About Us
Our Story
AccessLife Support Services was born from a simple idea: that everyone deserves support that’s personal, empowering, and built on real connection.
Founded in 2023 by Marea Ruddy, AccessLife began as a small, grassroots provider in Orange, NSW. With years of experience in the community sector—and a deep passion for helping others—Marea saw the need for more flexible, values-led support in the disability space.
What started around a kitchen table has grown into a trusted team that’s proud to walk alongside individuals and families across the Central West. We’re not a big organisation—and that’s our strength. We’re local, we’re responsive, and we take the time to really get to know the people we support.
Our journey is built on compassion, integrity, community, connection, and progress. These values guide everything we do—because at AccessLife, support isn’t just a service. It’s a relationship.
Client Reviews
AccessLife Support Services has done an incredible job of putting together a team of highly motivated, compassionate support workers to assist my son with his day to day life. Marea herself is such an advocate for anyone with additional needs, and with her and her teams support, we are seeing my son achieve many goals and live a happy, independent lifestyle.
- Bonnie
I highly recommend AccessLife. I’m so grateful for them , they helped me so much , with my confidence, mental health, I’m now becoming a better person for it . I truly appreciate them. They are so caring & understanding of my situation & needs.
- Melissa
I recommend AccessLife to NDIS participants. They have helped me achieve confidence in the community, I am a lot more prepared to go into the community and engage in social settings.
The team always comes with a smile, ready to crack a joke with me and enjoy a bacon and egg roll.
- Wayne
Since starting support with AccessLife, my life has been changed. I am so happy.
I am so grateful to the whole team, they have gone above and beyond to help me get my life sorted out and feel like I belong.
- Suz
I am so lucky I have Marea and her lovely team! Marea always does her best to meet my needs, even when they change. And all the support workers I have always say how happy they are in her team too. Because everyone is happy, I get the best support possible. Needing help does not have to be a bad thing, and I am so glad that Marea has made it positive and comfortable.
- Rebecca
I like the days I have the AccessLife girls supporting me. They help me to do lots of things I want to do and with my appointments too. Going out doing stuff is good and cooking food for me and mum is good.
- Chris