About Staying Independent
Staying Independent is one of Sydney’s leading multidisciplinary practices, specialising in supporting adolescents and young adults with a disability. Primarily – neurodivergent, intellectual, and mental health disabilities.
Our team includes occupational therapists, other allied health practitioners, support coordinators, and support workers.Our clients love visiting our base in Zetland — a space designed to feel nothing like a traditional clinical practice. As a flexible mobile service, we also meet clients wherever they need us — at home, in the community, at school, university, or in the workplace.
Founded by occupational therapist Kezia Tieck, Staying Independent is built on a unique and effective model of care. This approach combines collaborative, evidence-based practices, a deep understanding of the NDIS, and a supportive environment where the team can work, grow, and deliver exceptional care tailored to each individual’s needs.


About
Staying Independent
About Staying Independent
Why are we
Different
– We don’t try to do everything, our focus is young people with a disability, we know it and we do it well.
– We help our clients make their own goals. We see the huge difference in outcomes if the client actually wants to work towards a particular goal.
– We won’t take the referral if we don’t have a suitable practitioner to support the client. We are happy to connect the client with a therapist or provider who is a better fit.
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