Our team provides social and community access support to help you achieve independence and fulfillment. We prioritise your safety by only using trained and screened staff. We believe in building genuine relationships with you and understanding your interests, hobbies, and connections so that we can improve them. Whether it’s playing chess, board games, creating art, visiting loved ones, attending school events, or going out for coffee before shopping, we’re here to help.
We also offer opportunities to learn new skills through workshops and men’s groups. Please note that you will need to pay for the activity costs, some clients have a Companion Card that covers costs for their support worker or companion. Our team is passionate about tailoring social support to your needs, empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life.
Transport & Assistance with Errands and Appointments
New Life Purpose Support Crew provides transport and assistance for running errands and attending appointments. If public transportation is not an option for you, our team can pick you up and drop you off while providing support in-between. We understand the importance of regular exercise for your furry friends and offer dog walking services to help you keep up with their needs.
Phone Check-in Visits
Our team is available for phone check-in visits to provide you with support when you need it. Our friendly staff, including trained community service team members, are here to talk to you over the phone or arrange face-to-face support if needed.
Please note that professional counselling or psychology services are not provided. If you need immediate crisis care support, please contact Lifeline, Suicide Call Back Service or Beyond Blue. Our office number is 1800 960 961 (Free Call). Please see below for counselling support services.
Shopping or Running Errands
Do you dread running errands like grocery shopping and bill payments? Let us make your life easier! We’ll create a shopping list for you, take you to the store, and even help carry your bags to the car. We also assist with unpacking and putting away your items, and even make you a sandwich and tea while you relax. Forgot something? No worries, we can grab it for you. Contact us for hassle-free shopping and errand running!
Social and Community Participation
Feeling disconnected from your community can be tough. We know that everyone has unique interests and challenges that can make it difficult to participate in local activities and events. That’s why our team takes the time to get to know you and your individual needs. We’ll work with you to find ways to connect with your community and get involved in the things that matter most to you.
Meal Planning & Prepping
Our team loves food and helping people eat healthily. We’ll work together to prepare meals and make sure you have enough until our next visit. And if you enjoy baking or making cakes, we’d love to learn from you!
Organising
We offer a personalized and approachable decluttering service to help you simplify your life. Check out our Decluttering and Organising Services for more information.
We primarily support Self and Plan Managed NDIS Participants – We work with our clients to assist, support and provide solutions and advice on keeping their home clean and tidy. We are considerate to client’s individual needs and can adapt accordingly.
We also work with a range of other care services including CarersSA, Royal District Nursing and Resthaven.
Counselling Support Service Contacts
Call Lifeline 24/7 for crisis support and suicide prevention services. Text support is also available: 0477 13 11 14.
Call Beyond Blue 24/7 for advice, referral and support from a trained mental health professional.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
The Suicide Call Back Service offers 24/7 free counselling and support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved.
Call Mensline 24/7 for telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
13 YARN is a 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
QLife offers phone and online anonymous LGBTI support and referral. 3pm – midnight local time every day.
If you have a life-threatening or urgent situation, phone Triple Zero (000) and ask for the police, fire or ambulance depending on the type of emergency.