Our NDIS and disability services are tailored to suit you. We focus on your individual goals and provide the supports you need to live your best life.
For more than 35 years Samaritans has been providing quality care. From individual support in your community, to 24/7 support for people with complex needs, our trained staff are ready to help you.
Flexibility, choice and support as individual as you are.
Our services expand throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Upper Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast of NSW.
Samaritans meets the eligibility criteria set by the NDIA for Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP) pricing and charges prices that appear in the NDIS Price Guide.
Meet the Stewart family
Live the life you want.
Samaritans staff have worked with sisters Heatha and Michelle Stewart to help them gain independent living skills through the NDIS. Their mum, Noelene, says that Samaritans has filled the gap in their lives.
Frequently asked questions:
How does the NDIS work?
The NDIS provides funding to people with a disability based on their needs, hopes, and dreams. Individuals are able to decide what their hopes and needs are, develop their NDIS plan and choose their provider.
Samaritans is a qualified NDIS provider.
Where can I see the NDIS price guide?
Part of the pre-planning process is understanding the benefits available through the NDIS. The scheme covers a wide range of items from short term accommodation to assistance with daily activities, employment services, and improved living arrangements.
You can download the full price guide from the NDIA website.
Samaritans meets the eligibility criteria set by the NDIA for Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP) pricing and charges prices that appear in the NDIS price guide
How can I prepare for my NDIA planning meeting meeting?
Samaritans has developed a pre-planning workbook designed to help you prepare for your planning meeting with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
To download the file, please click link below:
Coordination of supports
Samaritans works with you and your family to help you achieve your goals and link you with all local supports.
Who we assist
Samaritans Coordination of Support can assist people living with a disability in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Services
Samaritans Coordination of Supports will support you by:
- Linking you with the local services that will meet your individual needs and goals.
- Coordinate your supports and support providers.
- Liaise with funded, mainstream and community groups on your behalf.
- Responding to and resolving crises.
- Building the skills and knowledge of individuals and their families.
- Providing pathways to participate in your local community.
- Ensuring new supports and arrangements continually meet and exceed your needs and goals.
Locations
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter regions of NSW.
Relevant NDIS Budget
Support Coordination (Capacity Building)
Daily Living
Samaritans can support you with your day to day activities. Whether that is keeping up with household tasks, personal care, accessing the community or building your skills, we can help.
Who we assist
People with a disability.
Services
Samaritans has experienced support workers who can assist you with things like:
- Assistance to access the community
- Assistance with self-care
- Building living skills
- Keeping up with household tasks
- Personal care such as toileting, showering and getting dressed.
Location
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Hunter, Central Coast and surrounding areas in NSW.
Relevant NDIS Budget
Assistance with Daily Life (Core)
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Samaritans operates Supported Independent Living homes throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast. Our homes offer people living with a disability a welcoming environment where they can receive the support they need.
Who we assist
Adults living with a disability.
Services
Gain independence in one of our homes while receiving compassionate support from our experienced support workers.
Locations
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast of NSW.
Social and community participation
Samaritans supports people to participate in the community and engage in social activities. We provide a variety of flexible and tailored activities to help you achieve your goals.
Who we assist
People with a disability.
Services
Quality social and recreational activities for people living with a disability.
Locations
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Hunter, Central Coast and surrounding areas in NSW.
Relevant NDIS budget
Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation (Core)
Therapy and Behaviour Support
Samaritans offers Therapy and Behaviour Support in Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast regions. We have a team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and behaviour support specialists ready to work with you.
Who we assist
People with a disability, children and family
Services
We have a team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and behaviour support specialists ready to work with you.
Locations
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, Central Coast of NSW.
Relevant NDIS Budget
Improved Daily Living (Capacity Building)