Services & Supports

Everyday life and independence

Headstart provides assistance so you get to lead the life you want. We provide individually tailored supports to meet your unique needs as an individual with preferences in life and as a person dealing with the impacts of brain injury or stroke.   

This may include support with; 

  •  providing personal care supports

  •  Meeting new people and developing social contacts and friendships

  •  Managing your finances

  •  Improving your activities of daily life such as cooking, budgeting, shopping

  •  Managing your wellbeing and health and medical appointments

  •  Setting up a good system for memory, planning and concentration

  •  Improving word finding skills, reading and writing

  •  Improving your skills and independence in personal care

  •  Improving your travel or mobility skills

  •  Improving your use of devices such as smart phones, tablets and iPads

  •  Dealing with life in general.

We can provide the hours of support that you want under your NDIS Plan which may be from a few hours per week to 24/7 supports.   

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Our approach is to build a primary team of support people who know your needs well.
 

Whether you want a companion for social activities or to trial a new activity,  learn new skills, assist you do the cooking and shopping or personal care support. The role of the Co-ordinator is to match you with workers you feel comfortable with as you embark upon reaching your goals, priorities in life and challenges.   

Start at the beginning!

When you make contact with us we arrange a time to meet with you.  During this time we look forward to learning about you, about your life before your injury, and your life since.   We want to know your thoughts on your future priorities so you can see your improvements.

Other Services & Supports:

Planning & Co-ordination

Family, Friendships & Community

Sport, Recreation & Creativity

Community Awareness Education


If you are Iooking for supports or services, call us on (02) 4965 4420 or complete our contact form