☀️Meaningful Change, One Day At A Time☀️ 🌟Providing Support for Individuals with Disabilities In Geelong, Vic🌟 Our mission is to provide individualised supports that focuses on the individual's strengths, preferences, and goals rather than their limitations. Our participants are involved in the decision making process to empower them and affirm their autonomy. We understand that progress towards goals requires personalised support on a frequent basis, and support workers are best-placed to promote change through daily action.
Sahara Disability Services focuses on promoting exercise and community access as essential components of improving the well-being and independence of individuals with disabilities. We have assisted numerous participant's achieve goals and learn new skills such as (learning how to use public transport, cooking/meal preparation, assistance with gym programs/exercise, reading and writing) etc. Our person-centered approach ensures that each client’s unique goals and preferences are at the forefront of the services they receive.
We offer services such as One-on-One support, Community Access, Peer Mentoring, Working with Allied Health Liason's, Respite and Day Programs. At Sahara Disability Services, our team is highly qualified and diverse, with expertise spanning a range of fields to provide exceptional care. We have staff with a Master of Exercise Physiology, Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, and Educator qualifications in STEM in sport, health, and human performance.
We also have team members pursuing a Master of Neuroscience and two professionals holding Occupational Therapy degrees, with others actively studying OT. Through skill development programs, community engagement, and inclusive activities, participants are empowered to build independence, connect with others, and access social and recreational opportunities. We understand the urgency and importance of receiving timely support, which is why we are proud to offer immediate capacity for NDIS participants .
We have designed our services to ensure that there are no wait times for care , allowing individuals to start receiving the support they need right away .