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Ensuring people with disabilities live life as they desire.
Point Care is a family-owned and operated company with years of experience working in the care industry. We would move heaven and earth to ensure that we get the job done right. Our team will not take no for an answer until our customers/participants and clients are settled and accomplishing planned goals. This may take a while, but we are certain this will be achieved together.
At Point Care, it is our pleasure to see people with disabilities achieve their goals. If you can dream it, we can support you in achieving it.
Our passion stems from early years supporting children with challenging behaviours, youth with mental health issues and persons with a disability needing timely care, support, and assistance.
Services
Supported Independent Living
NDIS Short and Medium Term Accommodation
NDIS Accommodation Tenancy Assistance
Daily Life Tasks & Sharped Living Arrangements
NDIS Household Tasks
NDIS Gardening and Yard Maintenance
NDIS Improved Daily Living
Participation in Social, Community, and Civic Duties
NDIS Innovative Community Participation
Community Nursing
Assistance with travel arrangements
Support Coordination
rocairns@pointcare.com.au
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We are fully accredited with NDIS in the following areas
Assist life stage transition
Behaviour support (practitioners)
Development of life skills
Therapeutic supports
Group centre activities
We are already running outreach clinics across these areas and have been active for some time in this space.
Our clinic rooms are based in Cairns
Our registration group ages is 7-65
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We cover a range of interest areas including:
-Trauma and recovery needs
-Needs for first line responders
-Trans and gender diverse counselling support (individual and families)
-Support for families and individuals going through change
-Recovery after industrial or organisational trauma
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Resilience enterprises focuses on training which places people first. People before power point. Training packages are designed to be flexible, human oriented and recognise that for many professionals, that training is best suited to build on existing knowledge and skill sets. We design our packages built on your needs identified through your organisation. Speciality areas in design and assessment include but are not limited to
-LGBTI work and intersectionality
-Stages of change and organisational review
-Traumatised workplaces
-Diverse lifestyle choices
-Themes in emergent generalised allied health practice.
James Cook University (JCU) AccessAbility Services
Assisting students with disability to complete their studies.
If you are studying with a documented disability, injury, illness, short or long-term health condition, including learning disabilities and mental health conditions, you can register with us.
AccessAbility Services is a free and confidential support service. AccessAbility advisors are experience practitioners and have a professional background in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Psychology and Education and have strong connections with academic, professional and support staff at JCU and within the wider community.
We understand that you may not identify your condition as a 'disability'. However, if your health condition is impacting in any way on your studies, even if temporarily, we are here to help.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday between 9am-3pm and can be offered by phone, zoom (online video call software) or face to face on either the JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada Smithfield Campus or JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Douglas Campus.
We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you as we embark on our exciting journey providing highly skilled clinical care in the world of the NDIS.
At NQ Health, we believe that disability should never be a barrier to living life to the fullest. Our team of clinicians have experience delivering person-centred care, adhere to industry best practice, and benefit from diverse experience and training. Our team undergo regular training and professional development and consist of support workers, registered nurses, medical officers, paramedics, and psychologists.
Nursing Care-
Wound Care
Medication management & Education
Urinary catheterization
PEG & NGT care and Education
Tracheostomy Care and Education
Chronic Condition Management
Assess, Monitor and provide assistance with general health and wellbeing.
PICC and Porta-Cath Access
Daily living tasks-
Community, Social and Civic participation
Client transport & Assistance with Travel and transport- Including Wheelchair accessible van
Nursing systems assessment- Plan Reviews, Continence Assessments
Telehealth Services
Jason Taylor - admin@nqhealth.com.au
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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
11 Cava Close, Bungalow QLD 4870 (Therapy + Assessment Services)
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Autism Queensland provides speech pathology, occupational therapy and psychology services for people of all ages.
Currently no speech pathology services available in Cairns - please inquire for options by calling 4034 6600.
Autism Queensland Cairns has 2 locations in Cairns. At the Edmonton centre we offer our AQ School and EarlyAQtion Early Years group services as well as some individual therapy. At our Bungalow centre we offer all our other therapy services (individual and group programs) as well as assessment services . Our specialist therapy and teaching team provide the following services for autistic individuals and their families living in Cairns, Atherton, Innisfail, Weipa and surrounding areas.
Education services - we have the only Autism specific independent school here in Cairns for children attending prep-yr6.
Services include:
EarlyAQtion Early Years Group
Social Connection Groups for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
Individual Therapy (all ages)
Allied Health & Diagnostic Assessments
School Advisory Service
Autism Queensland School (Prep – Year 6)
PO Box 6398, Cairns QLD 4870
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National Joblink (NJL) is a dedicated not-for-profit, registered charity, and training organisation that has been empowering young people in our community for over 30 years. Our Cairns site is proud to introduce another program to our portfolio, School Leavers Employment Supports (SLES). SLES aligns perfectly with NJL’s broad range highly successful programs that focus on foundation skills and employability activities, building confidence, capacity, and motivation that ensure participants are well prepared for their chosen goals.
School Leavers Employment Supports (SLES) is designed to empower young people with a disability, aged 16-22, who have an active NDIS Plan or are eligible for NDIS support, and are in their final year or have recently left school. We personalise our supports and strategies to meet the unique needs of each participant. SLES is available for up to 2 years to assist in the transition from school. Our experienced and dedicated team has cultivated strong connections within the Cairns community, including local employers, training providers and community organisations. We work with participants to ensure they are equipped with the essential skills, confidence, and independence to achieve their chosen goals, based on their individual strengths and aspirations.
Our approach is flexible and personalised but may include – assistance in gaining confidence or knowledge to overcome challenges, empowerment to achieve personal and career goals, training in essential employability skills, support for health and wellness needs, team-building activities, assistance obtaining a driver's license, exploration of job and education opportunities, help with job searches and interviews, resume and cover letter writing, supported work experiences, guidance on interview attire and employer expectations, and ongoing one-on-one mentorship from start to finish.
Please contact our Cairns office for a no obligation chat on 07 4041 5607
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Stride (formally Aftercare)
🔹 Take 2 - Working with families to provide intensive support for teenage mental health. Take 2 works alongside families with teens who have complex mental health needs – at our place or yours.
Located in Cairns South
Up to 12 months support
Goal setting, mentoring and practical support
Group and individual activities
Referrals to other specialists
Phone: 1300 00 1907 hello@stride.com.au
🔹 Step Up, Step Down - Helping young people transition back into their community
Whether they’ve had a mental health episode or are leaving hospital, young people will have 24/7 help at Step Up, Step Down.
Located in Cairns
Stays usually between 14 and 28 days
Independent living skills
Help with work and study for those with mental health concerns
Drug and alcohol counselling
Manoora QLD 4870
Phone: 1300 00 1907 hello@stride.com.au
🔹 Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service - Accommodation for young people with 24/7 professional support in New South Wales and Queensland
Young people won’t just have a safe place to live at a Stride Transitional Supported Living residence and Youth Residential Rehabilitation Units. They’ll have someone they can count on 24/7 to help them through what they’re feeling.
Located in Seven Hills and in Cairns and surrounds
Ages 14 – 24
High support through to independent living skills
Life, social, travel and money management skills
Exercise programs
Education, training and work opportunities
Phone: 1300 00 1907 hello@stride.com.au
🔹 Therapeutic Supports Clinician
Stride has capacity for new referrals for Therapeutic Supports for NDIS participants.
Tivanee is a social worker who holds registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She is passionate about taking therapy outside a clinical setting and reducing barriers to services.
Tivanee listens to her client’s need and preferences and provides counselling in a safe, non-judgmental space. Trained in Sandplay Therapy and Outdoor Therapy, her approaches allow opportunity for clients to explore feelings and experiences often inaccessible or difficult to express in words. She can offer practical techniques to help people improve overall health and wellbeing, cope and manage their day-to-day, and support their journey of healing and growth.
Tivanee is available for face-to-face sessions in our Cairns office, in home or in a confidential community space utilising the beautiful environment around Cairns.
https://stride.com.au/ndis/therapeutic-support/
NDIS Training for independent Support Workers, Participants and providers
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NDIS Training for Independent Support Workers
We provide specialised NDIS training for Participants and independent Support Workers. We give you a solid understanding of the NDIS, legislation and framework paired with practical tools and templates to run your business. Tertiary education such as a Certificate in individual supports are a great start but just don’t include NDIS knowledge and practical tools to get you started. Our expert trainer has worked extensively for the NDIS, has written and audited NDIS plans for quality assurance and has trained Local Area Coordinators in Far North Queensland. We know both sides of the system and the complexities that come with it and are true believers in the power of knowledge. Our training reflects this wealth of knowledge and includes a lot of practical real-life scenarios to refer back to. The training will be delivered 1:1 online or face to face (in FNQ) and takes about 4 hours to complete.
We cover:
NDIS overview & legislation
Reasonable & Necessary
Code of conduct & Worker screening
NDIS plan, goals & funding categories
Plan Management
Price guide, portal & line items
Participant intake check
Service agreements & NDIS compliant invoices
ABN & insurance
NDIS worker modules
Tools to grow your business.
Template kit provided (service agreements, case notes, incident reports, progress reports etc.)
Certificate of completion
Ongoing support add-on optional
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Support Coordination
We understand the complexities of NDIS service delivery in rural and remote areas and have adopted a blended approach. We work with larger NDIS providers and allied health services, as well with independent Support Workers in your local community to make your NDIS plan work for you. We work closely with the Partner in the Community, LAC and ECEI services and have a great understanding of available mainstream and community supports. Rena has over 20 years of experience in the community sector, worked for the NDIS (PiTC) as Team Leader and trainer for Local Area Coordinators and has vast insider knowledge and experience through writing and auditing NDIS plans.
We can assist with:
Access to the NDIS
Connect to supports
Explain your NDIS plan
Broker supports and services in line with your goals
Monitor budget
Help you to understand your plan’s financial management
Help you to self-manage
Assist with gathering evidence
Help with reviews and AAT applications
Assist with complaints
info@paradigm-pathways.com
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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
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Signpedia is a Deaf owned and operated service provider, offering nationwide services and supports to the Australian Deaf Community and other Auslan users.
We specialise in supporting those who use Auslan or visual ways of communicating, such as gestures, but also those who communicate by lipreading. Our clients include those who are autistic, non-verbal and those with selective mutism.
Signpedia’s vision is to build a strong Deaf and hard of hearing community that supports each other.
We have a community hub in Bungalow, Cairns, where clients are welcome to visit and meet other likeminded individuals, form new friendships, and build important life skills. They are welcome to engage and participate in group activities that our hub runs daily. These activities include Cooking Classes, Arts and crafts, Sewing, Auslan classes and outdoor activities such as BBQ’s, Fishing, Camping and much more.
In FNQ we service the whole of the Far north Region from Townsville up to Cape York Peninsula.
Services:
🟠 Support Coordination
🟠 Support Workers
🟠 Deaf Awareness Training
🟠 Translating Services
🟠 Interpreting services
🟠 Deaf Interpreter
🟠 Auslan Courses
🟠 Camps
🟠 Learn Auslan
🟠 Group Centre Activities
🟠 Assist Travel/ Transport
🟠 Assist Personal Activities
🟠 Community Access
🟠 Household Assistance
Contact Details: Administration Coordinator - Kaigey@signpedia.com
Coordinator of Supports - Codie Willis; Codie@signpedia.com and Christine Fairclough; fairclough@signpedia.com
PO Box 2022, Rose Bay North, NSW
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Me Plus More is Australia’s 1st membership platform specifically designed for people with intellectual disability or cognitive impairment. Our programs have helped many build their confidence, achieve goals, and build a healthy mindset. Providing both the individual and their supports a range of tools and resources to utilise together.
Our online platform allows our members work at their own pace, in line with their schedule and in the location of their choosing. They have the opportunity to boost their technical skills and team up with other like-minded people in our online community. Plus, achievements are recognised along the way helping motivation, energy and the commitment to learning. Achievements are in the form of points, badges and certificates, along with monthly challenges to complete. All content is created in easy read English to ensure accessibility for our members.
We currently have 3 streams of learning available:
Independent Living Skills stream of learning.
https://meplusmore.com.au/ils-landing-page/
Women in the Workplace stream of learning supported by the Department of the Prime
https://meplusmore.com.au/wiw-landing-page/
Minister and Cabinet’s Office for Women. (this is our only stream specifically for Women)
Work It stream of learning which focuses on employment skills.
https://meplusmore.com.au/work-it/
Additionally, we offer in person and online workshops on a variety of topics.
ABN: 35646007776
Cairns Training Academy have been delivering Nationally Recognised training since initial registration as an RTO (Registered Training Organisation) in 2002 by Dianne Payne, the CEO and owner.
Dianne's passion for the early childhood and disability sectors was the initial reason for setting up her own RTO which has evolved over the past 22 years.
Current courses leading to a Nationally Recognised qualification on offer by Cairns Training Academy include:
🟠 CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
🟠 CHC30121 Certificate in early childhood education and care
🟠 CHC30221 Certificate lll in school-based education support
🟠 CHC50121 Diploma of early childhood education and care
🟠 CHC30121 Certificate lll in Individual support (Disability)
🟠 HLT33021 Certificate lll in allied health assistance
Cairns Training Academy have contracts with the Qld State Government DYJESBT, which provides applicants with the opportunity to enrol in course and only pay between $13 and $17 for the full course if they are eligible for funding. They also have rolling enrolments which means applicants can enrol anytime and not be restricted by intakes.!
Employers will be delighted to know Cairns Training Academy also have User Choice funding if they wish to put on a Trainee in Early Childhood, Disability Support, Allied Health or as an Apprentice in Early Childhood.
RTO Registration & Business Details: https://training.gov.au/Organisation/Details/30857
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Turn-Key Support: Empowering Lives, Fostering Independence
At Turn-Key Support, we are an NDIS-registered provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to cultivate a loving, supportive family environment that nurtures our team and enriches our participants' lives. We believe a culture rooted in love and respect creates a positive ripple effect, ensuring that everyone in our community experiences compassion, dignity, and care on their journey with us. Navigating an NDIS plan and finding the right supports can feel overwhelming, but our compassionate team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Our services are designed to meet a diverse range of needs, including assistance with daily living tasks, personal care, household activities and community participation. For those seeking greater independence, our Supported Independent Living services provide tailored support to help individuals live confidently in their own homes. Our expert Specialist Support Coordination services ensure participants are connected with the best providers and resources to help them thrive.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of NDIS-registered services, including:
🔸 Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in Group or Shared Living Arrangements
🔸 Daily Personal Activities
🔸 Household Tasks
🔸 Participation in Community, Social, and Civic Activities
🔸 Assistance in Managing Life Stages, Transitions, and Supports
🔸 Development of Daily Living and Life Skills
🔸 Innovative Community Participation
🔸 Assistance to Access and Maintain Employment or Education
Our team of 30 highly skilled professionals, providing high intensity support, is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our participants. Each team member holds NDIS Worker Screening clearances, First Aid and CPR certifications, and undergoes continuous training to ensure the highest standard of care. We operate with integrity and transparency, supported by comprehensive police checks, insurance, and clearly defined service agreements, so you can trust Turn-Key Support to deliver exceptional services with professionalism and heart.
At Turn-Key Support, we believe everyone has the right to make their own decisions, follow their dreams, and live their best life. Whether you’re just beginning your NDIS journey or looking for a provider who truly understands your needs, we’re here to empower you every step of the way.
NDIS Registration Number: 4050121202
hello@turnkeysupport.com.au
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Take control of your future today and build the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the workforce or enter into further education.
STEPS Group operate the SEE (Skills for Education and Employment) Program in several sites across the FNQ region.
Note: NDIS participants can join STEPS SEE Program without using their NDIS funds.
The SEE Program includes but not limited to.
Computer lessons – using the internet, online banking, sending emails and using MyGov.
Measuring and calculating – how to use a tape measure for sewing, woodwork and gardening. How to weigh and measure liquids and food with grams and kilograms – lots of cooking!
Creating – Growing and cooking food to eat.
Reading and writing – Using a dictionary and the internet to understand bigger words. Understand letters, emails, and posters. Writing your stories.
Employment – Resume writing, confidence building, cover letters, job search, job applications
SEE Program Sites
Cairns: Suite 2, 46-50 Spence Street, Cairns – Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm
Gordonvale: Shop 3, Bryces Arcade, 52-62 Norman Street, Gordonvale – Monday to Wednesday, 9am – 3pm
Edmonton: 1B /117 Louie Piccone Way, Edmonton – Wednesday to Friday, 9am–3pm
Mareeba: 221/B Byrnes Street, Mareeba – Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pm
Mossman: 2/1 Front Street, Mossman – Tuesday to Thursday, 9am – 3pm
Innisfail: 5 Lily Street, Innisfail – Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm
Who is eligible?
Almost everyone in the country aged 15+, except for some limited VISAS.
How many hours per week?
10 hours per week / 2 days minimum.
How long does the funding last?
A person can stay in the SEE Program for up to 2 years.
When does the SEE Program start?
It’s rolling enrolment so start date is every day.
Other courses
We also run a Certificate III in Business and Certificate III in Individual Support under SEE Program funding which means all the above relates to Certificate III students.
The referral process is very simple.
For each referral, please call our admin team on 1300 131 965.
They will then guide you through the process.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Phone 1300 131 965
email: cairns@stepsgroup.com.au
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At Aussie Angels Nursing Services, we are dedicated to providing exceptional NDIS disability services across Australia.
With a commitment to compassionate care and a focus on individual needs, we strive to empower lives and foster independence. Our experienced team is driven by a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
🟪 24/7 In-Home Support
🟪 Complex Nursing Services
🟪 Staff Training & Education
🟪 Mental Health Support
🟪 Community Access
🟪 Household Assistance
🟪 Personal Care
🟪 Supported Accommodation
We services Cairns City into further out communities, our staff and nurses are happy to travel where required to meet participants needs. We work case by case with location.
Email: admin@aussieangels.com.au
MiHaven Training (RTO 40928) is a Cairns-based registered training organisation that has delivered nationally recognised qualifications since 2014.
We specialise in upskilling the workforce in Cairns, Innisfail and Atherton to care for those living with a disability with our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
Students can also choose to further their studies with the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support (Higher Level Skills) qualification. We also provide regular Manual Handling Awareness Training, as well as CPR and First Aid training, to further support the disability workforce in the Far North.
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Provides training in First Aid/CPR Courses, Certificate based courses in Individual Support (Aged Care), Beauty, Business, Hospitality.
Can help if you are a secondary school student interested in kick starting their career pathway while still at school under the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships are also available.
Youth Support Program (YSP) Cairns uses strengths-based approaches to assist young people who are at risk of disconnecting from family, community, school, training and employment. This includes working with young people who are at risk of self-harm, homelessness, substance misuse and /or young parents.
YSP aims to assist young people to improve their capacity to develop independent living skills as well as improving their overall health and wellbeing.
A free and confidential service for young people aged 8-21 in the Cairns Region.
36 Shields Street, Cairns QLD 4870
Assisting students with disability to complete their studies.
If you are studying with a documented disability, injury, illness, short or long-term health condition, including learning disabilities and mental health conditions, you can register with us.
AccessAbility Services is a free and confidential support service for all registered JCU students, whether studying on or off campus, who identify as having a short or long term disability, injury, ilness or health condition.
We provide information and practical advice about the support available at JCU and ensure access to appropriate adjustments and services:
Explore the ways you can work to your full potential while at university
Access assistive equipment, technology and software, adjusted exam conditions, mobility aids and other potential solutions that suit your needs
Trial assistive options and adjustments that you might not be able to access otherwise
Develop work-placement strategies to prepare you for professional life
Build on your own resilience and resourcefulness
We have strong connections with academic, professional and support staff at JCU and within the wider community.
See our website for more info.
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My name is Nicolette and I work as an artist, graphic & web designer, educator & Independent creative support worker out of my studio Tropica Store and Studio. I have a passion for using creativity as a tool to support and ignite growth in people & I believe art making in its different forms is a great tool to support people through life. I offer creative support services out of my studio space which gives clients the opportunity to use creative outlets in a range of mediums while also creating within a professional artist environment. Clients are able to choose if they want to learn with a designed lesson plan with creative outcomes or use the space as an open studio environment where we play creatively without focusing on a structured outcome.
"I have spent over 10 years in the creative industries with the last two years focusing on education and sharing my skills and knowledge. I have a particular interest in mental health through lived experience and study. I’m passionate about advocating and providing spaces that are inclusive, where people can be themselves and have a right to self-determination."
Creative services I provide:
🔷 Offering visual arts: Painting, drawing and mixed media.
🔷 Offering graphic design: Graphic design process; Photoshop, Illustrator and other programs.
🔷 Offering digital design: Digital art and illustration process, animation and editing process.
🔷 Offering web design: Help with building your own website and create an online portfolio.
🔷 Offering gaming: A variety of video gaming that sparks creativity and problem-solving.
Education
Art Therapy - Certificate and Diploma
Training and Assessment - Cert IV
Graphic Design - Certificate & Diploma
Creative Industries - Bachelor
Visual Arts - Cert IV and Diploma
Working with disability card
Working with children card
Public liability insurance
First Aid and CPR certificate
NDIS worker orientation module
Comprehensive car insurance
I service the Cairns region, my studio is located in Gordonvale, but I also offer home visits and transport to and from my studio.
I am also available for telehealth sessions.
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If you have a disability, illness, medical or mental health condition and require assistance with your studies or training, contact Accessibility and Equity for support. The team also supports any student who is the primary carer of someone with a disability.
Accessibility and Equity provides individualised services, free resources and assistive technology, confidential advice and advocacy to prospective and current students. Whether your condition is permanent, fluctuating, or temporary, we will work directly with you to ensure that the right support is in place. Students can register for support at any time during their studies, but it can help to register early to ensure that arrangements are in place for each term.
We support any CQU TAFE or higher education student whose studies, research or training may be impacted by their disability, illness, medical or mental health condition. Supports can also be put in place for temporary conditions such as pregnancy. Students requiring support will need to register with the service.
Click on the link for more info
Category 5 Emergency Care is a Far North Queensland based business providing a wide range of high quality courses and Event Healthcare Solutions for corporate events, concerts, sporting events and public gatherings .
Our team includes Nurses, Paramedics, Medics (Paramedic/Nursing Students) to give you peace of mind at your event. Our course instructors are experts in their field and when they're not teaching courses, they are working as Paramedics, Medics, Lifeguards and Sports Trainers. Our courses can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation and we can deliver onsite at your workplace or in one of our training venues.
To complement these services we also sell first aid kits and emergency equipment. Our services cater to multiple industries and extend across Australia with clientele spanning as far north as the Torres Strait and south to Victoria.
Australia Wide with regular courses scheduled in Cairns and surrounds
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At Sonic Learning, our health professionals support you with computer-based exercises to help you reach your goals.
Everything is done on the computer and telephone, so anyone across Australia with an internet connection can participate.
Would you like to improve:
- Listening
- Following instructions & comprehension
- Attention
- Memory
- Literacy, and/or
- Social skills?
If so, this program might be for you. Contact us for an info pack and demo video.
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Providing you with a safe space to heal.
Our counselling services can be delivered via in person at our Freshwater and Brinsmead locations, or online telehealth appointments in the comfort of your own home.
Where there is a need for Counsellors to deliver services on site at schools, we will endeavour to do so in consultation with school staff.
In keeping with NDIS principles, we can also deliver counselling services at our clients’ preferred venues, where these are determined to be safe and appropriate.
Child-Centred Family Services; Counselling, Training, and Consultancy.
NDIS support available for:
Adult Individual Counselling Service
Counselling for Young People
Specialist Parent Support Session
Counselling for Children
Attachment Matters offers a suite of child-centred family counselling services, and adult individual counselling sessions. We also offer training services for new and seasoned professionals, and specialist consultation for agencies and organisations who provide services to children and families.
Marni Freeman
BAppSocSc(Couns), PACFA Reg. Clinical, BAPsych, BPsych(Hons), Cert IV TAA.
Ariel Dawson
BCouns, PACFA Reg., BAPsych
Self or plan managed NDIS only
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Located Cairns, Tablelands, Cassowary Coast & Townsville.
APM (Advanced Personnel Management) is a global health, employment, disability, and workplace services provider now supporting more than 2.1 million people across 11 countries each year.
We help people find employment, improve their health and wellbeing and participate in their community.
Our services help people with injury, illness or disability, children and older adults, unemployed people, and those facing hardship or harm.
We're dedicated to making a positive and lasting social impact and enabling better lives every day.
If you’re eligible for Disability Employment Services in Australia, we can help connect you with the local employers who are hiring people right now.
Plus, you can get help with:
🟠 Searching for jobs suitable for you
🟠 Writing resumes, cover letters and job applications
🟠 Coaching to perform well in job interviews
🟠 Meeting local employers near you
🟠 Valuable work placement opportunities
🟠 Access to job-specific training
🟠 Transport, tools and uniform costs
Workforce Australia replaces the national jobactive program and is open to anyone who is unemployed and claiming income support payments.
🟠 There are several support programs delivered by Workforce Australia providers in regions across the country.
🟠 If you can self-manage your job search, a new website has been launched to assist you in finding employment and reporting your mutual obligations.
🟠 If you require more support, or want in-person assistance, you can ask to join a Workforce Australia provider such as APM Employment Services.
🟠 This enhanced support is called Workforce Australia Services and includes one on one assistance with a dedicated employment consultant.
🟠 They will meet with you regularly and help you get job-ready, access relevant skills training and help you meet potential employers looking to hire local people.
Call for more information: 1800 276 932
APM - Mossman, Shop A 8 Front Street, Mossman 4873 QLD Phone Number (07) 3232 5625
APM - Mareeba, Mareeba Community Centre 39 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4880 QLD
APM Employment ServicesEarlville, Shop 2 508-512 Mulgrave Road, Earlville 4870 QLD, Phone Number (07) 3232 5616
APM - Cairns City, Level 1 Shop 1/2 19 Aplin Street, Cairns 4870 QLD, Phone Number (07) 4031 7240
APM - Atherton, 21B Main Street, Atherton 4883 QLD, Phone Number (07) 4091 5475
APM - Gordonvale, 54 Norman Street, Gordonvale 4865 QLD, Phone Number (07) 5665 3204
APM Employment Services - Malanda, 19 James Street, Malanda 4885 QLD, Phone Number, (07) 3232 5608
Home and Community Support Solutions FNQ is a specialist mental health provider delivering services to young people, adolescents and adults in the Cairns region who are Plan or Self Managed.
Our aim is to reduce barriers to support and build independence and resilience in people experiencing mental health concerns and disabilities. Through ongoing mentoring and capacity building, our supports intend to help others develop habits and routines that promote wellbeing, as well as improve daily living and life skills.
Home and Community Support Solutions FNQ offers Home Organisation and Decluttering supports and provides specialised services to work with people experiencing hoarding and squalor. The main difference between us and a regular cleaner is that we are mental health professionals and have years of experience supporting people through the underlying cause of this disorder, we also provide the practical support to achieve the results.
We also offer a wide range of services including:
Recovery Coaching
Assistance with Daily Life
Assistance with Social, Economic, and Community Participation
Improved Living Arrangements
Increased Social and Community Participation
Finding and Keeping a Job
Improved Relationships
Improved Daily Living Skills
Through skills and capacity building activities our supports aim to set up habits to develop and increase daily living and social skills and implement systems and routines to keep the home and mind clutter free.
We understand the complexities of providing NDIS services and will work to tailor our supports to meet the needs of the individual. Our team will work collaboratively with other service providers such as OT’s, Psychologist, or regular core support teams to develop and implement holistic strategies for success.
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We work with you to address your most important priorities.
One Stop Support Services was formed in 2021 by Directors, with over 10 years experience in Community Service Sector combined with industry qualification. Our intentions are to provide One Stop Support Services to our clients, their families, and their carers.
We have experience in working with clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. One Stop Support Services is equipped with a great network within various industries and professionals to provide you with best-suited service.
Support Work
Assistance to Access and Maintain Employment, higher education or volunteering
School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) Program
Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transition and supports
Assistance with Travel/Transport arrangements with wheelchair access
Home Modification Design and Construction
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills
Household Tasks
Participation in community, social and civic activities
Supervised Transport and Family Contact
Therapeutic Supports
Case management
Assistance with the transportation of Aged Care clients
Why choose us?
One stop shop for all of your needs
Registered NDIS Provider
Staff/Carers are qualified, fully vaccinated, hold First aid, Working with Children Blue Card and Disability Services Yellow Card.
We care and provide friendly, reliable, and compassionate carers.
Provide tailored service and programs to meet your needs and requirements
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
NDIS provider with policies and procedures complying with Disability Quality Standards and Government requirements
You can trust us with providing you with Stress Free, Quality and Individualised Service
Contact - Aman Singh
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Supporting and empowering those with learning delays, disabilities or personal concerns.
I'm a diversational therapist, teaching in the education sector for over 30 years that has worked in disability and now supporting people with disabilities as an allied health assistant
I can follow OT plans, speech plans, I design perceptual motor processing plans and implement them, as well as communication, social skills and personal skills. Usually 1 on 1 with support for parents and families.
Support those with development or learning delays or disabilities.
Develop individual Perceptual Motor Activities/Strategies for participants that assists with hand/eye coordination, kinaesthetic development/strength, spatial awareness and form constancy, orientation and directionality.
Explore bilateral integration by developing individual programmes for crossing the midline, core stability and left/right activities.
Work on communication through oral speaking and listening skills such as strategies to think before we speak, planning our ideas, and practising.
Work with ACD's and continue AUSLAN as well as incorporating visuals and signing into instructions and strategies.
Continue work in diversional therapy for all ages, not just children, as experience also includes the Aged Care sector.
Offer support through counselling skills for those experiencing anxiety, low self esteem or little confidence etc to develop strategies
Business hours are: Monday to Friday 9 - 5 and Saturday 9-12.
Home visits or visits to nominated locations maybe arranged
Servicing Cairns and Cassowary Coast
jasjsc14@tpg.com.au
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The Disability Services Officer assists students with a disability to achieve their training and education goals.
The Disability Services Officer can:
* Provide information on course content
* Help you identify support needs
* Negotiate with teachers about your program
* Provide adaptive equipment
* Discuss reasonable adjustments for long and short term disabilities
* Assist you to contact other service providers
Who can access Disability Services? Contact TAFE Queensland North's Disability Officer if you think your studies may be affected in some way by a disability or chronic medical condition such as:
* Hearing impairment
* Vision impairment
* Mobility (wheelchair user, chronic pain, amputee, back injury, severe arthritis)
* Psychiatric disability Medical conditions (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, heart conditions)
* Intellectual disability
* Learning disability
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With over 13 years in the employment industry, specialising in aiding Aboriginal communities and individuals with disabilities, I'm deeply passionate about fostering personal and professional development. My focus has always been on empowering others, guiding them from uncertainty to self-assurance, and helping them secure sustainable employment.
Services I provide are:
Psychosocial recovery Coaching
Support in employment
Specialised Supported Employment
SLES (1:1) Individual Social Skills Development
Development of daily living and life skills
Employment Assessment & Counselling
Accessible transport
As an NDIS Psychosocial Recovery coach, my role revolved around nurturing independence and resilience in those facing disability challenges. Despite recent changes prompting me to explore new paths, my core purpose remains unwavering: supporting individuals with disabilities through life's complexities.
I firmly believe in building individual capacity for lasting empowerment rather than offering quick fixes. Witnessing individuals grow in confidence and skills, and ultimately directing their paths to success, is immensely fulfilling to me.
Are of Service: Cairns, Port Douglas, Mossman, Innisfail, Atherton, Kuranda
My service can be flexible, 1:1, and can be at the participant's home address or mobile
My categories will be Capacity Building and Core