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Supporting Communities Australia
Registered NDIS Support Provider · Greater Sydney

Building independence with young people.

Real skills for real life.

Consistent one-to-one mentoring and capacity building for young people aged 12 to 20 across Greater Sydney, guided by the Elevate Youth Lab™ framework.

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Mentoring enquiries welcomeFast responseFull NDIS support codes
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Elevate Youth Lab™Rapport first, independence always

Registered NDIS Provider

Audited & Verified Support

1-on-1 Youth Mentoring

Trauma-Informed & Relatable

Sub-5 Second Contact

Instant Phone & Direct Referral

Greater Sydney & NSW

Local Community Focus

Registered NDIS supports

Support shaped around real life

Practical support at home, in the community, and through important changes.

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Youth Mentoring, illustrative model imageryMost Requested

Youth Mentoring

Consistent, 1-on-1 mentoring for young people aged 12 to 20 to build confidence, practical skills, and community connections.

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Daily Living & Life Skills, illustrative model imageryCapacity Building

Daily Living & Life Skills

Hands-on support with daily routines, meal preparation, budgeting, communication, and real-world independence.

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Community Participation, illustrative model imagerySocial Connection

Community Participation

Supported activities and community access that foster meaningful social connections, hobbies, and civic involvement.

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Short-Term Accommodation (STA), illustrative model imageryRespite & Stay

Short-Term Accommodation (STA)

Purposeful short stays in modern Sydney homes, combining respite for families with structured skill building for young people.

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Life Stage Transitions, illustrative model imageryPathway Planning

Life Stage Transitions

Targeted support for young people navigating school transitions, leaving care, entering work, or moving home.

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Our four-stage framework

A visible pathway toward independence

Select a stage to see the practices and progress signals that guide consistent support.

Explore the framework

Stage 1 · Engage & Connect

Connection & Trust

Consistent mentor matching focused on psychological safety, active listening, and building real rapport before setting goals.

  • Dedicated 1-on-1 mentor match based on shared interests and communication style
  • Low-pressure environment focused on listening, trust, and mutual respect
  • Understanding what matters to the young person, their routine, and comfortable spaces

Progress signals

  • Predictable mentor visits
  • Open expression without fear of judgement
  • Shared enjoyment in activities
Yosmerys Aparicio Cuencas, founder and lead practitioner
Founder-led practice

Experience that stays human

Founded by Yosmerys Aparicio Cuencas, SCA draws on more than eight years of frontline experience across Out-of-Home Care, Youth Justice, and disability support in Western Sydney.

“Young people grow when they have reliable support that respects choice, dignity of risk, and their own pace.”
Rights-based supportSupported decision-making
Meet the founder
Support Coordinator Toolkit

NDIS Support Code Finder

Search line items registered and supported by Supporting Communities Australia.

Code 0117Capacity Building

Development of Daily Living and Life Skills

Practical skills for routines, decisions, communication, budgeting, and growing independence.

Code 0125Capacity Building

Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities

Structured support to take part in community activities, sports, culture, and build social connection.

Code 0116Capacity Building

Innovative Community Participation

Individualised capacity-building experiences tailored to personal goals in community settings.

Code 0106Capacity Building

Assistance with Life Stage Transitions

Support through changing schools, leaving care, entering work pathways, and major life changes.

Code 0115Core Supports

Assistance with Daily Tasks in Shared Living (STA)

Short-Term Accommodation and daily support respite stays with planned goal activities.

Code 0107Core Supports

Assistance with Daily Personal Activities

Age-appropriate support with personal routines, self-care, and daily participation.

Code 0108Core Supports

Assistance with Travel and Transport

Building confidence and practical capability to navigate public transit and move around Sydney.

Code 0120Core Supports

Household Tasks

Learning practical household routines, meal prep, laundry, and shared responsibilities.

Code 0136Core Supports

Group and Centre Based Activities

Small-group social connection experiences designed around youth interests.

Code 0101Core Supports

Assistance with Accommodation and Tenancy Obligations

Building practical skills for safe, sustainable long-term accommodation pathways.

Code 0131Capital Supports

Specialist Disability Accommodation Pathway

Referral assistance and pathway planning for specialised accommodation needs.

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