Gold Coast · QLD & NSW

Care that feels
like family.

Mental health-focused NDIS support and recovery services. Built around you. Led by Paula Yarak — 30+ years in nursing, mental health, trauma-informed care and support work.

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Paula — Founder & Director 30+ years nursing & mental health recovery
Support that goes further

Support workers who actually understand.

Quality Care • NDIS-Trained Workers

Our support workers are matched carefully — to the person, not the postcode. From hoist transfers to community access, daily living to overnight support, we show up trained, capable, and ready.

Built around the lived experience of co-founder Tony Pinto, a quadriplegic operator who knows what good support looks like — and what bad support feels like.

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Independence, every day

Daily living & community participation.

Recovery isn't a destination — it's the rhythm of small wins, repeated. Coffee runs that build confidence. Bus trips that rebuild trust. Routines that anchor recovery.

We work alongside participants to build the independence, confidence, and long-term stability to live life on their own terms.

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NDIS & Funding

PurpleCare is a registered-ready NDIS provider supporting participants across Queensland with person-centred, outcomes-focused services. We work with self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants.

Support Coordination

Level 2 and Level 3 Support Coordination across Queensland. Our coordinators decode your NDIS plan, connect you with vetted providers, and build your capacity to self-direct over time. We specialise in complex cases — hospital discharge, housing transitions, crisis response and dual-diagnosis participants. You get a real person who answers the phone, not a ticket number.

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

24/7 support in shared homes or individual living arrangements tailored to your goals. We offer active-overnight and sleepover rosters, integrated behaviour support, and skilled staff trained in high-needs care. Every SIL placement is matched on compatibility, culture and clinical fit — not just bed availability. Independence, dignity and choice drive every shift.

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

End-to-end SDA support — from eligibility evidence and OT reports through to vacancy matching and tenancy sign-on. We work across all four design categories: High Physical Support, Robust, Fully Accessible and Improved Liveability. Our provider network spans South-East Queensland with new builds and established homes. We’ll tell you straight if SDA isn’t the right pathway for you.

Locating A Plan Live

Make your plan work harder. We map every dollar across Core, Capacity Building and Capital supports so funding stretches the full plan period. Plan reviews are prepared with strong evidence — provider reports, OT assessments, lived outcomes — so you walk in ready. No more underspends, no more surprise cuts, no more guessing what the planner wants to hear.

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What we do.

We support NDIS participants across the official support categories — built on Paula's 30 years in mental health recovery and lived disability operator experience.

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Assistance with Daily Life

Everyday support that anchors independence.

Hands-on personal and in-home care delivered with dignity.

  • Personal care, showering & grooming
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication assistance
  • Household cleaning
  • Overnight support
  • Supported Independent Living (SIL)
  • Gardening
  • House Cleaning
  • Meal Preparation
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Transport

Funded movement that keeps life moving.

Getting participants where they need to be — appointments, community, work.

  • Taxi & Uber funding
  • Provider travel
  • Community access transport
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Consumables

Everyday disability essentials, sorted.

Items participants use day-to-day, sourced and supplied reliably.

  • Continence aids
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Gloves & PPE
  • Low-cost assistive technology
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Assistance with Social & Community Participation

A bigger life, not just a managed one.

Support workers walking alongside participants in real-world settings.

  • Community outings & social support
  • Appointments & shopping assistance
  • Recreational activities
  • Skill development
  • Support workers attending events
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Capacity Building Supports

Goals turned into routines turned into stability.

Building the skills, confidence and capability for long-term independence.

  • Skill development
  • Capacity building
  • Employment supports
  • Daily living skills
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Capital Supports

The kit and the home that make care work.

Equipment and environment changes that unlock independence.

  • Assistive technology
  • Home modifications
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Gardening & Outdoor Maintenance

Tidy spaces that support independence.

Maintaining gardens, yards and outdoor areas for participants who can't manage it on their own — keeping homes safe, accessible and welcoming.

  • Lawn mowing
  • Garden tidying
  • Outdoor area maintenance
  • Seasonal garden care
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Home Cleaning Services

A clean home is a safe home.

Regular domestic cleaning support for NDIS participants — keeping living spaces hygienic, comfortable and easier to move through every day.

  • Vacuuming & mopping
  • Bathroom & kitchen cleaning
  • Laundry & linen
  • General tidying
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Meal Preparation & Nutrition

Nourishing meals made with care.

Preparing healthy, satisfying meals tailored to each participant's preferences, cultural needs and dietary requirements.

  • Daily meal prep
  • Dietary requirement support
  • Grocery assistance
  • Cooking skill building
Paula Yarak
Our Founder

Meet Paula.

"PurpleCare was created from the heart — it's something I genuinely care about and feel deeply connected to."

Hi, I’m Paula Yarak — founder and director of PurpleCare.

Over 30 years in healthcare across Australia, from mental health to nursing, I've supported people from every walk of life and within beautifully diverse communities. Those experiences have shaped who I am today and strengthened my belief that everyone deserves support that's not just professional — but kind, respectful, and truly personal.

PurpleCare is built on that belief: a service where participants are seen as whole people, not case numbers.

Nurse 30 Years in Mental Health Recovery Brisbane · Gold Coast · Sunshine Coast

PurpleCare is co-founded by Paula Yarak and Tony Pinto — a quadriplegic entrepreneur whose lived experience of significant disability shaped PurpleCare's commitment to building care that actually works for participants. Paula brings the clinical depth. Tony brings the operator's perspective from inside the disability experience itself.

Let's talk.

Got a participant you're matching, a question, or a referral? We pick up the phone — and we mean it.

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