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Orchid ForgeNDIS Services

NDIS support · South East Queensland

Support that fits your life. You matter.

We're a small, friendly team of support workers. We match you with the right person, so support feels like time with someone who gets you.

  • Brisbane
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Gold Coast
  • NDIS price guide
A smiling wheelchair rugby player in a yellow jersey holding a baby on her lap at a Wheelchair Rugby Australia court.

Getting started

How it works

  1. Get in touch

    Call, email or fill in the form and tell us what you need. A support coordinator or family member can contact us for you.

  2. Meet your match

    We get to know you and choose a support worker who suits you. If we're not the right fit, we'll help you find someone who is.

  3. Start your support

    We agree on times that work for you. You can change your plan with us at any time.

Abigail taking a selfie with a smiling man who uses a wheelchair, at an art gallery.

Support work

What we can help with

We're flexible and happy to work out what fits best within your plan.

  • Daily living at home

    Help with everyday tasks at home, like cooking and household jobs, plus help organising your life and your appointments. Or simply some company.

  • Community access

    Get out and about, try new things and build connections. We can come with you to appointments too, or join you for gallery trips, coffee, the beach and game day.

  • Short Term Accommodation (STA)

    Orchid's Direct: hotels, Airbnbs or resorts with planned activities. Orchid's Connect: a hosted home stay with chances to connect with the community.

  • Supported Independent Living (SIL)

    Ongoing help to live as independently as you choose. Ask us what we can offer in your area.

Two young women baking together in a kitchen, one pouring from a bowl while the other stirs.
Cooking and life skills at home
A smiling young person crouching between rows of strawberry plants at a pick-your-own farm on a sunny day.
A day out strawberry picking

Our speciality

Wheelchair and adaptive sport

A wheelchair rugby player in a green and gold jersey leaning low out of his chair to reach the court during a game.
An adaptive CrossFit athlete in a pink shirt doing ring pull-ups from his wheelchair at a competition.
An adaptive CrossFit athlete in a wheelchair fist-bumping a support worker at a competition.

Wheelchair sports

We support wheelchair athletes at training and competitions, at state and national level. That includes players in the Bond University wheelchair rugby team at Wheelchair Rugby League rounds.

Wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair rugby league are growing fast in Australia. Want to start playing? We can connect you with local clubs and programs.

Adaptive CrossFit

Our workers join training sessions and travel to competitions with our athletes, helping out on the competition floor.

Want to get fitter, or just be part of a fun and supportive community? We'd love to hear from you.

Our team

Meet your support workers

There's a support worker for every client. We do everything we can to find your match.

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Abigail

Founder & support worker · Sunshine Coast

10 years in support work. Started in 2016 and has run her own company since 2019. Plays rugby union and rugby league on the Sunshine Coast, loves the gym and fantasy books, and is training as a pilot. Her cat Albus is her favourite company.

Sophie

Support worker · South Brisbane

Studying Occupational Therapy. 9+ years in early childhood education and care, birth to 16+. Enjoys theatre, craft markets and a cup of tea with her cat, Alice.

Tara-Lee

Support worker

Tara-Lee's profile is coming soon.

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Alexis

Support worker · North Brisbane

3 years in disability support and 4 years in reception. Loves reading, driving and animals.

Kind words

What families say

“My son absolutely loves his Orchid support workers. They are passionate, patient, good listeners and stay calm in challenging situations.”

Sara, parent

“I really appreciate your work. Can't thank you enough! I think the kids are radiating from your calmness.”

Current client

“Always accommodating and flexible, willing to adapt to what I need. I highly recommend them.”

Current client
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Contact

Make a referral or ask a question

When you make it known, you make it better. Reach out in the way that suits you.

Phone us0473 627 521
Emailadmin@orchidforge.com.au
Areas

Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast

Social

Instagram and Facebook: @orchidsupports

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