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Cara Strengthens Leadership with New Appointments: Meet Our New Executives

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Cara’s proud to be featured in InDaily’s Corporate Ladder, celebrating the appointments of our new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Michael Kromwyk, and General Managers; Meredith Waterhouse, General Manager Business Development, and Jill Wong, General Manager Governance and Risk. These leadership changes mark an exciting chapter in our organisation’s growth, bringing fresh perspectives and strategic direction … Continued

We’re not a Disability Service. We’re a Possibility Service.

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At Cara, we believe little things make a big difference, bringing joy, purpose, and a sense of belonging to those we serve. That’s why we’re thrilled to launch our bold new brand campaign – one that redefines what support truly means. Our powerful new brand statement, “We’re not a disability service. We’re a possibility service” … Continued

Amplifii Music Festival

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🎶✨ Cara is proud to sponsor the Amplifii Music Festival! 🎤💃 We’re thrilled to be part of this incredible event, celebrating music, inclusion, and community! Join us for an unforgettable evening. This fantastic event is happening on: 📅 Saturday, February 15, 2025⏰ 4 PM – 10 PM📍 Harts Mill, Port Adelaide Amplifii is more than a festival — it’s an all-inclusive … Continued

Short Term Accommodation STA is Music to the Ears of Amila and Christine

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For over 30 years, Christine has supported her son Amila in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. Amila lives with cerebral palsy, an intellectual disability and a vision impairment. Christine has a physical disability herself which is characterised by progressive weakness and stiffness in her legs. Constantly impacted by pain and discomfort, Christine battles through to … Continued

The Origins of Woodford

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Woodford is the name of the original residential home for children with disability at 98 Woodville Road, Woodville, Cara’s former head office. Woodford was purchased in 1951 for £7500, more than $310,000 in today’s value. The funds came from successful appeals and fundraising ventures, based on the story of a girl, 12, who watched her … Continued

Mount Barker – NDIS Short Term Accommodation STA

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Take a break in the beautiful Adelaide Hills at Cara’s purpose-built Farm Stay. On gorgeous, tree-lined land at Blakiston, just outside of Littlehampton, Farm Stay is a modern, purpose-built farm house. Farm Stay offers: Four private bedrooms, each opening to a deck. One bedroom can be converted to a double room if requested. Two shared … Continued

Morphettville – NDIS Short Term Accommodation STA

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Short Term Accommodation (STA) Stays (previously known as respite) are short trips away from your regular home to assist you to develop your independence and learn new skills.  Our Morphettville STA service is a spacious family-style home with modern facilities, centrally located between Glenelg beach and the city. Our Morphettville house offers:  Five spacious and accessible … Continued

Greenacres – NDIS Short Term Accommodation STA

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Cara’s Short Term Accommodation (also known as STA or respite) is the perfect opportunity for adults with disability to take a break from everyday life, learn new skills and expand your social circle. Our Greenacres STA service is a spacious family-style home located in the north-east suburbs, just a short 15 minute drive from the … Continued

Cara announce appointment of President, Vice President and Board Directors

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Cara’s Board of Directors elected Matthew Nicholls as President of the Board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday evening with fellow Board Director Lucy Davies re-elected as Vice-President. Matthew joined Cara’s Board of Directors in 2018 and brings over 30 years of experience in a range of roles across public administration, consulting and … Continued

Faces of Cara – Meet Monish

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A GP of 15 years in his home country of India, Monish made the transition in to working in disability when he moved to Australia. It’s a career path that continues to bring a smile to his face every day. Monish says that he was driven by a desire to help people. “Disability as a … Continued

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