals and dreams.
- 46 Hudson Street, Hamilton NSW 2303
- 02 4962 1000
- contact@connectabilityaus.org.au
Disability Advocacy NSW
DA’s core purpose is to ensure that people with a disability realise these rights in practice by advocating with and for them.
DA helps people of all ages with any type of disability or mental illness get fair treatment.
- Suite 1, Level 2, 408 King Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302
- 02 4927 0111
- da@da.org.au
Disability Services Australia (DSA)
A not-for-profit organisation which provides essential community support, employment and training services to enhance the lives of people with a disability each year.
- 2/228 Pacific Highway, Charlestown NSW 2290
- 1300 325 754
- customerconnections@dsa.org.au
Eagleton Ridge Disability Services
A NDIS funded disability service that provides short term accommodation, supported accommodation, community participation and holidays for people with disabilities from age 5 to 96.Unit 2/35 Sturgeon Street, RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324
- Unit 2/35 Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 1686
- reception@eagletonridge.com.au
EDUCARE Specialist Services
EDUCARE is a multi-disciplinary practice designed to bring medical, health and educational services into one location for the convenience of families in regional NSW.
- 28 Smart Street, Charlestown NSW 2290
- 02 4943 4444
- office@educare.net.au
Firstchance
Firstchance can support you in assisting your child’s progress through a range of early childhood interventions and school-aged programs.
- 122 Woodstock Street, Mayfield NSW 2304
- 02 4910 3130
- reception@firstchance.org.au
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is the leading provider of Guide Dogs and orientation and mobility services that enable people with impaired vision to get around their communities safely and independently.
- 2/265 Wharf Rd, Newcastle 2300
- 02 4925 3066
- ldowden@guidedogs.com.au
Homecare Repair Australia
An NDIS registered provider who specialises in home modifications and modifications to residential care, retirement living and community facilities.
Hunter Community Hub
Hunter Community Hub (HCH) is a social enterprise providing innovative ways to connect people with their
communities. Their mobile staff will come to you to help you with your NDIS Plan and connect you with local community and disability services.
- 597 Pacific Highway, Belmont NSW 2280
- 02 4023 2882
Hunter Nursing
Providing community nursing and domestic support services to older people, veterans and people with disabilities in the Hunter.
Intergratedliving Australia
Integratedliving Australia delivers a broad range of quality community care services to the frail, older people, younger people with a disability and their carers.
- 57-59 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 1300 782 896
- mail@integratedlivng.org.au
Interrelate
Available services: counselling, mediation and dispute resolution, disability, family services, Indigenous services, family relationship centre.
- 495 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
- 02 4016 0550
- hunter@interrelate.org.au
LCD Lifestyle Options
LCD Lifestyle Options is a disability support organisation catering to meet the needs of people living with a disability in the community. The organisation's services include – assistance with personal care, meal preparation, medication support, respite (in-home), and community access.
- 46A Kula Road, Medowie NSW 2318
- 02 4981 8619 (Mon - Fri 8:30am to 4:00pm)
- 0427 929 043 (After Hours)
- admin@lcdlifestyleoptions.com.au
Lifestyle Solutions
A national provider of services to people with disability, young people and children in Out Of Home Care, their families and communities.
- Port Stephens Hub — Shearwater Business Park 3/7 Sky Close Taylors Beach NSW
- 1800 634 748
- enquiry@lifestylesolutions.org.au
Life Unlimited Support Services
Life Unlimited Support Services (LUSS) is an organisation providing support to individuals and their support network in the Disability and Aged Care sectors. We provide a Day program called Our Hive, SLES, monthly socials, Ten Pin Bowling league, community support, Daily activities, personal care, Freedom Fridays, respite, & SIL. Our organisation's aim is to deliver quality, caring service, tailored to suit individuals.
- PO Box 3, Medowie NSW 2318
- 02 4982 9300
- megan@luss.net.au
LotUs Assist
LotUs Assist is a boutique service that specialises in NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management. It also provides recovery coach, accommodation and tenancy management, transport to appointments and help with meals, shopping, gardening and more.
- PO Box 264, Medowie NSW 2318
- 02 4033 2003
- hello@lotusassist.com.au
Maitland Vision Loss Support Group
Maitland Vision Loss Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 10am and has interesting guest speakers, outings and other social activities that allow sharing experiences as well as a chance to interact with others.
- The Belmore Hotel, 476 High Street, Maitland 2320
- 0431 974 925
- mpbaker52@gmail.com
The Mai-Wel Group
The Mai-Wel Group creates and delivers vibrant, innovative services and successful businesses which provide opportunities for people with a disability to achieve their dreams and goals for life.
- 23 John Street, Telarah 2320
- 02 4015 8930
- maiwel@maiwel.com.au
Meniere's Australia
Meniere’s Australia is an advocacy group that aims to create a conversation around what Meniere’s disease means for Australians in their everyday life.
Mental Health Carers — ARAFMI Hunter
ARAFMI Hunter offers support and free counselling to the families and friends of people experiencing mental illness.
- 32 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
- 02 4922 1500
- 02 4922 1546
- brunker@samaritans.org
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
Motor Neurone Disease Association provides information, support and education for people living with motor neurone disease, their families, friends and carers.
My Goal
My Goal are based across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Raymond Terrace and currently run a Supported Independent Living program.
- 1/63 Ridley Street, Charlestown 2290
- 1800 4 MY GOAL
Oak & Edge Building Services
Oak & Edge builds an environment that best suits your specific lifestyle needs by providing solutions for home improvement, home modifications and adaptations for people with a disability.
Port Stephens Busy Bs
Port Stephens Busy Bs are a group of ladies who raise money to help schools and organisations. They meet the second Tuesday of each month in Nelson Bay.
- 25 Church Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 02 4984 6110
- paulmaxwilliams@icloud.com
Port Stephens Parkinson's Support Group
- Town Centre Circuit, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
- 0412 889 071
- portstephensparkinsonssg1@gmail.com.
Raymond Terrace MyTime
MyTime groups provide support for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone caring for a child aged 0 to 16 years with a disability or chronic medical condition. The group meets at Irrawang Public School from 9 to 11am each Thursday.
- Irrawang Public School, 21 Geer Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 1800 171 882
Riding for the Disabled — Raymond Terrace and Lower Hunter Centre
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which provides riding instruction, carriage driving and horse management skills for people with disabilities. It welcomes volunteers from all walks of life.
- 3219 Pacific Highway Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 1402
- raymondterrace@rdansw.org.au
Samaritans
Samaritans NDIS and disability services are tailored to suit you. They focus on your individual goals and provide the supports you need to live your best life.
Sailability Port Stephens
- Grahamstown Dam, Grahamstown Road Medowie NSW 2318
- 02 4981 7509
- sailwithrichard@gmail.com
Scope Home Access
Scope Home Access has a dedicated team of occupational therapists, qualified builders and experienced client service officers who all specialise in home modifications, ensuring that their clients are provided with the correct solution for their situation.
- Unit 4, Corner Dickson Road and Motto Lane, Heatherbrae NSW 2324
- 1300 765 887
- info@scopehomeaccess.com
SeeChange Therapy
A multidisciplinary therapeutic practice that hosts therapies for diverse young children with a range of needs.
- 23 Rosegum Road, Warabrook
- 02 4013 1939
- info@seechangetherapy.org
Solid Holistic Care
Solid Holistic Care is a disability support service offered to clients in the Hunter Region including Port Stephens.
- 2/114 Maitland Road City, Mayfield 2304
- 02 4044 1982
- enquiries@solidholisticcare.com.au
Songbird Homes
Songbird Homes is a residential support service for people with a disability. They provide group homes that enable the client to live in their local community with 24 hour care and support. All of Songbird Homes residents are NDIS funded.
- 1B Hartley Drive, Thornton NSW 2322
- 02 4058 4619
- anne.alexander@songbirdhomes.com.au
St Vincent De Paul Society — Raymond Terrace
- 37 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace 2324
- 02 4983 1844
- MN.RaymondTerraceCentre@vinnies.org.au
Stroke Recovery Association NSW
The Stroke Recovery Association of NSW aims to maximise the recovery of individuals who have suffered a stroke and reduce the impact on their family/carers and the community.
The Royal Society for the Blind
The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) provides services to people who have a severe vision impairment.
- 151 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
- 02 4956 2282
- Rebecca.Horn@rsb.org.au
Thou-Walla Family Centre
A Schools as Community Centre project focused on families with children 0 to 8 years of age.
- Irrawang Primary School, Geer Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 4666
- Gina.Ascott-Evans@det.nsw.edu.au
Total Access Support
Total Access Support is a local, not-for-profit disability organisation based in Salamander Bay.
- PO Box 645, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 0403 299 945
- info@totalaccesssupport.com
Unisson Disability
Unisson Disability is a leading disability service provider specialising in disability support services across Hunter and Newcastle regions. Every person’s NDIS journey is unique – which is why they strongly focus on meeting individual needs and goals whilst building a trusted and lasting relationship.
- 1/57-59 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 1300 266 222
- hello@unisson.org.au
Vision Australia
Vision Australia supports thousands of people who are blind or have low vision, of all ages, in the home, school or at work so they can live the life they choose.
Wheeling & Able
Wheeling & Able is a non-profit organisation providing financial support to children with disabilities living in the Hunter region to access mobility aids and equipment.
Yellow Door Support Coordinators
Based in Newcastle, Yellow Door has a huge amount of experience working with people with disabilities and with the NDIA. The organisation currently has capacity to take on NDIS participants in the Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter and Central Coast regions.
Zest Care
Zest Care is a person-centred organisation, offering a range of services to people with disabilities as well as vulnerable children.
- Suite 12, 2 Portside Crescent, Maryville NSW 293
- 1300 844 127