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EmpowerAbility FNQ is a locally owned and operated business, proudly supporting our local community in our sixth year of operation. We are dedicated to empowering people living with a disability who receive funding through the Australian Government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Our vision is for the people we support to have the same opportunities as all Australians, and to be empowered to live life on their own terms. We achieve this by working closely with each individual to develop personalised supports that foster connection, promote inclusion, and provide empowerment across stages of life. Guided by our values of respect, compassion, teamwork, honesty, communication, and accountability, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive within their community.
NDIS Services we offer include:
🟣 Direct Support Services
🔹 Assistance with Daily Life
🔹 Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation
🔹 Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (including the provision of respite care)
🟣 NDIS Support Coordination
🔹 Level 2 Support Coordination
🔹 Level 3 Specialist Support Coordination
🟣 Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
🟣 Training For Carers/Parents
To enquire about our supports, please contact us at: Info@empowerabilityfnq.com.au
If you are seeking employment and would like to learn more about our organisation, to determine whether we are a good fit, please contact us for a confidential discussion:
Jackie McDonald
Business Development Manager
0455 773 536
bdm@empowerabilityfnq.com.au
Arafmi has provided free support for mental health carers in Queensland for 50 years.
Additionally, as the peak body for unpaid mental health carers in Queensland, Arafmi advocates for systemic reforms to government and service providers to make changes in carers lives.
In the Cairns region, Arafmi provides a range of face to face and online supports for people who assist someone with mental health needs.
This includes a 24-hour Carer Support Line, individual and group support and coaching, workshops and respite and retreat options.
Arafmi is funded by Qld Health and Wellways Carer Gateway to provide these programs.
Our local staff, based in the community and at the Cairns Wellways Carer Gateway hub, (141-143 Abbot Street, Cairns) provide information, coaching and support to assist carers in their lives and to access Carer Gateway and Arafmi programs.
We have a 24-hour Carer Support Line: 1300 554 660 (freecall).
Arafmi currently facilitates Carer Support Groups in Cairns and Atherton. These groups meet monthly. Registration to attend is easy; simply call the Carer Support Line.
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Developmental Educator in FNQ
Jo is also a qualified Special Education and Early Childhood teacher and can provide Early Intervention and Early Childhood support services. (Also offering services to Adults)
Developmental Directions offers holistic and person-centered services to improve the lives of people with disabilities. We believe in empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their full potential and understand that every person is unique and requires an individualised approach to their support.
Our Services:
Developmental Education
Early Childhood Services
Functional Capacity Assessments (excluding mobility or equipment)
Support for Parents and Carers
Capacity building groups, eg Cooking and music based
Consultant and Mentor
I can support Plan-Managed and self-managed participants or self-funded clients and deliver supports under Capacity Building as either a Developmental Educator (adults, children and early intervention) and/or as an Early Childhood Professional.
Please browse through my website for a full range of services and therapies.
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The aim of WWDA is to promote, protect and advance the human rights and freedoms of women and girls with disabilities in Australia.
Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) is the award winning, national Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) and National Women’s Alliance (NWA) for women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people with disabilities in Australia.
WWDA represents more than two million individuals in Australia. We have affiliate organisations and networks in most States and Territories of Australia and we are internationally recognised.
All of our work is grounded in a human rights-based framework that links gender and disability issues to civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.
To promote the rights of women and girls with disability, WWDA takes part in a range of system advocacy activities. WWDA’s work seeks to support and empower individuals, while also creating greater awareness among governments and other relevant institutions about their obligations to do so.
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Partner In The Community for Cairns NDIS Region (comprising Local Government Areas of Cairns, Douglas, Cassowary Coast, Yarrabah, Mareeba and Tablelands) delivering NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention and Local Area Coordination Programs.
Their facebook groups posts local new services and provider capacity.
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Our mission is to support the independence, autonomy and quality of life for clients in the community who have a disability.
We also focus on more rural areas (aka the Tablelands and outer regions) where participants living in rural areas may find it difficult to locate services, particularly services that are local and not impacted by road conditions/long travel.
Our main goal is to help you achieve what you want in your life!
We provide support in the home, nursing care, community access and various other supports!
We are based in Atherton, and provide services from Mareeba through to Herberton, Ravenshoe, Millstream, to Malanda and Yungaburra, with potential to provide services in a wider area than this on the Tablelands. We are currently only in person.
My email is allbility.makala@gmail.com, phone number listed below or contact me through the facebook page of Allbility.
Currently we are pending to be a registered provider and are working through the logistics of this, but are compliant with NDIS standards as an unregistered provider.
In-home respite provides a carer to support you in your own home while your family member or regular carer is taking a break.
Wellways, offers a range of services, including meal preparation, personal care and domestic assistance from one hour up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The advantage of having in-home respite services is that you remain in your own home in familiar surroundings. Wellways staff are very respectful and will always ensure you feel comfortable in your home.
Funding for in-home respite is available from local governmental agencies, or you can choose to pay for the services.
For more information, please contact us on 1300 111 400
Email: enquiries@wellways.org
Carer Gateway helps carers. If you care for a family member or friend, then Carer Gateway could help you.
Carer Gateway:
provides practical information and advice
helps you to get the services and support you need
provides free counselling services over the phone
provides free coaching to help you in your role
lets you connect with other carers through a community forum
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative. Carer Gateway is making some changes to better help Australian carers.
Tailored support packages and planned respite:
Tailored support packages are designed to provide you with services and support specific to your needs to help you in your caring role.
You may be able to get free:
services or equipment to help with your education–for example, tutoring, educational supplies or training courses
planned respite, where a service provider steps in to take care of your family member or friend while you take a break
cooking and cleaning services
assistance with shopping
transport, to help you do things like go to medical appointments or do shopping.
www.carergateway.gov.au/tailored-support-packages
Carer Gateway Emergency respite care
Respite care can vary depending on:
where you live and what services are available in your area
the sort of care needed
how urgent your need is.
You will need to talk with Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 to find out about the respite care that is available in your area and whether it will suit you. Remember – help is always available in an emergency.
If you want to arrange emergency respite care
Carer Gateway can help you to arrange respite in an emergency. They can also talk to you about local respite and activities that may be available for you or the person you care for.
Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737
CEO: Kim Collins, Phone: 1800 037 674
CEO@dsnsg.org.au
Townsville Coordinator: Cherie Davis
townsville@dsnsg.org.au Phone 0417 182 233
Cairns Coordinator: Karrie Blanche
cairns@dsnsg.org.au Phone 0415 275 745
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Centacare FNQ provides community-driven and accessible services that make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and the FNQ region.
Support Coordination - Resilience Coaching for Individuals and Groups - Counselling and Therapeutic Supports - Group Activities/Day Program - Other NDIS Registered Activities such as:
Social and Community participation
Mentoring & Peer Support
Community Connection
Specialist Support
Behaviour/Early Childhood
Individual Skills Development & Training
Community Participation
Social Support
Life Skills Development
Community Access
Group Programs
Our overnight respite program offers carers a short-term break from their care giving responsibilities and clients the opportunity to socialise with other guests in a friendly, homely environment. Our employees are on site 24 hours a day, all support services are delivered by qualified and experienced support and all meals are freshly prepared.
Located at the Social Wellbeing Hub situated in a quiet residential area of Holloways Beach. We have made every effort to provide a home from home environment for our guests so as to maintain regular routines.
Centacare Social Wellbeing Hub, 39 Oak Street, Holloways Beach
Phone 07 4055 0890
admin@centacarefnq.org
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Queenslanders with Disability Network is a state-wide not-for-profit executive peak body organisation for and led by people with diverse disability.
All our work is focused on disability rights and systemic advocacy.
QDN’s work is centred around a strong network of people across Queensland and peer support groups which inform, connect, lead, and influence change.
We are a vibrant, active network of influencers, decision-makers, spokespeople, consultants, group members and peer leaders with a drive to make change happen.
We believe there should be ‘Nothing about us without us.’
We work on projects that align with our vision and mission around important issues in the lives of people with disability.
We believe in co-design to work together with communities, services, business, industry and government to lead and influence change.
QDN encourages members to build their skills and become Peer Leaders within the member network.
We host regular Peer Support Groups for people with disability across the state including the first Wednesday monthly in Cairns. These groups are convened by people with disability.
QDN is a not-for-profit organisation.
Supporting Carers
Information website from the Department of Social Services
Programs and Services
Payments
National Carer Strategy
Integrated Carer Support Service
Carer Gateway service areas
Carer Support Planning Framework
Digital Counselling Service - Advisory Group Membership
ICSS Service Blueprint
Impact evaluation of carer support programs
National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee
Head Office Postal - PO BOX 69 Miranda NSW 2228
🟫 What we do
The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation is a non-profit organisation that provides free camps, activity days and online connect sessions to young people aged 8 to 18 impacted by family mental illness across Australia.
Our programs mix early intervention mental health education with fun, taking away stigmas and creating connections between young people in similar situations.
Our programs are run by qualified staff, mental health clinicians, and volunteers who have a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
🟪 Our commitment
At the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, we have a strong commitment to creating positive mental health outcomes for young people to help them thrive beyond the impacts of family mental illness.
🟦 Core Kids Programs
This pre-early intervention program provides clinically designed camps and activity days to all young people 8-18 from a family impacted by family mental health challenges.
🟩 Young Carers Program
Delivered in partnership with Wellways Australia and funded by the Carer Gateway, the Young Carers Program supports young people aged 8–18 who provide emotional or practical care to family member with mental illness. Through fun activity days and camps, young carers gain respite, connect with peers, build resilience, and learn tools to better cope with their family’s challenges.
🟨 Defence Kids Programs
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is funding this program, providing camps, activity days and mental health education focusing on coping skills and resilience to young people from serving and ex-serving ADF families.
Email: info@kookaburrakids.org.au
FNQ - Cairns & Townsville: Young Carer Community Outreach Coordinator - Miyu Inai
Email: miyu.inai@kookaburrakids.org.au Contact: 0481063604
FNQ - Townsville & Cairns: Community Engagement Coordinator - Hannah Gallinar
Email: hannah.gallinar@kookaburrakids.org.au Contact: 0484 544 451