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✨ What if respite didn’t just “fill a gap” — but actually changed how someone feels, connects, and moves through their w...
23/11/2025

✨ What if respite didn’t just “fill a gap” — but actually changed how someone feels, connects, and moves through their week?

At Bridges Alliance, that’s exactly what we aim for.
Because real support isn’t just a service… it’s an experience that leaves people calmer, more confident, and genuinely cared for. 💛

Over the past few months, we’ve listened closely to Support Coordinators, participants, and families — and one message keeps coming up:
➡️ “We need respite that’s reliable, human, and easy.”

So here’s what we’re doubling down on:

💛 Participant-first STA stays
Every stay is tailored — quiet days, community outings, connection time, or simply a peaceful reset. No templates. No “one-size-fits-all.”

🤝 Support Coordinators you can count on
Fast responses. Clear communication. Smooth processes. We know the pressure you’re under, and we’re here to lighten the load.

🏡 Warm, welcoming STR environments
Spaces that feel safe, calm, and home-like — not clinical.

🌿 Real connection
Because trust isn’t built through paperwork; it’s built through moments — conversations, shared experiences, and being there when it matters.

✨ This is the heart of Bridges Alliance.
And it’s why our community is growing.

If you’re a Support Coordinator looking for reliable Short-Term Respite…
Or a participant wanting a stay that feels uplifting, not stressful…

👉 We’d love to support you.
www.bridgesalliance.com.au

Together, we’re creating care that actually feels like care. 💛

Luca wandered through the aisles of the local Salvos store, taking his time the way he always does when something catche...
20/11/2025

Luca wandered through the aisles of the local Salvos store, taking his time the way he always does when something catches his interest. The shelves were a bit of a treasure hunt—stacked with old camping gear, rolled-up yoga mats, quirky baskets, and the sort of odds and ends that seem random at first but somehow tell their own stories.

He paused in front of a shelf filled with colourful balls and sports gear, gently picking things up, turning them over, and setting them back with care. There was no rush. Just quiet curiosity, the kind that makes even the simplest outing feel meaningful.

What made the moment special wasn’t the items themselves, but the way Luca moved through the space—confident, relaxed, and completely in his element. Every shelf held something new to explore, and every discovery sparked a little more joy. By the time he’d finished looking through the section, it felt less like a quick visit and more like a small adventure tucked into an ordinary day.

Sometimes it’s these simple moments—wandering, noticing, taking things in at his own pace—that say the most about who Luca is and the way he sees the world.














18/11/2025

Frank C was in great form today, giving it everything on the Bocce court. It’s one of the many social and skill-building activities our Bridges Alliance participants get to experience and enjoy.

He’s not just out there for fun — Frank is training for the Special Olympics, and his focus and commitment shine through in every throw.

At Bridges Alliance, we’re proud to support participants as they try new things, build confidence, and work toward their goals, both on and off the court.

Cheer Frank on as he continues his journey.
Learn more at bridgesalliance.com.au

18/11/2025

Everyday Achievements Matter

Everyday wins count. For Luca, learning how to navigate appointments, communicate his needs, and manage tasks independently are milestones worth celebrating.

At Bridges Alliance, we’re proud to support participants in their everyday achievements — helping them grow, gain confidence, and feel empowered.

17/11/2025

Celebrating Progress with Luca

It’s the little wins that count. Luca has been working with Bridges Alliance on developing new skills and exploring opportunities that match his goals. Every session brings progress, confidence, and a sense of achievement.

At Bridges Alliance, we celebrate every step forward — helping participants build skills, connect with others, and live more independently. Luca’s journey is a perfect example of what’s possible with the right support.

The NDIS Would we fund it guide helps you understand how funding decisions are made. It shows how NDIA planners decide w...
16/11/2025

The NDIS Would we fund it guide helps you understand how funding decisions are made. It shows how NDIA planners decide what the NDIS will — and won’t — pay for.

It can feel confusing when a support you’ve requested isn’t funded, or when someone with a similar disability gets a different outcome. Decisions are based on personal factors like your disability needs, living situation, and the support you get from family, friends, or carers — so everyone’s outcome can be different.

The guide covers commonly asked-about supports and explains how reasonable and necessary decisions are made using the NDIS Funding Criteria. It’s not a full list of what can or can’t be funded but focuses on the items participants ask about most.

Topics include:
• Assistive technology (generators, vehicles, repairs, wheelchairs, sensory equipment, tablets, footwear, household items, lift chairs)
• Beds and bedding (non-standard mattresses, larger sizes)
• Assistance and therapy animals, pets
• Smoke alarm supports for adults and children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Health and wellbeing supports (gym, mental health, consumables, continence, enteral feeding, pharmaceuticals)
• Home and living supports (2 bedrooms for one resident, 2:1 support, degenerative conditions, living alone, ILO, modifications, automation, new builds, moving house)
• Mainstream supports, nursing in the home, aged care, wound care
• Justice-related supports

For anything specific to you, contact your NDIS representative — their details are in your plan.

10/11/2025

Enjoying the Daisies at Mount Annan Botanical Gardens

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Our CEO

Chief Executive Officer Averil Straney brought this vision to life in 2018 by founding Bridges Alliance after a professional career in local and regional program management and service delivery spanning over 20 years within the disability and community service sectors, most recently coordinating Ability Links NSW regional programs for Settlement Services International. Averil’s aim is focused and clear – to build high quality, interconnected services that align with and deliver on client choices and goals.

“My passion has always been to listen to and support those who struggle and fight to have their voice heard in our community. Bridges Alliance is a vehicle to bridge a pathway for people with a disability and their families and carers to fully engage in their communities and to create the best life possible.” - Averil Straney

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