Disability Services

Disability Services Across Sydney – Supporting Your Goals, Your Way

At CatholicCare Sydney, we see your potential.We believe everyone should have the opportunity to Learn, Work, and Connect - and our Disability Services Team are here to help make that happen.

Whether you’re looking for:

  • A trusted NDIS provider offering social programs to build lasting friendships, explore your community, or develop life skills and independence
  • One-on-one support to attend appointments, participate in meaningful activities, and achieve what matters most to you
  • Hands-on NDIS employment support and vocational training to build your confidence, grow your skills, and find the right job
  • Reliable assistance at home and in the community, including high-quality gardening and cleaning services.


We’re here to support you - every step of the way.

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Contact Us

To contact CatholicCare Sydney, call our Client Care Team (8:30am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri) on 13 18 19 or complete the form below. CatholicCare is closed on NSW Public Holidays.

In emergencies please call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

If you wish to provide a compliment or lodge a complaint, please click here.

Disability Services Options

Employment Skills and Training (SLES, FAKJ)
Personalised vocational training for people with disability to build skills, explore career pathways and set employment goals. Includes hands-on learning, coaching and support to become work-ready and build independence.
Group and Social Programs
Inclusive group programs that help people with disability build everyday life skills, confidence and social connections. Participants engage in creative activities, community outings and supported experiences in a safe environment.
NDIS Supported Employment
Support to gain and maintain paid work in inclusive environments. Participants receive on-the-job training, mentoring and tailored assistance to build confidence, develop skills and achieve long-term employment goals.
Solidarity Program
An immersive inclusion program that builds understanding of disability through real-world experiences. With hands-on learning, the program supports building empathy, breaks down barriers, and helps create a more inclusive society.
BariStars: Coffee With Ability
A mobile café social enterprise providing hands-on hospitality training and work experience. Participants learn customer service, coffee making and workplace skills while building confidence in a supported environment.
Club DCI - All Abilities Club Experience
A social club for young people with disability offering themed events. Focused on connection, fun and inclusion, it helps participants build friendships and enjoy an active social life in the community.
Short-Term Accommodation & Assistance (STA/Respite)
Our STA service supports people with disability to have a short stay away from their usual home, while providing planned respite for families caring for a person with disability.
Business Services
As part of CatholicCare’s Supported Employment program, participants access paid work in cleaning, gardening and hospitality services. Training supports future employment. These services are available for public hire.
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Looking for personalised NDIS support that puts you first?

We understand that your goals are as unique as you are. That’s why we partner with you to create a personalised plan that reflects your needs, your choices, and your aspirations. Our dedicated team will support and champion every step of the way on your journey.

With NDIS disability outreach services and permanent offices in Lakemba, Lewisham, and Liverpool, we proudly support clients across Greater Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a national program that provides funding and support to Australians aged 18 to 65 with a permanent and significant disability. The NDIS empowers participants to live a better life by offering access to:

  • More time with family and friends
  • Greater independence
  • Skill development
  • Employment or volunteering opportunities
  • Increased participation in community life
How does the NDIS work?

If you’re eligible, the NDIS provides funding for a wide range of supports tailored to your individual needs. At CatholicCare Sydney, our Integritas Allied Health Services and Disability Services teams work closely with NDIS participants to deliver the support you need to live life your way.

How to apply?
  1. Complete the NDISAccess Request Form
    Begin your journey by submitting the official form through the NDIS website or by contacting the NDIS directly.
  2. Attend your planning meeting
    Once your application is approved, you'll be invited to a planning meeting to create your personalised NDIS plan. This plan outlines the types of support and funding available to you.
  3. Choose your service providers
    With your plan in place, you can access services—like those offered by CatholicCare Sydney—to help you build skills, gain independence, and achieve your goals.

Your NDIS plan can be reviewed regularly or when your circumstances change. Our Support Coordinators are here to guide you through these reviews and ensure your plan continues to meet your needs.

Getting the most out of your NDIS plan

Knowing how to manage your NDIS plan is important. The funding you receive will depend on your disability, needs and goals. There are three types of support budgets that may be funded in your NDIS plan.
Core Supports budget

Core Supports is the most flexible budget and includes:

  • consumables or everyday items
  • daily activities, like self-care
  • assistance with social and community participation
  • Supported Employment and help to Find and Keep a Job
  • transport.
Capacity Building budget

The Capacity Building funding is allocated across eight support sub-categories, each matched with the goals in your plan. You can choose how to spend these funds to purchase any approved individual support within its category but won’t be able to move funding from one category to another. Categories include:

  • Choice and control in training and plan management
  • Daily activities e.g. therapies aimed at building your capacity to participate
  • Employment-related assessment and counselling
  • Health and wellbeing advice in relation to the impact of disability
  • Home living support to obtain or retain appropriate accommodation
  • Lifelong learning e.g. assistance moving from school to further education
  • Relationships e.g. positive behavioural support strategies to reduce behaviours of concern
  • Support Coordination.
Capital Supports budget

This includes supports such as assistive technology or modifications to your home, which depends on quotes from suppliers:

  • assistive technology including equipment items for mobility, personal care, communication, and recreational inclusion
  • home modifications such as the installation of a handrail in the bathroom or building an accessible ramp.

Our team can also help you to navigate the NDIS and get the best out of your plan.

Contact CatholicCare Sydney Disability Services

To find out more about our programs, professional business services, or to book a tour of our facilities, contact us on 13 18 19 or complete the enquiry form. Our team can also help you understand the NDIS and guide you through the support options available to you.