“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill
Disability & Mental Health Support Services
Empowering Independence Through Person-Centered Support
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live an independent and fulfilling life, regardless of their abilities. That’s why Sapphire Support are proud to be a trusted NDIS support service provider, offering a range of mental health and disability support services that empower individuals to reach their goals.
Whether you’re looking for assistance with daily living activities, support in finding a modified home, or simply want to take part in the community, our team of dedicated professionals will work with you to create a personalized care plan that fits your unique needs and aspirations.
With a focus on person-centred care, we’re here to help you every step of the way on your journey towards independence. Contact us today and let us help you live the life you deserve!
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Making Disability Support Easy
SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED
Navigating the wide range of physical and intellectual disability support services on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie can be overwhelming. At Sapphire Support, our goal is to make the process easy for you. All it takes is three simple steps!
1. Contact Us
Call us on 07 5306 1060 or email enquiries@sapphiresupport.com.au to arrange a meeting.
2. Meet Us
We ask questions to learn about your goals and support needs and discuss how we can support you.
3. Choose
It is up to you to decide if you like us to support you. Once you are happy, we start the paperwork!
Our Support Services in Sunshine Coast
DISABILITY SUPPORT WE OFFER
Supported Independent Living
With locations across the Sunshine Coast, Supported Independent Living with Sapphire Support means that your needs will be met with a helping hand in order to live life in your own accommodation, on your own terms!
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Our newly built Specialised Disability Accommodation home in Nambour is bright and modern, purpose-built to make life easier for those with high and complex care needs.
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Our newly built Specialised Disability Accommodation home in Nambour is bright and modern, purpose-built to make life easier for those with high and complex care needs.
Social And Community Participation
Our Social and Community Participation support gives people with disabilities an opportunity for meaningful engagement in their communities. Let us help you engage with your community and be more active in social activities.
Daily Assisted Living
There is freedom in living independently. At Sapphire Support, we help individuals with disabilities maintain their independence and dignity by providing assistance with a wide range of personal care and daily living activities.
Daily Assisted Living
There is freedom in living independently. At Sapphire Support, we help individuals with disabilities maintain their independence and dignity by providing assistance with a wide range of personal care and daily living activities.
Proudly Providing Disability Care & Support
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Support Workers
Our support workers are handpicked for their expertise and experience in providing top-notch disability and mental health support.
This ensures that they can provide you with the highest quality disability and mental health support services and actively assist you to live as independently as possible – in the way you choose.
Individual Clients
To support you to live your best life, we need to understand who YOU are.
We are an open-minded team who listen to your goals, your passions, your likes and all the things that make YOU so unique.
Then we work together to develop a unique care plan to help you achieve your goals.
Family And Friends
Mental health and disability support should extend past NDIS participants.
At Sapphire Support, the people around you are included as much as you like throughout the whole journey.
Family and friends generally know you well and can provide great insights into how we can best support you!
Leading Support in Sunshine Coast
Why Choose Sapphire Support
Compassion
We understand that everyone is different, with their own unique set of circumstances. Our person-centred approach means that your needs always come first.
Transparency
We believe in being upfront and honest with our clients. We take responsibility for our actions, commitments and the well-being of those we care for.
Quality
All of our staff members are highly trained and experienced in disability and mental health support. You can be confident that you are receiving the best possible care.
Individuality
We believe that everyone is unique and deserves to be treated as an individual. Our support services are tailored to your specific needs and goals.
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Passionate Disability Support Tailored To You
Let Us Help You Live Your Best Life
Your life, mental health and well-being matter. With leading disability and mental health support services in Sunshine Coast, you can live the life you deserve. Get in touch to find out about how we can help you to individualise a support plan suited to your needs
Disability And Mental Health FAQs
Want To Learn More?
What Is Disability?
Disability is when a significant impairment (either by condition or function) affects an individual. Impairment can include physical, sensory, intellectual or cognitive and also includes chronic diseases and mental illness. The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) for example defines disability using six separate, but inclusive descriptions.
In relation to a person, this means: (a) total or partial loss of the person’s bodily or mental functions; or (b) total or partial loss of a part of the body; or (c) the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness; or (d) the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing disease or illness;
Additionally, this is means (e) the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the person’s body; or (f) a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction.
Or (g) a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes, perception of reality, emotions or judgment or that results in disturbed behaviour; and includes a disability that: (h) presently exists; or (i) previously existed but no longer exists; or (j) may exist in the future (including because of a genetic predisposition to that disability); or (k) is imputed to a person.
What Are Disability And Mental Health Support Services?
Disability services and Mental health Support Services refer to services provided by public or private organisations that assist people living with mental illness and disabilities (participants) to help them perform functions of daily living and achieve their goals.
Disability and Mental Health support services can also apply to the family and carers of people with disabilities. Services provided can include Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation (STA), Social and Community Participation (CP) and respite services to name a few.
What Are The Types Of Disability And Is There A List Of Disabilities?
In Australia, the Department of Social Services provides a Guide to the list of Recognised Disabilities which outlines disabilities in two parts. Part 1 is Recognised Disabilities and Part 2 is Medical Disabilities.
In terms of the NDIS’s Access to Operational Guidelines, there are 5 lists (A through to E) covering various disability categories and requirements. List A is provided here.
Is Sapphire Support an Approved NDIS Disability And Mental Health Services Provider?
Yes. We are registered as a Provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (#4050043190). Call us on 1300 881 884 for more information on how we can help you!
What Are Disability Benefits and The Disability Support Pension?
According to the Australian government, the Disability Support Pension and Disability Benefits can be considered the same thing. It is a payment system for people who have a permanent physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops them from working.
More information, including NDIS-based information, can be found here at the Australia Services government website.
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