Interaction Disability Services
Interaction Disability Services is a not-for-profit, NDIS-registered organisation committed to supporting and empowering people living with intellectual disability. Interaction Services was founded in 1979 by a group of parents with a plan for their children with disability to integrate into the community and transition into independent living.
Early efforts focused on the transition from the family home into an intensive skill development program supported by families and volunteers. Empowering people through education and community networks, people were then transitioned to independent accommodation with minimal assistance. Over the last 40 years, we’ve built on their vision and have expanded to support more than 550 families and individuals annually.
Interaction works with individuals and families across NSW including participants with intellectual and/or physical disability, and families and carers of people with disability. In addition to our general support services, Interaction is proud to be a best practice provider of specialist support for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). In 1992, Interaction established the first accommodation program in Australia designed to meet the specific needs associated with PWS. Since then, we have continued to work with individuals and families to provide a range of PWS supports.
Interaction provides the following supports to children, adults and their families.
• Supported Accommodation
• Support Coordination
• Community Access and Self Care
• Behaviour and Allied Health Services
• Activities and Events
Our support services are available across the Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle regions of NSW and available to people of any age, ability, need or background. We value diversity, and understand that no two people are the same. This is why we work closely with people to build flexible and practical supports that meet their individual needs.
At Interaction, our mission is to provide exceptional services for people with disability, primarily those with an intellectual disability, and their support networks. Through person-centred support, we empower people to reach their individual goals and aspirations.