About
Staying Independent

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.

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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    10 Dec 2024

    To Self-Manage or not to Self-Manage..

    NDIS Self-Managed Plans. Pros and Cons. Self-managing your NDIS funding offers several benefits, but also can be very time.

    16 Sep 2024

    Understanding NDIS Funding Categories

    The Mystery of NDIS Funding Categories.. When I meet with a new client and we discuss their current plan.

    22 Sep 2023

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