Our Services

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • Anxiety Disorders (Generalised, Social, Separation, Phobias)

    • Depressive Disorders & Low Mood

    • Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    • Emotional Regulation & Anger Management

    • Behavioural and Social Difficulties

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Grief, Loss & Adjustment Difficulties

    • Self-esteem & Confidence Building

    • Parenting Support & Family Conflict

    • School Avoidance & Bullying Issues

    • Developmental Delay & Learning Difficulties

    • Intellectual Disability & Adaptive Functioning

    • Stress Management & Life Transitions

    • Chronic Illness Adjustment

    • Sleep & Motivation Issues

    • Gender Identity and Neurodiversity-affirming Support

    • Relationship and Interpersonal Skills

    • Challenging Behaviour & Aggression

    • Property Destruction / Self-Injury

    • Elopement / Absconding

    • Restricted Practices and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)

    • Communication-based Behaviour Intervention

    • Autism & Developmental Disability Support

    • Emotional Regulation & Co-regulation Training

    • Social and Daily Living Skill Development

    • Capacity-Building for Families and Support Staff

    • Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support

    • Environmental & Sensory Adjustments

    • Reduction of Restrictive Practices (e.g., harness, PRN medication)

    • Community Integration and Safety Planning

    • Building Daily Routines and Independence

    • Emotional Regulation Coaching

    • Social Skills and Communication Practice

    • Motivation and Goal-Setting Support

    • Confidence and Self-Esteem Development

    • Community Participation and Travel Training

    • Study and Work Readiness Support

    • Coping Strategies for Stress and Anxiety

    • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills

    • Healthy Lifestyle Habits and Self-Care

    • Peer Interaction & Relationship Skills

  • Psychological Assessments Offered

    • Cognitive / IQ Assessment (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, WPPSI-IV)

    • Autism Diagnostic Assessments (e.g., ADOS-2, SRS-2, SCQ)

    • ADHD Assessment (Conners-3, Vanderbilt, BRIEF-2)

    • Behavioural and Emotional Assessments (BASC-3, SDQ, CBCL)

    • Adaptive Behaviour Assessment (ABAS-3, Vineland-3)

    • Academic / Learning Assessment (WIAT-III)

    • Mental Health Screening Tools (DASS-21, Beck Inventories)

    • Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)

    • Risk Assessment & Safety Planning

    PBS-Related Assessments & Plans

    • Functional Behaviour Assessment (Indirect & Direct Observation)

    • Behaviour Support Plan (Interim & Comprehensive)

    • Quality of Life Assessment

    • Risk Assessment & Management Plan

    • Communication and Sensory Profile Assessments

    • Restrictive Practice Authorisation Documentation

    Mentoring-related Tools / Assessments

    • Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)

    • Functional Independence & Life Skills Checklists

    • Strengths and Interests Inventories

    • Self-Assessment Tools for Motivation and Coping

  • Our Day Program supports participants to build independence, confidence, practical skills and meaningful community participation through engaging and goal-focused activities.

    • Independent Living Skills – cooking, meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and household skills

    • Community Participation – community outings, shopping, cafés, libraries and local activities

    • Social Skills – communication, friendships, teamwork and social participation

    • Life Skills – routines, organisation, planning, decision-making and time management

    • Money & Budgeting Skills – shopping, budgeting and everyday money management

    • Creative Activities – painting, arts and crafts, music, gardening and creative projects

    • Travel Training – developing confidence using public transport and accessing the community

    • Employment Readiness – building practical skills, confidence and independence for future employment

    • Digital Skills – developing practical technology skills for everyday life

    • Recreational Activities – enjoyable group and community-based activities that encourage participation and connectionItem description

  • At Hope&Ability, our Support Coordination service is designed to help NDIS participants understand their plan, connect with the right supports, and get more value from their funding.

    Our Support Coordinators work alongside participants, families and support networks to make the NDIS easier to navigate and ensure supports are practical, coordinated and aligned with each participant’s individual goals.

    How We Can Help

    We can support you to:

    • Understand your NDIS plan and available funding

    • Identify and connect with suitable service providers

    • Coordinate multiple services and supports

    • Build confidence in managing your own supports

    • Prepare for NDIS plan reassessments and reviews

    • Communicate with providers, plan managers and other stakeholders

    • Identify gaps in your current supports and work toward practical solutions

    • Respond to changes, challenges or unexpected situations

    • Strengthen your informal, community and mainstream supports

    • Build greater independence, choice and control over time

    Our Approach

    We understand that every participant’s situation is different. Our approach is person-centred, practical and proactive. We take the time to understand what is important to you, what is working, what is not working, and what you would like to achieve.

    For participants with more complex support needs, we can also assist with coordinating multidisciplinary teams, improving communication between providers, addressing service gaps and helping everyone work toward shared goals.

    Your Choice Comes First

    Hope&Ability may provide a range of NDIS and allied health services. You are never required to use Hope&Ability for any other service in order to receive Support Coordination.

    Our Support Coordinators will support you to consider suitable options and make your own informed decisions about the providers you choose.

    Who Can Access Our Support Coordination?

    Hope&Ability currently provides Support Coordination to eligible plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants.

    If you would like to discuss your plan, your current supports or whether Support Coordination may be suitable for you, please contact our team.

  • Habit Coaching

    Build better routines. Develop practical skills. Make everyday life easier.

    Habit Coaching at Hope&Ability provides practical, individualised support to help people develop routines, build consistency and strengthen the everyday habits that support greater independence.

    We understand that knowing what you want to do and being able to do it consistently are not always the same thing. Difficulties with motivation, organisation, planning, remembering tasks, getting started or maintaining routines can make everyday life more challenging.

    Our Habit Coaches work alongside each person to identify what is getting in the way, break goals into manageable steps and develop realistic strategies that can be practised in everyday life.

    What can Habit Coaching help with?

    Habit Coaching can support people with areas such as:

    • Establishing morning and evening routines

    • Building personal care and self-care routines

    • Planning and organising everyday tasks

    • Improving time management

    • Starting and completing tasks

    • Developing household routines

    • Building consistency with study, work or appointments

    • Creating healthier and more structured daily routines

    • Developing strategies for remembering important tasks

    • Increasing independence with everyday responsibilities

    • Breaking larger goals into achievable steps

    • Developing routines for community participation and social activities

    How does Habit Coaching work?

    Habit Coaching is tailored to the individual. Rather than simply telling someone what they should do, the coach works collaboratively with them to understand their goals, strengths, preferences and the barriers affecting their routines.

    Support may include:

    • Setting clear and achievable goals

    • Breaking tasks into smaller steps

    • Developing personalised routines and schedules

    • Using visual prompts, checklists or reminders

    • Practising new routines in real-life environments

    • Identifying barriers when a routine is not working

    • Adjusting strategies to suit the person's needs

    • Building confidence and independence over time

    Sessions can take place at home, in the community or online, depending on the person's goals and preferences.

    A practical and person-centred approach

    There is no single routine that works for everyone.

    At Hope&Ability, Habit Coaching is based on the person's own goals and what is meaningful to them. Our focus is not on creating a “perfect” routine. It is about helping people develop practical systems that are realistic, sustainable and suited to their everyday life.

    Where appropriate, we can also work collaboratively with family members, carers and other professionals involved in the person's support.

    Who may benefit from Habit Coaching?

    Habit Coaching may be helpful for children, teenagers and adults who would like additional support with:

    • Daily structure and routines

    • Organisation and planning

    • Independence

    • Motivation and task initiation

    • Managing everyday responsibilities

    • Developing practical life skills

    • Working towards personal goals

    Support is always tailored to the person's individual abilities, circumstances and goals.

    Start building habits that work for you

    Small, consistent changes can make everyday life more manageable.

    Contact Hope&Ability to discuss Habit Coaching and whether it may be suitable for you or someone you support.

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