Everyone deserves a

full, connected life.

I’m here for Disability Services
I’m here for Aged Care & Dementia Support
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The Ella Centre is a warm, welcoming hub in Sydney’s Inner West.

A trusted home away from home for adults living with disability and mature members of our community, including those living with dementia.

Who we support

Adults living with disability

We support adults 18+ with disability through weekday day programs, our YASS weekend social program, and 1:1 support at home and in the community.

Mature members of our community

We provide aged care social day centres for frail-aged people who want company, activities, a good meal and a safe place to spend the day.

People living with dementia

We offer social support programs, including younger onset dementia support, with structured activities, transport and meals in a calm, respectful environment.

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Why families choose Ella

A safe, person-centred home away from home

For over 50 years we’ve supported Inner West families. Our staff know participants and carers by name and take the time to understand each person.

Disability and aged/
dementia support under one roof

Ella is one local centre for adults with disability and mature community members, including those living with dementia. For when needs change, or several family members need support.

Door-to-door accessible transport

Our wheelchair-accessible buses provide door-to-door transport for many programs, making it easier for people to attend and giving carers genuine respite.

Weekday and weekend programs

From Monday–Friday day programs to the YASS weekend social program, we offer meaningful activities across the week for people designed to support people to have a meaningful, enjoyable day.

How it works

Contact us

Call, email or fill out our simple enquiry form. Tell us a little about you or the person you care for.

Visit and meet the team

We invite you to visit the centre, see our programs in action and ask questions. A taster visit can often be arranged.

Start a program that fits you

We work with you, your goals and your NDIS or aged care funding to find the right mix of day programs, social activities and 1:1 support.

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What our participants/families say

“Since Jasmine joined Ella Center in 2018， We are extremely grateful for the wonderful service provided by the Ella Centre. She really enjoys her time here, and the staff are caring, patient, and responsible. We especially appreciate the daily pick-up and drop-off service, which is safe, reliable, and takes a huge weight off our minds as parents. The Ella Center provides daily base service, Weekend YASS, One To One Support etc. which program Jasmine very enjoyed. The team spends plenty of time playing and interacting with the participates creating a warm and happy environment every day. Jasmine always looks forward to going to the centre and comes home cheerful each time. We highly recommend the Ella Centre for their professional, thoughtful, and loving care. Thank you for everything you do!”

Lynda, parent of participant in day program

“My two adult children have been with the Ella centre for 5 years.  They look forward to attending each week and love the variety of activities.  They love doing Zumba, karaoke and getting out and about in the community.  I love that my kids are happy and engaged. I’m also very pleased with the quality of staff at Ella.  Everyone there seems to genuinely care about the welfare of the participants and they go out of their way to manage all of the many challenges that are posed by our special people.  I’m very grateful for the wonderful work done by the people at Ella.”

David Beavis

“they’re good people and friendly and kind. I like to go out to the big parks with day program which is my favourite spot. I make friends here and it makes me feel good.”

Ann R

“I like going shopping and Zumba with my friends here.”

Kingsley

“kind staff. I like having a picnic in the park, bowling and music. I also like the bus rides. I’ve got best friends here.”

Emma P

“I like the cooking program at day program. I like eating my own cooking.”

Hristo

“I like to go out to with other staff and friends, going grocery shopping for cooking the next day. I can talk to my friends about the weekend.”

Jan

“I  like everything about the Ella centre. I feel freedom because I can do everything I want to do”

Rosie