Auslan Sign Language

Deaf Connect office is temporarily closed due to renovations from the damage we had from Ex Cyclone Jasper.
I am currently working from home, just to update information on contact numbers so clients can call us for appointments only.

Days are usually TUESDAY - THURSDAY - FRIDAY by appointment

Mobile SMS - FACETIME - IMO 0438 716 068

Voice Call - 1800 893 855

Email - info@deafconnect.org.au

Deaf Connect is the new name for Deaf Services and the Deaf Society and is now Australia’s leading Deaf community organisation..

We stand with the Deaf community, building capacity and influencing social change.

We are an NDIS registered service provider, interpreting agency, a nationally recognised provider of in-home care for seniors, and a registered training organisation for accredited training in Auslan.

Speech Language Pathology, Teacher of the Deaf and Psychology services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing infants, children, and adults, also provide specialised assistive technology assessments.

Can provide face-to-face support in Townsville, Cairns, and Mackay. We also provide online support over telehealth within
QLD and the NT.

Services provided include:

Auslan and Community Education and Training
NDIS Support Coordination
NDIS Plan Management
Life Skills Development and 1:1 Supports
Community Access
Ageing Well – Over 65’s
Interpreting and Translation

TTY: 07 4032 3033
Mobile: SMS - 0438 716 068

Hello! I'm Julie McClelland, your Independent Support Worker, skilled in Auslan, NZSL, and specialising in autism support. My expertise extends to also assisting individuals who communicate using Makaton.

As a mother to a 32-year-old son who is profoundly deaf and navigates the complexities of autism, I've acquired invaluable skills and insights that I bring to my professional role, enriching the lives of my clients and their families with tailored, empathetic support services.

My journey has taught me the importance of patience, tolerance, compassion, and empathy, along with maintaining a joyful spirit. I believe in finding humour in the everyday 😊 and recognising those moments when a good laugh truly can make all the difference.

I'm passionate about encouraging my clients to dive into activities that bring them joy and promote personal growth. Whether it's hiking, practicing yoga for balance, enjoying a round of golf, or competing in a pool competition at the local pub, I'm committed to uncovering the activities that enhance everyone’s life. My aim is to help each person forge lasting friendships and authentic connections within our Cairns community.

Besides fostering enjoyment, I also provide practical support with daily activities like shopping, cooking, meal preparation, and attending appointments.

My ultimate goal is to bolster confidence, broaden social networks, and diminish feelings of isolation by actively integrating my clients into the community in a meaningful—and most importantly—joyful way.  I’m here to make a positive difference in your life.

Here's why we might just click:

Specialised support for individuals with deafness, autism, and Makaton users.
Rich experience gained from parenting a son with profound deafness and autism, bringing patience, empathy, and an always ready-to-laugh attitude.
Passionate about enriching lives through joyful activities—be it yoga, hiking, golf, or a friendly pool match.
Practical help with daily tasks, like cooking, shopping, and attending appointment,
Actively seeking to lessen isolation by weaving clients into the Cairns community fabric.
Certificates and Licences: Cert III in Community Services, Yellow Card (NDIS Worker Screening Clearance), Blue Card, CPR/First Aid, Police Check, public liability insurance, driver’s license (with a lovely clean car).

Let’s connect and explore how we can bring more joy and laughter into your day-to-day experiences.

email Julie McClelland - julie@jhsc.com.au

At Wellness Embodied, our Vision is to make Far North Queensland the healthiest region in Australia and our holistic, multi-disciplinary team practice according to our values of Compassion, Leadership, Integrity, Consistency & Kindness.

Our Cairns Physiotherapists offer in clinic appointments, as well as home visits from Edmonton to Palm Cove (with capacity to service Innisfail & Yarrabah with sufficient participants). - our Physiotherapist Clara also has basic AUSLAN knowledge.

We also offer 1;1 hydrotherapy in several Cairns pools, as well as in clinic Rehab Exercise classes, Clinical Pilates, Osteoporosis/ Osteopenia classes.  Our clinical interest areas include, but are not limited to, kids & adults neurological rehabilitation (MS, post stroke, developmental delay, Cerebral Palsy, mental health concerns, poor mobility, Parkinson’s disease and more), vestibular rehabilitation (for vertigo, dizziness, motion sickness and balance issues), post concussion syndrome/ traumatic brain injury, pain management, DMA Clinical Pilates, Craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, stretching and more. We tailor our services to meet your specific needs. We are Cairns only Complete Concussions Clinic and our Cairns Dizziness Clinic provides specialist care for people with Vertigo and Dizziness.

We provide in clinic, as well as home visit Physiotherapy and AT script writing in our Cooktown clinic, as well as in Hopevale & Wujal Wujal.

🔹 Exercise Physiologist
Our Exercise Physiologist Kate works with clients of all ages to improve their strength, mobility & function in our in-clinic Rehab Gym @ 80-86 Abbott Street. She works in school hours Tuesday- Thursday.

🔹 Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapist in Cairns, Jesse, sees older teenagers through to adults for neurological rehabilitation, with some FCAs and limited home mods.
Occupational therapist in Cairns is Ranjitta, who works with kids in clinic ( 30 Scott St, Cairns)
Our Cooktown Occupational Therapist, Chloe, sees kids through adults via Telehealth and in person, with some FCA reporting also.

Other services in our Cairns clinics:

🔹 Remedial Massage
🔹 Naturopathy
🔹 Custom Orthotics
🔹 Craniosacral therapy/ Somato emotional release
🔹 Physiotherapist led running assessments & strength & conditioning
🔹 Shockwave
🔹 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
🔹 Ice baths
🔹 Compression boots
🔹 Infra red sauna

We listen to our clients, ensuring their needs are heard and are paramount in the development of treatment plans.Referrals are not necessary to book an assessment or session with one of our Cairns NDIS team.

Please phone or contact us on: admin@wellnessembodiedcairns.com to discuss.

For clients who are plan managed, we are generally able to invoice your plan managers directly.
Self-funded clients often pay us directly and claim the money back themselves.

Support coordination, deaf mentoring & self-management assistance.

Know your rights with the NDIS and use it like it was originally designed for!

Lisa Morgan  lisa@circlesofautonomy.com.au