Sydney Care Support Named a Finalist in the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards
We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news from Sydney Care Support (SCS).
Sydney Care Support has been named a FINALIST in the Disability Support Services – Small category of the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.
For our team, this recognition means much more than having the Sydney Care Support name on a finalist certificate.
It represents the work happening every day behind the scenes—the conversations with participants and families, the early mornings, community outings, everyday support, careful worker matching, problem-solving and commitment to providing disability support with dignity and respect.
Most importantly, it reflects the trust participants and families place in us.
And that is something we never take for granted.
What Are the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards?
The Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards recognise women-led small businesses across Australia and celebrate achievement across a broad range of industries.
Being selected as a finalist provides an opportunity to recognise the contribution women make to Australian small businesses and the communities those businesses serve.
For Sydney Care Support, being recognised specifically within the Disability Support Services – Small category makes this achievement especially meaningful.
Disability support is deeply personal.
Participants aren’t simply purchasing a service.
They are trusting people to enter their homes, support their daily routines, accompany them into the community and assist with activities that can be extremely important to their independence and quality of life.
That responsibility is at the heart of how we approach our work.
A special shout-out to Neda, our Director at Sydney Care Support, whose dedication, leadership and commitment to providing high-quality disability support have played such an important role in this achievement.
Being named a 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards Finalist in the Disability Support Services – Small category is a proud milestone for the entire SCS team, and it reflects the hard work, care and vision Neda brings to Sydney Care Support every day.
Congratulations, Neda — and thank you for continuing to lead SCS with passion, integrity and a genuine focus on supporting participants across Sydney. 💜
What This Recognition Means to Sydney Care Support
Building a disability support organisation isn’t simply about filling shifts.
From the beginning, our focus has been on creating a service where participants feel:
- Heard
- Respected
- Safe
- Comfortable communicating their preferences
- Involved in decisions about their supports
- Supported to work towards greater independence
Being named a finalist gives us an opportunity to reflect on how far Sydney Care Support has come.
But it also reminds us why we started.
Our purpose remains simple:
to provide reliable, respectful and person-centred support that fits into the participant’s life—not expect the participant’s life to fit around the provider.
A Recognition That Belongs to Our Whole SCS Community
Although Sydney Care Support is the name appearing on the finalist certificate, this recognition belongs to many people.
To Our Participants
Thank you for trusting us.
Inviting a support worker into your home or everyday routine requires trust, and we understand the responsibility that comes with that.
Your preferences, goals and feedback continue to shape how we deliver support.
To Families and Carers
Thank you for the conversations, feedback and collaboration that help us better understand the people we support.
Families and carers often play an incredibly important role in a participant’s life, and we value the trust placed in our team.
To Our Support Workers
Disability support is built on everyday moments.
It might be helping someone prepare a meal.
Supporting a participant to attend an appointment.
Going shopping together.
Helping someone participate in a community activity.
Providing personal care respectfully.
Or simply being dependable when someone is counting on you.
Thank you to the workers who approach those moments with patience, professionalism and respect.
What Makes Quality Disability Support Different?
Awards are wonderful recognition.
But ultimately, the quality of a disability provider is demonstrated in everyday service delivery.
For us, several principles matter particularly strongly.
1. Listening Before Supporting
Two participants may receive the same general type of support and want it delivered completely differently.
That’s why good support begins with listening.
We want to understand:
- What matters to the participant
- What they want assistance with
- What they prefer to do independently
- Their routines
- Their communication preferences
- Their goals
- Important worker preferences
Person-centred support cannot be delivered effectively using a one-size-fits-all approach.
2. Supporting Independence Where Possible
Good disability support doesn’t necessarily mean doing everything for someone.
Sometimes the better approach is helping a participant do more themselves.
For example, instead of simply preparing a meal, support might involve helping the participant:
plan → shop → prepare → cook → clean up
at the level appropriate to their abilities and support needs.
Over time, that may help build skills and confidence.
The right level of assistance is different for every person.
3. Reliability Matters
For many participants, a support worker isn’t an optional appointment.
Their worker may be helping them:
- Get ready for the day
- Prepare meals
- Attend appointments
- Access the community
- Complete household activities
- Go shopping
- Maintain their regular routine
This is why reliability and communication are so important.
When someone organises their day around support, they need to know their time is being respected.
4. Choice and Control Matter
Participants should be actively involved in how their supports are delivered.
That can include preferences around:
- Activities
- Daily routines
- Community access
- Communication
- Support worker matching
- Personal boundaries
- Goals
We believe participants should feel comfortable communicating what works—and what doesn’t.
5. Dignity and Respect Are Non-Negotiable
Disability support can involve some of the most personal parts of someone’s life.
Privacy, dignity, professional boundaries and respect therefore need to be present in every interaction.
These aren’t extras.
They’re fundamental to quality disability support.
Disability Support Services Available Through Sydney Care Support
Sydney Care Support provides practical disability assistance to participants across Sydney.
Depending on individual needs, approved funding and service arrangements, our supports can include:
Assistance with Daily Living
Practical assistance with everyday routines and activities to help participants live more independently.
Personal Care
Respectful assistance with personal activities based on the participant’s individual needs, preferences and dignity.
Domestic Assistance
Help with disability-related household activities that participants may have difficulty completing independently.
Meal Preparation
Support with meal planning, shopping and preparation depending on the participant’s needs and goals.
Social & Community Participation
Supporting participants to get out, participate in activities, build confidence and engage with their community.
Transport Assistance
Practical transport-related assistance connected with agreed activities and supports.
Life Skills Development
Supporting participants to develop everyday skills and greater confidence where appropriate.
Supporting Participants Across Sydney
Sydney is a large and incredibly diverse community.
Our participants come from different backgrounds, have different goals and require different types and levels of assistance.
That’s why our approach focuses on understanding the individual first.
Whether someone needs assistance at home, help participating in their community, support preparing meals, transport assistance or help building everyday skills, the starting point should always be:
“What does good support look like for you?”
Why This Finalist Recognition Matters to Us
It’s easy for an award announcement to become a story about the business.
For us, this recognition is also an opportunity to acknowledge the broader disability community.
Behind every shift is a real person.
Behind every roster is someone’s routine.
Behind every service agreement is someone’s trust.
And behind every goal is something that matters to that participant personally.
Being selected as a finalist encourages us to keep improving rather than assume we’ve reached the finish line.
We want Sydney Care Support to continue becoming better at listening, communicating, matching workers and providing dependable support.
Looking for Disability Support in Sydney?
If you’re searching for a disability support provider in Sydney, we understand that choosing the right organisation can feel like a big decision.
You may want to know:
Will they listen to me?
Can they provide support when I need it?
Can I discuss my worker preferences?
Will my routine and choices be respected?
Will I feel comfortable with the person supporting me?
Those are exactly the kinds of questions participants should ask.
If you’re considering Sydney Care Support, our team can talk with you about your needs, preferred days and times, the type of assistance you’re looking for and your worker preferences.
Being named a 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards finalist in Disability Support Services – Small is something we’re extremely proud of.
But our greatest measure of success will continue to be the experience of the people we support.
Thank You From Sydney Care Support
To everyone who has been part of the Sydney Care Support journey:
Thank you.
To our participants—thank you for your trust.
To families and carers—thank you for working with us.
To our support workers—thank you for the care and professionalism you bring to your work.
And to the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards—thank you for recognising Sydney Care Support as a 2026 finalist in the Disability Support Services – Small category.
We’re proud of this milestone.
And we’re even more excited about what comes next.
Sydney Care Support
2026 Finalist – Disability Support Services – Small
Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sydney Care Support an Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards finalist?
Yes. Sydney Care Support has been named a 2026 finalist in the Disability Support Services – Small category of the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.
What disability services does Sydney Care Support provide?
Sydney Care Support provides services including assistance with daily living, personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation, social and community participation, transport assistance and life skills support, subject to individual needs and service arrangements.
How can I enquire about disability support in Sydney?
Participants, families and representatives can contact Sydney Care Support to discuss the type of support required, preferred schedule, location and worker preferences.
Contact Us
Book a free consultation and get your support today!
Phone: 1300 798 162 | 0450 242 645
Email: enquirie@sydneycaresupport.com.au
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