Therapeutic and Social Supports
Community and Social Activities
Community and Social Participation: Engaging, Connecting and Thriving
At Aspired Ability we support individuals in building meaningful connections and actively participating in their communities through NDIS-funded Community and Social Activities.
This support is designed to help people of all ages develop social skills, confidence, and independence while engaging in activities that align with their interests and goals.
What does this support look like?
Our Community and Social Participation programs are tailored to each individual’s needs and may include:
✅ Group outings and recreational activities
✅ Social skill-building workshops
✅ Support to attend community events, clubs, or hobbies
✅ Assistance with accessing sports, arts, and cultural activities
✅ Travel training and support to use public transport
✅ One-on-one support to build confidence in social settings
How do these supports align with NDIS Funding?
Under the NDIS Core Supports – Social & Community Participation category, funding is available to assist individuals in developing social connections and participating in their communities. Our skilled support workers provide guidance and encouragement, ensuring individuals feel comfortable and supported while engaging in new experiences.
At Aspired Ability we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to connect, explore, and enjoy life. Our team is dedicated to empowering individuals to build relationships, develop new skills, and gain confidence to participate in the world around them.
Counselling
Compassionate Counselling for All Ages
At Aspired Ability we understand that emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical and developmental growth.
Our counselling services provide a safe, supportive space for children, teenagers, and adults to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges.
Whether supporting young children with emotional regulation, teens facing social or academic pressures, or adults managing life’s challenges, our counselling services are tailored to meet individual needs.
At Aspired Ability we are committed to ensuring that individuals of all ages feel heard, valued, and empowered to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Our highly qualified and experienced Counsellors use a person-centred, strengths-based approach to support clients to:
✅ Develop healthy management strategies for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation
✅ Build resilience, confidence, and self-esteem
✅ Navigate life transitions, relationships, and personal challenges
✅ Process emotions in a safe and supportive environment
Daily Care and Life Skills
Daily Care and Life Skills: Personalised Support for Independence
At Aspired Ability we provide individualised 1:1 life skills programs designed to help individuals develop confidence and independence in their daily lives.
Our dedicated and specialised support workers tailor programs to each person’s needs, ensuring they receive the right support to build essential life, health, and wellbeing skills in a safe and encouraging environment.
What does this support look like?
Our Daily Care and Life Skills programs are tailored to support our clients to enhance their independence skills in:
✅ Personal Care and Daily Living – Assistance with hygiene, grooming, and dressing
✅ Household Tasks – Cooking, cleaning, laundry, and home organisation
✅ Money Management – Budgeting, shopping, and financial literacy
✅ Health and Wellbeing – Nutrition, exercise, self-care, and mental well-being
✅ Social and Community Engagement – Building communication and relationship skills
✅ Travel Training – Using public transport safely and confidently
Short-Term Accommodation (STA)
Our Short-Term Accommodation (STA) services offer a welcoming, fully supported environment where participants can develop life skills, enjoy social activities, and experience a sense of independence.
STA support options include:
✅ 24/7 tailored support from skilled workers
✅ Meals and daily care assistance
✅ Skill-building and recreational activities
✅ Opportunities for social interaction and community access
How do these supports align with NDIS Funding?
Our Daily Care and Life Skills programs, as well as Short-Term Accommodation, are funded under the following NDIS support categories:
🔹Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life (for personal care, household tasks, and STA)
🔹Capacity Building – Increased Daily Living (for skill development, health and wellbeing, and travel training)
At Aspired Ability we are committed to helping individuals develop the skills they need to lead more independent, fulfilling lives while receiving compassionate, expert support every step of the way.
Capacity Building – Early Childhood Supports and
Therapy Supports (7 years or older)
Empowering Young Minds: Early Intervention – Building Strong Foundations for Life
At Aspired Ability we are a dedicated NDIS disability support provider, offering comprehensive early intervention services for children aged 0-7 years.
Our expert team provides Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Educational Therapy, helping children develop the skills they need to communicate, learn, and engage in everyday life.
Key Elements: We take a collaborative team approach, led by a Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner, to ensure the best outcomes for each child. Through comprehensive assessments and regular stakeholder meetings, we provide personalised, evidence-based support that aligns with NDIS goals. Our services are available to both NDIS-funded and private clients, ensuring that all families can access high-quality, tailored support to meet their child’s developmental needs.
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy supports children in developing essential communication skills, including:
✅ Speech clarity and pronunciation
✅ Understanding and using language (expressive and receptive language)
✅ Social communication and interaction
✅ Alternative communication methods (AAC)
✅ Paediatric feeding and swallowing
Speech therapy assists children with communication difficulties to express their needs, build relationships, and participate in everyday activities. Our speech pathologists incorporate evidence-based strategies tailored to each child’s individual needs.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy helps children to develop independence in daily activities, including:
✅ Fine and gross motor skills (e.g., handwriting, coordination)
✅ Sensory processing and self-regulation
✅ Daily living skills (e.g., dressing, feeding, toileting)
✅ Play and social interaction
OT services support children who experience difficulties with everyday tasks. Occupational Therapy focuses on improving functional abilities to enhance participation at home, school, and in the community.
Our Approach involves:
🔹Comprehensive Assessments – A detailed evaluation of strengths and challenges
🔹Personalised Learning Plans – Tailored, evidence-based interventions based on assessment findings
🔹Collaborative Team Support – Regular stakeholder meetings with families, therapists, and educators
🔹Family-Centred Approach – Supporting parents and caregivers with strategies to continue progress at home
In addition to our Early Intervention services, we offer Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy for children over seven (7) years of age, including teenagers and adults.
Our tailored support assists individuals to develop and strengthen their communication, motor, and daily living skills as they grow and navigate new challenges. Whether at home, school, work, or in the community, our therapists provide personalised strategies to promote independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Whether you are accessing services through NDIS funding or privately, we are here to support your child’s journey toward independence, confidence, and success.
Early Childhood Education – Educational Therapy
Educational Therapy supports children in developing foundational learning and cognitive skills, such as:
✅ Early literacy and numeracy development
✅ Attention, memory, and problem-solving skills
✅ Functional communication
✅ School readiness and classroom participation
✅ Learning strategies tailored to individual needs
Our Educational Therapy programs focus on removing barriers to learning, ensuring children can access education and develop their potential.
Our Approach involves:
🔹Comprehensive Assessments – A detailed evaluation of strengths and challenges
🔹Personalised Learning Plans – Tailored, evidence-based interventions based on assessment findings
🔹Collaborative Team Support – Regular stakeholder meetings with families, therapists, and educators
🔹Family-Centred Approach – Supporting parents and caregivers with strategies to continue progress at home
In addition to our Early Intervention services, we offer Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy for children over seven (7) years of age, including teenagers and adults.
Our tailored support assists individuals to develop and strengthen their communication, motor, and daily living skills as they grow and navigate new challenges. Whether at home, school, work, or in the community, our therapists provide personalised strategies to promote independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Whether you are accessing services through NDIS funding or privately, we are here to support your child’s journey toward independence, confidence, and success.
Positive Behaviour Supports
Positive Behaviour Support: Encouraging Growth and Independence
At Aspired Ability we are dedicated to assisting individuals to develop positive behaviours that support their independence, wellbeing, and ability to engage successfully in daily life.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on developing an understanding of the reasons behind behaviours of concern and implementing proactive, person-centred strategies to create lasting, positive change.
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
PBS aims to:
✅ Identify the underlying causes of behaviours of concern through comprehensive assessments
✅ Develop individualised Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) tailored to each client’s needs
✅ Implement strengths-based strategies to encourage positive interactions and self-regulation
✅ Reduce restrictive practices and support greater autonomy
✅ Enhance participation in family, school, work, and community life
The Role of a Behaviour Support Practitioner:
Our Registered Behaviour Support Practitioners provide guidance and support for clients with NDIS Positive Behaviour Support funding by:
🔹Conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) to understand behaviour triggers and patterns
🔹Developing individualised Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) in line with NDIS guidelines
🔹Working closely with families, caregivers, and support teams to implement practical strategies
🔹Providing training and education to caregivers and support workers
🔹Monitoring progress and making adjustments to ensure positive outcomes
At Aspired Ability we take a collaborative, person-centred approach that respects each individual’s unique strengths and challenges. Our focus is on providing support and guidance to assist our clients to learn new skills, grow in confidence, and enjoy everyday activities to the fullest.
Physical Wellbeing Activities
Aspired Ability offers targeted, individualised 1:1 health and wellbeing programs provided by highly experienced personal trainers and wellness industry professionals who will work closely with clients to develop and maintain personalised health, wellbeing and exercise programs.
Physical and emotional wellbeing is crucial for people living with disability as it directly impacts on their quality of life, independence, and ability to participate in daily activities.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to support people with disabilities in achieving greater independence, social participation, and overall wellbeing. Aligning physical and emotional wellbeing with NDIS outcomes highlights how these factors contribute to an improved quality of life.
✅Maintaining physical wellbeing promotes an individual’s ability to perform daily tasks with greater ease, reducing reliance on caregivers
✅Strong physical and emotional wellbeing fosters confidence and resilience, empowering individuals to make decisions about their own lives
✅When individuals feel physically and emotionally well, they are more likely to engage in social activities, education and employment, therefore increasing social connectedness and developing effective relationships in addition to combating feelings of isolation
✅Strong physical and emotional wellbeing supports the development of body image positivity and encourages self-love and acceptance
✅Overall feelings of positive wellbeing contribute to the strengthening of emotional resilience that in turn, supports an individual’s ability to problem-solve, communicate, and adapt to challenges in daily life
By promoting both physical and emotional well-being, NDIS participants can maximise their health and fitness, independence, social engagement, and personal development, aligning with the scheme’s core goal of enhancing life outcomes for people with disabilities.
NDIS Core Supports and Capacity Building Supports
Core Supports
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Core Supports are a range of services and funding that help NDIS Participants with disabilities live independently and participate in their community.
Core supports include:
Assistance with Daily Life
Support for everyday tasks like showering, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and making decisions
Transport
Help getting to and from school, appointments, or other activities
Consumables
Funding for everyday items like incontinence products, toilet paper, and nutritional supplements
Assistance with Social and Community Participation
Support for activities that help build skills, independence, and community involvement
ndis Support Categories Fact Sheet
Capacity Building Supports
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Capacity Building Supports are a funding category within the NDIS designed to help individuals develop skills and abilities to increase their independence, social participation, and overall wellbeing, by providing training and support in areas like daily living skills, employment, community engagement, and health and wellbeing, allowing them to achieve their personal goals within their NDIS plan; essentially, it’s about building capacity to manage aspects of life impacted by their disability.
Key points about NDIS Capacity Building Supports:
Focus on skill development:
Unlike Core Supports which cover essential daily needs, Capacity Building focuses on enhancing existing skills and acquiring new ones to promote greater independence.
Categorised funding:
This budget is divided into various subcategories like Choice and Control, Employment, Social and Community Participation, and Health and Wellbeing, allowing individuals to allocate funds based on their specific needs within each category.
Examples of supported activities:
🔹Learning public transport usage
🔹Training in basic life skills
🔹Employment readiness assessments
🔹Job search assistance
🔹Behaviour management strategies
🔹Exercise programs tailored to disability needs
🔹Access to educational opportunities
Individualised plan:
The specific Capacity Building supports available to an individual are determined by their NDIS plan, based on their assessed needs and goals.