At ARIA, our mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities, ensuring their path to access quality services is illuminated with dignity, respect, and unparalleled support. Our passionate team of professionals provide services that support the education, lifestyle, health, and well-being of those that are most vulnerable in our community, always placing the individual at the heart of everything we do. Our mission goes beyond just providing services — we empower individuals to reclaim their independence, embrace their potential, and take bold control of their life's direction, with the confidence and support they deserve.
ARIA is an NDIS-registered company, which means it has passed multiple compliance audits and gained approval by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. ARIA was launched with a powerful mission: to break barriers and raise the standard of support for people with disabilities in our community. ARIA stands for "Advocacy and Reach Initiative Australia" - a name that captures our driving purpose: to extend our reach to those that need impactful support, and to provide support that ensures their rights are recognised, respected, and upheld in every aspect of society.
Inspired by the journey of her own child with a disability, our Founder experienced first-hand the challenges within the current system, and has channelled her frustration into meaningful action as a powerful force for change. We provide a wide range of support services including all levels of Support Coordination, Allied Health Professionals, Therapy Assistants, and Support Workers. Our team is made up of passionate individuals with a profound understanding of what it means to be a person with a disability.
As part of our commitment to ensuring an outstanding standard of service, we employ staff that have experience working in the disability services sector, life experience as a person with disability, experience as a carer of someone with a disability, or experience navigating the NDIS space. Our staff have undertaken specific checks, clearances, and safety protocols, and are dedicated to professional development and regular training practices. We ensure the right people are helping the right people.
g. g. g. g. MS, Epilepsy), and other psychological and physical disabilities. Our Founder is also a Counsellor with a special interest and experience in Autism, Mental Health, and MS. So our team receives regular hands-on training in these areas. We also assist individuals in understanding and applying for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), guiding them through the process of accessing funding and support. For existing participants, we help coordinate and manage services to ensure their plan is working effectively.
In a world full of financially driven businesses, we purposefully built on a foundation of professional integrity and a solid commitment to ethical practise. It will always be "people before profit" at ARIA.