Oyster Care - Disability Housing & NDIS Services

13/02/2026

💼 Ready for Work? Get Culturally Supported Employment.

Resharing this for anyone who needs it — Oyster Care Foundation is supporting First Nations community members living with disability with one-on-one employment coaching, help finding the right job, and support to explore self-employment.

Proud to partner with Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation (OTAC) to ensure cultural safety and guidance every step of the way. 🙌
📞 Call: 02 9615 4496
✉️ Email: connect@oystercare.org.au

💼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸? 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Oyster Care Foundation is launching a dedicated employment support program for First Nations community members with a disability. We provide one-on-one coaching, help you find the right job, or support you in starting your own business. ✨

With our 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 by your side, you'll get training, interview prep, and ongoing support for as long as you need it. 🩷

Proudly partnered with Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation - OTAC to ensure cultural safety and guidance every step of the way. 🙌

📞 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱?
Call: 02 9615 4496
Email: connect@oystercare.org.au

11/02/2026

🍕 Cheesy, fun, and confidence-building — our 𝗣𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 is on! Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll make your own pizza, choose your toppings, cook it, and enjoy it in a friendly, supportive space. It’s a great way to build life skills, independence, and work towards your NDIS goals.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
📍 Riverwood Community Hub, 80 Kentucky Road, Riverwood NSW 2200
📅 23rd February 2026
🕘 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 — register now or contact us to book your place: (02) 9051 0797 or 1300 858 423. ✨

09/02/2026

Discover connection, joy, and new friendships here.

Curious about what makes our community special? At Oyster Care Foundation, our free events bring together people of all ages and backgrounds. Experience hands-on cultural crafts, music, and laughter in a welcoming, accessible space.

Everyone is invited. Whether you’re looking for support, a sense of belonging, or just a fun afternoon, there’s a place for you at our next gathering.

Ready to join in? Visit www.oystercare.org.au or call 1300 941 450 to find your local event. Let’s celebrate community, together. 😊

07/02/2026

Smiles that tell stories of independence.

Meet Amina and Margaret. Two women from different walks of life, united by the courage to embrace new possibilities. With support from Oyster Care, Amina found the confidence to join her local art group, while Margaret rediscovered the joy of morning walks beneath blossoming trees.

Their journeys remind us that real empowerment starts with a caring hand and a listening ear. At Oyster Care Foundation, every person is seen, respected, and supported to reach their goals.

Curious how we can support your family or someone you know? Reach out today and see what’s possible. 🌸

06/02/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
This employment program is built on guidance, cultural safety, and long-term support — not just job outcomes. 💼✨

📞 Get in touch to get started:
Call: 02 9615 4496
Email: connect@oystercare.org.au

💼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸? 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Oyster Care Foundation is launching a dedicated employment support program for First Nations community members with a disability. We provide one-on-one coaching, help you find the right job, or support you in starting your own business. ✨

With our 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 by your side, you'll get training, interview prep, and ongoing support for as long as you need it. 🩷

Proudly partnered with Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation - OTAC to ensure cultural safety and guidance every step of the way. 🙌

📞 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱?
Call: 02 9615 4496
Email: connect@oystercare.org.au

04/02/2026

Independence blooms in every caring moment here.

How does a simple garden build confidence? What happens when support truly understands you?

See how Oyster Care Foundation helps participants grow, connect, and thrive. Call us or visit oystercare.org.au to learn more.

Let’s nurture independence together. 🌱

27/01/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁. 🩷

One of our participants from Melbourne recently shared her experience with Isata, who supported her through her NDIS advocacy journey. After navigating the system for 2 years and multiple applications, she finally got approved.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. ✨
Read the full story on our blog: https://oystercare.org.au/client-story-from-ndis-roadblocks-to-real-support/

Need help accessing NDIS? We're here to support you every step of the way.
Learn more about us: https://oystercare.org.au/

24/01/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Every small win is progress—and it all adds up.

At Oyster Care Foundation, we celebrate the real milestones: cooking your first meal, building a routine, managing your budget, or simply backing yourself in a new situation. These are the steps that grow confidence, choice, and independence.

Our disability support services are here to empower you through:
🩷 Life skills support tailored to your goals
🩷 Respectful, person-led care that honours your choices
🩷 Connection to community programs, events, and activities

Because independence isn’t about doing it alone—it’s about having the right support beside you.

Start your journey today at oystercare.org.au 🌐

19/01/2026

💡 Did you know? The right support designed around you can be life-changing.

At Oyster Care Foundation, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re navigating the NDIS, building independence, or needing steady wellbeing support, our coordinators are here to guide you with clarity, care, and practical next steps—every step of the way.

📖 Read our featured blog: https://oystercare.org.au/building-a-future-how-support-coordination-paves-the-way-for-success/ -toc__heading-anchor-6

19/01/2026

Visit the link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/yk6jsprw

Reminder: tomorrow is our Aboriginal Advocacy & Advice Workshop in Dubbo.

Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation is hosting a culturally safe space for parents, carers and kinship networks to get practical guidance, ask questions, and feel supported when navigating the child protection system.
Workshop details

📍 Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation, 99 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo NSW 2830

📅 20 January
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

What you can expect:
Clear, practical information
Support to understand your rights and responsibilities
Guidance around kinship care and next steps
Connection to ongoing advocacy and community supports
Parents, carers and community are welcome please share this with someone who might need it.

How to participate: https://tinyurl.com/yk6jsprw

13/01/2026

Calling all cultural stallholders — registrations are still open for the Cultural Healing Festival.

If you’re a community group, artist, maker, cultural educator or food vendor, we’d love you to be part of a day centred on culture, healing, unity and community as we honour First Nations survival and celebrate what brings us together.

Cultural Healing Festival
📅 Monday 26 Jan 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Dubbo Rugby Club (72 Wingewarra Street), Dubbo

Stallholder registrations:
Register now by scanning the QR code on the flyer and submitting your details.
Spots are limited, get in early so we can lock you in and support you with the event logistics.

11/01/2026

School holidays just got a whole lot brighter in Dubbo!

Oyster Care, Oyster Tribe, and our amazing partners invite you to join a series of events that put community, culture, and fun at the centre of every day.

Whether your kids love sports, creativity, or connecting with culture there’s an experience waiting for them.

Let’s come together to support, inspire, and uplift the next generation.
Don’t miss out register now and share with your network!
Register now https://events.humanitix.com/otac-dubbo-school-holiday-programs|