Leora Healthcare is a trusted provider of disability and aged care services, along with an innovative mental health and wellbeing platform for businesses.
Caring for the community since 2008
We believe everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. That’s why we offer a range of services that empower people to live with dignity and independence.
Founded in 2008 by Esha Oberoi, the culture of Leora Healthcare is one of support, inclusivity, innovation and collaboration. We are committed to uplifting each other and encourage continuous learning to make a lasting impact on people’s lives.
Above all, we work with a strong sense of purpose: to care for the people you love.
The Leora Story
We were founded in 2008 as Afea Care Services by our Founder and Co-CEO Esha Oberoi.
As she scaled Afea as a disability and aged care service, she saw the challenges her staff and clients faced in accessing timely mental health support. To address this urgent need, she founded and launched Leora AI, an AI-driven platform and mental health service.
In 2024, Afea Care Services and Leora AI united under one iconic brand, Leora Healthcare, aligning with our long-term vision to provide innovative and comprehensive healthcare services.
Leora means light and is a symbol of illumination, clarity and enlightenment. As Leora Healthcare, we continue the important work of providing life-changing care and support.
Timeline: Our Afea to Leora Journey
Esha Oberoi founds Afea Care Services. “Afea” is an acronym of her immediate family’s names: her father Anurag, sister Freya, herself Esha and mother Anju. Anju joins Afea as its first staff member.
We invest the first $80,000 of our earnings to launch the Afea Business Management System, moving from manual spreadsheets to tech-supported rostering and service.
We achieve ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, proving that we provide services that meet strict quality management standards.
The team keeps growing and we move into a new office in North Sydney.
We are a Telstra Business Awards Small Business Finalist.
NDIS is rolled out nationally; Afea transitions from a care agency to a direct care services provider.
We onboard our first 50 NDIS Clients at the start of the year. We move from North Sydney to our Chatswood office in November
Afea Online Client Portal and Carers Mobile App are launched.
We become a registered NDIS provider for Supported Independent Living.
We are now a registered provider for Support Coordination and Plan Management. We launch these services under the Inebura brand.
We open two new hubs in Liverpool and Parramatta, bringing our services closer than ever to our clients in western Sydney.
The awards roll in! Afea is named Employer of Choice for Sydney Metro by Business NSW. We are recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work by Australian Financial Review (AFR), ranking #3 on the Health list.
Afea adapts during the COVID-19 lockdowns, introducing online support services. Despite the significant impact on human services, we place on the AFR Fast 100 Companies List as one of the fastest growing organisations in Australia.
We open new disability accommodation homes in Penrith and Jordan Springs. For the second year in a row, Afea is #3 for Health on the Best Places to Work list. We are named Outstanding Employer of Choice at the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE).
Esha launches Leora AI, a mental health platform and modern EAP service. Leora AI was initially launched as an independent company, with Afea as its first client.
Afea launches services in Melbourne.
Afea celebrates 15 years of service.
For the third consecutive year, Afea ranks on the AFR Best Places to Work list. We also receive the 2023 Australian HR Award – Employer of Choice and are named in the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces in 2023.
We launch services in Brisbane. We appear on the Best Places to Work list for the fourth year in a row!
Afea Care Services and Leora AI unite to become Leora Healthcare.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
At Leora Healthcare, what guides every decision we make?
Award-Winning Organisation
Awards & Recognition
Executive Leadership Team
Esha Oberoi
Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Gaurav Oberoi
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Sam Kariyawasam
Chief Financial Officer
Joseph Assad
Chief People Officer
Marielle Bagus
Chief Marketing Officer
Jackie Ng
General Manager – Service Operations
Benjamin Yeh
Chief Clinical, Risk and Governance Officer
Board of Directors
Danny O’Connor
Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr Geoff Lee
Independent Non-Executive Director
Esha Oberoi
Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Gaurav Oberoi
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Sam Kariyawasam
Chief Financial Officer
Supportive, empowering, flexible and inclusive! 🙌🏻
We’re the best place to work
We have been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work for four years in a row (2021-2024).
We’re always on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals to join our team and grow with us. Grab this incredible opportunity to contribute to our social impact!
What we do
Disability Care
NDIS and icare services
Compassionate disability support services including in-home and community care and supported independent living.
Aged Care
Home Care Packages or private care
Empowering support to help you maintain independence while living in your own home through My Aged Care Home Care Packages or self-funded care.
Mental Health
Wellbeing for workplaces and individuals
Innovative platform and a suite of services to assist businesses and employees in nurturing their mental health and wellness.