Support workers
Support workers at Coree
Support workers at Coree provide practical, day‑to‑day support for people with disability aged 15 years and over in Canberra and Queanbeyan. We focus on support that fits real life – at home, in the community and, where suitable, in natural environments like local parks and walking paths.
Support workers are not therapists. They do not provide clinical assessment or treatment. Instead, they help you apply your goals and strategies in everyday situations.
Who we support
Our support workers can work alongside people with:
Physical disability
Cognitive disability
Psychosocial disability and mental health conditions
Sensory disability (hearing, vision, sensory processing)
Autism and intellectual disability
You do not need a specific diagnosis to enquire. If disability, long‑term health conditions or mental health make daily life harder, we can talk about whether support work, occupational therapy or allied health assistants – or a mix – is the best fit.
What support workers can help with
Depending on your goals and NDIS plan, support workers may assist with:
Daily living routines within NDIS guidelines (e.g. prompts and support for cooking, shopping and community errands)
Getting to and from appointments and activities
Social and community participation – attending groups, activities, hobbies and events
Building confidence using public spaces, shops, public transport and community facilities
Nature‑based routines such as local walks, park visits or attending Coree group programs
Support is always planned with you and, where relevant, in consultation with your occupational therapist or other professionals.
How support workers and therapy fit together
At Coree, we aim for support workers, occupational therapists and allied health assistants to work in the same direction, not in separate silos.
With your consent:
Your occupational therapist can share key goals and strategies that support workers help you put into practice.
Allied health assistants may focus on structured therapy tasks, while support workers help you use similar skills in everyday routines.
Support workers can assist you to attend and participate in Coree group programs or other community activities that support your goals.
Support workers do not design therapy plans, diagnose conditions or provide clinical treatment.
NDIS and funding
Support worker services are usually funded under:
Core – Assistance with Daily Living
Core – Assistance with Social and Community Participation
We work with self‑managed and plan‑managed NDIS participants. If you are unsure which budget your support would come from, we can discuss this with you and your support coordinator.
How to get started with support workers
Enquiry – Complete our online contact form and select “Support workers” as one of your options.
Information gathering – We may ask about your goals, current supports, risks and preferred days/times.
Planning – We confirm whether Coree is a good fit and, if needed, suggest an occupational therapy assessment to clarify goals and support strategies.
Support begins – Once supports are agreed and scheduled, your support worker team meets you and you start working together towards your goals.