Integrated Care
We facilitate services that happen on-site or align closely with IEP and ILP goals.
Empowering students to thrive
Allied Health services for Schools
Partnering with educators to bridge the gap between classroom learning and essential support services.
Karista connects schools, wellbeing teams, and families with qualified allied health and support providers. We simplify the process of finding, coordinating, and implementing tailored support within the school environment, ensuring every student has the tools they need to succeed.
Best for schools coordinating support across multiple students or classrooms.
End-to-end therapy coordination for your school
Emily, Karista's Schools Specialist and experienced Paediatric OT, partners with schools to plan, triage, and deliver therapy across students, year levels, and whole-of-school needs. She coordinates the right providers and delivery model to ensure consistent, scalable outcomes for your student body.
Why partner with Karista for School support?
We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to education. We focus on the specific developmental and environmental challenges students face in the classroom.
Enhance Learning
Addressing sensory, motor, and emotional needs to improve academic focus.
Streamlined Referral
A single platform to find NDIS and private providers for your student cohort.
Empowered Educators
Reducing the administrative burden on wellbeing teams and teachers.
Comprehensive Supports for Every Learning Stage
How our provider network assists your school community:
Classroom Skills
Support with handwriting, fine motor skills, organisation, and classroom routines.
Physical & Sensory Regulation
Therapy to improve sensory regulation, posture, strength, and participation.
Cognitive & Executive Function
Support for memory, communication, attention, and problem-solving.
Emotional & Behavioural Wellbeing
Behaviour and mental health support to build resilience and reduce disruptions.
Transition & School Readiness
Support for key school transitions and post-school pathways.
Who We Help
Primary Schools
Building the foundations of play, literacy, and social interaction.
Secondary Schools
Navigating independence, vocational skills, and mental health.
Specialist Settings
High-intensity support for students with complex disability and sensory needs.
Educators & Staff
Professional development and consultation to create inclusive classrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Karista help our school wellbeing team?
Karista acts as a centralised resource for wellbeing teams to identify local providers who are willing to deliver services on-site. We remove the "guesswork" of finding available clinicians, allowing you to focus on student care rather than administrative searching.
Are the services on Karista NDIS-funded?
Yes, many of our providers are NDIS-registered. However, we also host private providers and community organisations. You can filter your search based on the specific funding requirements of your students' families.
Can therapists deliver sessions on school grounds?
Many providers in the Karista network specialize in school-based delivery. When searching, you can specifically look for providers who offer "Mobile" or "School-Visit" services to ensure therapy aligns with the student's natural learning environment.
What is a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) and why would a student need one?
An FCA provides a comprehensive overview of a student's strengths and challenges. For schools, this is a vital document for securing funding, informing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and determining the level of classroom adjustment required.
How do we refer a family to Karista?
You can direct parents to our easy-to-use search tool, or a member of your wellbeing team can use our "Concierge" service to help find a shortlist of providers that meet the student's specific needs.
Tools for Schools
FREE downloadable Social Stories to use at school!
