Welcome to the Discovery Foundation
Helping organisations grow with clarity, confidence, and direction.
We support organisations across the NDIS, community health, and welfare sectors to strengthen their foundations, improve compliance, and achieve sustainable growth. Through practical guidance, expert advice, and tailored strategies, we help leaders make informed decisions, streamline operations, and create meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
About Us
Helping Organisations Strengthen, Grow, and Thrive
At the Discovery Foundation, we are committed to supporting organisations across the NDIS, community health, and welfare sectors to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We believe every organisation has the potential to deliver high-quality, impactful services, and we work alongside leaders to provide the guidance, systems, and strategies needed to reach that potential. Our approach is practical, ethical, and grounded in real sector experience.
Services
Compliance & Quality Improvement Reviews
We help organisations strengthen their governance and quality systems with clear, practical, and sector-informed compliance support. Our reviews identify risks, highlight gaps, and offer straightforward solutions that improve safety, documentation, and audit readiness. Whether you are preparing for NDIS registration, renewal, or simply wanting more confidence in your systems, we guide you through every step to ensure you meet required standards while staying focused on participant wellbeing.
Governance & Board Capability Support
Strong governance is essential for sustainable service delivery. We work closely with boards and leadership teams to strengthen their capability, clarify responsibilities, and embed effective oversight practices. Our support includes tailored governance frameworks, board mentoring, policy development, and risk management strategies that reflect the realities of operating within the NDIS, community health, and welfare sectors. We help leaders make informed decisions that protect participants and advance organisational goals.
Business Turnaround & Stabilisation Planning
When organisations experience operational or financial pressure, quick and thoughtful action is needed. We support providers to stabilise services, rebuild internal systems, and restore confidence across teams and stakeholders. Our turnaround plans are practical and achievable, focusing on workforce stability, compliance, financial clarity, and operational structure. We partner with you through each stage to ensure continuity of care and a steady path forward.
Operational Process Mapping & System Improvement
Clear and efficient systems are the foundation of strong service delivery. We help organisations map their workflows, identify bottlenecks, and refine processes to support smoother operations. Our approach reduces administrative burden, improves documentation, and enhances the overall client and participant experience. With better systems in place, teams can focus more on quality service delivery and less on navigating complexity.
Organisational Development for NDIS & Community Services
We partner with organisations to strengthen internal capability, improve culture, and support sustainable growth. Our organisational development services include workforce planning, service redesign, strategic development, and leadership coaching. Each offering is tailored to your organisation’s context, helping you build a resilient, adaptable, and future-focused service that can thrive in a rapidly changing sector.
TESTIMONIALS
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
★★★★★
“Working with the Discovery Foundation transformed our organisation. Their practical guidance and deep NDIS knowledge helped us strengthen our systems and rebuild confidence across our team.”
A. Par, Director, NDIS Provider
★★★★★
“The support we received was exactly what we needed. Clear advice, genuine care, and a partnership that made complex challenges feel manageable. We’re in a much stronger position now.”
T. Pains, Director, NDIS Provider
OUR TEAM
Cam Dickman
Our team is the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of experienced professionals with a passion for helping businesses succeed.
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What does the Discovery Foundation actually do?
The Discovery Foundation provides practical consulting, compliance, and organisational development support to NDIS, community health, and welfare organisations. We help providers strengthen governance, improve operational systems, meet NDIS requirements, and navigate periods of change or transition. Our work focuses on real-world solutions that improve service quality, protect participants, and support sustainable growth.
How much do Discovery Foundation consulting services cost?
Fees vary depending on the type of support you need, the size of your organisation, and the complexity of the project. We offer hourly, daily, and project-based pricing, with clear and transparent quotes provided upfront. Whether you require a compliance review, turnaround assistance, training, or an acquisition pathway, we tailor our pricing to ensure it remains fair, accessible, and aligned with your goals.
How long does it take to see outcomes from Discovery Foundation’s services?
Timeframes depend on the scope of work. Some clients see improvements quickly, such as clearer processes, better documentation, or immediate compliance fixes. Larger projects - like governance strengthening, operational redesign, or turnaround planning - may take several weeks to a few months. We always provide a clear timeline, milestones, and communication plan so you know what to expect and when.
Who do you work with?
We work with small to medium NDIS providers, community service organisations, not-for-profits, sole traders, and businesses experiencing growth challenges, compliance pressure, or the need for system improvement. We also support voluntary administrators, accountants, and owners exploring exit options.
Do you only support NDIS providers?
While much of our work centres on the NDIS, we also work with organisations in broader community health, disability, welfare, youth services, aged care, and purpose-driven sectors. Our frameworks are adaptable across a range of service-based organisations.
How does your business turnaround support work?
We help organisations facing financial or operational stress by assessing immediate risks, stabilising services, improving workforce structure, and rebuilding systems. Our approach is calm, steady, and grounded in real sector experience to ensure continuity of care and minimal disruption.
What is the monthly payout exit model?
Instead of a stressful lump-sum sale, we offer owners a structured monthly income in exchange for gradually transitioning their business to us. This model gives owners ongoing financial security while ensuring staff and participants experience a smooth, well-managed change of ownership.
Can we engage you for ongoing support?
Yes. Many organisations choose ongoing retainer-style support for compliance monitoring, governance oversight, training refreshers, or operational leadership during periods of transition. We tailor ongoing arrangements to suit your needs.
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