NDIS Services
Sunshine Coast

Empowering people with disability to live with independence, connection, and choice. Life skills, community access, supported employment, arts programs, and short-term accommodation all funded through your NDIS plan.

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Supporting You
to Live Well

Spiral is a Sunshine Coast-based organisation empowering people with disability to live with independence and choice. Since 1981, we have created programs that develop skills, nurture connections, and help people thrive.

We take a person-centred approach. Your goals, your choices, your support. Every service is designed around what matters most to you, delivered by professional, highly trained staff committed to flexible and individualised care.

Inspire. Create. Connect.

Supporting people with disability on the Sunshine Coast for over 40 years.

What's Your Goal?

Everyone’s journey is different. Tell us what you want to achieve, and we’ll show you how Spiral can help you get there. Click a goal to explore the programs available to you.

I want to get a job

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Get a job

Build confidence and skills to take the next step toward employment. We support you with job-readiness training, volunteering opportunities, interview preparation, workplace support, transport and travel training, tech skills, and daily living skills through both 1:1 and group sessions.

I want to connect with others

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Connect with others

Make friends, explore your community, and try new experiences. We offer performing and visual arts workshops, social groups, volunteering opportunities, Social Saturdays, and community engagement activities designed to help you build meaningful connections.

I want to increase my independence

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Increase my independence

Gain the skills you need to live more confidently every day. This includes travel training, daily living skills such as cooking and household tasks, group fitness and cooking programs, self-advocacy, allied-health aligned activities, and tech skills development.

I want to improve my health & wellbeing

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Health & wellbeing

Stay active, connected, and engaged in your community. Our programs include a range of supports designed to keep you thriving.

I want to communicate with others

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Communicate with others

Build confidence in expressing yourself and connecting with the people around you. Supports include performing and visual arts workshops, allied-health aligned communication supports, identifying your preferences, community engagement, and group-based activities in both community and centre settings.

I want to move out of home

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Move out of home

Gain the skills and confidence to take steps toward living more independently. We provide daily living skills training (1:1 and workshops), transport and travel training, budgeting skills, emergency planning and preparedness, and short-term respite options.

Our Approach

Everything we do is guided by core principles built around you – your choices, your goals, and your right to a full and connected life.

Person Centred

Your goals, your choices, your pace. We listen, co-design, and deliver support that’s built around you as an individual.

Choice and Control

You decide how, when, and where you receive support. Your independence and self-determination guide every step.

Skill Development

Practical, real-world programs that build confidence, capability, and life skills that stay with you long-term.

Meaningful Community

We support you to play valued roles in your community – socially, creatively, and professionally.

Purpose-Built
for Possibilities

Spiral’s Nambour centre is purpose-built with high-quality, accessible spaces designed to enrich our participants’ lives – supporting independence, creativity, and community connection.

Commercial Kitchen

Fully equipped and accessible commercial kitchen for cooking programs, nutrition workshops, and paddock-to-plate activities.

Art Studio

Professional visual arts space with a wide range of mediums, tools, large-format printing, and a lightbox.

VR & Multimedia

Cutting-edge virtual reality and multimedia equipment for creative, educational, and skill-based programs.

Vegetable Gardens

Raised accessible gardens for horticulture programs and our farm-to-table cooking initiative.

Mainstream Theatre

Performing arts programs using a professional mainstream theatre - real stages, real audiences, real performances.

Fully Accessible Centre

Purpose-built accessible spaces for all mobility and sensory needs, including covered verandah and communal areas.

Commercial Kitchen

Fully equipped and accessible commercial kitchen for cooking programs, nutrition workshops, and paddock-to-plate activities.

Art Studio

Professional visual arts space with a wide range of mediums, tools, large-format printing, and a lightbox.

Vegetable Gardens

Raised accessible gardens for horticulture programs and our farm-to-table cooking initiative.

Mainstream Theatre

Performing arts programs using a professional mainstream theatre - real stages, real audiences, real performances.

Fully Accessible Centre

Purpose-built accessible spaces for all mobility and sensory needs, including covered verandah and communal areas.

What Sets Us Apart

With over four decades of experience, Spiral is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most trusted disability support organisations. Here’s what makes us different.

45 Years of Experience

Not just a response to the NDIS rollout. Spiral has been committed to the Sunshine Coast community since 1981 - with the experience, relationships, and deep roots that only decades of dedication can build.

Collaborative Partnerships

We work alongside allied health providers, local organisations, and community groups to ensure every participant receives coordinated, comprehensive support - not siloed services.

Invested in Our Team

Continuous professional development keeps our staff skilled, responsive, and committed. A great team means better outcomes for every person we support.

SRV-Focused Practice

Social Role Valorisation guides everything we do - empowering participants to hold valued, meaningful roles in their communities, not just receive services.

Participant-Centred Outcomes

We measure success by your independence, confidence, and active participation - not by tasks completed. Your growth is what drives us.

Workshops

Spiral runs ten workshops across creative arts and life skills – from visual arts and performing arts to cooking, micro business and more. All programs are open to all abilities and experience levels, designed to build skills, confidence and community connection.

Micro Business

Design and make products, explore pricing and presentation, and discover the basics of running a small business.

Garden to Plate

Horticultural and cooking skills from Spiral's accessible gardens to a commercial kitchen, building real independence.

Health & Wellbeing

Healthy cooking, movement activities and community wellbeing in a supportive group setting.

Shooting Stars Dance Company

Choreography and performance as part of a dynamic, inclusive dance company with an end-of-year showcase.

Get Ahead

Workplace readiness, communication and goal-setting skills to support independence and employment.

Music

A friendly group session where participants sing, play instruments, write songs and collaborate. No experience needed.

Upcycle Project Runway

Fashion pieces from recycled materials through sewing, creativity and design.

Performing Arts

Theatre, dance and music combined in a program that builds confidence, teamwork and performance skills.

Cooking on a Budget

Practical cooking, meal planning and budgeting skills in a relaxed, social environment.

Visual Arts

Explore painting, drawing, printmaking and more in our fully equipped professional art studio. All skill levels welcome.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Our friendly team is here to answer your questions and help find the right support for you. Reach out today and let’s begin your journey together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about getting started with Spiral and accessing our services.

Typical onboarding takes up to 2 weeks from referral to commencement, depending on complexity and training requirements. Current capacity depends on the frequency and type of support requested. For complex schedules, such as multiple services or 7-day support, we often collaborate with other providers to ensure continuity.

  • Staff are matched based on participant preferences, goals, and support needs.
  • Meet-and-greet sessions can be arranged before supports begin.
  • Participants are encouraged to provide feedback and have the final say in who provides their support.
  • Staff complete shift notes linked to participant goals, including optional photos for visual evidence.
  • Communication preferences are agreed prior to support commencement.
  • Urgent issues are escalated by the Service Coordinator via phone or email depending on urgency.
  • We maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all providers involved in a participant’s care.
  • We assist with support coverage, participate in stakeholder meetings, and implement allied health strategies.
  • Some allied health sessions are hosted at our Nambour hub, and we support participants in attending external appointments where transport is a barrier.
  • Cancellations follow NDIS pricing arrangements and price limits.
  • If staff are scheduled and payment is required, charges may apply according to NDIS rules.
  • If frequent cancellations occur, Spiral works with participants to identify barriers and create solutions to improve access.
  • Service Coordinators complete regular check-ins to ensure satisfaction.
  • Participants are encouraged to discuss any concerns with their Coordinator.
  • If a participant wishes to exit, 2 weeks’ notice is requested, flexible in urgent circumstances.
  • Spiral supports transitions to new providers, including buddy shifts with incoming staff where needed.

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