our services
Be supported. estara listens to your needs and supports you with informed knowledge of disability and spinal cord injury.
In-home & community services
From daily living skills and medication assistance to supported independent living, our services enable you to navigate obstacles and live more independently.
In-home and community support
Our services include:
- Activities of daily living, including personal care
- Complex health support
- Medication assistance
- 24/7 response and support
- Support for community inclusion
Supported independent living (SIL)
Receive 24/7 support so you can focus on achieving your daily living and independence goals. We offer:
- Supported accommodation
- Active or passive overnight support
- Supported daily-living routines
- Capacity-building for independent living
In-home and community services are available locally in metropolitan Adelaide and across five regional areas.
Enjoy your day-to-day living and grow your independence with in-home and community support.
“I used to have to ring all the time to check on [my brother]. He wasn’t having contact with anyone or even cooking for himself. estara’s in-home care has turned his life around. Now I don’t worry about him. They go absolutely beyond to support him.”
Maxine, sister of an estara Client
Specialised disability support
Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in supporting you with your spinal cord injury or related condition.
We listen to your goals and concerns, applying our combined knowledge to help you overcome barriers and ease difficulties.
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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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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.
Expert multi-disciplinary teams work with you to regain your independence
“For a long time, I was not walking. Following intensive physiotherapy, including daily appointments with the physiotherapist, EO and frequent access to the activity centre, I began to take a few steps with a frame. With support, I challenged myself day by day and hour by hour.”
Shaun, estara Client
Questions about our services
The NDIS can be complicated, but our compassionate and knowledgeable team is here to help. If you are accessing the NDIS for the first time, we may be able to provide you with free support and advice, particularly if you have a spinal cord injury.
Our support coordinators can assist NDIS participants in understanding their plans, accessing the right support for them and responding to changes in circumstances.
As a benevolent organisation, we provide social impact support to people with disabilities where they may not otherwise have funding.
Enquire to learn how we can support you or provide a referral to the right support option.
You can learn more about our social impact or see our impact in the numbers in our Annual Report summaries.
Spinal cord injuries and other disabilities come with varying degrees of ability and challenges, and each injury is unique.
Our team will work with you to find practical solutions to your specific challenges. Our goal is to empower you with the guidance, skills and equipment to gain independence in every way possible.