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.
We’re not a disability service; we’re a Possibility service.
We believe strongly in our common shared purpose, vision and values.
At Cara, we’re all about people – our extraordinary clients, our values-driven staff and our dedicated Board of Directors.
We are proud of our connections, memberships and affiliations across the disability sector.
Cara is a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We are here to assist you on your NDIS journey.
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is the national regulator of charities in Australia. Cara is a registered charity and a trusted organisation, which is why we display the Registered Charity Tick.
Cara is a member of Ability First Australia, a strategic alliance of leading disability service providers with member organisations in all states and territories.
Cara is a proud member of Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) and adheres to the FIA Code, ensuring our fundraising practices meet the highest ethical and sector‑wide compliance standards.
As an active Disability Events Community member, Cara collaborates with peers across the disability sector to champion inclusive event standards and improve accessibility. This membership strengthens our focus on participation, visibility and connection for people with disability.
Connecting with business leaders and industry advocates statewide as members of the South Australian Business Chamber, collaborating to build stronger, more inclusive communities across SA.
Active members of the Port Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, partnering with local enterprises to champion regional vitality, meaningful employment, and a connected Eyre Peninsula community.
Cara is a member of the Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce, connecting with local business leaders to support economic growth, collaboration, and community prosperity in the Limestone Coast region.
Cara is a member of the Port Augusta Business Chamber, proudly connecting with local businesses to support a strong, collaborative regional economy in the Spencer Gulf.
