Ability Options provide employment and disability services. We support people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion in the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage. Our disability services support people with accommodation, respite care, support co-ordination, community services and therapy. Our employment services assist job seekers, including parents, indigenous communities, school leavers and people with disability to find work and maintain work. We pride ourselves on delivering a person centred approach which emphasises the individual's right and opportunity for choice and self-determination, empowering people to achieve their aspirations and goals and to live life to their full potential.

Advanced Personnel Management (APM) provides workplace rehabilitation, consultancy, employment services and psychological services to both the public and private sectors.

Michelle Santarelli has been working as a speech and language Pathologist since graduating from Newcastle University in 2004. Michelle has a passion for helping children with speech, language and literacy difficulties. Michelle has worked in an extensive variety of services over the years including community health settings, early intervention centres, preschools, school settings, hospitals and finally in private practice. Throughout this time, Michelle has undertaken extensive post graduate training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, early language stimulation, literacy intervention and learning disorders.

At Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy, we understand how pain can prevent you from performing at your best and also negatively effect your time. Because of this, our comprehensive range of hydrotherapy, sport injury treatment, exercise and rehabilitation services combine the best physical treatment with practical education and advice to ensure long lasting well-being. Our Newcastle physiotherapy company has been proudly servicing the communities of Jesmond, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie since 1994 and we are committed to staying up to date with industry trends to provide the best possible care for our patients. Whether you have suffered from a stroke, you are in a post-surgical phase or you have joint replacements, the team at Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy can administer first rate care personalised to your specific requirements. We are registered with fitness Australia and have a fully accredited rehabilitation gym where our Newcastle physiotherapists will provide you with the optimum exercises for your condition. We are happy to administer manual therapy as well as services from those who are suffering from multi-trauma. At Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy, we can prescribe effective orthotic remedies to help control or guide the areas that are preventing full body mobility. In addition to our hydrotherapy and musculoskeletal treatment services, we also can provide care for an assortment of neurological conditions. We also offer Tai-Chi classes that are fun and therapeutic as well. For a comprehensive rehabilitation service, be sure to call or visit Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy today. Your body will thank you for it later.

Every child is unique and is full of potential. Sometimes they need help discovering this for themselves. At Newcastle Play Therapy, we specialise in allowing children to use play as their preferred method of communication. Through both Child Centred and Directed Play Therapy, research has proven that children can learn to play out their feelings, problem solve and improve their social skills.

Shine On Support Services recognises that all people with disability have the right to feel valued and have the opportunity to participate fully in life in society as they choose. Shine on Support Services is committed to promoting person centred practice and a positive image of people with a disability, recognising that this can positively influence self-esteem and provide opportunities for enhanced citizenship through their inclusion in the community.

Explore the benefits of physiotherapy and unlock the potential of your body to move the way you desire. Our experienced team of physiotherapists can help you improve your range of motion, flexibility, and strength. Start your journey towards optimal physical health and wellbeing. Whatever your favourite way to move is: physical activity, exercise, sport, walking or running; Transcend Health’s exercise physiotherapist will help you move more easily and comfortable do the things you love longer.

Hunter Care Group was the brainchild of our CEO Jarrod Burns. Having worked in the disability support industry for years, he was frustrated by seeing both clients and staff treated poorly – and he set out to change things for the better for everyone. Today, we’re a young, energetic, fresh-thinking team of mental health and disability support specialists on a mission to shake up the industry. We want participants to live life as comfortably and proactively as possible and staff to be happy in their work. We’re currently one of the largest NDIS providers in the Hunter region – with the potential to grow nationwide. However, expansion will only happen when we’re 100% confident we can still deliver the same high level of reliable, consistent and individualised support.

Mindsource Psychology & Counselling is a local business servicing the Newcastle region.

Optical and Hearing have been supplying hearing and eyecare products to the Hunter Valley of New South Wales since 1996. Principal Greg Frost has more than thirty years experience in the industry and prides himself in providing quality, service and products at excellent prices.

Nextcares. The future of Living with Disability in Newcastle. To combat a national problem, we are creating a community hub promoting inclusion & independence. Nextcares is dedicated to providing our participants and their families with highly personalised services that are tailored to each and every individual need that you or your loved one may have. This is our service promise – we are the ones who will adapt to you so that you get what you need out of your care.

ORS has been in the business of making a difference to people with disability and injuries for 30 years! ORS provides a range of allied health and workplace rehabilitation services across key industries such as the NDIS, Workers Compensation, Health, Injury Prevention and Aged Care. Our service delivery is underpinned by clinically informed, evidence based and person-centered practices which empower others to reach their potential and achieve their goals.

Dr. Tanya Hollier is the principal psychologist at Psychology Matters Newcastle. She holds a Doctoral degree in Clinical and Health Psychology and has experience working with a variety of mental and physical health disorders including first episode psychosis, schizophrenia, chronic respiratory illnesses and psychosocial treatments for cancer patients. Tanya has a special interest in working with people who have experienced trauma and those who work as first responders including police, ambulance and fire brigade. She is also experienced in providing psychosocial interventions for people struggling with their general health and can provide support for people with obesity, diabetes and other metabolic conditions. Tanya is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Associate Member of the Eye Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing Association of Australia (EMDRAA). Contact Tanya today for assistance in managing your physical and mental health needs.

Amber-Jayne Stirling is a Physiotherapist with over two decades experience with Paediatrics and physiotherapy services in Newcastle. She can help with physical therapy for infants, children and adolescents who require treatment and rehabilitation. Don't put off your child's treatment, Amber-Jayne also has expertise in Aquatic Physiotherapy (hydrotherapy), and the treatment of scars from burns or trauma. Give your child the recovery they deserve with help from a specialist that deals with children on a regular basis. She can help you understand what your child needs to make a swift recovery. Call today for an appointment!

Beyond Boundaries Rehab is a unique family ran business located in Newcastle and the Hunter. Born in 2016, we have worked hard to provide responsive services reflective of our values, purpose and the needs of our community. We are at our best, when working with people of all ages, living with complex movement disorders, brain injury, neurological disorders and spinal injury/disease. We have a strong passion for early intervention, education and capacity building and love working in a flexible way to suit your lifestyle and needs.

Local Hearing Aid Specialists is 100% Newcastle owned and operated and is dedicated to assisting people with their hearing needs. As an independent hearing clinic we are able to fit all types and brands of hearing aids to suit your individual needs and budget. We do not offer our staff commissions so we do not need to ''upsell' you a product you do not need. We are fully accredited with the Office Of Hearing Services and offer free services to all eligible pensioners, we also perform hearing assessments for private and Workcover clients. We supply hearing protection products as well as assistive listening devices such as amplified vision phones and doorbells as well as wireless tv headphones. We sell ear wax removal products and ear plugs. We provide advice/options for tinnitus sufferers and those affected by industrial deafness. Clients can be fitted with hearing aids and trial any brand. Our Wallsend Office is opened 5 days per week Monday to Friday. All appointments can be made by calling the Wallsend Office on 40232055.

Our team are experienced in supporting children, adolescents, adults and families to overcome the challenges in their life using evidence-based and individualised treatment approaches. Drawing upon your personal strengths, we will work with you to develop the tools and insights needed to enhance your wellbeing and create sustainable improvements to your mental health.

I personally look after clients from first telephone contact to the end of counselling. I still love my profession after 20 years. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I am a Medicare, Dept of Veteran Affairs, NDIS, WorkCover provider. Medicare rebates available to clients with a Gp referral. I assist clients tackle problems they face, for example, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, parenting, relationships and workplace issues. I offer a mobile service to the aged person unable to attend a centre. I provide flexibility and offer after hours appointments for those who work 9 to 5. I also offer a "walk and talk" option for mums and bubs or for those who would like this option.

breakthru is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high-quality person-centric programs, we enable thousands of people every year to address mental health, employment, disability, homelessness and training needs. breakthru operates on the premise that everyone’s needs, preferences and aspirations are different. Our commitment to client choice and family inclusion is well demonstrated through our individualised services and person-centred principles. We have a specific focus on assisting those most in need and offer specialist programs for those facing the challenge of an intensive mental health illness, a disability or physical health issue, long-term unemployment, unmet education goals or homelessness.

Castle Newcastle provides employment services to job seekers and employers throughout the Newcastle area. Our Disability Employment Services team supports people with injury, illness or disability find and keep a job in Newcastle, and helps local businesses recruit skilled, loyal and diverse teams. We're proud to have helped more people with disabilities find a job and live meaningful lives, than any other organisation operating in Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast region. We understand intimately what it takes to transform the lives of the people we support, because we've been doing it successfully for many years. If you're looking for work, want to build an inclusive workforce, or need unique, tailored NDIS programs, talk to Castle Newcastle.

At Life Without Barriers, we help change peoples' lives for the better. Our non-for-profit social purpose organisation works in more than 300 communities across Australia, This equals to supporting just over 11,500 people living in their own homes or in residential houses that we manage. Our commitment is to helping those in need. We provide support to those who are homeless, seeking refugee, elderly and people with disability or mental illness in Wollongong. Aged care, drug counselling and foster care are just a few of the many services we offer. In order to make a lasting impact on the lives of the people we support, we also work in partnership with the community, elders, government and private sector. Our goal is to provide the care needed and requested by the individual. As a Wollongong charity focused on supportive counselling services, we work one-on-one to ensure care is personalised and tailored specifically on a case-by-case basis. Call Life Without Barriers today. For us, relationships come first.