OUR SERVICES
For nearly 75 years, Orana has played a vital role in supporting South Australians with disability.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to explore their potential and pursue a life filled with purpose, independence, and community. For people with disability, having the right support can transform this pursuit into reality.
Our tailored services and compassionate approach support individuals in achieving personal goals, developing meaningful connections, and thriving in everyday life.
Why choose Orana:
Our Person-Centred Approach: by focusing on individual strengths and aspirations, our services are tailored to support individuals to achieve their personal goals.
Our Experienced Team: our dedicated team of professionals brings expertise, empathy, and a genuine passion to making a difference in the lives of those we support.
Our Community Connections: Strong connections within the community are promoted, helping individuals build relationships and a sense of belonging.
Our Holistic Support: From employment and training to social activities and accommodation, Orana offers a comprehensive range of services that support every aspect of an individuals’ life.
Supported Employment
Orana gives people with disability opportunities to work and try out different jobs that might best suit their interests and help them improve their skills and abilities.
We have eight sites across South Australia. Metropolitan sites include:
• Netley
• Para Hills West
• Ridleyton Regional sites include:
• Loxton
• Mount Gambier
Work Experience
Orana’s Work Experience aims to provide school students in years 10-12 with valuable hands-on experience in a range of roles available at an Orana site. We aim to match students with roles that suit their skills and interests.
Work Experience is great for students who are looking for employment as an option when they leave school. Our program aims to help students gain new skills, make new friends, and boost their confidence in a supportive environment.
Student Pathways
Our program is designed to support students in years 10-12 as they explore the exciting world of post-school options. We understand that making decisions about the future can be overwhelming, which is why we’re here to help.
We are dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with schools and students. Our main goal is to provide the best opportunities and deliver real results for the students we support.
Through collaboration and a personcentred approach, we strive to create
• Murray Bridge
• Port Augusta
• Port Pirie
With a number of positions available, we offer the following areas of interest:
• Assembly and packaging
• Horticulture and landscaping
• Industrial sewing
• Wine and food packaging
• Worm farming
Orana provides students with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in the work environment. We provide students with a comprehensive workbook filled with various resources and engaging activities designed to assist them in the workplace.
an environment that empowers students to thrive and succeed.
Students have the chance to experience Orana’s Supported Employment and Community Options programs.
Students can participate in one or both areas to find the support that is right for them.
Our main goal is to provide the best opportunities and deliver real results for the students we support.
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Orana’s SIL gives people with different support needs a safe place to live in the community, without giving up their independence.
Make a life that works:
Participants are empowered to live the life they want, knowing they’re well supported.
Balance freedom and safety: Participants will have a safe and comfortable place to live while encouraging to do the things they enjoy.
Build confidence to be more independent:
Orana will encourage participants in a way that helps build confidence and belief in their own abilities.
In-home Support
Orana’s in-home support service can help people live life to the fullest while remaining in the comfort and safety of their own home.
Getting help at home may suit an individuals needs and has many benefits, such as:
Comfort:
Simple changes to the home, can make daily routines much easier.
Independence:
Living in your own home gives you a lot more control over daily routine.
More social opportunities: SIL provides a community where participants can socialise with people who share common interests.
Orana values each person’s uniqueness and doesn’t take a one size fits all approach. The support received is adjusted to meet the changing needs, goals, and funding in an NDIS plan.
The support may include:
• Help with menu planning, shopping, and cooking
• Support attending activities in the community
• Assistance with attending medical appointments and taking care of medications
• Help in taking care of yourself
All support services are tailored to the specific needs and desires of participants and can assist them in engaging in activities.
Individualised support: Getting help at home allows participants to choose what to do and what to receive support for.
Involvement of family members: When you’re at home, your loved ones can be as involved as much as you want.
Short-term Accommodation (respite)
Orana’s short-term accommodation can give people with disability a safe, supportive, and enriching experience while giving their families a break from the caring role.
Support will be given based on what is needed and will follow a plan so that the best level of support and care can be given.
Our services are:
• delivered in a safe and respectful environment
• a chance to make friends and build social skills
Our staff can provide short-term accommodation in your own home, our city-based apartment, or within our accommodation centre in Whyalla.
Each option can be used on a regular basis, as a one-off, or during school breaks. Our aim is to give people and their families support and care that gives them peace of mind.
Community Options
Orana Community Options Programs operate during the day from Monday to Friday, and participants can choose from a variety of group-based community and in-house activities that are flexible and tailored to their interests and needs.
Western Metro Program:
This Program offer a variety of fantastic in-house and community based activities for participants to take part in! This schedule promotes creativity, skill-building, fun and relationship building.
Leisure and Recreation
Orana’s leisure and recreation activities provide the support and opportunity to meet like-minded individuals in the community or an online group — a chance to build relationships and access the community.
Dance Down:
This activity offers weekly dance classes that encourage expression and creativity. Dance Down offers a range of classes including jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and rock’n’roll.
Club Strike:
Our monthly ten-pin bowling league
Developmental Services
Support Coordination:
Orana’s experienced and skilled Support Coordinators can support you in finding the right solutions for you to achieve your NDIS goals and build your capacity. Orana will help you navigate through the NDIS and connect you with providers who offer the right services to achieve your goals.
Education Consultancy:
Orana provides a range of consultancy services to schools and preschools, including professional
Life Education:
This program allows participants to develop skills to live as independently as possible and build confidence. It provides individual programs for postsecondary students and adults in basic literacy and numeracy, personal and life skills development, work skills, community access, and recreation and leisure activities.
Port Augusta Program:
This Program offers an array of centre-based activities for people to develop skills and meet their individual goals.
focuses on participation, fun and skillbuilding.
Club Slick:
A monthly dance event that encourages fun, socialising and making new friends!
Short breaks:
Our short breaks offer group-based holiday and camp experiences. Available for adults and kids, our short-breaks are held numerous times throughout the year at a number of great locations.
development for teachers, and oneto-one educational programs and support for students.
We specialise in education, special learning needs, and disability professional consulting.
Our education consultancy program builds the capacity of people working in education and community settings to work with children and students with Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders.
Find Out More
For more information or for any questions, contact out Intake Team on 8375 2000 or at intake@orana.asn.au.
Alternatively, you can visit our website, oranaonline.com.au