disability specialisations
Be confident. estara understands your complex and specialised support needs.
Our services are tailored to meet your needs and open new possibilities. As the peak-body for spinal cord injury in South Australia, and with 60 years of experience, whether you are seeking spinal cord injury medical guidance, allied health support, support coordination, or in-home and community support, you can rest assured that our knowledgeable and experienced team will provide informed guidance for your journey.
Spinal cord injury
With over 60 years of experience, we are the go-to service provider for people living with spinal cord injury in South Australia. We understand how spinal cord injuries impact people’s lives and our specialist services are informed by lived experience.
Acquired brain injury
Often resulting from a traumatic event, acquired brain injury (ABI) can be a ‘hidden disability’. Our team are experts who understand the multitude of impacts ABI may have on a person’s daily life and tailor support to improve the quality of their daily experiences.
Intellectual disability
Manifesting during childhood, people living with intellectual disability require support that evolves with their needs and enables them to grow, learn and develop new skills. Our expertise is in providing timely support that enhances independence.
Neurological disorders
Neurological disorders like spina bifida or cerebral palsy arise in childhood, while others like multiple sclerosis or motor neurone disease arise in adulthood. As experts in these neurological disorders, we shape our support to focus on a better quality of life, evolving to meet changing needs.
Frequently asked questions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes disability as having three dimensions: loss of function of the physical body, such as spinal cord injury; loss of mental function, such as acquired brain injury; or loss of activity, such as difficulty problem-solving, for example with intellectual disability.
A disability specialisation means that our staff, including nurses, support workers, occupational therapists and more, have expertise in working with a particular type of disability.
Our team is dedicated to ongoing professional development and delivery of the highest quality of support in each specialisation.
Our primary disability specialisation is spinal cord injury and related conditions, which can include acquired brain injury.
Our team are expertly trained in working with people living with spinal cord injury and related conditions to improve quality of life and apply the latest industry knowledge.