A Program for Participants Ready to Reclaim Their Story
Unlocking Your Potential: Understanding the Empower & Connect Program
At Sheltered by Grace, we believe that recovery is not just about surviving—it's about reconnecting. The Empower & Connect Program is our most comprehensive NDIS program designed for participants ready to build emotional strength, communication skills, and confidence in daily life.
This 12-week, trauma-informed, live-in program is a structured yet flexible pathway that meets participants where they are—and helps them grow beyond what they thought possible. Through a blend of daily living support, therapeutic group sessions, communication training, and personalised case management, we empower participants to take the next steps toward independence.
- Based in Logan, QLD, and open to participants across South-East Queensland and Brisbane.
- Fully NDIS-funded for plan-managed and self-managed participants.
Why Choose Empower & Connect?
Beyond Recovery – Towards a Life of Purpose and Connection.
The Empower & Connect Program offers a unique, phased approach, recognising that true empowerment is a process.The Empower & Connect Program is a transformative 12-week journey, specifically crafted for adults with psychosocial disabilities who are ready to build on their existing progress.
This program goes beyond foundational support, offering a unique blend of daily living stabilisation, resilience building, and advanced communication skills training.
It's an ideal next step for those who have completed shorter programs or are exhibiting emerging independence, aiming to truly find their voice and connect meaningfully with the world.
This program provides the tools and support to:
- Build essential life skills: Consolidate routines, enhance independence, and reintegrate into community life.
- Heal and stabilise: Address the lingering impacts of trauma and build robust emotional resilience.
- Learn to speak up, connect better, and grow forward: Develop powerful communication skills, establish healthy boundaries, and express yourself authentically in all relationships.
We provide a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where you can gain confidence, recover, and establish truly meaningful connections.
A Structured Program. Real Impact.
Personal Growth Pathway
NDIS Approved Program
Real-World Outcomes
NDIS funded activities. Trauma-informed recovery. Confidence through connection.
Empower & Connect: Your 12-Week NDIS Pathway to Voice, Healing, and Growth
The Empower & Connect Program unfolds over 12 weeks, structured into three distinct yet interconnected phases, each building upon the last to ensure holistic and sustainable growth. This phased approach allows for deep engagement and consistent progress:
Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): Daily Living and Wellbeing Stabilisation
This foundational phase focuses on establishing critical routines and a sense of safety.
- Routine Reinforcement: Creating consistent daily structures essential for stability and well-being.
- Community Re-entry: Gentle and supported steps to re-engage with local community activities and resources, reducing isolation.
- Foundational Coping Skills: Learning initial strategies to manage daily stressors and maintain emotional balance.
Phase 2 (Weeks 5–8): Resilience-Building and Trauma Recovery
Building on stability, this phase delves deeper into emotional healing and inner strength.
- Overcoming Trauma Program: Utilising our specialised curriculum, participants engage in supported processing and integration of past experiences, fostering emotional healing.
- CBT Group (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): Weekly facilitated group sessions provide tools to identify and reframe negative thought patterns, manage emotions, and build mental resilience.
- Emotional Literacy: Developing the ability to understand, express, and manage emotions effectively, crucial for healthy relationships and self-awareness.
Phase 3 (Weeks 9–12): Communication Skills Mastery
The final phase empowers participants with the vital skills to connect confidently and advocate for themselves.
- Assertiveness Training: Learning to express needs and opinions clearly and respectfully.
- Boundary Setting: Developing skills to establish healthy personal boundaries in relationships.
- Digital Social Skills: Navigating online interactions safely and effectively.
- Relationship Repair and Self-Expression: Tools for mending damaged relationships and articulating personal thoughts and feelings authentically.
What’s Included in the Program?
Throughout all phases, the program includes:
- Weekly facilitated group sessions focusing on CBT and trauma recovery.
- Dedicated Communication training, incorporating both individual and group coaching.
- Consistent Case coordination and progress tracking to ensure personalised support.
- Practical Life skills training and community integration tasks.
- Opportunities for Self-directed projects and optional digital skills development.
Who Should Join the Empower & Connect Program?
Collaborative, Transparent, and Goal-Focused Support
This program is ideal for NDIS participants who have completed shorter or mid-length programs and are seeking a more intensive, staged approach to trauma recovery, communication, and confidence building. It supports those with complex needs but emerging independence, helping them transition toward greater self-advocacy and community engagement.
The Empower & Connect Program is ideal for:
- Adults with psychosocial disabilities seeking structured, long-term growth.
- Participants who have successfully completed short or mid-length programs (or equivalent) and are ready for the next level of support.
- NDIS participants with specific goals related to trauma recovery, improving communication, or building self-confidence.
- Individuals with complex support needs who demonstrate an emerging capacity for independence and self-management.
If you are looking to solidify your healing journey and enhance your ability to connect with others and advocate for yourself, this program is designed with your needs in mind.
The Core Components of Your Transformation
This isn’t just a program; it’s a toolkit for life. Our NDIS funded activities are evidence-based and delivered with compassion by our expert team.
- Dynamic Communication Coaching: A unique blend of individual and group coaching to help you find your voice, practice assertiveness, and build healthier relationships.
- Deep Trauma Recovery Work: Go beyond coping skills with our facilitated "Overcoming Trauma" and CBT group sessions, supported by a participant workbook.
- Practical Life Skills Integration: We don't just teach skills; we help you apply them through community integration tasks and self-directed projects.
- Dedicated Case Coordination: Your journey is overseen by a dedicated case worker who ensures your progress is tracked and aligned with your NDIS goals.
Guided by Compassion, Grounded in Expertise
At Sheltered by Grace, we see your potential. Our mission is to provide the expert guidance and unwavering support you need to realise it. Our team consists of qualified coaches, therapists, and support workers who specialise in psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care. We have a deep-rooted history in the Brisbane community, dedicated to helping individuals move from homelessness and instability to lives of purpose and connection. Here, you will always be treated with dignity, respect, and grace.
For NDIS and carers, as well as support coordinators, the Empower & Connect Program offers a structured approach to psychosocial growth and recovery. It is particularly suited for participants post-discharge or post-crisis, focusing on re-engagement and staged recovery.
The program supports NDIS goals across Core, Capacity Building, and social/emotional development categories, with options for personalization through flexible add-ons like digital skills or job-readiness modules.
Because Everyone Deserves to Heal, Connect, and Thrive
Empower Your Future With Sheltered by Grace
Our program is fully aligned with NDIS programs of support and designed to complement your NDIS funding packages. We help you make the most of your NDIS funding, focusing on independence, stability, and community inclusion — essential outcomes for psychosocial recovery.
At Sheltered by Grace, we are more than just a provider; we are a community built on compassion, dignity, and a profound belief in the potential of every individual. Our expertise is born from years of dedicated work with Brisbane's homeless and vulnerable populations.
We bring a level of understanding and empathy that is unmatched, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can truly heal and grow.
Book your place now — your journey to empowerment starts here.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Families, Carers & Coordinators Trust Us
Care That Adapts to the Individual
Our team works with each participant to co-design a plan that supports their unique goals—from emotional growth to functional independence.
Predictable Routines. Proven Safety.
We provide 24/7 trauma-informed care in a calm, stable environment—giving participants a place to heal, build habits, and feel safe again.
Transparent Progress, Every Step of the Way
We deliver consistent goal updates, and collaborative feedback so support coordinators and carers always know what’s happening—and why it matters.
Grounded in Experience. Driven by Compassion.
With over a decade of hands-on work in homelessness, mental health, and disability, our team brings deep empathy backed by real-world expertise.
Why Empower & Connect Works?
Participants in this program don’t just “cope”—they gain control, confidence, and clarity. Every aspect of the experience is designed to foster long-term outcomes, not short-term fixes.
Top 5 Outcomes from This Program:
- Increased confidence and self-advocacy
- Trauma understanding and stabilisation
- Stronger communication and boundary setting
- Reduced social isolation and disengagement
- Direction toward education, work, or longer-term goals
Real Support for Carers & Coordinators
We’re here to make your job easier. With clear NDIS alignment, consistent progress updates, and transparent communication, carers and coordinators are kept in the loop every step of the way.
Coordinator Support Includes:
- Program welcome pack with item numbers and outcomes
- Mid-point review and goal adjustment options
- Flexibility to extend or up-skill into digital/job-readiness modules
How It Works
How to Get Started
Getting started is simple. We walk you through every step—from referrals to NDIS planning, to onboarding and ongoing support.
Our Process:
1. Enquire
We’ll help match your participant to the right fit
2. Quote & Alignment
Receive a plan-aligned, itemised quote
3. Intake & Onboarding
Participant goals are prioritised
4. Weekly Progress Tracking
For carers and coordinators
5. Completion & Next Steps
With actionable recommendations
What Happens After the 12 Weeks?
Participants who complete Empower & Connect often move on to:
- Independent living with light support
- Entry into part-time study or supported work
- Community-based activities with minimal coordination
- Step-down programs with trauma-informed mentoring
- Ongoing referrals for digital skills or employment access
We’ll work with each participant on their what’s next—not just where they’ve been.
Other NDIS Programs We Offer
12 weeks
Wellness Foundation
Build a strong foundation for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This program provides tools for long-term resilience and a balanced life.
NDIS Short-Term Respite
Enjoy a supportive and engaging break in a safe environment. Our Short-Term Accommodation (STA) gives you a chance to recharge while your carers rest easy.
NDIS Recovery & Rehab
A structured, goal-oriented program focused on rebuilding your capacity after a hospital stay or significant health event. We support your journey back to strength and daily life.
Empower Your Recovery. Reconnect With Life.
Empower & Connect isn’t just a program. It’s a turning point. Your next chapter of growth, confidence, and connection begins with a simple, confidential conversation. Taking this step is a powerful statement about the future you want to create. Contact our dedicated NDIS team today to ask your questions, discuss your goals, and see if the Empower & Connect program is your perfect next step.
Proudly serving NDIS participants in Brisbane, Logan, and across South-East Queensland.
REFER A PARTICIPANT
Frequently asked questions
The Empower & Connect Program is a 12-week growth, communication, and trauma recovery pathway for NDIS participants with psychosocial disabilities, focusing on life skills, healing, and building communication and confidence.
Yes, comprehensive accommodation is a core component and is included in the weekly cost structure of the Empower & Connect Program. This ensures a safe, stable, and supportive living environment throughout the 12-week journey. Our pricing model, detailed on the page, covers all aspects of your stay, including dedicated self-care support (day and evening) and sleepover support, aligning seamlessly with your NDIS funding packages for a truly holistic and immersive experience.
Absolutely. We understand that participants may have unique sensory sensitivities or experience social anxiety. The Empower & Connect Program is designed with flexibility and a person-centred approach. Through our fortnightly 1:1 case management sessions and ongoing support coordination, we can discuss and implement individual adjustments, such as creating quieter spaces, modifying group activities, or providing additional 1:1 support during community integration tasks. Our goal is to create a comfortable and empowering environment where every participant feels safe and supported to engage at their own pace.
Yes, you can. While the Empower & Connect Program is an ideal next step for participants who have completed shorter or mid-length programs, it is not a strict prerequisite that these programs must have been with Sheltered by Grace. We welcome NDIS participants who meet the target participant criteria and have goals related to trauma recovery, communication, or confidence. We encourage you to contact our NDIS team to discuss your background and current goals, as we assess each application individually to ensure the program is the best fit for your needs and aligns with your NDIS program objectives.
Yes, the involvement of NDIS and carers, as well as support coordinators, is highly valued and actively encouraged. We believe in a collaborative approach to support. While the program focuses on the participant's direct engagement, we provide regular coordinator updates (at the start, midpoint, and end of the program) to keep everyone informed about progress and ensure alignment with NDIS goals. For carers, the program offers essential respite, and we maintain open communication channels to ensure continuity of care and peace of mind, making it truly one of our comprehensive NDIS programs of support.
Shedding Light on Our Mission. Trusted by the Community
Real Care. Real Support. Real Change.
At Sheltered by Grace, we offer more than a place to stay - we provided NDIS programs and accommodation where participants feel seen, supported, and safe to grow.