Who is Lifestart?

Unlike many NDIS providers, we’ve been around long before the NDIS scheme began – started by families for families. Almost thirty years ago, eight devoted mums and dads from Sydney were united by a single belief – that the support systems on offer for children with disability like their own could do more. They received a small grant to run a support program from a classroom in their local school. Lifestart was born.

From these humble beginnings, Lifestart now operates out of eight locations and supports over 10,000 children and young people, as well as their families, across Australia. It’s a success we’re proud of because it is a success built on lived experience and a genuine desire to change lives for the better.

Regardless of this success, our purpose remains the same – to empower children and young people with disability and developmental delay to reach their full potential. We do this by creating tailored support programs that recognise the uniqueness and strengths of each child, and by partnering with their families, carers and the communities they’re a part of. This support is delivered by our passionate Allied Health Professionals, including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Behaviour Support Practitioners, and a range of experts in child development, including Specialist Early Childhood Educators.

We believe every child has the right to be fully included in their community – and with the right supports in place, can do so and have the future they deserve.

 

What Do We Provide?

We provide a range of services, including:

Short and long term therapy and behaviour support for kids and young people with disability and developmental concerns

As an official NDIS Partner in the Community, we provide access to the NDIS Early Childhood Approach for families in a range of areas across Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains

Training and support for schools and education centres

Disability inclusion consulting for community organisations, government agencies or commercial organisations

Partnership and co-branding opportunities to organisations and businesses looking to fund community projects that truly make a difference to the lives of Australians

A range of disability services for community organisations, government agencies or commercial organisations, such as sensory spaces for events

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