Meet Manaia
 

Manaia is a dedicated Support Coordinator who is passionate about empowering NDIS participants to live with greater independence, confidence and choice. She works collaboratively with participants, families, carers and service providers to ensure individuals receive high-quality, coordinated supports that are tailored to their unique goals, needs and aspirations.
 

With a person-centred and strengths-based approach, Manaia assists participants to understand and maximise their NDIS plans, connect with appropriate service providers, coordinate supports, monitor budgets and navigate both the NDIS and mainstream service systems. She is committed to ensuring participants have the information, resources and advocacy they need to make informed decisions and achieve meaningful outcomes.
 

Manaia has experience supporting individuals with a broad range of disabilities, mental health conditions and complex support needs. She understands that every participant's journey is unique and works diligently to develop practical, flexible and sustainable support arrangements that evolve alongside their changing circumstances and goals.
 

A strong advocate for participant rights and choice, Manaia values building genuine, trusting relationships with the people she supports. She believes that effective Support Coordination is about more than connecting services—it is about empowering individuals to build their capacity, strengthen their independence and confidently navigate their own support networks over time
 

At Adrasteia Services, Manaia is committed to delivering high-quality, ethical and person-centred Support Coordination. She takes pride in helping participants overcome barriers, access the services they need and create opportunities to live fulfilling, meaningful and independent lives.