THRIVE Program: Supporting Your Journey to Independence

Since its inception in 2018, the unique and award-winning THRIVE Program created by SACARE has consistently delivered powerful, proven and life-changing results to participants.

The THRIVE Program supports NDIS participants to build independence, confidence and life skills through meaningful goals, structured guidance and real community connection. Enquire with our team today to find out if THRIVE is right for you.

What Is the THRIVE Program?

The THRIVE Program is a structured support program that helps NDIS participants build practical life skills, strengthen community connections, and work toward greater independence through goals that genuinely matter to them.

Developed with Allied Health and clinical input, THRIVE combines therapeutic guidance with meaningful personalisation to each participant. The program supports skill-building in daily routines, decision-making and social connection, all shaped around the individual's own priorities.

If you're exploring how NDIS supports and funding can help you build a more independent life, THRIVE is a strong place to start. You can also browse our broader NDIS disability support services to see how the program fits alongside other supports.

THRIVE is built around setting goals of real meaning, then backing those goals with practical support to help participants succeed. The program combines Allied Health Services, clinical nursing guidance and a strong focus on what matters most to each person.

Support covers daily routines, decision-making, social participation and functional goals — all developed with the participant, not handed to them. As confidence grows, so does independence.

Where needed, the program connects with broader NDIS disability services and NDIS support coordination to keep all areas of a participant's plan working together.

How the THRIVE Program Supports Independence and Life Skills

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THRIVE Services

THRIVE services are designed to help participants build practical life skills, strengthen community engagement, develop meaningful relationships and work toward greater independence in everyday life.

Community Engagement

and Inclusion

We support community participation through social groups, local activities and community engagement assistance NDIS participants can rely on to feel genuinely included.

Volunteering Opportunities

We help participants find and maintain volunteering roles that build confidence, structure and a real sense of contribution.

Meaningful Relationships and Connections

Our team provides structured support to help participants develop and sustain friendships and community connections that last.

Life Skills Development with Clinical and Allied Health Guidance

NDIS life skills development under THRIVE is guided by allied health guidance and clinical nursing input, so skill-building stays safe, evidence-based and genuinely useful.

Decision-Making, Daily Planning and Budgeting

Participants are supported to build confidence in everyday decisions (including planning their day and managing a budget) as part of broader NDIS disability supports.

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Why Choose ONCALL for the THRIVE Program?

Choosing ONCALL for the THRIVE Program means working with a team that understands NDIS support, listens to each participant's goals and provides structured assistance to build independence, confidence and community connection.

Here's what sets the program apart:

  • An award-winning model running successfully since 2018

  • Clinical and Allied Health guidance built into every stage of the program

  • Goals developed with participants, not set on their behalf

  • A strong focus on community engagement NDIS participants genuinely benefit from

  • Access to ONCALL's broader disability and allied health services where needed

We're an experienced disability support provider with decades in the sector, and our safe and person-centred support standards apply to every part of THRIVE. If you'd like to know more, enquire about the THRIVE Program and our team will walk you through it.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • THRIVE is a structured, capacity-building program for NDIS participants that combines Allied Health and clinical nursing guidance with goals that are meaningful to the individual. It has been running successfully since 2018 and is recognised as an award-winning program in the disability sector.

  • THRIVE supports life skills development through guided practice in daily decision-making, planning and budgeting, all backed by clinical and Allied Health input. Skills are built gradually and shaped around each participant's own goals, rather than a fixed or generic curriculum.

  • THRIVE facilitates community engagement through social groups, planned activities, volunteering opportunities and structured support to build and maintain friendships. The program focuses on genuine inclusion, not just attendance at scheduled events.

  • THRIVE is typically funded under Capacity Building in a participant's NDIS plan, covering life skills development, community engagement and related supports. Your support coordinator can confirm exactly how THRIVE fits within your specific plan and budget.

Make an ONCALL Referral Today

Ready to learn more about the THRIVE Program? Complete the referral form below and our team will be in touch to discuss your goals, support needs and next steps.

NDIS participants, families, carers, support coordinators and plan nominees are all welcome to enquire. Referrals can relate to THRIVE directly, NDIS life skills development, community engagement or independence-building support more broadly. Contact ONCALL or learn more about the NDIS if you're still working out what's right for you.

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