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Ikigai Community Care is all about real support for real lives. We focus on people first; what makes them feel comfortable, understood and supported to live life their way.
Ikigai is a beautiful Japanese word that means “a reason for being”. It’s your why; the thing that gives your life meaning, joy, and direction. For some, it’s a big dream or goal. For others, it’s found in the little things: a chat over coffee, time in nature, or doing something you love.
At Ikigai Community Care, this idea is at the heart of everything we do. We’re here to support people in finding their own version of ikigai — and to walk beside them as they live a life that feels right, whatever that looks like.
Ikigai is not just a concept we believe in. It’s something we actively build into the way we work. We start by listening, not just to someone’s goals, but to what makes them feel safe, comfortable and understood.
That could mean small routines, familiar faces, or simply being given time and space to grow. We shape each support plan with care and flexibility, knowing that what works for one person might not suit another. There is no template.
Every person’s life is different, and so is the support they receive with us. What stays the same is our commitment to showing up with empathy, clarity and a genuine interest in helping people feel more in control of their own story.
Our approach is simple. We ask thoughtful questions. We listen. We take the time to get to know someone properly. This is how we make sure the support feels natural and respectful.
We do not assume. We do not rush. We look at what someone needs now, what they hope for in the future, and how we can support them in a way that feels steady and kind.
Ikigai is more than a word for us. It is our guide. Every decision we make, every support plan we build, is shaped by the idea that each person has something meaningful to work towards. We are here to walk alongside them, wherever that leads.
At Ikigai Community Care, our values are guided by purpose, presence, and the belief that every person deserves to live with meaning and connection. These values shape everything we do — for our participants, our team, and the way we walk through the world.
We honour the strength it takes to grow, change, and keep showing up — even when things are hard. Courage is the foundation of independence, resilience, and living with purpose.
Trust is the thread that holds everything together — between us, our participants, families, and the community. We build it through honesty, reliability, and care that feels safe and consistent.
We lead with empathy. Every interaction is a chance to make someone feel seen, heard, and valued. Our support is gentle, human, and grounded in genuine care.
We’re here to create meaningful change — in everyday moments and in big-picture goals. We believe in impact that lasts, guided by what matters most to each person.
Inspired by the spirit of ikigai, we value stillness, reflection, and calm environments. We believe support doesn’t have to be rushed or clinical — it can be soft, mindful, and present.
Leanne began supporting people with disabilities back in high school, helping classmates get to class, setting up worksheets and assisting at school camps. That early experience stayed with her. After school, she studied residential community services and gained her first role in disability support.
Over time, she supervised residential homes and became an outreach coordinator. After raising her children and exploring studies in life coaching and education support, Leanne returned to the sector in a leadership role.
Managing a small NDIS business gave her the insight and confidence to build something of her own. Ikigai Community Care is the result. It brings together years of experience, compassion and a deep belief that support should feel real, personal and full of possibility.
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Ikigai Community Care provides personalised disability support that’s shaped around what matters most to each individual.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we operate and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.