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What’s new at estara, plus stories, updates and disability sector news you should know.

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Message from the CEO

The NDIS is changing. Our CEO shares how Estara is engaging with government on your behalf, why your feedback matters right now, and what's coming up next for our community.

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Message from the CEO

As we begin a new financial year, CEO Nicole Sykes reflects on the opportunities and challenges ahead for Estara.

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Be part of new brain training research

Our friends at Adelaide & Flinders Uni are trialling a new cognitive training program for people with spinal cord injury using the NeuroOrb gaming system, and they are looking for participants to join the study.

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Peer Support In Action | June 2026

estara’s Peer Support team have been busy at The Repat this month. From a sponsored lunch with quizzes and good food, to weekly Art and Wellbeing sessions on the Spinal ward plus some balloon volleyball. Read on to hear what the team has been up to.

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Looking forward - our new Strategic Plan

Over the past six months, the estara team has been doing important work to define our next steps and set a clear direction for the future. We are pleased to share estara’s new Strategic Plan for 2026–2030.

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Message from the CEO

It has been another busy and productive month at estara, and I would like to share some important updates with our clients, stakeholders, and broader community.

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estara’s Peer Support in action

Our Peer Support team has had a busy few months. From taking medical students through their paces at The Repat, to launching a new art and wellbeing program for inpatients in partnership with SA Health. Here's the latest from Peer Support Mentor, Molly.

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week

As part of National Volunteer Week celebrations, we hosted a morning tea in our Adelaide office and recognised volunteer Paul Griffin for 20 years of service.

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Media enquiries

Journalists and media outlets can contact estara to learn more about our initiatives, partnerships and our social impact.