Wara Yindi Support Services

16/02/2026

Our books have re-opened and we are available for referrals!
Support Coordination remains with a child-focused approach, however if you are seeking support coordination for an adult, please complete the referral form and our team will reach out to you.
Please note, that all other services are available with immediate capacity and for all age groups.
Referral form can be found on our website: www.warayindi.com.au
Enquiries can be sent to: admin@warayindi.com.au

15/02/2026

🌿 COMMUNITY DONATION CALL‑OUT 🌿

We’re working on a new project and are seeking good‑quality, pre‑loved items that can be given a second life.

If you have anything you no longer need, we would be grateful for donations of:
• Sensory items
• Mindfulness and calming tools
• Education and learning resources
• Children’s toys, games and puzzles
• Outdoor play items
• Stationery and craft supplies
• Office items (small shelves, storage, whiteboards etc.)
• Bean bags, pillows, soft furnishings
• Any items that support creativity, comfort, or sensory needs

All items must be in good, clean, working condition.

We are happy to collect locally.
📧 admin@warayindi.com.au
📧 jacinta@warayindi.com.au
💬 Or send a message here on Facebook

Thank you so much in advance!!

14/02/2026

I am writing to share an update on the expanded support now available through Wara Yindi Support Services, supporting families, children, and young people across Whyalla and regional/remote South Australia.

In addition to our existing services, we are pleased to introduce a range of new programs for 2026 designed to strengthen emotional wellbeing, independence, social connection, and family capacity.

Supports Now Available
- Skills Development Groups (New service)
- Social Groups for Children & Young People (New service)
- Movie & Arts/Craft Group (New service)
- Cooking Group (New service)
- Life Skills Development Programs (New service)
- Employment & Driving Lesson Support (New service)
- School-Term 1:1 Support delivered at school, home, or in-office, focusing on: Social skills and friendships, emotional regulation, bullying support, routines and independence, safety, educational learning and practical daily living skills. (New service)
- Child based NDIS Support Coordination (Ongoing service)
- Psychosocial Recovery Coaching (Ongoing service)
- Support Work & Overnight Support (Ongoing service)
Training & Support for Parents and Carers (Ongoing service)

These supports are designed to be culturally safe, neuroaffirming, and accessible, with a strong focus on community connection and practical outcomes for families.

Referral information
Wara Yindi will be accepting child-based referrals for Support Coordination in 2026.
All supports require a formal referral, and EOIs can be submitted now.
Referrals can be submitted manually with the attached form, or by our online website: https://www.warayindi.com.au/
If you have any questions regarding referrals, please reach out to our admin team at admin@warayindi.com.au

If your service is working with families who may benefit from these programs, we would welcome the opportunity to collaborate and support them.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, play, grow and work, and of the many different mobs across Australia.

17/01/2026

Another few big wins!!

1. Another big win, with a $15,000 life changing stroller approved by NDIS!

2. A $1000,000 increase for a family for a 24 month plan!!

3. A transition from DCP care to independant living and full Home & Living supports approved

4. Some losses in the plan being reviewed but another $7,000 stroller approved that will ensure community safety!

This year has come with some great outcomes, here’s to many more!

Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of the journey ❤️

13/01/2026

Now taking referrals for 2026 across Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Flinders Ranges, Far West Coast and all regional communities in between.

✨ Child-based referrals only
✨ Specialising in complex support needs
✨ Aboriginal families prioritised – all referrals welcome

Jacinta Dempsey offers culturally safe, family-focused Support Coordination for children, teens and young people navigating the NDIS and beyond. With lived experience and deep community roots, Jacinta walks alongside families to:

✅ Understand and activate NDIS plans
✅ Advocate across systems (health, education, housing, justice)
✅ Access supports outside the NDIS
✅ Empower families as a whole unit
✅ Build strong, connected pathways for kids and young people

💬 No Support Coordination funding? No worries. Happy to yarn and help you find the right direction.

📩 Expressions of Interest now open for 2026
📧 jacinta@warayindi.com.au
📱 0474 463 754 (SMS welcome)
🌐 www.warayindi.com.au
📍 Based in Whyalla – mobile across regional SA

Let’s build strong futures, together. 💛

14/12/2025

✨ 2025 Reflection – Feeling Grateful & Proud ✨
This year has been such a big one for Wara Yindi Support Services 💜

A few things that I am really proud of:
🌏 Supported over 65 individuals across Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Ceduna & far west towns
🤝 Completed advocacy for 10 extra clients on top of my caseload ➡️ Referred 7 clients to more suitable services that matched their passions
📑 Backed, supported and advocated for 43 grant opportunities drawing on resources outside of NDIS, with success 🎉
🎄 Donated over $2000 in gifts & toys for Christmas giving
🚀 Helped another business get fully set up & running
💼 Supported individuals to start their own sole trader services
👨‍👩‍👧 Assisted 7 families with unfunded support coordination while pushing for plan funding
👶 Secured In Home Care approvals for 3 children with increased childcare subsidy
🏠 Worked on 4 housing supports – one client now has permanent housing after long‑term homelessness 🏡
💪 Helped 2 individuals access physical disability supports outside NDIS
🙏 Became a volunteer with the Good Samaritan Inn
🌟 Celebrated 4 incredible NDIS plans with life‑changing funding 📣 Sent a major advocacy email to parliament outlining local gaps & needs, with meetings lined up for 2026

🌟 Looking Ahead to 2026 🌟
My focus for the year ahead 💜

🙏 Continue volunteering with Good Samaritan Inn – giving back to the community that gives so much
🌱 Explore new volunteering opportunities – finding more ways to support and connect
📚 Keep progressing in my Bachelor studies – building knowledge to strengthen advocacy and regional inclusion
🤝 Continue collaborations with local services
📢 Advocate for high‑level change in regional supports

Feeling blessed, motivated, and so thankful for the community that makes this possible 💜✨

✨ I can’t wait to see what we achieve together! 💪💜

02/12/2025

Today we pause to honour the incredible strength, voices, and humanity of people with disability, and the families who walk alongside them.

It is the greatest privilege to journey with families in their daily lives – to witness resilience, love, and the unique brilliance that shines through every challenge. As someone living with ASD/ADHD, and as a parent of children with disability, I carry a deep personal understanding of both the struggles and the extraordinary strength that comes with difference.

Every person I meet reminds me that diversity truly makes the world go around. People with disabilities are not defined by limitations, but by courage, creativity, and the powerful ways they enrich our communities.

Today is about recognition, but it’s also about celebration. Let’s celebrate the voices that deserve to be heard, the talents that deserve to be seen, and the humanity that deserves to be embraced.

Home-Based Activities to Celebrate
Here are some simple, joyful ways families can mark the day together:

Storytelling circle: Share personal stories of strength, resilience, or funny family moments that highlight individuality.

Art and craft celebration: Create posters, paintings, or collages that express “diversity makes the world go around.”

Music and dance time: Play favourite songs and celebrate through movement, rhythm, and joy.

Cooking together: Prepare a meal as a family, with each person contributing in their own way.

Gratitude wall: Write notes of appreciation for each family member’s unique strengths and stick them on a wall or fridge.

Inclusive games: Adapt board games or puzzles so everyone can join in, focusing on fun rather than competition.

✨ This day is a reminder that every voice matters, every difference is valuable, and every person is an incredible human being.

“Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists; it is making a new space, a better space for everyone.” — George Dei

🌿 Reflection
At Wara Yindi Support Services, I have the profound honour of walking alongside families whose strength, love, and resilience inspire me every day. As someone with lived experience of ASD/ADHD and as a parent of children with disability, I understand the beauty and the complexity of our journeys.

This day reminds me that empowerment begins with recognition — not just of needs, but of gifts. Accessibility is not a favour, it’s a foundation. And inclusion is not a checkbox, it’s a celebration of humanity in all its forms.

To every family, every child, every advocate: you are seen, you are powerful, and you are shaping a better world. Diversity doesn’t just make the world go around — it makes it worth living in.

30/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Growth & New Opportunities in Our Community 🌟
I am so proud to share the journeys of two incredible women who are now stepping forward to offer their services in the disability support space.

💛 Rebecca Martin – Support Work I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Bec since we were both 18. Over the years, I’ve watched her grow into an incredible human and professional. As a mother of a medically complex daughter and someone who is neurodivergent herself, Bec brings lived experience, empathy, and resilience to her work. She is now opening capacity for new support work clients, offering reliable, heart-led supports with availability on Mondays, afternoons, and weekends.

🌼✨ Bec’s Post: “Now Taking On New Support Work Clients! Whether you need help getting out into the community, building daily living skills, enjoying hobbies, or just having someone positive by your side — I’m here, with a warm smile and a genuine passion for empowering others.”

💜 Jessica – Purple Butterfly Support Services I met Jess just under a year ago, and I’ve been so invested in her personal and professional growth. Jess is a gorgeous mother of two boys on NDIS plans — one with chronic medical needs and a chromosome mutation, and the other with Autism. Her dedication, empathy, compassion, and commitment to justice for disability align so closely with my own values.
From the very beginning, Jess told me this was her dream — and now it’s her reality. She has launched Purple Butterfly Support Services, with immediate capacity for child-focused support coordination.

✨ Jess’s Post: “Behind the scenes, we have been actively engaged in building something I have grown increasingly passionate about. As a parent of two children with complex needs and disabilities, I have encountered numerous challenges over the past five years, and now I am eager to share my acquired knowledge. I am now available for referrals with immediate capacity for child-focused support coordination. Please email expressions of interest to: jessica@my-pbss.com.”

🌟 I am beyond proud of both Bec and Jess — two women who have turned lived experience, resilience, and passion into meaningful supports for our community. Their growth is inspiring, and I know the families they work with will feel the impact of their dedication.

30/11/2025

🎉 2026 Services – Now Open for Referrals!

Wara Yindi Support Services is now accepting Expressions of Interest by referral for 2026 🌈
✨ Support Coordination will be child-focused only
📍 Based in Whyalla, with capacity to support families across regional SA
Referral form can be accessed via emailing Jacinta.

💬 Submit feedback here: https://forms.office.com/r/ngsVWaAjCM (Yes, it’s working now—thank you for your patience!)

🕒 Jacinta’s new hours from 1 Dec 2025
Available: Mon, Wed, Fri – 9:30am to 2:30pm Unavailable: Tues & Thurs until further notice Existing bookings will continue as planned.

🎄 Christmas Closure
We’ll be closed from 19–26 December 2025 Wishing you a season filled with love, laughter, and connection 💛

29/11/2025

📢 Consultation is now open for the 2025–26 Annual Pricing Review.

The NDIA is seeking feedback from participants, families, providers, and the broader disability community to ensure pricing reflects diverse supports, service settings, and participant needs.

👉 Have your say via online survey or submission at 💻 https://ow.ly/ZXWG50XytM0

📅 Submissions close: 11:59pm AEDT, 8 February 2026.

Learn more 💻 https://ow.ly/94NX50XytLZ

21/11/2025

Christmas spirit - the gift of giving ❤️

My parents raised me with incredible values, and this has been something I have passed down to my children. Something we do together, and look forward to each year.
Today, Whyalla’s Toy Run allowed for us to donate thousands of dollars of gifts for families in need, this year our family took a focus on teens and older children, as I have noticed these groups are often forgotten about.

Despite the weather (my fav!) so many turned up, have a look at the toy run, some great people bringing incredible spirit to Whyalla. Family event at the Whyalla Rec Centre from 11-2 after the toy run!