Estia Foundation of Australia
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Caring for people with special needs
Estia provides permanent group-home accommodation for young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Estia is a registered provider with the NDIS and provides services to NDIS participants.
Estia is also a registered charity with ACNC and endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) which means it can receive tax deductible donations for its charitable work.
The Estia Foundation of Australia (also known as 'Estia') is not affiliated with Estia Health - which is an ASX listed, public company providing aged care services. Estia Health is not a registered charity or Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).
Thank you Costi Brothers
On behalf of everyone at Estia Foundation of Australia, I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to Costi Seafoods at Roselands for hosting such a fantastic fundraiser in support of our work.
As the new CEO, I was genuinely blown away by the generosity of the Costi family, their team, and the wider community. Together, you helped raise an incredible $20,000 for Estia – funds that will directly support our participants to live safer, more connected and more fulfilling lives.
The day itself was something special. Our participants enjoyed a wonderful lunch of fresh seafood, fish and chips, and — just as importantly — the warmth, laughter and sense of welcome that filled the room. It was more than a fundraiser; it felt like community in action.
To the Costi family and everyone who donated, volunteered, or simply turned up to show support: thank you. Your kindness makes a real and immediate difference.
Warm regards
Brian Halse
CEO Estia Foundation of Australia.
St Andrews House
Gladesville
Estia has two group homes for permanent living in Gladesville, St Andrews House and Estia House. Permanent accommodation allows independence and stability.
Estia House
Gladesville
Estia has two group homes for permanent living located in Gladesville, Estia House and St Andrews House. Both of these group homes are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lixouri House
North Ryde
Lixouri House offers group home permanent living. All Group Home facilities are clean and modern with up-to-date equipment and boast professional cooks.
Kyle Williams Home
Blakehurst
The Kyle Williams home in Blakehurst is restored and houses four (up to five) individuals in a supportive environment in a tranquil waterfront property.
News and Events
PTB Projects and Stephanos Pelekanis and his band
Well known folk singer from Cyprus, Stephanos Pelekanis and his band attend the picnic held by PTB Projects for the participants and stakeholders of Estia Foundation of Australia.
PTB Projects would like to make this an annual picnic event and fundraiser and community awareness.
Estia profoundly thank Dimitrios of PTB Projects for all the hard work and effort in organising this event.
See the video on Facebook here.
The first Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of every month, our residents combine for church service in the morning, followed by a BBQ at lunch.
Star of the Sea
Recently a group of our Estia residents and carers went on a getaway to 'Star of the Sea' in Terrigal. The residents enjoyed swimming, dining out and socialising.
Despite the weather, residents still managed to use the heated pool at Star of the Sea. The residents stayed in ocean view apartments, where the views were incredibly breathtaking. An enjoyable time for all those who went along.
More images in the Gallery.
Estia's architect Angelo Candalepas on building design
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will support $700 million in specialist disability accommodation payments annually, creating opportunity for the private sector to deliver new specialist dwellings.
Knowing that thoughtful design, light and space plays an essential role in the health and wellbeing of inhabitants, Estia House St Andrews provides such a model—balancing the need for independence and care.
'People are the only important thing', architect Angelo Candalepas says of the building’s design process.
'The key to the project is a focus on community.'
Medal of the Order of the Christ-Loving
On Sunday, 19th January 2020, our much respected Chief Operations Officer, Mrs Helen Tzikas, was awarded the Medal of the Order of the Christ-Loving by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios for her tireless work in assisting those with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Helen was given this award for being a person of high moral standards, living a life of good conscience and for her dedication to the Church and to the ideals of our Nation.
We take this opportunity to congratulate Helen on this achievement and all involved at the Estia Foundation of Australia are very proud of her.
Estia has changed our lives. We can now go away and know Emma is safe. They have cared for Emma for four weeks straight and during that time we were able to go overseas - and that, for us, is priceless.
I walk away feeling a bit sad that I can't take my girl with me, but feel relieved that I don't have to worry about her one bit when she is there. They know Emma so well and they have a good understanding of what we want as parents and that is very important to us.
I had a lady from ADHC (a service for people with disabilities) who found Estia for me and we have been going there for a couple of years. To be honest with you it was the best thing that happened to me.
I am a full-time carer - 24/7 - and I can't just go to the shops or anywhere else. At least when she is at Estia I can do the things I need to do.
I'd like to express my gratitude, not only for what you have done for my brother Kosta, but for our family as a whole. A day does not go by that I don't thank God for your intervention, support and existence, when everything suddenly came crashing down.
Every family member with a disabled child worries about who will care for them once they are gone. The reality of this was an impossible concept for my mother to consider. Nothing could happen to her because she had my brother to look after.
Every time I look at my brother I am in awe of who he has become. His independence and strength astounds me and this is because of what you have done for him.
Some of our Major Supporters
Donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. Please help us continue our work.