NDIS Cerebral Palsy Support Services in Sydney & Western Sydney

For Participants

• ✓ Build independence in daily living skills
• ✓ Receive safe, skilled mobility support
• ✓ Access community activities with confidence
• ✓ Have communication preferences respected and supported
• ✓ Work towards personal goals at your own pace
• ✓ Experience consistent, familiar support workers
• ✓ Maintain comfort and dignity in all personal care

For Families & Carers

• ✓ Peace of mind knowing your loved one is safe
• ✓ Regular communication and progress updates
• ✓ Respite from daily caregiving responsibilities
• ✓ Input into care plans and goal setting
• ✓ Coordination with therapists and support coordinators
• ✓ Flexible scheduling that fits family routines
• ✓ A trusted partner with CP-specific experience

Challenge: Difficulty finding support workers trained in safe transfers and postural care

Solution: All Livara Care workers receive manual handling and postural care training. We match participants with workers who have CP experience and provide detailed care plans covering transfers, positioning, and mobility needs.

Challenge: Pain and discomfort from poor positioning or seating

Solution: We follow physiotherapy and occupational therapy recommendations for positioning, seating, and pressure relief. Workers are trained to recognise signs of discomfort and adjust positioning promptly.

Challenge: Communication barriers between support workers and participants

Solution: We provide communication profiles for every participant and train workers in the participant's preferred communication method. We work with speech pathologists to ensure consistency across all support interactions.

Challenge: Inconsistent support that disrupts routines and therapy progress

Solution: We assign consistent workers wherever possible and provide detailed handovers between shifts. Care plans are documented and accessible to all staff, ensuring therapy goals are reinforced every day.

Challenge: Safety concerns around mealtime and feeding

Solution: Workers follow speech pathology mealtime guidelines, use appropriate feeding techniques, and know emergency procedures. We coordinate with dietitians to ensure nutritional needs are met safely.

Challenge: Limited community access due to transport and accessibility barriers

Solution: We support participants to access community activities by planning accessible transport, suitable venues, and necessary equipment. Our workers advocate for inclusion and ensure participants can fully engage.

Building Independence in Daily Living

Participant: 16-year-old male, Baulkham Hills
Condition: Spastic diplegia cerebral palsy
Goals: Independent showering and dressing, prepare simple meals, improve standing transfers

Jordan* used a walker for short distances and a wheelchair for longer trips. He wanted to build independence before finishing school. His family was concerned about safety during transfers and personal care.

We matched Jordan with a support worker experienced in CP and adolescent independence. Working with his occupational therapist, they developed a routine using assistive equipment for showering and dressing. Jordan practiced standing transfers with the worker supporting his technique. Over six months, Jordan was showering and dressing independently, preparing his own breakfast, and had improved his standing transfer confidence. He now participates in a school work experience program with minimal support.

*Name changed for privacy

Supporting an Adult with Complex CP Needs

Participant: 28-year-old female, Parramatta
Condition: Severe spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, non-verbal
Goals: Maintain comfort and skin integrity, access community activities, improve communication consistency

Sarah* used a powered wheelchair and required full support for all personal care. She communicated using eye gaze and a communication device. Her previous support arrangement had been inconsistent, leading to pressure areas and frustration.

We established a consistent team of two trained workers who understood Sarah\'s positioning schedule, communication system, and personal preferences. A detailed care plan was developed with her physiotherapist and occupational therapist. Sarah\'s positioning routine was followed precisely, her skin integrity improved, and she began attending a local art class weekly using accessible transport. Her family reported significantly reduced stress and improved quality of life for everyone.

*Name changed for privacy