HYPAR Group

What HYPAR Group does

HYPAR Group is an Australian for-profit private company headquartered in Petrie, Queensland, operating under the legal entity I B – Long Pty Ltd and founded in 2008 by Ross Barns. The company delivers youth-focused human services across Greater Brisbane, South East Queensland, and the Sunshine Coast, organised into three product lines: (1) HYPAR, a community-based disability support and mentoring service covering SIL, STA, Respite, and individual mentoring under a Comprehensive Developmental Model of Care; (2) HYPAR Residential Care, a licensed residential service for up to 17 young people placed by the Queensland Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs; and (3) HYPAR Wild, an outdoor adventure-based mentoring program.

HYPAR's business model is anchored in two government-funded revenue streams. NDIS funding underpins community-based disability and mentoring services, where participants access supports through registered NDIS plans; the company operates with minimum three-hour shift structures typical of community-mental-health and disability providers. Residential care revenue derives from per-placement contracts with the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, creating concentrated single-buyer exposure on the residential line. A smaller third stream of fee-for-service and private funding complements the government-backed core. The company employs 51–100 staff across operational, outdoor-programs, and business-support functions.

Operationally, HYPAR competes on the quality of its mentor selection, matching, and developmental framework rather than on technology or scale. Brand reputation, dual regulatory credentials (NDIS registration and Child Safety licensing), and 15+ years of operational history form the basis of its positioning. The company has expanded gradually through product extensions — residential in 2015, HYPAR Wild in 2017, and Co-Res (female and sibling-group residential) in 2023 — and has broadened its geographic footprint to the Sunshine Coast. No AI, software, or technology platform capabilities are evident; the business is delivered through in-person human services.

Name

HYPAR Group

Legal name

I B – Long Pty Ltd

Website

https://hypargroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HYPAR Group is an Australian human-services provider delivering NDIS-funded youth mentoring, disability support (SIL, STA, Respite), and licensed residential care for the Queensland Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs across Greater Brisbane, SEQ, and the Sunshine Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NDIS and Youth Support Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSABACAB

Home Health Aide (HHA) Services (Medically Directed)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Skilled Nursing & Clinical Home Health

SECONDARYHSAAAEAK

Live-In Household Support Bundles (Childcare + Light Housekeeping)

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Au Pair & Live-In Childcare Services

Keywords

• NDIS support services
• Youth mentoring programs
• Residential care services
• Outdoor adventure therapy
• Psychosocial disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Narangba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. NDIS Funded Services: HYPAR and HYPAR Wild are registered NDIS providers. NDIS participants utilise their individual plans and funds to pay for services including Mentoring, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation (STA), and Respite. All prices are billed in line with NDIS price guide recommendations. Categories are client/plan dependent.
2. Government-Funded Residential Care: HYPAR Residential Care placements are funded by the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs for young people under the care of the Department. Placement is accepted exclusively through the Child Safety System.
3. Fee-for-Service and Private Funding: HYPAR Wild and HYPAR Residential Care offer fee-for-service and private funding options for participants not covered by NDIS or Child Safety funding. Additional funding options such as Carer Gateway can also be recommended based on participant circumstances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HYPAR Group delivers person-centred youth and disability support services across three brands: HYPAR (male-to-male mentoring, disability support, Supported Independent Living, Short Term Accommodation/Respite, and psychosocial disability support), HYPAR Residential Care (licensed trauma-informed residential care for young people in the care of the Queensland Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs), and HYPAR Wild (outdoor mentorship and adventure activities such as camping, rock climbing, kayaking, and bushwalking). Services are delivered in-community across Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland, with HYPAR Wild also operating from Brisbane's southside to the Sunshine Coast, and are funded primarily through NDIS plans, Department of Child Safety placements, and fee-for-service/private arrangements.

Product overview

HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations offering a portfolio of three core service brands under one umbrella: HYPAR (Mentoring/Disability Support, SIL, and Respite/STA), HYPAR Residential Care (trauma-informed residential care with Male-to-Male and Co-Res programs), and HYPAR Wild (outdoor mentorship and adventure activities). The services are tailored to meet individual needs across Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland, primarily serving NDIS participants, Child Safety clients, and people with psychosocial disabilities. HYPAR Wild was introduced in 2017, HYPAR Residential Care was established in 2015 after becoming a licensed care organisation, and the original HYPAR mentoring service was founded in 2008.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HYPAR (Mentoring & Disability Support) A male-to-male support service providing Mentoring, Disability Support, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Respite/Short Term Accommodation (STA), and Psychosocial Disability Support through community access and daily living assistance for NDIS participants and their families across Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland.
• HYPAR Residential Care A trauma-informed residential care service for young people in the care of the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, offering person-centred care with dedicated mentors across Male-to-Male and Co-Res programs in multiple homes across the Brisbane region.
• HYPAR Wild An award-recognised outdoor mentorship and adventure activities service for young people and adults (ages 8 and above) seeking to build capacity or enjoy the outdoors, offering self-paced activities such as camping, rock climbing, kayaking, and bushwalking, including tailored group programmes for organisations and community groups and respite access via Child Safety arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• HYPAR Residential Care grew from 1 to 17 at-risk young males across multiple homes since establishment in 2015.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OzChild: Australian child welfare organization providing residential care, therapeutic services, and foster care for at-risk children and young people. Closely comparable to HYPAR Residential Care, particularly the Male-to-Male and Co-Res program models.
• Yooralla: Large Victorian-based disability services provider delivering NDIS support, SIL, respite, and accommodation. Closely comparable to HYPAR's core NDIS services including SIL and STA offerings.
• Open Minds Australia: Queenshead-based mental health and psychosocial disability support provider offering NDIS-funded services including psychosocial recovery coaching, SIL, and community access. Closely comparable to HYPAR's NDIS psychosocial disability support segment.
• Wesley Mission Queensland: Queensland-based community services organization delivering disability support, youth services, and accommodation across SEQ. Direct competitor for NDIS and Child Safety contracts in HYPAR's primary geography.
• Create Foundation: National Australian organization advocating for and supporting young people with out-of-home care experience. Comparable in target population (care-experienced youth) and therapeutic/mentorship approach, though focused on advocacy and support rather than residential placement.
• Anglicare Southern Queensland: SEQ-based community services arm of Anglicare delivering disability, family, and youth services. Competes for the same NDIS participants and Child Safety referrals in HYPAR's geography.
• Life Without Barriers: One of Australia's largest disability and out-of-home care providers, offering NDIS support, SIL, respite, and residential care for children/young people across multiple states. Highly comparable to HYPAR's integrated mentoring/residential/outdoor model, but at much greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Endeavour Foundation: Large Queensland-headquartered disability services provider with accommodation, supported employment, and community programs. Comparable service categories (SIL, residential) but at significantly larger scale and broader scope than HYPAR.
• National Disability Services: Australian peak body representing disability service providers, including NDIS-registered providers. Industry association rather than direct competitor, but shapes the policy and funding environment HYPAR operates within.
• Ability Australia (formerly House with No Steps): National Australian disability provider delivering NDIS accommodation, supported independent living, and community participation services. Comparable NDIS offerings with multi-state footprint beyond HYPAR's SEQ-only base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hyparyouthservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/hypargroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hypar-group

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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