- 0414 697 316
- kathryn@cherubdisabilityservices.com.au
- Illawarra and Macarthur areas
Cherub Disability Services delivers playful, person-centred NDIS supports to children with disabilities across Wollongong, Macarthur, and surrounding areas. Families throughout the Illawarra and Macarthur regions trust Cherub for speech pathology, occupational therapy, in-home supports, and engaging group programmes that prioritise fun alongside meaningful progress.
Every service is tailored to each child’s goals, interests, and developmental needs, supported by vibrant team members who genuinely love working with young people. Cherub works closely with families to provide consistent, relationship-based supports that feel less like a service and more like a trusted village supporting each child’s journey.
Support workers understand local parks, libraries, recreational facilities, and community spaces, helping children access activities and build belonging right in their own neighbourhoods
Working closely with parents, carers, therapists, and educators across Wollongong, Macarthur, and the Illawarra creates continuity of care, strengthens outcomes, and helps families participate confidently in their community.
By engaging children’s interests through play, humour, and relaxed environments, young people achieve goals they’ve set for themselves whilst genuinely enjoying the journey
Every child’s progress looks different, and Cherub supports are tailored to bring out each young person’s unique voice, strengths, and personality rather than following rigid programmes
Vibrant, energetic support workers and therapists bring more than thirty years of combined expertise alongside authentic love for working with children with disabilities and their families
Cherub Disability Services supports children with disabilities across Wollongong, Macarthur, and surrounding regions, including northern suburbs, local centres, coastal areas, and inland communities. Supports are delivered where children feel most comfortable, whether at home, in parks, community centres, or welcoming therapy spaces.
Across both the Illawarra and Macarthur regions, local environments provide valuable opportunities for community access supports that build confidence, social skills, and independence through safe, supported outings. By offering local NDIS services, Cherub reduces travel for families and ensures children receive support from workers who understand their community, know local resources, and help build meaningful connections close to home.
Building communication skills through playful, engaging therapy that meets each child where they are, helping young people express themselves confidently and connect meaningfully with others.
Developing daily living skills, sensory regulation, and motor abilities through therapeutic supports tailored to each child’s interests, challenges, and developmental goals in fun, supportive ways.
Working with therapists and parents to build independence in personal care, ensuring everyone uses the same approaches to strengthen outcomes and accelerate each child’s progress.
Supporting children to participate confidently in community activities, social events, and recreational experiences that build connections, independence, and a sense of belonging beyond home.
Providing flexible, personalised assistance within the family home, helping children with daily activities, skill development, and participation in ways that strengthen family routines and wellbeing.
Ensuring children can access therapy appointments, community activities, and social opportunities safely and reliably, removing barriers to participation and supporting family coordination.
Supporting participants to understand behaviours, build emotional regulation skills, and develop positive strategies that strengthen independence, confidence, and everyday wellbeing.
Walking into any interaction with Cherub Disability Services in Wollongong or Macarthur, families immediately sense something different. There is no clinical atmosphere or rigid approach that places paperwork ahead of people. Instead, families are welcomed by vibrant, energetic support workers who connect at a child’s level, therapists who genuinely listen, and a team that celebrates the individuality of every child. Families across the Illawarra and Macarthur regions consistently share that Cherub feels like part of their family, built on trust, consistency, and genuine care.
Responsibility, Trust, and Continuity of Care
Responsibility sits at the heart of everything the Cherub team does. Supporting children is a privilege that requires compassion, accountability, and professionalism. Every team member is selected for their ability to honour that responsibility with warmth and integrity. Families accessing NDIS services in Wollongong and Macarthur benefit from continuity of care, with familiar support workers building long-term relationships rather than constantly changing faces. Children thrive when they feel safe, understood, and supported by people who truly care about their goals and strengths.
Collaborative, Family-Led Supports
Collaboration forms the foundation of every support Cherub provides across Wollongong and Macarthur. Parents are recognised as their children’s greatest champions, the experts on their own child, and essential partners in every decision. Support workers take time to understand each child’s interests, challenges, and aspirations, working alongside families to tailor supports that align with individual goals and family values. This collaborative approach extends to educators and allied health professionals, ensuring everyone works toward shared outcomes.
Meaningful Progress Through Playful Supports
Progress looks different for every child, and Cherub’s culture embraces this diversity. The team focuses on helping children achieve goals that matter to them, whether building communication skills, managing sensory needs, forming friendships, or gaining independence. Families choose Cherub because progress is achieved through playful, person-centred supports that feel engaging and enjoyable. By creating relaxed environments and connecting through children’s interests, children across Wollongong and Macarthur experience meaningful growth while feeling confident, valued, and supported.
