Connecting Families

Connecting Families Connecting Families is a nationally registered disability provider, supporting children, youth, and adults with complex behaviours and high-needs disabilities.

Our services support individuals with disabilities, government departments, and NGOs.

🎵 When words are hard, music speaks. Watching one of our participants find her voice through rhythm and melody was pure ...
23/05/2026

🎵 When words are hard, music speaks.


Watching one of our participants find her voice through rhythm and melody was pure magic. Music therapy opens doors that words sometimes can't.

What a meaningful joy, expression, and connection through sound.


20/05/2026

Stuck between hospital and home? Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is your bridge.


It funds temporary housing while you wait for home modifications, hospital discharge, or an approved vacancy in Supported Independent Living. MTA covers accommodation costs. Daily living expenses like food and utilities are separate.

If you need more clarifty, send us a message. 💙



Finding the right disability provider shouldn’t mean worrying about age limits. Too many families face disruption when ...
18/05/2026

Finding the right disability provider shouldn’t mean worrying about age limits.


Too many families face disruption when children turn 18 and are forced to switch providers. At Connecting Families, we deliver seamless support across the lifespan, children, teenagers, and adults, with expertise in supported independent living, respite care, and complex needs. Continuity of care means trust that grows with you, not reset at every milestone.

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Someone's out for shopping. 🛒✌️ Can we take a moment to appreciate the smile
14/05/2026

Someone's out for shopping. 🛒✌️

Can we take a moment to appreciate the smile




11/05/2026

Witnessing these victories, every single day. 💙

06/05/2026

You know you belong when...

You don't feel burnout from chasing unreliable houses.
No more constant crisis calls at 3am
No more wasted hours stitching together patchwork providers.

You know and we know that it shouldn't be this hard.

Connecting Families changes the equation. Our thoughtful matching creates homes where participants genuinely connect, and not just coexisting.
Thriving.

Our clinical and housing team works alongside you, sharing evidence‑based reports, managing complex needs, preventing crises before they erupt.

We're the steady partner you can rely on and that is our promise. 💙



Looking for a home in Caboolture? 🏠This modern, accessible home offers spacious living, built-in robes, split-system AC,...
01/05/2026

Looking for a home in Caboolture? 🏠

This modern, accessible home offers spacious living, built-in robes, split-system AC, and a secure patio. Fully wheelchair accessible with wide doorways and an accessible bathroom. Close to shops, transport, and Caboolture Hospital.

🌿Available for 1:1 MTA, or STA.

If this feels like home, we'd love to hear from you. 💌

Mental Health and Disability SupportWhat You Need to Know 🧠 Mental health conditions can be disabling. In Australia, 14...
30/04/2026

Mental Health and Disability Support
What You Need to Know 🧠



Mental health conditions can be disabling. In Australia, 14% of adults experience high psychological distress, and nearly half of young Australians report similar levels .

But when it comes to NDIS support for mental health, the system creates unique barriers.

Unlike physical disability, mental health conditions are often episodic. The NDIS requires a disability to be "permanent," which conflicts with the recovery model of mental health care . Approval rates for psychosocial disability applications have dropped from 66% to just 25% .

For NDIS participants with mental health conditions, funded supports focus on functional ability, not clinical treatment . This includes psychosocial recovery coaches, daily living assistance, social participation, and allied health like mental health occupational therapy .

The NDIS does not replace clinical care. Psychology sessions, GP visits, and hospital stays remain the role of Medicare and the health system.

An estimated 130,000 adults with significant psychosocial disability receive no NDIS support at all. Proposed reforms include functional needs-based assessments and mandatory mental health competency standards for providers .

Understanding these barriers helps you advocate for the support you deserve.


💬 Have you or someone you know faced barriers accessing mental health support through the NDIS? Share your experience below.

A Safe Landing Starts Long Before You Arrive Home. 🏡 Moving from hospital into community living is more than a change o...
25/04/2026

A Safe Landing Starts Long Before You Arrive Home. 🏡


Moving from hospital into community living is more than a change of address. It's a moment filled with questions, hope, and sometimes fear.

"Will the home be ready?"

"Will the support team understand my needs?"

"Will I feel safe?"

At Connecting Families Disability Services, we believe that confidence begins with planning.

Our Hospital-to-Home Transition Program is built to turn uncertainty into a clear, steady path forward. We work behind the scenes, coordinating with clinical teams, families, and housing providers so that when discharge day comes, everything is ready.

Your home. Your support. Your peace of mind.

We specialise in placements for Short Term Accommodation (STA), Medium Term Accommodation (MTA), and Supported Independent Living (SIL). Whether you need a few weeks of recovery in a supported environment or a long-term home where you can build your life, we create the bridge.

Our national network delivers clinical oversight, trauma-informed care, and daily living assistance for participants with neurological conditions, psychosocial disability, acquired brain injury, or complex physical needs. We build person-centred plans around your goals, your timeline, and your sense of belonging.

Because a transition isn't just logistical. It's emotional. And you deserve a team who understands both.

If you or someone you support is preparing to leave hospital, let's talk. We're here to make that move feel not just safe, but hopeful.


Thriving Kids: What Early Childhood Support Changes Mean for Your Family? ❓ The new $4 billion Thriving Kids program wi...
23/04/2026

Thriving Kids: What Early Childhood Support Changes Mean for Your Family? ❓


The new $4 billion Thriving Kids program will reshape early childhood support for children aged 0 to 8 with mild to moderate developmental delay or autism. It is needs-based, not diagnosis-led, so children don't need a formal diagnosis to access help.

Parent coaching, allied health services (speech, OT, physio, psychology), a national phone line, and a new bulk-billed health check for three-year-olds.

Thriving Kids is not individualised funding. Families are connected to services, not given a budget. Children with permanent, significant disability or high support needs will remain in the NDIS.

State services roll out from October 2026, with full scale expected by January 2028. NDIS access changes for new entrants begin 1 January 2028.

Concerns include a rushed rollout, lack of detail, and ensuring vulnerable children don't miss out. If your child is already in the NDIS, they will not be removed.

Understanding these changes now helps you plan ahead. We'll keep sharing updates as more details emerge.

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30 Atchison Street, St Leonards, New South Wales, AU
Sydney, NSW
2065

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+61431822558

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