estara
because you matter.
We deliver expert knowledge, education and advocacy to enrich your quality of life.
- In-home and community support
- Supported independent living
- Peer support mentors
- Social counselling
- Spinal cord injury nurses
- Occupational therapy
- Support coordination
- Physiotherapy
- Continence assessment
- Driver training
Be connected, guided and supported to achieve your full potential.
- Practical knowledge developed over 60 years supporting people with spinal cord injury and disability
- Deep understanding of spinal cord injury
- Advocates for individuals and communities
- A proactive approach to reducing barriers
In-home & community support
Benefit from our experience with complex supports and health needs, with proactive support to navigate the NDIS and health services.
Specialised disability support
Gain practical and effective knowledge from access to lived experience so you can reach your holistic life goals.
Choose support that puts you and your goals first
because you matter
Support and guidance to live a full life
Expand your horizons with support from peers
“I don’t know how I would have gone about the process of finding a vehicle without Occupational Therapist Lloyd.”
Grace, estara Client
“One of my best days was an outing to the football with estara Peer Support Advocate Graham… it was daunting but Graham gave me the confidence to be in a big crowd and unfamiliar surroundings. He showed me what was possible.”
Shaun, estara Client
Our support options include:
Our Support Services
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In-home and community support
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Supported Independent Living (SIL)
24/7 personal support in your home
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Spinal cord injury nurses
Practical, relevant health and lifestyle education, guidance and advice for clients and families.
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Occupational therapy
Complex equipment prescription, home modification and care-needs assessments, seating assessments, vehicle modifications and driver training.
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Driver training
Our Driver-trained occupational therapists apply knowledge from specialised training and experience to test and teach you how to use different driving modifications so you can regain your driver’s licence.
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Physiotherapy
Optimise mobility and strength with personalised physio programs.
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Continence assessment
An experienced nurse specialist will assess and help you plan.
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Social counselling
Therapeutic support to strengthen mental health in life transitions using art, relaxation, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy.
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Support coordination
Our support coordinators can guide you to understand your NDIS plan and connect you to associated supports and mainstream services.
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Peer support mentors
This free service connects you with a member of our team with lived experience of spinal cord injury to guide you through challenges after rehabilitation.
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Connect with what’s happening at estara and in your community.
Learn how estara can support you
estara is a not-for-profit organisation that began over 60 years ago as a group of volunteers advocating for the inclusion of people with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. This is our DNA.
In addition to the services we provide, estara contributes as a benevolent organisation, undertaking projects to promote inclusion and participation and relieving suffering in communities across South Australia.
If you live or are travelling to a regional area, in addition to Adelaide, estara provides services out of our offices based in the South East, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Eyre Peninsula and Riverland.
Please enquire or call 1800 ESTARA (1800 378 272) to learn more about the extent of our regional services.
We put people first, above bureaucracy, and with the wisdom of lived and sector experience, we strive to overcome obstacles with you, encourage you to reach for your goals and create an inclusive community and sense of belonging.
Our five organisation values are:
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Responsiveness
- Equality
- Ethical Behaviour
Learn more about our values on our about page.