Meaningful connection.
Gentle support.

Uplifting Connections provides compassionate companion care and community support for people of all ages and abilities — so you can get out, connect, and enjoy life, with someone genuinely in your corner.

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Person-Centred Care

Support built around you — your goals, your pace, your preferences.

Safe & Trusted

Police checked, trained support workers with current certifications.

NDIS Supported

We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants across the Sutherland Shire.

About Us

Connection is at the heart of everything we do.

Uplifting Connections was founded right here in the Sutherland Shire with one simple belief: that everyone — regardless of age or ability — deserves genuine companionship and a little extra support to get the most out of life.

We’re a local, independent service built on real human connection. Whether it’s a morning out at the shops, a walk along the waterfront, an appointment where you’d rather not go alone, or simply a friendly face to share a cup of tea with — we show up, we listen, and we genuinely care.

We work with older adults, people living with disability, NDIS participants, and anyone who would benefit from a warm, reliable presence in their week. Our approach is always calm, unhurried, and shaped around what matters to you.

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Two women sharing a warm cup of tea and conversation

“Real support isn’t just task completion — it’s someone who genuinely cares about your day.”

Uplifting Connections — Our Approach

Compassion
Respect
Reliability
Dignity
Empowerment
Inclusion
Two women sharing a cup of tea and laughing together
Sharing a cup of tea and a good conversation
A woman and older man looking through old photos together
Looking through old memories together
A young person chatting comfortably with their support worker
A comfortable space to talk and connect
A caring hand holding an elderly person's hand
Someone genuinely in your corner

What We Offer

Services that fit your life.

Every service we provide is flexible, dignified, and designed around you. Contact us to discuss pricing and availability — we’ll find the right fit together.

Companion Support

Meaningful companionship for those who benefit from social connection. We visit, talk, share activities, and simply be present — because that matters. Including regular visits to loved ones in hospital or aged care, so they always have a familiar, caring face to look forward to.

Social Support

Community Access

Getting out and staying connected to community life. Shopping, cafes, events, errands, recreation — supported with care and at your pace.

Community

Appointment Support

Attending medical, allied health, specialist, and other appointments alongside you — providing transport, reassurance, and practical support throughout.

Health Support

Transport & Travel

Safe, reliable transport to appointments, activities, and daily outings. Travelled with a support worker who knows how to make the journey comfortable.

Transport

Conscious Sedation Escort

Specialist escort and post-procedure support for clients undergoing conscious IV sedation. We collect you from the facility and stay with you until a responsible adult is available to take over your care.

Specialist

Oral Sedation Transport

Drop-off and collect service for oral sedation appointments (e.g. Valium). Available as drop-off & collect, or drop-off, wait, and collect — flexible to your procedure.

Transport

For Families

Regular visits for a loved one in aged care or hospital

Can’t always get in to visit? We can. Weekly or fortnightly companionship visits — a familiar, friendly face your loved one can look forward to. Visit packages available. Get in touch to discuss.

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Transparent Pricing

Clear rates, no surprises.

We believe in being upfront about what things cost. All rates are confirmed before any booking is finalised — you’ll always know exactly what to expect.

Standard Services

Companion & Community Support

Weekday (9am–5pm) $65 / hr
Outside standard hours $72 / hr
Saturday $90 / hr
Sunday $115 / hr
Public holiday $140 / hr

Minimum booking: 2 hours. Short-notice bookings (under 24 hours) may attract an additional fee. Transport charged at $1.10/km where applicable.

Specialist Service

Conscious IV Sedation Escort

Weekday (9am–5pm) $100 / hr
Outside standard hours $115 / hr
Saturday $140 / hr
Sunday $180 / hr
Public holiday $215 / hr

Minimum booking: 3 hours. All coordination and consent documentation included in the hourly rate. Transport at $1.10/km.

Transport Service

Oral Sedation Transport

Drop-off & collect from $75
Drop-off, wait & collect $80 / hr

For clients taking oral sedation (e.g. Valium) before a dental or minor procedure. Drop-off & collect is a flat booking fee plus $1.10/km transport. Drop-off, wait & collect is billed hourly from first pickup. Minimum 1 hour.

Your confirmed quote is always provided before any booking is finalised — no surprises, ever.
Questions about our rates? Call 0470 542 042 or send us a message — we’re happy to talk it through.

Why Uplifting Connections

Support that’s actually different.

We’re not a large corporate agency where clients and staff are just numbers. We’re a small, dedicated team that takes the time to build genuine relationships — because we believe that’s what real support looks like.

01

We’re local

We know the Sutherland Shire and surrounds — the clinics, the services, the community — and we show up consistently.

02

You come first

Your goals and preferences shape every interaction. There’s no one-size-fits-all here — only support that fits you.

03

No hidden stress

We handle the logistics, the waiting, the communication — so your focus can stay on your wellbeing, not the admin.

04

Dependable & trained

Police checked, first aid current, and continuously trained. You and your family can trust who walks through the door.

05

You’re not just a number

We take the time to truly know each client — your preferences, your routines, what makes your day better. You’ll never feel like a booking reference or a case file to us.

06

Familiar faces, not strangers

No random workers sent to your door. We’re a small, close-knit team — which means consistency, genuine relationships, and support that actually feels personal.

Service Areas

Where we operate

Currently serving clients across Sydney’s south and south-east.

Sutherland Shire
St George
Helensburgh
+ Surrounding areas (enquire)

NDIS Information

Self-managed & plan-managed NDIS participants welcome.

We are not a registered NDIS provider, but we work with self-managed and plan-managed participants. We invoice you directly or your plan manager — whichever applies. Private clients are equally welcome; no NDIS plan is needed to access our services. Get in touch if you have any questions.

Self-managed — we invoice you directly
Plan-managed — we work with your plan manager
Private clients welcome — no NDIS required

Common Questions

We’ve got answers.

If there’s something you’d like to know that isn’t here, just give us a call or send a message — we’re happy to talk it through.

No — our services are open to everyone. We welcome NDIS participants (self-managed and plan-managed), as well as private clients who pay directly. You don’t need any funding or referral to get in touch.
Yes. If your NDIS plan is self-managed, we invoice you directly and you claim reimbursement from your plan. If your plan is plan-managed, we work with your plan manager. We are not a registered NDIS provider, so we’re unable to work with agency-managed participants at this stage.
We currently service the Sutherland Shire, St George, and Helensburgh areas. If you’re just outside these areas, get in touch and we’ll let you know if we can help.
Simply call us on 0470 542 042 or send a message via the contact form on this page. We’ll have a friendly chat about what you’re looking for and find a time that works for you. No complicated referral process — just a conversation.
Companion support is simply having someone warm and reliable alongside you. It might be going for a walk, sharing a meal, helping with errands, attending an appointment, or just having a good conversation over a cup of tea. It’s not clinical care — it’s genuine human connection.
If you’re having a procedure under conscious IV sedation, clinics require a responsible adult to collect you and remain with you for a period of time afterwards. We collect you from the clinic, stay with you until you are safe and settled at home, and can provide extended observation if needed. We give a written handover to a responsible adult or family member once you’re home. Please book at least 48 hours in advance and let your clinic know your escort is arranged.
Contact

Get in Touch

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you have questions or are ready to book, reach out and we’ll get back to you promptly.

Phone 0470 542 042
Email contact@upliftingconnections.com.au
Service Area Sutherland Shire, St George & Helensburgh
Hours Weekday 9am–5pm · Extended hours available

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We aim to respond within one business day. A written quote is always provided before any booking is confirmed.