about us

STAR Inc. is a disability service provider offering in-home support for people with disabilities. We offer activities of daily living, social & community participation including group activities. STAR Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation that began in 1986, providing a teaching and in home support service for people with disabilities who wish to live in their own home and require assistance to do so. We operate throughout inner metropolitan Adelaide.  

Our at-home skills program includes:

• Cooking
• Shopping
• Budgeting
• Transport
• Cleaning 
• Cleaning and laundry
• Menu planning
• Hygiene and daily routines
• Social support
• Social & community participation
• Group activities (Art Class, Meditation and men’s group)

STAR Inc. also offers individual support for participants to access and be involved in their community. All our participants have the opportunity to participate and engage in activities of their choice, learn new skills and we work with participants to tailor activities to their needs and interests. We are committed to providing a quality service and helping participants to get the support they need and want as part of their NDIS plan/goals.

Currently we have 5 voting board members plus 1 non-voting, 24 staff members and 60 participants receiving support from the organisation.  

About the position:

• Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations   
• Location: Broadview, South Australia  
• Annual Turnover:  $1.1 million
• Number of Paid Staff: 24
• Number of Volunteers: 7
• Current Board Size: 5 voting 1 non-voting
• Board Meetings (frequency): Bi-monthly 
• Period: 2 years/flexible
• Board meetings held: At 48 Hampstead Rd, Broadview SA on a bi-monthly basis 
• Area of Expertise Being Sought/preferable: Disability, Accounting, Governance, Law, Marketing and Community Sector.
• Board Meetings (Mode): In person/e-meetings optional  
• Payment: Nil - honorary role 

Board director insurance and EAP for members offered.