estara

25/07/2025

Are you an OT looking to become part of an incredible team?

Join one of SA's most respected allied health teams and make a real difference in a role you'll love. The OT role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, community-based occupational therapy services to individuals living with spinal cord injuries and similar neurological conditions across South Australia.

Location: Mt Gambier or Adelaide
Work Options: Flexible hours available
Relocation Support: We’ll help you make the move

Why you’ll love working with estara:

🟣 Relocation support – wherever you're coming from, we've got you covered
🟣 Flexible working hours – because life happens outside of work too
🟣 Above-award salary – your expertise is valued
🟣 Ongoing professional development – we invest in your growth
🟣 Supportive multidisciplinary team – you're never working alone
🟣 Meaningful work – see the impact you make every day
🟣 Varied caseload – tailored to your interests and experience

See our link in the comment for more details on how to apply!

24/07/2025

We're not sure if you saw in the news this week but on Sunday night someone deliberately flooded Penny Place apartments in the city: https://www.9news.com.au/national/adelaide-apartment-complex-flooded-police-investigation/10b37e27-e30f-43ad-8af9-0e6bda0bac27

What you might not know is that these apartments include the homes of quite a few people who live with a disability. With electricity off, water everywhere and in the darkness of night, residents had to be quickly evacuated via the stairs with no lifts available for their wheelchairs.

Our team quickly swung into action. Late yesterday, we got the first of our clients out of hospital and into their own place through a huge effort and collaboration between our Support Coordinators, our OT/ Special Disability Support team and operations staff working tirelessly with partners at SA Health, NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme, Liverty Housing , Community Support Incorporated and Wila-innovations.

The team has pulled out all stops coordinated by Teresa (estara Support Coordinator). Kat from Liverty decked out a new apartment in record time and with such care. Rob and Shaylin our estara OTs retrieved and repaired bits of equipment and sourced new parts as residents not only had to leave all their personal belongings behind but also critical equipment like power wheelchairs, hoists and other supports that are now stuck in the building.

The commitment to getting our clients back into a space of their own with the supports they need in such a short time has been amazing to see. Shout out especially to Rob, Teresa , Shaylin Vogel, Lloyd, Kat, Russell and Wayne and everyone else for all your work over the last couple of days - and of course to the residents themselves who have been so patient through this whole experience 👏

Over 150 residents forced out of home after apartment tower in Adelaide 'deliberately' floodedBy April Glover6:47pm Jul 20, 2025 X Facebook Mail Residents at an Adelaide apartment complex were forced to evacuate their homes after a "deliberate" flooding incident sent water gushing through multipl...

24/07/2025

Mount Gambier News Update! Did you know estara proudly sponsored the 15th Annual Men’s Two-Day Fours Bowls Competition in Mount Gambier last month?

A big thank you to Krys, our Director of In-Home Community Support – Regional East, and the Mount Gambier team for their active involvement in the community.

22 teams from the South East, regional towns, Adelaide, and Victoria came together for a weekend of exciting and competitive bowls.

Thanks to the RSL & District Bowling Club, Mount Gambier, for having us. We love getting behind great community sport!

24/07/2025

With a 41 years’ of service between them, yesterday we celebrated the amazing contribution of two of our support workers – Sandy and Belinda.

Sandy is retiring after 21 years with estara/ PQSA. We wish you all the best Sandy!

Belinda is celebrating 20 years with us and is (thankfully) sticking around.

Thanks to both of you for your amazing service to our clients and team!

23/07/2025

We’re hiring: Supported Independent Living (SIL) Manager (full-time)
Join estara and help drive positive change for people with disabilities across South Australia.

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced SIL Manager to join our dedicated team and lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support for people with disabilities. If you're looking for a role with purpose, variety, and the chance to work alongside a supportive and values-driven team, this could be the perfect fit.

In this pivotal role, you’ll drive business development, maximise property occupancy, and identify future SIL opportunities, while ensuring financial sustainability. You’ll also collaborate with operational leaders to enhance service quality, align with strategic goals, and respond to sector changes.

If you're passionate about delivering impact through innovative and sustainable SIL services, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now: https://www.seek.com.au/job/85557207

17/07/2025

Meet Rob, one of our incredible OTs at estara, and his client Zac working through a wheelchair skills training session together. 💪
We’re all about building confidence, independence, and celebrating the everyday wins, and Rob and Zac, you two are absolute legends!

Know an awesome OT? We’re hiring! Spread the word or come join the estara crew yourself. We’d love to have you on board.

👉 Apply now https://www.estara.com.au/occupational-therapist

15/07/2025

Last year the Australian Government passed changes to the NDIS Act. The goal was to set the direction for how the NDIS will improve the ‘experience for participants and help make sure it is fair and sustainable in future’. As part of this, consultation is now open on NDIS supports.

What supports are covered?
You can find the current NDIS supports on the NDIS website. On this webpage you can also find a list of supports that the NDIS will not fund (exclusions):
- Full list of supports
- Easy read version

How can you provide feedback as part of the consultation?
You can read consultation information and provide a submission online.

Consultation on the NDIS Amendment Act - open until 27 July.

https://engage.dss.gov.au/ndis-supports-rule/

14/07/2025

We had such a lovely time at our recent high-tea event, congrats to the winners of our raffle prizes:

🍃 Christine took home a beautiful Wellbeing Basket
🍫 Amanda won a delicious Charlesworth Gift Basket
🐘 Tim is now the proud owner of a charming Elephant Water Feature
☕ Wendy scored a cozy Coffee Pack
🕯️ Phillip received a delightful set of Candles

*** Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week is just around the corner this September, and we’ve got some great events planned. Be sure to follow us and subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing! ***

11/07/2025

Explore our current Supported Independent Living properties - with just one villa remaining in Brighton, and more locations across SA, including Naracoorte, Mitchell Park, Seaton, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Loxton coming soon!

👉 Swipe through to view properties and find the right fit for your needs.

For enquiries, contact: Teresa Miller - SIL Vacancy Project Lead
1800 378 272
Teresa.Miller@estara.com.au
www.estara.com.au/services/supported-independent-living-sil

09/07/2025

Oh it's never easy saying goodbye to much-loved team members! Last month, we said farewell to Fran, our wonderful Adelaide Rostering Officer, as she stepped into retirement. 🧡

Fran has been one of the longest-serving members of our rostering team, and her incredible knowledge of our clients, staff, and systems made her truly irreplaceable.

Her kindness, dedication, and unwavering support for both clients and colleagues have left a lasting mark on estara.

Thank you, Fran, for EVERYTHING you've brought to our team. Wishing you all the joy and relaxation in this next chapter – you will be missed!

27/06/2025

We’re hiring: Behaviour Support Consultant (full-time)
Join estara and help drive positive change for people with disabilities across South Australia.

Based in Adelaide, the Behaviour Support Consultant will play a key role in supporting our frontline and leadership teams by guiding best practice implementation of behaviour support strategies, reducing restrictive practices, and promoting choice, control, and inclusion.

This is a great opportunity for a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, Allied Health Professional, or Developmental Educator who is passionate about leading meaningful change and improving outcomes for the people we support.

Apply now: https://www.seek.com.au/job/85058591
Applications close: 4 July 2025