Disability & Community Support Across Brisbane

Support builtaround people,not just shifts.

Personalised disability and community support with consistent workers, thoughtful matching and a team that stays involved.

Currently welcoming new referrals across Brisbane.

Support should feel personal.

Finding the right support is about more than filling a schedule.

It is about trust, consistency and finding people who understand how you want to be supported.

At ARA, we take the time to understand each participant, consider the right worker-participant fit and stay involved after support begins.

Why ARA

A different approach to support.

  • Consistency

    We prioritise continuity and aim to build stable support relationships rather than constantly changing workers.

  • Thoughtful Matching

    We consider support needs, personality, communication, interests and availability when matching participants and workers.

  • Ongoing Involvement

    Our team stays connected after support begins and remains responsive when circumstances change.

  • Person-Centred Support

    Support is shaped around each participant's individual preferences, routines and goals.

Services

How we can support you

ARA provides individualised disability and community support across Brisbane.

  • Community Access & Participation

    Support accessing the community, activities and meaningful social connections.

  • Social Support

    Individual support for social activities, companionship and community participation.

  • Daily Living Support

    Practical assistance with everyday routines and activities based on individual needs and goals.

  • Appointments & Transport

    Support attending appointments, completing errands and accessing community activities.

  • Personal Support

    Individualised assistance with everyday support needs delivered with respect for choice, dignity and independence.

  • Skill Development

    Support building practical everyday skills and confidence in line with participant goals.

How It Works

Getting started with ARA

  1. Tell us what you need

    Tell us about the support you are looking for, your location, preferences and schedule.

  2. Meet & Connect

    Where appropriate, we can arrange an initial conversation or Meet & Greet before support begins.

  3. Find the Right Fit

    We consider the participant's needs, preferences, interests, availability and support requirements when identifying a suitable worker.

  4. Stay Connected

    Our involvement continues after support begins. We maintain communication and remain responsive as needs or circumstances change.

Support that makes a difference.

Every person deserves to feel connected, respected and empowered. At ARA, we believe meaningful support starts with understanding what matters most to you.

Two people talking over drinks at a table, one seated in a wheelchair.

Connection and belonging

Building meaningful connections through everyday moments.

Two people smiling and embracing, one seated in a wheelchair.

Care built on trust

Support shaped around your individuality, choices and goals.

A wheelchair user and a companion spending time together beside a river in a park.

Freedom to participate

Supporting opportunities to enjoy the community, your way.

Photo credits

People Behind ARA

People who stay involved.

Together, Larissa and Taís stay personally involved in creating support that respects each person’s individual needs, choices and goals.

The people behind ARA together in the ARA office

Larissa Silva Souza

Provisional Psychologist & Community Support Professional

Larissa is a Provisional Psychologist in Australia with a background in psychology, community services and disability support. She combines psychological knowledge with hands-on experience supporting individuals and families, bringing a thoughtful, person-centred approach focused on consistency, communication and genuine relationships.

Taís Tofano

Disability Support Worker

Taís brings three years of disability support experience, alongside previous leadership and supervisory experience with Localiza, a multinational company. She brings a calm, organised and people-focused approach to support, with a strong commitment to reliability, independence and meaningful community participation.

For Support Coordinators

A provider that stays involved after the referral.

ARA works collaboratively with Support Coordinators to provide consistent support, maintain clear communication and respond when a participant's circumstances change.

  • Consistency

  • Thoughtful matching

  • Communication

  • Collaboration

Greater Brisbane

Currently welcoming new referrals across Brisbane.

Availability depends on location, support requirements, schedule and worker capacity.

Let's Connect

Looking for the right support?

Tell us what you need and we can explore whether ARA may be a suitable fit.