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I want...

Explore Novita’s “I want…” guides for practical, neuroaffirming support with everyday goals like independence, communication, confidence, friendships and wellbeing.
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I want…

Practical guides for everyday goals

We have designed the following “I want…” pages to meet people exactly where they are. They reflect the real questions children, adults, families and carers often ask when they are trying to make sense of life, plan next steps, or build confidence in everyday situations.

Each page starts with a simple goal, one that we often hear from our clients here at Novita, and then provides clear, practical information to support that goal. The focus is on understanding, building on strengths and real-life strategies.

These guides can be explored at any time, whether you are newly navigating disability, supporting someone else, or looking for ideas to build skills and confidence over time.

The “I want…” pages also help you find relevant Novita services, supports and trusted external resources, so you can move from questions to practical next steps at your own pace.

You can explore one page at a time or move between pages depending on what feels most relevant right now. There is no right order and every journey looks different. 

Find what

I Want...

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I want to make friends

Friendships support people to feel connected, valued and understood. This page supports families and children to explore social connection in safe, meaningful ways, with practical strategies for building friendships, supporting communication and creating inclusive social opportunities.
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I want to communicate more easily

Communication looks different for everyone. This page explores supportive, neuroaffirming ways to make communication easier, including speech, language, AAC and communication partner strategies. It focuses on creating environments where people feel heard, respected and able to express themselves.
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I want to manage stress and anxiety in healthier ways

Feeling stressed or anxious is part of being human, but when these feelings become overwhelming they can affect daily life. This page shares compassionate, evidence-based strategies to build emotional regulation, resilience and confidence, with practical ideas for children, adults and families.
Indepedence

I want to be more independent in my daily life

Independence means different things to different people. This page offers practical ideas to build everyday independence across home, school, work and community life, using strengths-based strategies that respect individual pace, preferences and goals.
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I want to be more confident

Confidence grows when people feel accepted, supported and able to be themselves. This page shares practical strategies to build self-esteem and confidence at any age, with ideas that focus on strengths, emotional wellbeing, communication and belonging.
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I want to live on my own someday

Living independently is a meaningful long-term goal for many adults with disability. This page provides clear, supportive guidance on preparing for independent living, including skill-building, housing options, planning and emotional support to assist people to move toward this goal with confidence.
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I want to play sports and join a team

Sport can be a powerful way to build confidence, connection and wellbeing. This page explores inclusive ways to participate in sport and physical activity, with ideas for getting started, finding welcoming teams and building confidence through movement and community participation.
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I want to know what’s next after school

Leaving school can bring excitement, uncertainty and lots of questions. This page supports young people and families to explore life after school, including work, study, community participation and building independence, with clear information and guidance on planning next steps.

Finding the right support

You don’t need to work through these goals alone. Each “I want…” page links to Novita services, programs and resources that may support you or your family. You can also explore the wider Education Centre for therapy resources, disability information, NDIS guidance and blogs. 

If you’d like personalised support or want to talk through what might be most helpful right now, our team is here to partner with you. 

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