Maitland and the surrounding area
We support people across Maitland, and we have six homes in the area rather than servicing it from somewhere else.
Sunflower Services is a registered NDIS provider working across Newcastle and the Hunter, with an office at Islington and supported living and individualised living homes in Rutherford, East Maitland, Aberglasslyn, Farley, Cliftleigh and Thornton. Support workers cover the wider Maitland area for people living at home or with family.
That matters more than it sounds. A provider with homes in the area has staff who already know the local shops, the transport, the health services and the quirks of each suburb, rather than driving in for a shift and leaving again.
Each of these has its own page with current vacancies, photographs, bedroom and bathroom detail and a description of the street.
A three bedroom supported living home on a quiet street, close to Rutherford Marketplace and the bus route into Maitland.
Three bedroom supported living, walking distance to Green Hills and the train line.
A two bedroom individualised living option in a newer, quieter pocket north of the river.
Two bedroom individualised living, set back from the main road with plenty of outdoor space.
A four bedroom supported living home in a newer estate between Maitland and Kurri Kurri.
Two bedroom individualised living, handy to Thornton shops and the station.
Help with daily routines, getting out and about, appointments and the ordinary business of a week, from workers matched to how you like things done.
Making sense of a plan, choosing providers and getting supports actually running, then keeping them working once they are.
Shared homes with support available around the clock.
A living arrangement built around one person rather than a vacancy, with support sized to suit.
Short Term Respite, previously called short term accommodation. A real break for carers and a change of scene for participants.
Working alongside someone living with mental health challenges to build routine, confidence and direction at their pace.
Support work and coordination across Maitland and the surrounding suburbs.
If your suburb is not on this list it is still worth asking. Travel time affects what is practical for shorter shifts, but we would rather tell you honestly than leave you guessing.
There is no complicated process. Call or send a message saying roughly what you are after, and we will tell you whether we can help and what it would look like. If we are not the right fit, we will say so.
If you are looking at supported living, the next step is usually a visit. Seeing the house and meeting the people already living there tells you more than any description can.
Both. We have supported living and individualised living homes in Rutherford, East Maitland, Aberglasslyn, Farley, Cliftleigh and Thornton, and our support workers cover the wider Maitland area for people living in their own homes or with family.
It depends what you need. Support work in your own home can usually start within a couple of weeks. A supported living placement depends on a room being available and on whether the house is a good fit, which takes longer and should not be rushed.
Yes, and we would encourage it. Moving into a shared home is a big decision, and who you would be living with matters as much as the house itself. Visits and overnight stays can usually be arranged.
No. People move into our Maitland homes from across the Hunter and sometimes further. If you are considering a move, it is worth talking through what is around the house, transport, shops and what the street is like.
All three work. We are a registered NDIS provider, so agency managed plans can use us too, which is not true of every provider in the area.
Generally yes, though travel time can affect what is practical for shorter shifts. Worth asking about your specific address rather than assuming either way.
Maitland is part of our wider Hunter operation. See everything we deliver across Newcastle and the Hunter, or browse all supported living homes and individualised living options.
