WARA YINDI SUPPORT SERVICES

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, play, grow and work, and of the many different mobs across Australia.

We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging, as the holders of the memories, the traditions, the culture and the spiritual wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across our beautiful Country.

We acknowledge and pay respects to all those with a lived or living experience of suicide, mental health. We offer a safe and inclusive environment for all people living with disability.

We can appreciate that Aboriginal language in Australia varies between different mobs - in 1836, South Australia had 46 different Aboriginal languages. The meaning behind our business name, can have different variations between different language groups. The reason behind our name, in some language Wara means care - and in Barngarla language it means happy valley. Yindi, whilst not a word in Barngarla, Kokotha or Far West Coast language (to our knowledge) means sun in some language groups.

We pay our respects, our appreciation and gratitude to all language groups, mobs, Elders and Aboriginal people of Australia. We acknowledge and pay respect to lost language within Aboriginal mobs across Australia.

For us, the reason behind what we do, is to continue to provide Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people a service that focuses on connection - community- culture. We will always respect, be mindful and respectful of services we provide, and the opportunity to incorporate language into our business name.

Our
Story

Get to Know Wara Yindi

Wara Yindi is a culturally safe, community minded, connection based service for those living in regional and remote South Australia.

Co-founders Jacinta Dempsey and Jayden Taylor are both passionate about working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families to offer exceptional NDIS services.

Jacinta Dempsey, a therapeutic youth worker, studying social work, has over 10 years experience working in the community service sector in many roles supporting families, young people, youth, people with disability, Aboriginal community, those experiencing complex mental health and comorbidities, young people in state care, and complex case management. A side passion of Jacinta's is project management and event planning. Jacinta has lived experience with ASD, ADHD and complex medical conditions.

Jayden Taylor, a proud Barngarla, Kokotha and Far West Coast Aboriginal male, with live experience of psychosocial disability, is passionate about being a supportive role model for young fellas in the community. Jayden is passionate about connection to culture and Country. Jayden spent his childhood living across regional South Australia, in Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Ceduna. Jayden comes from a family of 11, and has spent his life around family and culture.

Wara Yindi focuses on community, connection and culture. Wara in some languages can mean care, and Yindi mean the sun - representing our passion towards hope, positivity and clarity.

Our service focuses heavily on culture and is inclusive to all - offering supports to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities with a focus on support regional and remote families and clients.

Meet the team

Jacinta Dempsey
Jayden Taylor

Jacinta Dempsey offers level 2 support coordination, Recovery Coaching, Parent and Carer Training and Advoacy based services to regional and remote NDIS participants that are plan and self managed.

Jayden Taylor is the cultural consultant, offering support work, mentoring and respite services to regional and remote South Australia.

Jacinta and Jayden live in Whyalla, SA and are the proud parents of two beautiful boys.

Our Services

NDIS Support Coordination & Family Advocacy Services

Jacinta offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support individuals and families navigating the NDIS and broader disability systems. With a strong focus on culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, her approach is grounded in advocacy, empowerment, and connection.

Services include:

Level 2 NDIS Support Coordination
Supporting plan- and self-managed participants to understand, implement, and manage their NDIS plans. This includes coordinating therapy teams, reviewing budgets, and ensuring services align with goals and funding.
Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
Providing strength-based, recovery-oriented support for participants with psychosocial disabilities, helping build capacity, resilience, and meaningful community connections.
Carer & Parenting Training
Tailored guidance for carers and parents, focusing on navigating systems, understanding supports, and building confidence in their caring roles.
Parental Upskilling
Practical coaching and education to strengthen parenting capacity, promote wellbeing, and support family stability.
Advocacy & Plan Review Preparation
Collating assessments, reports, and documentation to advocate for appropriate funding and supports. Jacinta ensures families are well-prepared for plan reviews and systemic engagement.

With a deep commitment to walking alongside families, Jacinta ensures you feel connected, informed, and confident in your supports—every step of the way.

Support Work, Mentoring & Cultural Engagement

Jayden provides holistic, culturally grounded support for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal participants seeking meaningful connection, personal growth, and community engagement. His approach is hands-on, relational, and deeply rooted in respect for culture and Country.

Services include:

Support Work – Social & Community Participation
Facilitating access to social, recreational, and community activities that build confidence, independence, and connection.
Mentoring
One-on-one guidance to support personal development, goal setting, and navigating life’s challenges—especially for young people and those seeking positive role models.
Aboriginal Cultural Engagement & Connection to Culture
Creating safe spaces for participants to explore identity, engage with cultural practices, and strengthen ties to community and Country.
Overnight Support – Camping & Fishing
Offering immersive, therapeutic experiences in nature that promote wellbeing, cultural learning, and life skills in a relaxed, supported environment.
Consultation
Providing insight and guidance to services and organisations seeking to improve cultural responsiveness and engagement with Aboriginal communities.

Jayden brings warmth, lived experience, and cultural integrity to every interaction—empowering participants to feel grounded, supported, and proud of who they are.

Feedback

"Honestly, if you are in need of a support worker through NDIS - Jayden is your guy! He has just very recently taken on my son as a client and we have nothing but positive things to say about him, and the level of care and support he is providing and offering! Jacinta also offers support coordination - such a lovely couple with a passion for this field of work - they will not disappoint!" - Regional based Family in Far West Coast

"My experience with Wara Yindi services has been nothing but positive. Wara Yindi was recommended to me by a friend and I’ve never looked back. Jacinta is an extremely experienced and amazing support coordinator there’s nothing to hard for her and she has always been there for both myself and my son. I couldn’t recommend Wara Yindi services highly enough. I’m glad I found them and they have a client for life." - Adelaide Metro based Partictipant

"Wara Yindi Support Service consistently goes above and beyond in supporting participants. It delivers timely and relevant NDIS updates, clearly outlining changes in accessible language. The services offered are culturally safe, transparent, and informative. There is also a wide range of support provided, all tailored to help individuals achieve their own unique goals." - Community Service Provider

Reviews

"Jacinta has become a very valuable member of not just our support team, but also for myself and our home as a whole. She constantly and continually goes above and beyond to always support our family in every way asked, and then some. She goes far above and beyond her job role as a SC and is always providing support, suggestions, research, seeking/sorting and sourcing the absolute best possible solutions, situations, support, advice, therapies, items. Our family and I feel like we would be completely lost without her continual support. No task, situation, issue, need, want, cry for help is ever too big or too small nor inconvenient. I am very thankful to have her be apart of our team and family." Whyalla based Family

"Before finding Wara Yindi Support Services I was lost at how to handle and use my son’s plan to the best of its ability to build him up as much as possible. He not only was missing things that he needed and required I also didn’t know how to engage new services to make sure my son isn’t being treated as number but a human who needs some extra help. As a mum who has always had to advocate hard for her son having Jacinta help, support and uplift me while also advocating for him has been nothing but comforting. After two years of feeling along in his journey I finally found someone who I know has our back 1000%. My family would not be where it is now without your support, guidance and passion you have put into us as a whole." - Port Augusta based Family

Testimonials

"Jacinta was a great support when receiving my first client, going out on my own as an independent support worker I have had nothing but positive energy and team work from Jacinta. Her initiative to help others is admirable. I feel so privileged to have Jacinta as my clients support coordinator. Overall amazing communication, respect, and professionalism, Always a listening ear and time management is on point." - Support Service

"Very easy to communicate with and get a hold of. Very professional and great attention to detail." - Support Provider

"Wara Yindi has a special way of connecting with clients to form rapport and be culturally sensitive. As a provider, the referrals are thorough and they help me as an OT to feel prepared when interacting with participants. They are positive and responsive." - Mental Health Service Provider

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