As we approach the end of the financial year, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on what we’ve been working towards and progressing together. Read Nicole’s update here.

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.

This month we catch up with Kate from our Quality Team and learn more about her role as a Registered Nurse Consultant and what she does outside of work.

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.

This month, we shine a spotlight on estara staff member Lucy Clutterbuck, Physiotherapist. We asked Lucy a few questions to get to know her a bit better!

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.

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.

Following a recent review of our service delivery model, we are making some changes to how we operate as an organisation in some regional areas. 

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.

It’s National Volunteer Week, and in the lead up, estara’s Megan Quirk spent some time with our volunteers and clients to ask them about their experience.

Meet the faces of our amazing team of Nurses at estara, putting heart and care into the support they give, everyday.

This month, we shine a spotlight on estara staff member Caitlin James, HR Consultant. We asked Caitlin a few questions to get to know her a bit better!

We had a chat to James Coleman, Wheelchair Rugby player with SA Sharks and Client Rostering Officer at estara! Watch it here.

The Minister for the NDIS, Mark Butler, outlined a package of reforms to secure the future of the NDIS. Find out more here and what you need to know.

We're so pleased to welcome Graeme McDonald to the estara Board as our newest Lived Experience Board Director.

As State Partner of Wheelchair Rugby Australia, we have an exclusive ticket offer for the Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge this month!

As the first quarter draws to a close, there’s a lot to reflect on and a lot to look forward to. We are navigating through emerging challenges with the current fuel supply issues, our new strategy is taking shape. Read my full update here.

This month, we shine a spotlight on Patricia Bell, our amazing Operations Supervisor who plays a key role in keeping our rostering for Adelaide running smoothly.

This International Women’s Day, estara is recognising the women leading estara’s purpose of supporting people living with spinal cord injury and disability, every day.  

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, I sat down for a coffee with Molly, one of our Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support Mentors at estara. What started as a quick chat at the Repat turned into a morning filled with honesty, laughs and the kind of insight that only comes from lived experience.