About Breaking Barriers Together

At Breaking Barriers Together our services are open to people of all ages and backgrounds, including children, young people, adults, and older community members. Whether it’s everyday assistance, social connection, learning new skills, or accessing community life, our goal is to empower every individual to live with dignity, independence, and confidence.

We proudly support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. 

Services not funded by the NDIS or Home Care Packages are also available privately.

1. Everyday Living Support

Grocery shopping, cooking assistance, Personal Care, household organisation etc.
2. Social Connection 

 Accompaniment to community events, coffee catch-ups, and group activities and supported outings to shopping centres, fitness, arts, volunteering etc. 

3. Skills for Independence

Budgeting help, transport training, computer literacy, ​​help with job readiness: resume writing, mock interviews, workplace mentoring. 

Support with study: attending TAFE, university, or training courses. 

4. Carer Respite

Temporary safe and structured support to give family carers a break. 

5. Community Group Activities: 

Outings, hobby groups, and Inclusive support for LGBTQ+ events, community, and pride OR cultural gatherings. 

6. Health and wellbeing supports 

Light fitness/exercise sessions (e.g., walking groups, yoga, swimming), meal prep, health-focused outings (swimming, recreation) etc. 

7. Transport Services 

Driving participants to medical appointments, work, social activities. Supporting individuals to learn public transport use.

8. Support Coordination.

Our role is to strengthen your ability to coordinate supports, resolve service gaps, and prepare for plan reviews through clear documentation and goal-aligned strategies.

Noting everyone’s journey is different. We’ll work with you to create a tailored support plan that fits your life, your goals.

What makes us different is accessibility and flexibility. We’re open to everyone in the community — not just NDIS or aged care clients. Our supports also include companionship for socially isolated individuals, everyday life skills (cooking, budgeting, transport), respite care for families, affordable options for middle-income earners, group activities to reduce loneliness, and tailored support for CALD communities. Flexible, inclusive (LGBTQ+ 🌈friendly), and accessible — with or without funding.

Whether it’s parents struggling with isolation, carers needing a break, children waiting for NDIS approval, or individuals simply wanting a companion for a spontaneous outing, we’re here to provide the relief and support you need to live everyday life with dignity and confidence.

So if you or someone you love like that could benefit from a little extra support — whether through a one-off session, ongoing support  or even a gift card — let’s talk. Together, we can break barriers and build confidence, connection, and independence in our community.