CREATING A STRONGER FOUNDATION TO BUILD GREATER INDEPENDENCE
What is The Foundations Program™?
The Foundations Program™ is a structured, soft-handed personal development framework designed to help people make meaningful progress in their lives—using the support systems already around them.
Delivered alongside existing support services, Foundations provides a simple way to reflect on life, clarify what matters, and take practical steps toward greater confidence, connection, and independence.
It works by strengthening a person’s foundation first—so growth is sustainable, not rushed.
In simple terms:
The Focus: Strengthen the foundation before pushing forward
The Pathway: Create a clear roadmap, then follow it with small, achievable steps
Why The Foundations Program™ works
The Foundations Program™ builds on the trust and relationships already in place.
Using guided weekly themes, support workers help individuals explore key areas of life through conversation, reflection, and practical activities—without disrupting the support they already provide.
Insights are gently captured and reviewed with professional oversight, then translated into small, achievable steps that support real-world progress.
The result is a structured but human process that turns reflection into action.
Who can offer The Foundations Program™?
The Foundations Program™ is available for delivery by all NDIS businesses and organisations, including providers of standard NDIS supports, SILS providers, and employment agencies such as Inclusive Employment Australia preparing clients for work.
Foundations also offers strong value for allied health and community professionals, including Counsellors, Youth Workers, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists and has proven application across a range of service contexts, including:
- Department of Child Protection
- Department of Corrections (repatriation and reintegration programs)
- Aged Care providers
- First Nations support agencies
A TWO-PHASED PROGRAM, DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE
Phase 1 — Foundations: Roadmap™ (Explore | 10–12 weeks)
A supported life review across eight key life areas, identifying strengths, challenges, priorities, and opportunities for growth.
This phase results in a personalised Foundations: Roadmap™ Report, shared with the individual and their broader support team during a professional review session.
Phase 2 — Foundations: Footsteps™ (Action | 10 weeks)
Using the Roadmap as a guide, individuals take small, practical steps forward—supported by clear micro-goals and ongoing encouragement.
Progress happens gradually, building confidence and momentum over time.
Not a One-Off: Built for Ongoing Growth
The Foundations Program™ is designed to be revisited.
As circumstances, confidence, and goals evolve, individuals can return to the Explore → Review → Action process—building deeper insight and taking the next step forward.
Each cycle strengthens the foundation further, supporting long-term growth rather than short-term fixes.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The Foundations Program™ is grounded in the Wheel of Life model, which recognises that life is made up of interconnected areas—and that strengthening one area often supports growth in others.
The Foundations Program™ themes:
💪 Health & Fitness
🏡Home & Hearth
👪Family & Relationships
🤝Friendships & Community
💰Finances & Budget
📚Employment & Education
🎳Recreation & Fun
🌱Purpose & Growth
When the overall foundation is stronger, independence develops naturally.
Who benefits?
CLIENTS:
The Foundations Program™ provides:
- a clear, respectful way for clients to be genuinely heard
- greater value from each NDIS dollar
- a simple, conversation- and activity-based way to reflect on life, identify what matters, and make real change—delivered by a trusted support worker at no extra labour cost
- practical, achievable steps toward personal outcomes, supporting a life of greater independence
“My voice, my vision, my life.”
BUSINESSES:
The Foundations Program™ provides:
- a proven value-add to existing services without disrupting established client goals
- stronger client retention driven by improved value and outcomes
- greater structure and support for workers, increasing satisfaction while reducing burnout, absenteeism, and staff turnover
- increased net return per client alongside improved service quality and value
- clear, quality-based differentiation in an increasingly competitive market
“Support and structure for my team, greater value for my clients and a way to differentiate my business based upon quality and integrity.”
SUPPORT WORKERS:
The Foundations Program™ provides:
- clear structure and purpose to guide client sessionsweekly themes, conversational prompts, and practical activities that support meaningful growt
- reduced guesswork, planning fatigue, and pre-session anxiety—helping lower worker burnout
- a supportive framework that deepens client relationships without adding pressure or complexity
“Structure, support, and the knowledge that I am delivering real value.”
SUPPORT COORDINATORS & THE NDIA:
The Foundations Program™ provides:
- greater value from every NDIS dollar spent
- a documented, outcomes-focused pathway informed by real-time client insights
- clear professional review, reporting, and action steps that support transparency and informed decision-making
- client-generated, achievable micro-goals aligned to broader NDIS plan objectives
- strong alignment with Capacity Building supports, supporting long-term growth and independence while reducing future reliance on NDIS funding
“Support and structure for my team, greater value for my clients and a way to differentiate my business based upon quality and integrity.”
AS A NDIS CLIENT, WHAT IS In IT FOR ME?
✅ A better understanding of what matters most to you
✅ A clear way to ensure that your voice is genuinely being heard
✅ A way to identify issues which might be blocking your progress
✅ Small, achievable steps to remove blockers and achieve your goals
✅ Greater value from the support time you already receive
✅ A path to real, measurable growth and greater independence!
All delivered by a trusted support worker as a value-add to the time that they are already funded to spend with you!
Interested in The Foundations Program™?
Whether you’re a participant, support worker or business owner, the best place to start is a simple conversation.
→ Register your interest and we’ll be in touch to explore fit, availability, and next steps in your region.
SAMPLE FOUNDATIONS FOR YOURSELF!
You’re invited to complete the survey for Foundations: Roadmap™ Baseline —the first step used in the program.
For just 3–4 minutes of your time, we will send you:
- a personalised snapshot of your life across all eight themes
- eight tailored micro-goals for you to pursue , created directly from your responses
You’ll quickly see how a series of simple, thoughtful questions—combined with a willingness to share openly with a trusted ally — can support the creation of a clear, stepwise pathway to meaningful growth and greater independence.