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NDIS Autism Support — Children, Teens & Adults

Autism support for kids and adults,
built around the person

Consistent, matched NDIS support for autistic school-age children, teenagers and adults across Melbourne — shaped around routines, sensory needs and the way each person communicates. The same familiar worker, week after week.

NDIS support worker and an autistic young man planning his weekly routine together at the kitchen table
Why Consistency Matters

Predictable support,
on your terms

For many autistic people — children, teens and adults alike — the hardest part of NDIS support isn’t the support itself — it’s the constant change. A new face at the door, a cancelled shift, a worker who talks too much or moves too fast. Every change costs energy better spent on school, work, family and the things that matter.

We work the other way around. We match each person with a worker deliberately, introduce them before support starts, keep the same people on your roster, and tell you in advance about anything that will change. We don’t just fill shifts — we look for the right support arrangement for you.

Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming: we’re not here to make you less autistic. We’re here to help with the things you’ve told us you want help with.

What People Ask Us For

Common goals we
support alongside you

Every plan is different. These are the goals autistic children, teens and adults — and their families — most often bring to us.

A steady weekly routine
Getting to appointments
Cooking, shopping & budgeting
Travel training on public transport
Social confidence & friendships
Study, TAFE or work
Moving towards independent living
Managing anxiety & overload
Special interests & community groups
Children & Teens

Support for school-age
children, teens & families

We support autistic children from school age (around 7 and up) and teenagers with an NDIS plan, working alongside parents, carers, schools and the child’s therapy team. Every worker matched with a child holds an NDIS Worker Screening clearance and a current Victorian Working with Children Check.

  • After-school & school holidays

    One-to-one outings, community activities and school-holiday plans built around your child’s interests and energy.

  • Routines & life skills

    Calmer mornings and evenings, visual schedules, and everyday skills like packing a bag, simple cooking or catching the bus.

  • Social skills & friendships

    Building confidence at clubs, sport and social settings, at a pace that suits your child.

  • A break for families

    Regular, reliable support at home or in the community, so parents and carers get time to recharge.

How We Match

Five steps before
your first shift

Matching is the part most providers rush. It’s the part we spend the most time on.

Listen

A relaxed first conversation with you or your family — by phone, email, text or in person, whichever suits. No forms to fill in first.

Profile

We note your communication preferences, sensory needs, routines, interests and what hasn’t worked before.

Match

We choose a worker for fit, not just availability — and if we don’t have the right person yet, we tell you.

Meet

You meet your worker before regular support begins, with a photo and short profile sent ahead of time.

Review

We check in after the first weeks and adjust. Changing workers is always your call.

How We Adapt

Support that fits
the way you work

Small adjustments make the biggest difference. These are built in from the start, not added on request.

  • No surprises

    Same worker, same times where possible, and advance notice of any change — in writing if you prefer.

  • Your communication style

    Text, email, visual schedules or fewer words — we use whatever works for you, and we don’t force small talk.

  • Sensory awareness

    Quieter times at the shops, low-stimulation venues, and breaks before overload — planned with you.

  • Interests as a starting point

    Your interests are often the best route into new skills, social groups, study or work. Some participants also enjoy group and centre-based activities.

  • Burnout awareness

    We pace goals around your energy and recognise when to slow down, rather than pushing through.

  • Family & coordinator updates

    We keep parents, carers and coordinators informed — clearly and regularly, and with consent for adults.

Questions

Autism support — common questions

Do you support autistic children as well as adults?

Yes. We support autistic children from school age (around 7 and up), teenagers and adults with an NDIS plan. For children and teens, support often includes after-school and school-holiday activities, building routines and life skills, social skills and friendships, and giving parents and carers a break. Every worker matched with a child holds an NDIS Worker Screening clearance and a current Victorian Working with Children Check.

Do you support autistic adults without an intellectual disability?

Yes. Most of the autistic adults we support live independently or semi-independently and want help with specific things — routine, appointments, social confidence, study or work. We shape support around your goals, not a label.

Can I choose my support worker?

Yes. We match on communication style, interests, gender preference, language and personality, and you (or your family, for a child) meet the worker before regular support starts. If the match isn’t right, tell us and we’ll change it without fuss.

What NDIS funding pays for autism support?

Most autism support is funded from Core Supports (Assistance with Daily Life, and Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation) and Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living, or Increased Social and Community Participation). We confirm the exact line items with you, your plan manager or your support coordinator before anything starts.

Do you work with behaviour support plans?

If you have a behaviour support plan written by a registered behaviour support practitioner, we follow it consistently and report as required. We don’t write behaviour support plans ourselves.

Can you support children younger than 7?

Our support is designed for school-age children (around 7 and up), teenagers and adults. Younger children usually start through the NDIS early childhood approach, run by early childhood partners. If you are unsure what fits your child, contact us and we will talk it through honestly.

Which areas do you cover?

We’re based in Ringwood and take enquiries across Melbourne. We confirm a matched worker is available near you before anything is agreed — if we can’t staff it well, we’ll say so.

Who this is for

Autistic school-age children (around 7+), teenagers and adults with an NDIS plan, including people with co-occurring anxiety, ADHD or psychosocial disability. NDIA-managed, plan-managed and self-managed participants are all welcome — we’re a registered NDIS provider.

Related support: life skills, community participation, daily living, employment & education and our Independence Builder Pathway.

How it’s funded

Usually from Core Supports (Assistance with Daily Life; Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation) and Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living; Increased Social and Community Participation; Finding and Keeping a Job).

Not sure what your plan covers? Send us a message and we’ll go through it with you.

A Low-Pressure First Step

Prefer to write
than talk?

That’s completely fine. Use the enquiry form or email us — you don’t need to call. Tell us as much or as little as you like, and we’ll reply in writing. Parents and carers are welcome to enquire on a child’s behalf.