Macarthur Disability Services

The behaviour intervention support team works with the person, family, carers and other services to reduce behaviours of concern such as aggression, self-harm or property damage.

Group activity programs run from sites at Campbelltown, Bradbury, Leumeah, Macquarie Fields, Prestons, Tahmoor and Mittagong, with more than 50 programs and a living and life skills course over two days a week.

One-on-one support workers assist with community participation and in-home tasks such as meal preparation and housekeeping, building daily living skills and independence.

Social groups bring together people of similar ages for planned activities and excursions, and MDS Club members choose monthly small group outings by vote.

Weekend respite stays of two nights are held at fully accessible sites including a Southern Highlands property, with meals, activities and transport included.

Support coordinators help participants understand and use their plan, connect with providers and community supports, and manage unexpected changes.

Pathways to Employment builds work skills for school leavers up to age 65 through industry site tours, work experience with local businesses and interview and communication training.

Livelihood is a workplace-based training program at an Ingleburn hub, with an academy stage, a paid traineeship and support for employers to transition people into mainstream jobs.