Business Development Manager
Meet Loretta
Melbourne, Geelong & Ballarat
Looking for support that truly fits your needs? Loretta can help you explore the options available through Nextt, whether you’re looking for the right living arrangement, support team or a more personalised approach. She’ll take the time to understand what matters to you, explain what Nextt can provide and help you find the option that best suits your needs.
About Loretta
Helping people find the right fit
Loretta has worked in the disability sector for around 14 years, with experience across disability services and the NDIS. She understands that finding the right support is about more than securing a place to live or meeting someone’s support needs. It’s about understanding the person, what matters to them, and bringing together the right support, people and environment to help them feel genuinely settled and valued.
It’s more than just finding someone a bed. It’s about finding the right fit for the person.
— Loretta
Loretta can help you:
Understand what the right fit looks like
Loretta starts by getting to know the person, their needs, funding and what matters to them. This helps identify the type of home, support and people that may be the right fit.
Take the conversation forward
Loretta can connect directly with the participant and their family to explore the options in more detail, while keeping the Support Coordinator involved without adding unnecessary back and forth.
Work towards a home where you can belong
Loretta looks beyond simply filling a vacancy, helping people find compatible housemates and a support team that can help them settle in and enjoy life in their new home.
How Nextt can support you
Loretta can help you explore the range of support available through Nextt across Melbourne West, Geelong and Ballarat, and work out what may be right for your circumstances.
Supported Independent Living
Homes across Melbourne matched to individual needs.
NDIS Core Supports
Everyday attendant care and community participation.
Complex Supports
Specialist support for high physical and behavioural needs.
Psychosocial & Mental Health Supports
Support tailored to people living with psychosocial disability and mental health needs.
High Physical Support Needs
Experienced support for people with high physical support needs.
Community Participation
Support to help people build relationships, take part in activities and enjoy life in their local community.
WHO IS NEXTT
A national disability provider with expertise you can rely on
As an NDIS registered provider with more than 20 years of experience supporting Australians with disability and a team of 1,300+ professionals across Australia, Nextt brings the experience and expertise to support people with a wide range of needs.
When you talk to Loretta, you have access to the broader Nextt team and expertise behind her, with experience across Supported Independent Living, psychosocial supports, and local service delivery.
Dedicated clinical team
Clinical expertise supporting quality, safety and complex support needs.
Consistent, reliable service
From first contact to ongoing reviews.
Person-centred support
Support built around each person's needs, goals and circumstances.
Regions of Service
Explore housing options
Looking for home and support options? Search current SIL vacancies below, or talk to Loretta if you can't find what you're looking for. She can help you explore what options may be available based on your needs and circumstances.
Book a meeting with Loretta
Choose a time that works for you. Loretta will come prepared to discuss your support needs, housing options or finding the right SIL arrangement. If you need to speak with Loretta urgently, please call her directly.
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Looking for the right home, support team or living arrangement? Loretta can help you explore what Nextt can provide, whether it may be the right fit and what to do next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about SIL services, disability accommodation, or NDIS support? We’ve compiled answers to help you find the right information.
What services does Nextt provide?
We offer a wide range of disability and mental health support services, including NDIS core supports, Supported Independent Living services, and attendant care under state government road accident insurance schemes.
For what types of disability does Nextt offer support services?
Nextt supports people with a wide variety of needs, including physical supports, mental health supports, and cognitive and neurological supports. Our team specialises in providing complex supports for individuals with complex behaviours, communication needs and high physical support requirements.
Can Nextt help me find Disability Accommodation?
Yes. Whether you require Supported Independent Living in standard housing or Specialist Disability Accommodation, our team works closely with you to identify the best living arrangements. We regularly add housing options and can source based on your requirements — get in touch or visit our SIL and SDA Vacancies page for more details.
What is the difference between SIL and SDA?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) refers to the support services — providing ongoing assistance with daily tasks to help individuals live more independently, in shared or individual living spaces. Most people with SIL funding live in standard community housing. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to purpose-built housing designed for individuals with high support needs who cannot access standard housing. Features can include ceiling hoists, assistive technology, strong walls, emergency power, and adjustable kitchen counters.
Am I eligible for Supported Independent Living?
Eligibility for SIL depends on your NDIS plan and individual support needs. If you require significant daily assistance and aim to build your independence, SIL funding may be included in your plan. You’ll start with your housing goal, then complete a NDIS Home and Living application with as much supporting evidence as possible.
What is NDIS hospital discharge planning?
NDIS hospital discharge planning is the process of coordinating all the supports, accommodation and services a participant needs to leave hospital safely. For participants with complex needs, this includes confirming NDIS funding, securing suitable housing, recruiting and training support workers, arranging equipment, and ensuring all parties are working together toward the same plan.
When should discharge planning start for an NDIS participant?
Ideally at the time of admission, or as soon as it becomes clear that the participant’s support needs may change as a result of their hospital stay. Starting early is critical — organising funding approvals, housing, staffing and equipment can take weeks or months, particularly for participants with complex needs.
What should be in place before an NDIS participant is discharged from hospital?
Confirmed accommodation, approved and funded NDIS supports, trained support workers, essential equipment, medications, and a clear communication plan between the allied health team, disability support provider, support coordinator and family. Supports need to be ready in practice, not just approved on paper.
How can Nextt help with complex NDIS hospital discharge?
Nextt supports participants with complex needs through the full hospital to home transition. We engage early with hospital teams and support coordinators, coordinate accommodation, workforce readiness and supports in parallel, and provide clinical oversight from day one. Whether a participant needs MTA as a bridge or is moving into long-term SIL, we are here to help.
How can I choose the right housing option?
Our team helps assess your preferences and needs, matching you with suitable accommodations and support plans. Nextt regularly adds properties and can help you find options tailored to your needs. Contact us to explore more.