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NDIS support for young people · KORA Ability

Every ability. Every opportunity.Youth workers who walk alongside you.

Support for young people with NDIS plans — living with disability, trauma or tough life experiences — from experienced youth workers and leaders who listen, show up and stay.

What KORA Ability stands for

KNOWLEDGE

Your NDIS plan explained in plain language — your rights, your options.

OPPORTUNITY

Real pathways into community, school, work and independence.

RESPECT

Trauma-informed, culturally safe support that honours your story.

AGENCY

Young people lead. We back your decisions and help make them happen.

What we provide

Support built for young people, not around them

01

Youth-led daily support

Practical help with routines, independence and everyday life — from youth workers who get it.

02

Community and culture

Getting out, finding your people and connecting with culture, sport, creativity and Country.

03

Skills, school and work

Capacity building that opens doors — confidence, study, first jobs and future goals.

04

Trauma-informed mentoring

Consistent, safe relationships with experienced youth workers and leaders who walk alongside you.

05

Respite

Short-term respite for young people — giving families and carers a break while young people have fun, safe experiences.

06

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Ongoing support for young people living independently or in shared homes, with youth workers on hand every step.

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Who we support

Young people with NDIS plans — and the people around them

Young people with disability

Intellectual, physical, psychosocial and neurodivergent young people aged 12–25 with NDIS plans.

Young people affected by trauma

Support that understands what sits underneath behaviour — and doesn't give up.

Young people in care or transition

Out-of-home care, leaving care, youth justice and housing transitions.

Families, carers and professionals

Working alongside parents, carers, support coordinators, caseworkers and schools.

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How it works

Four simple steps, at your pace

  1. 01

    Get to know you

    We meet you — and your family or carers if you like — and listen first.

  2. 02

    Shape the plan

    Together we match your NDIS funding to the goals that matter to you.

  3. 03

    Meet your team

    You're matched with an experienced youth worker who suits you.

  4. 04

    Review and grow

    Regular check-ins so support keeps up as you grow.

Part of the KORA group

Youth work experience, NDIS know-how

Our team comes from youth work — residential care, youth justice, outreach and community programs. We understand disability, trauma and the realities young people face, and we bring that experience to every NDIS plan we support.

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Working together

Ready to work alongside your team

We are ready to work with Department case managers, support coordinators and allied health professionals to provide quality, consistent support to young people.

Department case managers

Working with child protection and youth justice case managers on shared care and safety plans.

Support coordinators

Clear communication, timely reporting and supports that align with each NDIS plan.

Allied health professionals

Putting behaviour support, OT, psychology and speech plans into practice day to day.

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Start a conversation

Support that backs young people.

Tell us about the young person and their goals. No pressure, no jargon — just a conversation.

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