NDIS & disability support · Northern Rivers NSW
Support that fits your life — right here in the Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers Care Network delivers person-centred NDIS support at home and in the community across Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Lismore and surrounds — shaped around your goals, your routines and your choices.
- Fully insured team
- NDIS screening & compliance checks
- Consistent, reliable workers
- Local & easy to reach
Who we support
Whoever you are in this, you're in the right place
NDIS participants
Practical, respectful support with daily life, community and independence — built around your goals and delivered by workers you choose.
Explore our servicesFamilies, carers & nominees
Helping someone choose a provider? See how we work, what safeguards are in place, and what to expect from the first conversation.
See why families choose usSupport coordinators & professionals
Fast responses, consistent workers and proactive communication — coordination the way it should be. Referrals take about a minute.
Refer a participantWhat we do
Support for everyday life, done properly
Every support plan starts with what matters to you. Here's how we help across the Northern Rivers.
Daily living support
A steady hand with routines and everyday tasks at home, so the day runs the way you want it to.
Learn morePersonal care
Dignified, respectful assistance with personal care — delivered by consistent workers you know and trust.
Learn moreMeals & household help
Meal preparation, shopping and a hand keeping the house in order — done with you, not just for you.
Learn moreCommunity participation
Get out and do the things you enjoy — the beach, markets, sport, social groups, catching up with friends.
Learn moreTransport
Reliable lifts to appointments, activities and community events — with support before and after where you need it.
Learn moreCapacity building & skills
Goal-focused skill development that grows real independence, one achievable step at a time.
Learn moreGetting started
From first hello to first shift — without the runaround
No confusing paperwork, no being passed around a call centre. Here's what actually happens when you reach out.
Say hello
Call, WhatsApp or send the one-minute form. We respond quickly, and reaching out doesn't commit you to anything.
We listen & plan together
We meet you — and your family or coordinator if you like — to understand your goals, routines and what good support looks like for you.
Support begins
You're matched with workers who suit you, under a plain-English service agreement priced in line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements.
Why people choose us
Small enough to know you. Organised enough to rely on.
Choosing a provider is a trust decision. These are the habits we've built our reputation on — shaped by founder Rory Bruce-Allen's own lived experience of what consistent support can do. Read his story.
The same familiar faces
We roster for consistency, so you're supported by people who know you — your routines, your preferences, your goals.
Clear, proactive communication
Fast responses, straight answers, and updates before you have to chase them — for participants, families and coordinators alike.
A fully insured, screened team
Our team is fully insured and completes the required NDIS screening and compliance checks.
Local people, local knowledge
We live and work here too — from Ballina to Lismore, we know the places, services and communities that matter.
Where we work
Proudly part of the Northern Rivers
We provide in-home and community-based support across the region, including:
A bit further afield? Ask us — we can often help in surrounding communities too.
What does support cost?
Can I choose my support worker?
How soon can support start?
Let's talk about the support you're looking for
It takes about a minute to reach out, and it doesn't commit you to anything. Just a friendly local conversation about what would make life work better.