WELCOME TO LIFESTYLE AND SOCIAL
NDIS Disability Support Services
Proudly servicing:
Newcastle
Mailand
Lake Macquarie
At Lifestyle & Social, we help NDIS participants build the confidence, independence, and social connection to live purposeful and fulfilling lives rich with experiences.
We specialise in supporting participants with autism and intellectual disability, offering safe, reliable, and personalised support in the home, community, and social environments.
With almost 10 years experience, families and coordinators trust Lifestyle and Social because we show up, we communicate, and we get results.
We have a consistent team of dedicated support workers who have chosen long term careers in caring for those in need. Continuity of care and proper matching of staff to participants is our priority.
We foster a collaborative relationship with allied health and behavioural support teams to enable development of person centred support plans and staff training resources to provide an informed and high quality of service.
Coordinators and therapy team members working with Lifestyle and Social can choose to receive quarterly progress reports which provides tracking of participant goals, patterns and incident reporting, as well as support strategy reviews.
Our programs create genuine friendships, social connection, and enjoyment through movement, cooking, games, learning, and shared experiences. We provides opportunities to engage in an inclusive community where people living with disability feel they belong.
We focus on support that builds real independence and everyday living skills. With personalised support plans, participants can work towards their goals. Our staff specialise in supporting and coaching:
Daily living and selfcare routines
Social skills and maintaining friendships
Travel training and confidence in community spaces
Safety skills and risk awareness
Cooking, nutrition and healthy habits
Exploring movement and active lifestyle choices
Work readiness and work experience
An NDIS Support Worker provides practical and emotional support to help people with disability live more independently at home and in the community.
Support may include personal care, household tasks, transport, skill development, community participation, and assistance with health appointments.
Support workers also offer encouragement, build confidence, and help participants develop the skills and connections needed for a safe, meaningful, and independent life.
The Lifestyle and Social approach
What is a support worker?
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An NDIS Support Worker provides practical and emotional support to help people with disability live more independently at home and in the community.
Support may include personal care, household tasks, transport, skill development, community participation, and assistance with health appointments.
Support workers also offer encouragement, build confidence, and help participants develop the skills and connections needed for a safe, meaningful, and independent life.
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Our programs create genuine friendships, social connection, and enjoyment through movement, cooking, games, learning, and shared experiences. We provides opportunities to engage in an inclusive community where people living with disability feel they belong.
We focus on support that builds real independence and everyday living skills. With personalised support plans, participants can work towards their goals. Our staff specialise in supporting and coaching:
Daily living and selfcare routines
Social skills and maintaining friendships
Travel training and confidence in community spaces
Safety skills and risk awareness
Cooking, nutrition and healthy habits
Exploring movement and active lifestyle choices
Work readiness and work experience
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With almost 10 years experience, families and coordinators trust Lifestyle and Social because we show up, we communicate, and we get results.
We have a consistent team of dedicated support workers who have chosen long term careers in caring for those in need. Continuity of care and proper matching of staff to participants is our priority.
We foster a collaborative relationship with allied health and behavioural support teams to enable development of person centred support plans and staff training resources to provide an informed and high quality of service.
Coordinators and therapy team members working with Lifestyle and Social can choose to receive quarterly progress reports which provides tracking of participant goals, patterns and incident reporting, as well as support strategy reviews.
Why coordinators choose us?
Get personalised support
2. MEET AND GREET
3. SUPPORT PLANNING
4. COMMENCE SERVICES
One-to-One Support
Let’s kick some goals together!Our dedicated team of support professionals is here to provide one-on-one assistance, working closely with you to identify your strengths, challenges, and aspirations.
Whether it’s help with routines at home, building life skills, attending appointments, or getting out into the community, our support workers offer calm, reliable, and respectful support that promotes confidence, independence, and choice.
Social Groups
Carrington Social Hub and ExcursionsOur Carrington Social Club offers welcoming and structured social groups where participants can connect, learn, and have fun together. Activities include shared meal preparation, computer and board games, and regular community activities such as lawn bowls, fishing, and local outings. These groups foster friendships, teamwork, and social confidence in a relaxed and supportive environment away from home.
Lifestyle Support
Accessing your communityBuilding overall capacity is best achieved by helping people do more of what they enjoy and discovering new interests along the way. We support participants to explore hobbies, passions, and experiences such as attending events, art, travelling, playing in a team, tertiary education, music, or creative projects.
Life is about creating meaningful experiences that enrich everyday life and support achieving your goals.
1-to-1 or Group SupportsMovement Programs
Our movement programs support participants to stay active in ways that feel safe, achievable, and enjoyable. This includes supported gym sessions, golf groups, walking groups, and exploring different ways to move the body that suit individual abilities and preferences.
We can help you focus on practical ways to stay active, feel good, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Explore additional services.
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Carrington Social Hub
Our Carrington Social Hub offers a safe, welcoming space for group activities that build friendships, confidence, and everyday life skills. Participants can enjoy console gaming, boardgames, crafts and model building, as well as group based gym workouts and preparing shared meals in our training kitchen.
The program supports social connection, movement, and practical independent living skills , while learning to cooperate, communicate, and participate in a group setting.
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NDIS Social Golf Club
Our social golf club is a supportive group for participants of all skill levels. Join us for a weekly round to learn, play and improve. If we get bad weather, we hit up the golf simulatiors!
It’s a great way to build friendships with like minded golf fans and get some physical fitness on the Hunter regions most beautiful courses.
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Supported Physical Training
Our highly experienced support workers guide participants through whole-body workouts and gym equipment use. Working in collaboration with your exercise physiologist and therapy team we provide supervised gym sessions tailored to individual movement goals.
By using NDIS core funding for supported sessions, participants can maintain progress while preserving therapy and exercise physiology budgets.
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Active Lifestyle Adventures
Our Active Lifestyle Program supports participants to improve their overall health and wellbeing in a fun, supportive group environment. Through accessible, movement-based activities, we help build confidence, social connection, and everyday routines that are realistic, affordable, and easy to maintain.
We can help you focus on practical ways to stay active, feel good, and participate in the community as part of everyday life.
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Employment Support
Our Work Ready and Employment Support Service helps participants build confidence, skills, and clear pathways toward meaningful employment.
We support job readiness skill building, developing employment goals, exploring work experience options, along with practical on-the-job support where required.
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Short Term Accommodation (STA)
Our Short Term Accommodation (STA) service provides safe, supportive short stays that give participants the opportunity to relax, build independence, and enjoy new experiences, while offering families and carers peace of mind.
Whether used for respite or to support transitioning to independent living arrangements, our STA services offer a comfortable, nurturing environment with personalised support tailored to individual needs and goals.
Get to
know us
Our team is made up of experienced, down-to-earth support workers who genuinely care about the people they support. We bring a strong mix of professional skills, lived experience, varied hobbies and local knowledge.
We take the time to build real relationships based on trust, respect, and consistency. We believe great support is about more than tasks — it’s about showing up, listening, and working alongside each person to build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections in everyday life.
Contact Us
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will get touch. We can’t wait to hear from you!