

For more than 76 years, Cara has been recognised as a leading, trusted service provider working alongside people with disabilities and their families across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.
As a registered NDIS Service Provider, Cara specialises in providing care for severe and multiple disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability. We are the experts at supporting people with complex needs.
Cara’s services include Supported Independent Living (SIL), Home Community Support (HCS, Short-term Respite (STR) and Day Options. Our specialty is supporting people in their homes.
With a workforce of over 800 staff, Cara’s Possible People have an unparalleled depth of knowledge and skills. We provide ongoing employee benefits for salary packaging, training and career progression, making Cara the Employer of choice for workers in the industry.
Our Practice Leaders are experts in their field, providing guidance on how we can best support our clients. The robust quality and safeguarding systems, policies and procedures at Cara also ensure our clients receive the best support.
At Cara, our Client Teams collaborate with specialised, experienced, and knowledgeable business units across the organisation to ensure every client’s journey is thoughtfully curated with care, creativity, and a sense of fun.
We’re dedicated to supporting each individual’s unique needs, empowering all clients to live a life filled with joy, purpose, belonging and meaningful moments of enjoyment.
We’re not a disability service; we’re a possibility service.



Cara’s staff support you to live as independently as you like – in traditional share houses, cluster sites of units or individual apartments.

Take a break, have fun and socialise with new people. Cara offers a range of breaks to experience new things, learn and grow while making friends and gaining confidence

Cara staff can work with you in your home, the family home, or in the community so you can do the things which matter to you

Proudly based in Port Lincoln, develop practical life skills, take part in creative activities, or enjoy social experiences in the local community, our team works with you to create a day program that reflects your goals and aspirations.

Proudly based in Mount Gambier, develop practical life skills, take part in creative activities, or enjoy social experiences in the local community, our team works with you to create a day program that reflects your goals and aspirations.

Search for Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) vacancies across South Australia.



At Cara, we are a leading South Australian disability-service provider, working alongside more than 500 children and adults with disability.
Cara is a not-for-profit organisation, or as we like to say, a profit-for-purpose. That means all money we raise goes straight back to supporting our stakeholders – children and adults with disabilities.

“Joining Cara has changed my life and made me into a better man. Before Cara I was a mess but now I’m satisfied with the staff and the goals I can achieve.
Thankyou Cara for helping me to the bright better future I need and deserve.”
– Brendon, Cara Client.
“I am happy that Cara are providing good care to my son and that the staff listen to our family and are receptive to our needs and make changes
where required and include our ideas into the day options and respite programs.”
– Cara Clients’ Family Member.
“I highly recommend Cara as a quality SIL provider who is client-centred and communicates excellently with stakeholders.”
– Cara Clients’ Support Coordinator.
“I am happy with the support I receive to attend my physio appointments, which has let me to be more independent
as I am now able to sit and stand instead of using a lifter and sling.”
– Robyn, Cara Client.

Leading provider of NDIS Supported Accommodation Services - In-Home, Supported Independent Living or Short Term Accommodation.