Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Therapy & NDIS Support Services in Sydney
Lifestart Disability Services Disability Services has been empowering children and young people with disabilities or developmental concerns for nearly three decades. Founded in 1995 by a group of Sydney parents seeking better support systems, we have grown to operate across eight locations and serve over 10,000 families nationwide. Our team of allied health professionalsincluding speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and behaviour support practitionersdelivers tailored programs that recognize each child's unique strengths.We prioritize family collaboration, working in natural environments like homes, schools, and communities to foster inclusion. As an NDIS Early Childhood Partner, we provide access to critical early intervention services while offering inclusion training for schools and businesses. Our commitment to lived experience and community-driven solutions has made us a trusted leader in disability support.
Services
Speech Pathology
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Behaviour Support
NDIS Early Childhood Approach
Sensory Spaces
Inclusion Training
Online Therapy Programs
School Support Services
Parent Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in disability support services
- Our team includes NDIS-registered allied health professionals
- We implement evidence-based Hanen programs for communication development
- We provide services in natural environments (homes, schools, communities)
- We maintain 100% compliance with NDIS quality and safeguard standards
What people say
Lifesaving support
Expert therapists
Personalized programs
Early intervention success
Family empowerment
Services
Speech Pathology
Our NDIS-registered speech pathologists help children develop communication, literacy, and feeding skills through personalized therapy. Services include Hanen programs, augmentative communication support, and parent coaching. Sessions occur in homes, schools, or online across Australia.
Physiotherapy
Specialized physiotherapy services improve mobility, balance, and gross motor skills for children with disabilities. Our therapists provide equipment prescriptions, hydrotherapy, and community integration programs to enhance independence in daily activities.
Occupational Therapy
We help children develop independence in self-care, play, and school activities through sensory integration, fine motor training, and adaptive equipment solutions. Services include toilet training and sensory processing interventions.
Behaviour Support
Our registered behaviour practitioners develop individualized support plans to address challenging behaviours. We focus on skill-building, family education, and environmental modifications while strictly adhering to NDIS restrictive practice guidelines.
NDIS Early Approach
As official NDIS Early Childhood Partners, we support families of children aged 0-9 years with developmental delays. Services include developmental assessments, connection to local resources, and transition planning to formal NDIS support.
People
Mark Nevin
Interim CEO
Brings extensive leadership experience in disability services sector with focus on organizational growth and service delivery improvement.
Jennifer McIntosh
General Manager, Therapy and Behaviour Support
Specializes in multidisciplinary therapy service management with 15+ years of experience in pediatric disability support programs.
Gia
Senior Speech Pathologist
Neurodiversity-affirming speech pathologist with expertise in trauma-informed care and augmentative communication solutions for children.
Hayley
Senior Physiotherapist
Paediatric physiotherapist specializing in early intervention and hydrotherapy with 10+ years of clinical experience in Sydney.
Alyssa
Discipline Lead Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapy leader with advanced training in sensory processing and neuroaffirming practice for children with disabilities.
Questions
What NDIS services does Lifestart Disability Services Disability Services offer?
We provide NDIS Early Childhood Approach services for children aged 0-9 years with developmental delays or disabilities across Sydney and regional NSW.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we deliver speech pathology, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy services online Australia-wide using secure telehealth platforms.
What areas do you service?
We operate in Sydney metropolitan areas including Western Sydney, Northern Sydney, and the Inner West, plus Central Coast and Illawarra regions.
How do you involve families?
We use a family-centred model, coaching parents and caregivers to implement therapy strategies in daily routines and natural environments.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our evidence-based approaches include Hanen programs, DIR/Floortime, sensory integration, and augmentative communication strategies tailored to each child's needs.
