Interchange Illawarra is a not for profit, community based, registered NDIS organisation. We’ve been in operation for over 45 years and are proud to offer quality flexible supports for people with disabilities in the Illawarra region. We are known for our ‘can-do’ attitude, fun activities and caring Support Workers. We even offer free social events as part of our Parent/Carer Health & Wellbeing Program.

  • Group of participants on a wharf before whale watching

    Social Support Adults

    We have a huge range of Social Suport options for adults including the Weekdays Program, Nightlife Social, Weekends Away, Peer Support Saturday and Kiama Social Support as well as special events like Hawks and Dragons games and musicals!

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    Social Support Youth

    Our Youth Programs include a fun filled school holiday program and a Saturday Club. The activities include things like bowling, laser tag, fishing, Comicon, Luna Park, cooking days and going to the cinema to see new release movies.

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  • Group of BestLife participants holding up a BestLife sign on a sunny day in Wollongong

    BestLife Support Program

    The BestLife Support Program, is a schedule of activities that run in 12 week blocks, featuring Active Monday, Life Skills Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Leisure Thursday and Creative Friday. Groups start from the Wallis Centre in Wollongong.

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    Daily Living

    Whether you require assistance with cleaning, meal preparation, personal care, laundry, gardening or any other aspects of daily living, we can support you to increase independence in your home. We can support you to reach your NDIS goals!

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  • Man with disability surfing with the assistance of DSA

    Individual Support

    Individual Support is a great way to enjoy outings, persue personal interests or hobbies, attend sporting activities, learn new skills and work towards to your goals. We can even assist you to attend therapy or doctors appointments.

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  • Participant at the gym with Support Worker and Alexander Volkanovski

    Community Inclusion

    We offer a range of options for community inclusion including assistance to work towards your goals, build on your life skills, pursue interests or hobbies, or attend group based activities like sporting teams or art classes.

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    My Time

    MyTime is for parents and carers of a child (aged 0-16 years) with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay. Unwind, meet new people who understand.  

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  • Group of participants outside under a sign that says Magic Mountain

    Short Breaks

    Short Breaks provide loads of fun for participants and respite for carers. We love city breaks, farm stays, and the coast. We ask participants what activities they would like to do and don’t schedule everything, preferring to be adventurous and flexible!

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    Short Term Accommodation

    We offer short term accommodation for those times you, or your carer, needs a break. We have a Villa at Lake Illawarra and a cottage in Wollongong. They both feel like a cosy home away from home!

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    Young Adult Support

    Our Young Adult Support Options are designed for young people (18 to 25 years of age) with low to moderate support needs. We offer support to do fun things, exercise, learn a new skill, work towards a goal or go to an appointment.

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    Sibs - Sibling Support

    This support initiative is for children aged 8-12 years old who have a sibling with a disability. Interchange Illawarra Sibs events will give siblings a chance to connect with others in a similar situation, and enjoy some time out that’s all about them!

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  • Parents and Carers at an event holding red Interchange bags

    Parent Carer Health & Wellbeing

    The Health and Wellbeing Program assists parents/carers to participate in the community, strengthen informal networks, and provide opportunities to attend free events and workshops.

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Flexibility is our super power!

Check out our huge range of Social Support options for Adults

Our Service Menu

  • At Interchange Illawarra we offer some great supported socialising opportunities including the Weekdays program, NightLife Social, Weekends Away and special events.

    For more information about Social Support for adults click here.

  • The BestLife Support Program is designed for participants (18+) who have low to moderate support needs. Every day we have a different focus with Active Monday, Life Skills Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Leisure Thursday and Creative Friday. You can choose one day or many!

    To find out more about the BestLife Support Program click here.

  • We offer a wide range of options for social and community inclusion including assistance to work towards your goals, building skills that foster independence, pursue interests, or attend group activities like sports or art.

    For more information click here.

  • Whether you require assistance with cleaning, cooking or other aspects of daily living, we can support you to increase independence in your home with the right support, leaving you more time to focus on your goals.

    For more information click here.

  • MyTime is for parents and carers of a child (aged 0-16 years) with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay.

    Unwind, meet new people and share experiences with others who understand.

    For more information click here.

  • At Interchange Illawarra we are proud of our Parent/Carer Health and Wellbeing Program which aims to develop social and support opportunities for parents and carers. We do this through assisting parents and carers to participate in their local community, foster relationships that strengthen informal networks, and provide opportunities to attend free social events with other Interchange Illawarra parents and carers.

    For more information click here.

  • This support initiative is designed for children aged 8-12 years old who have a sibling with a disability. Interchange Illawarra Sibs events will give siblings a chance to connect with others in a similar situation, and enjoy some time out that’s all about them!

    For more information about Sibs click here.

  • Short Breaks provide loads of fun for participants and respite for carers. We love city breaks, farm stays, and coastal locations. We ask participants what activities they would like to do and don’t schedule every minute of the trip, preferring to be adventurous and flexible!

    For more information about Short Breaks click here.

  • We offer short term accommodation at Lake Illawarra or Wollongong.

    We ensure an overnight stay in our accommodation feels like a home away from home, with routines maintained in an environment that feels as natural as possible. Our villa and cottages are ordinary homes, designed to feel lived in, comfortable, and familiar.

    At Interchange Illawarra we are flexible with our respite options to fit what suits you and your parents/carers best.

    We offer group or 1:1 support options.

    For more information please click here.

  • At Interchange Illawarra we offer some great supported socialising opportunities including a jam packed school holiday program and a Saturday Club.

    For more information about our Youth Programs click here.

  • Our Young Adult Support Options are designed for young people (18 to 25 years of age) with low to moderate support needs. We offer support to do fun things, exercise, learn a new skill, work towards a goal or go to an appointment.

    This is also a great option for school leavers.

    For more information about Young Adult Support click here.

Participants holding the BestLife sign next to the water at North Wollongong

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Group of participants at Stuart Park Wollongong on a sunny day
Participant in a power chair doing work in the garden
Participants at Jamberoo Action Park in a yellow four person float
Group of female participants in a santa sled at Warrawong Plaza
Group of social support participants having a photo in front of beautiful Jervis Bay on a sunny day
Group of participants standing in front of Sydney Zoo sign
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    Interchange Illawarra have always gone above and beyond for us. They don’t just provide care, they build relationships and have helped our family through some of our hardest times. Our son is now more engaged, happier, and we have peace of mind. It is so comforting to have support from a team who truly care & understand.

    —Robyn (Parent of Interchange Illawarra participant)

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    I am very happy to say that my caring role is made much easier with the support I am given both through the programs for my daughter and the parent support events that the staff plan. The benefits of meeting other carers is important, no other service provider I know of offer this and this also builds a strong relationship with all staff, and the Christmas/End of Year Party is attended by all and is so much fun!

    — Parent/Carer Survey Response

  • A group of participants looking happy next to the water at Huskisson

    I love going out with my friends

    Narelle, participant

  • A group of parent and carers sitting and standing on the stairs of Centennial Vineyards

    Thank you to all the staff at Interchange for holding a spa day today. It was great. Lovely ladies. Beautiful place. Beautiful food. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Much appreciated.

    — Jill (Parent of an Interchange Illawarra participant who attended a free Parent/Carer Health & Wellbeing activity)