Wara Yindi Support Services
More to Life. More to Support.
Wara Yindi is based in Whyalla and provides services and outreach across the Eyre Peninsula, Upper Spencer Gulf and surrounding regional communities.
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We understand the realities of accessing disability and community services outside metropolitan areas. Our work is informed by lived experience, local knowledge and strong community relationships.
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More to Life, More to Support is our commitment to continuing to grow beyond traditional service delivery—creating more opportunities, more meaningful connections and more possibilities for the people and communities we walk alongside.
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Because everyone deserves more than support. They deserve more to life.
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Wara Yindi Support Services
More to Life, More to Support
WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT
Fresh, flexible supports for self or plan-managed NDIS participants, with private billing also available.
More, Your Way - Fee for Service
Flexible services, training and resources available through private payment, organisational bookings, partnerships or funded community projects.
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Parent and carer training
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Support worker skill development & disability-provider workforce training
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School and community organisation workshops
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Tailored professional development sessions
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Private therapeutic counselling, functional needs and supporting evidence reports
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Custom program and workshop development
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More to Life programs through private payment
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Private respite and individual experiences
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Community and regional program delivery
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Community Yarning Space and group-room hire
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Practical resource packs and card decks
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Editable templates, journals and digital resources
Build More - Capacity Building
Goal-focused support that develops confidence, independence, skills and greater choice.
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Level 2 Support Coordination
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Level 3 Specialist Support Coordination
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Understanding and implementing NDIS plans
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Connecting with providers and community services
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Plan review preparation and supporting evidence
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Cooking, budgeting and household skills
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Routine, organisation and planning skills
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Social confidence and relationship building
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Communication and self-advocacy
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Education and employment readiness
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Therapeutic counselling
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Developmental education
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Emotional regulation and sensory strategies
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Parent, carer and family consultations
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Functional needs, capacity and progress reports
Live More - Core Supports
Practical support for everyday life, community connection and experiences that feel meaningful.
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Individual support work
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Assistance with daily living and household activities
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Community access and participation
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Shopping, appointments and everyday errands
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Social outings, recreation and local adventures
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More to Life monthly programs and workshops
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Group and centre-based activities
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Transport, travel and pick-up options
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Planned and flexible respite
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Overnight stays, camps and weekend escapes
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Support delivered at 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 ratios
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Private-paid support options
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OUR NEW INITIATIVES
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More to Products
Our creative promotional range is due to drop soon! Keep an eye on this space!
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More to Life Respite and Escapes
Flexible planned or on-request respite offering supported overnight stays, weekend experiences, camps and regional adventures.
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More to Practice Training and Therapeutic Hub
Practical training, counselling, developmental education and resources for participants, families, carers, support workers and community organisations.
Connect More - Learn More
Practical training grounded in lived experience, professional knowledge and real-world strategies people can confidently use at home, at work and in the community. Training can be delivered online or in person through public sessions, private bookings, workplace training, community partnerships or funded projects. Regional delivery can also be arranged.
Practice More
Providers, Schools and Community Organisations
Tailored training that strengthens staff confidence, organisational practice and inclusive community delivery.
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Creating inclusive and accessible programs
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Understanding disability and neurodiversity
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Behaviour as communication
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Sensory-friendly classrooms and community spaces
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Trauma-aware and culturally responsive practice
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Supporting emotional regulation
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Program adaptation and participation planning
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Disability inclusion in regional communities
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Staff communication and professional boundaries
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NDIS documentation and evidence
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Case notes, progress reporting and record keeping
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Risk assessment and incident reporting
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Safeguarding and duty of care
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Working collaboratively with families
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Supporting children and adolescents
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Team reflection and practice development
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Custom training designed around organisational needs
Support Better
Support Workers and Frontline Teams
Practical skill-building for workers who want to provide safe, respectful and genuinely person-centred support.
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Understanding the support worker role
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Professional boundaries and ethical practice
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Strengths-based and person-centred support
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Neurodiversity-affirming practice
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Behaviour as communication
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Communication and engagement strategies
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Emotional regulation and de-escalation
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Trauma-aware and culturally responsive support
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Supporting independence without taking over
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Active support and meaningful participation
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Understanding NDIS goals and participant plans
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Writing clear, useful case notes
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Risk awareness, safeguarding and duty of care
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Incident identification and reporting
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Working alongside families and informal supports
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Creating enjoyable and meaningful support experiences
Connect More
Parents, Carers and Families
Training that helps families understand behaviour, strengthen relationships and feel more confident supporting their person.
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Understanding behaviour as communication
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Neurodiversity-affirming parenting and support
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Supporting emotional regulation
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Sensory needs and sensory-friendly environments
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Communication and connection strategies
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Establishing routines, expectations and boundaries
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Supporting children and adolescents
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Responding to challenging or distressed behaviour
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Building confidence, independence and self-advocacy
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Navigating disability supports and the NDIS
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Working positively with schools and service providers
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Parent and carer wellbeing
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Available facilitated programs may include:
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Circle of Security Parenting
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1-2-3 Magic
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Engaging Adolescents
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RAGE
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Managing the Bull
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Kimochi
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Sandplay
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DRUMBEAT
MORE TO LIFE. MORE TO SUPPORT.
SUPPORTS SHOULD FEEL LIKE YOU ARE LIVING.
“More to Life, More to Support” represents the evolution of Wara Yindi and our belief that support should be about more than appointments, paperwork and meeting basic needs. Every person deserves opportunities to connect, build confidence, learn new skills, explore their interests and enjoy a life that feels meaningful to them.​ Wara Yindi remains the organisation behind our services, while More to Life, More to Support reflects the way our programs and opportunities are growing.​
Our More to Life programs provide fresh, practical and enjoyable alternatives to traditional disability supports.​ Each month, we release a new line-up of activities focused on creativity, cooking, movement, employment skills, community participation, friendships, independent living and new experiences.
Programs are designed to be flexible and can be adapted to individual disability, sensory, communication, mobility, cultural and accessibility needs.​ Our respite options may be delivered at a 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 support ratio. Travel and pick-up arrangements may also be available for people living outside Whyalla.​
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Services may be accessed using eligible NDIS funding or through private payment, depending on the program and the person’s circumstances.
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THINGS WORTH LEAVING THE HOUSE FOR.
​THE RESET OVERNIGHT — SUPPORT THAT FEELS LIKE LIVING.
When life feels heavy, sometimes you just need a night away that doesn’t feel clinical, boring or like “respite.”
The Reset Overnight — your way to breathe, reset and do something actually worth leaving the house for.
How it works
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Active hours + overnight sleepover
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Real‑life experiences built in naturally
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Male & female staff
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We can host at our Whyalla base, your home, or take you out of town
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Pick‑up available if transport is tricky
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Ratios shaped around you — 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3
What’s on the menu? Everything.
Whether you’re craving:
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Beach vibes
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Campfire Club energy
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Girls’ Movie Night
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Mindfulness & chill
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Boys’ Fishing Adventure
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Out‑of‑town escapes —
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If it feels like living, we’re down.
Who It’s For
Anyone with NDIS funding for:
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Short‑Term Accommodation or Core funding
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Capacity Building
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Individual support
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Or private billing
Have funding sitting there?
If you’ve got support funding ready to go, reach out. If you are not sure if your plan will fund it?
Get in touch and our team will let you know! Let’s shape a night away that actually feels good.
More Than a Service
At Wara Yindi, we believe people deserve more than simply having their immediate needs met.
They deserve opportunities, relationships, confidence, belonging and experiences that make life feel full.
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We understand that good support is not one-size-fits-all. We take the time to listen, build trust and understand what matters to each person and family.
Programs & Workshops
More to Life delivers a changing calendar of inclusive programs, workshops and community experiences designed to make support more engaging, practical and meaningful.
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Rather than offering the same activities all year, new programs are released regularly so participants can explore different interests, develop new skills and choose experiences that genuinely appeal to them.
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Programs and workshops may include:
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Cooking, meal planning and independent living skills
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Creative arts, crafts and beginner-friendly hobbies
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Inclusive sport, movement and outdoor activities
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Fishing, beach days, bush experiences and local adventures
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Gardening, flowers and floristry
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Employment preparation and work-readiness activities
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Social groups, movies, games and community outings
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Aboriginal art, culture and On Country learning
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Day trips, camps, weekend escapes and respite experiences
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Every program has a purpose beyond the activity itself. Participants may work towards goals relating to confidence, communication, friendships, independence, community participation and everyday life skills.
Programs can be adapted to support individual sensory, communication, mobility, cultural and accessibility needs. Support may be provided individually or in small groups at 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 ratios.
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Eligible participants may access programs through their NDIS Core or Capacity Building funding, or attend through private payment.
Training
More to Life provides practical, engaging training for participants, parents, carers, support workers, disability providers, schools and community organisations.
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Our training is grounded in lived experience, professional knowledge and the realities of providing support in regional communities. Sessions focus on strategies people can understand, remember and confidently use in everyday situations.
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Training topics may include:
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Understanding behaviour as communication
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Neurodiversity-affirming support
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Supporting emotional regulation
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Trauma-aware and culturally responsive practice
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Building positive relationships and engagement
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Supporting children, adolescents and families
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Communication and practical de-escalation strategies
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Supporting independence without taking over
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Professional boundaries and ethical support work
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Case notes, documentation and evidence
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Understanding NDIS participant goals and plans
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Risk awareness, incident reporting and safeguarding
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Practical support worker skills
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Working alongside families and informal supports
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Creating inclusive and accessible programs
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Training can be delivered in person or online and may be adapted for individual organisations, workplaces or community groups.
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Participants can also access selected training to build their own knowledge, confidence, self-advocacy and understanding of the supports available to them.
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Our goal is to make training useful—not just something people attend, but something that improves the way support is understood and delivered.
More Than Merch
Products with purpose, personality and connection.
COMING SOON!
MEET OUR TEAM
DIAMOND
A highly passionate support coordinator driven by deep lived experience and unwavering commitment to people.
HAYLEY
Grounded in lived and personal experience, bringing empathy, clarity, and calm to every family she walks alongside.
JAYDEN
An Aboriginal male leader strengthening cultural engagement, connection, and community voice across Whyalla.
JACINTA
A fierce advocate, project manager deeply community‑minded leader driving change.
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HAYLEY W
A psychology student who transitioned careers for purpose, bringing heart, curiosity, and genuine care to every interaction.
TYRAN
Supporting young people through cultural connection, mentoring and meaningful engagement.
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Let's Do More, Together!
Good ideas grow when the right people come together.
Partner with Wara Yindi to create practical programs, strengthen regional services and build opportunities that make a genuine difference.
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Bring It to Life
​Commissioned Programs & Services
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Have an idea, service gap or community priority? Engage Wara Yindi to design and deliver programs, projects, training or individual supports tailored to your organisation and community.
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Arrangements may include:
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Commissioned program delivery
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Fee-for-service projects
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Individual and group support delivery
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Regional outreach
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Training and workshops
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Program design and consultancy
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Direct funding agreements
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Project reporting and evaluation
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Who this works for: Government agencies, councils, schools, health services, NDIS providers, Aboriginal organisations and community organisations.
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Reach Further
Subcontract Our Regional Team
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Need trusted people on the ground? Access Wara Yindi’s regional workforce to deliver services, programs or community engagement on behalf of your organisation.
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Depending on the project and required qualifications, our team can support:
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Disability and community services
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Individual and group support
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Regional outreach
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Therapeutic and developmental services
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Group and workshop facilitation
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Community consultation
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Advocacy and service navigation
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Training delivery
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Cultural and community engagement
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Short-term workforce gaps
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Project-based service delivery
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Our team brings regional knowledge, cultural responsiveness, lived experience and practical community connections.
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Who this works for: NDIS providers, allied health practices, schools, councils, government agencies, community organisations and businesses needing regional workforce capacity.​​
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Build It Together
Co-Design & Grant Partnerships
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Let’s turn a shared idea into something real. Wara Yindi works alongside partners to develop grant-funded initiatives, pilot new approaches and deliver community-led projects.
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We can collaborate on:
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Community consultation and mapping
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Project and program co-design
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Grant applications
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Budget and delivery planning
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Program implementation
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Participant and community engagement
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Data collection and evaluation
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Grant reporting and acquittals
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Planning for long-term sustainability
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Who this works for: Funding bodies, philanthropic organisations, government departments, councils, researchers, educational institutions and community organisations.
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Make More Possible
Invest in Community Impact
Help bring community-led ideas to life through financial sponsorship, in-kind support, donated resources or collaborative partnerships.
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Sponsorship can help fund:
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Free or low-cost community programs
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School holiday activities
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Youth and family initiatives
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Community events
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Cultural programs
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Camps and respite experiences
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Early intervention projects
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Emergency relief
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Equipment, resources and transport
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Regional and remote program delivery
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We can work with sponsors to create a partnership that reflects shared values, supports local people and demonstrates genuine community impact.
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Who this works for: Local businesses, corporate organisations, philanthropic foundations, service clubs and community partners committed to creating stronger regional communities.
OUR SUPPORTERS
Wara Yindi Support Services gratefully acknowledges the organisations, funding bodies, sponsors and community partners whose support enables us to create opportunities for children, young people, families and people living with disability across regional South Australia.
We sincerely thank those listed below as sponsors/grant donators of Wara Yindi Support Services and all those who continue to believe in community-led solutions.
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Inspiring South Australia
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Creative Connections
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The Mental Health Coalition of South Australia,
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Golding Contractors, the
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Joseph Seridis Trust Fund (JSTF)
Together, we are building stronger communities through connection, culture, inclusion and calmness.​
WE BACK
Welcome to We Back, where we proudly showcase the local services in regional South Australia that Wara Yindi Support Services collaborates with. Our commitment is to support these essential services, helping to enhance the's well-being and connection. Together, we strive to empower individuals and foster a thriving environment in our region. Join us in celebrating the work being done locally!
StaySafe Training (Whyalla)
https://staysafetraining.com.au/
Specialist in safety training for several lines of work including working in confined spaces, operating heavy machinery such as excavators and skid steer loaders and working safely at heights.
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BizPlus IT (Whyalla)
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The Whyalla Collective (Whyalla)
https://www.thewhyallacollective.com.au/
The Whyalla Collective exists to make it easier to discover, support and spend with local businesses.
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The Rub Whisperer (Whyalla)
The Rub Whisperer | Whyalla SA | Facebook
Spice Rub Distributor serving all-natural spice rubs to making cooking simple, as well as creating weekly health and wellbeing hotpacks.
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Courtney Hewett Photography (Whyalla)
Courtney Hewett Photography | Facebook
Whyalla local based photographer offering family, newborn, maternity, weddings or specialty sessions.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"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
We pay our respect, 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 and culture. We will always respect and be mindful of services we provide, and the opportunity to incorporate language into our business name.