This isn’t a job. It’s our purpose.
Every person on this page has chosen to be here. Not because it’s easy, but because it matters. We’re a collective of small business owners doing big-hearted work, with full autonomy and zero BS.
Everyday support that makes a real difference.
Our team of Support Workers, Mentors and Personal Trainers support their participants in a variety of ways including:
support at home including household activities and gardening
transport to health or disability related appointments
working alongside you and your family to manage the extra admin associated with disability and chronic health conditions
assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping and food preparation
supporting you to attend events, gigs, festivals and other events on your social calendar
encouragement and support to go to the gym, join an exercise class or keeping you company on a bush walk
driving you to and from work, for interstate appointments, or to catch up with family and friends
Our team also includes a group of experienced Support Coordinators who can assist you or your loved ones to:
understand how NDIS funding can be used
prepare for and attend NDIS plan review meetings
train and upskill in understanding self-managed plans
find support workers that are experienced in what you find important and that enjoy spending time with
connect to allied health professionals that have expertise that is useful to you
manage service agreements with your providers to ensure they deliver supports in line with your funding and the NDIS Price Guide and Limits
create a budget based on your NDIS plan that reflects your needs, schedule and preferences
submit a change of circumstances or early reassessment application
appeal a decision made by the NDIA
referring you to community programs that offer supports that would be useful for you (including Carer Support Groups, Food Banks or Volunteering Programs)
submit a complaint to the NDIA, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission or other government departments (including Centrelink, Housing or Health)
NDIS plans made practical.
Low on funding? We've still got your back.
We understand that many people have low funding levels or are paying for supports privately.
A small way we give back to our community is to offer free advice to those struggling with NDIS applications, reviews and appeals.
If you would like to engage with us for free advice, please email us at admin@theupstreamcollective.com.au and we will work to make the process a little easier.