Allied Health Services across Cape York & the Torres Strait Islands.
National Disability Insurance Services (NDIS)
The services that we offer at On Country Allied Health Services are available through the NDIS, meaning that everybody with a disability should be able to access our services. We understand that ongoing treatments & health services can be difficult to access, but we can assist you to access Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services.
At On Country Allied Health Services, our staff are experienced health professionals providing services to Cape York and Torres Strait Islands. Our Directors, Dion and Brendan have strong affiliations with first nations people, with Dion identifying as a proud Wakka Wakka man and Brendan having close cultural acceptance in the Thursday Island community.
We provide occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology services to your local area, with an experienced team of health professionals who are experts in their field.
With a range of services available, we can help you to identify personal goals and work towards achieving them, whether it be related to motor skills, visual perception, social skills and more. You can rely on our experts to manage your NDIS journey and achieve your goals.
Accessibility Friendly - On Country Allied Health Services is accessibility friendly, meaning that our health services are available to everybody. We offer a range of Allied Health services aimed to help patients across a range of areas.
admin@oncountryahs.com.au
As an indigenous owned provider, we will strive to meet your cultural needs and support your goals. We will also be able to understand and advocate not only because we come from a community ourselves but because we care and know what it's like to live away from your homeland.
Our mission is to “make people feel at home, away from home”.
We pride ourselves in having the ability to interpret body language and pick up on cultural social cues and will ensure you understand and can navigate through your NDIS plan.
We also want to ensure that people who need support can improve their lives while being easily understood and having their voice heard.
email: nyoka.zitha64@yahoo.com or phzitha23@gmail.com
Head office is Mackay
First Nations Owned and Operated, Equal Opportunity Employer, Carer and Disability Support Provider.
We provide service from Cairns to Mackay.
We are originally from Cairns. My husband is Yidinji, my daughters are Kuku-Yalanji and Irukandji as well as Torres Strait Islanders. I am a proud Ugar and Erub Torres Strait Islander woman.
We are a private independent Company and formed through our own lived experience. The Founder and the directors have worked collaboratively in Government and Service delivery in Australian Public Service roles, Employment Providing including Recruitment, and Management Positions which make for an elite skill set.
We are also a registered Carers Gateway company. We are focused on dual support being mental health recovery through person centred oriented practices as well as Disability Support.
Currently I offer Psychosocial Recovery Coaching via TeleHealth sessions for the Cairns region.
We offer the following services:
Accommodation / Tenancy
Assist Life Stage, Transition
Assist Personal Activities
Assist Travel / Transport
Daily Tasks / Shared Living
Innovative Community Participation
Development Life Skills
Household Tasks
Interpret / Translate
Participate Community
Therapeutic Supports
Support Coordination level 1&2
Group Centre Activities
We are also recruiting more Support Workers for the Cairns region.
ACN: 638 975 452
NDIS REGISTRATION NUMBER: 4-JCCNK5O
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About Step Forth & Beyond:
I provide support work and outreach one on one through mentorship, providing early intervention (early signs of identified issues e.g. Noticeable changes in behavior, Anger issues, Social problems, Isolation, bullying, Having difficulties with school work, Excessive worry, Lacks motivation, Low/self-esteem, Low confidence, Missing school, Feeling sad/suicidal) services include through social and community participation, mentoring and peer support, community connection, social support, life skills development (apply work, self-independent, targeting young adults and young children who are least likely to access services but who are in the most need.
Mentoring support and outreach are conducted in “out of office settings including the streets, school grounds, homes, residential care, parks, rural and remote settings. Providing a service that meets the social, peer support through mentoring, emotional, educational, health, cultural, spiritual, and welfare needs of every young adult and/or young persons. E.g., Coping skills & Strategies, group-based activities, re-engagement back into school, basic life skills making healthy choices, confidence in expressing, attending appointments, shopping, general outings, supporting through cultural events, sports activities & physical exercise cardio/gym (optional).
About me:
I have more than 15 years of experience working with young adults, young people & children. I have experience working with young children with diverse needs, across a broad spectrum of different complex behavior needs and disabilities. Working interstate, and within the Cairns area. Most importantly, I love what I do and I'm very passionate about offering a tailored and personal support service for the people I work with. I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy activities within the community either indoors or outdoors. effective communication skills and multitasking, self-motivated, disciplined and punctual, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, always maintain professionalism. When I'm not working, I like to have 'me' time, fishing, going to the gym, walks on the beach, hiking, camping, going for long drive.
If you require further information, please feel free to contact me any time on 0474539283, email: Gregory.Kawiri@outlook.com looking forward to hearing from you.
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I'm Casira, Owner of Ochre Care, Proud Bunuba/Yamatji woman
I offer quality social work services to individuals & families in need, including NDIS Support Coordination and dedicated to providing quality support coordination in Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands.
Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living is also being offered in the Cairns & Tablelands areas:
Therapy Supports (7 or older) - Social Work 15_621_0128_1_3
I have extensive experience working in various roles within the NDIS Industry such as: Child Safety, Incarcerated individuals/Queensland Corrective Services; and Youth Justice
As a social worker with a person centred approach, I have strong interests in improving the lives of people that live with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Also, having lived and worked in remote areas of Australia, I understand the challenges associated with limited services in these areas.
🟩 Disability Support Worker providing quality on the ground support to participants, including daily living, community access and personal care
🟨 Support Coordinator with a Not for Profit Organisation helping participants to understand their plan and connecting them to NDIS providers, community, mainstream and other government supports to build capacity and gain independence
🟦 Case Manager with Disability Services, Queensland Government helping individuals and families with accessing the NDIS, including individuals incarcerated and living in very remote Aboriginal communities.
I am currently accepting plan managed clients
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Synapse provides a range of support services for people who have been impacted by brain injury and disability, and promotes quality of life, self-determination and choice through information, specialist support and targeted research activities.
Housing Options
We know how important it is to live a quality life at home and we understand the specific housing needs that relate to brain injury.
We will support you to connect with and coordinate NDIS funded housing activities, ensuring life with a brain injury is lived as independently as possible.
Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Improved Living Arrangements, so support is provided to ensure the people obtain or retain appropriate accommodation including assistance applying for a rental tenancy or undertaking tenancy agreement obligations.
Shehana Friday - First Nations Engagement Officer and Support Coordinator: Mobile 0429 392 360 or sfriday@synapse.org.au
Contact: Tonia Savo tsavo@synapse.org.au Phone: 0418 681 027 or 07 4230 0670
Phone: 1800 673 074 or 07 3137 7400
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Tropics Plan Management is an Indigenous owned and operated small business, based in Cairns, offering services Queensland wide. Our mission is to support you on your NDIS journey with a plan management service that is rooted in compassion, respect, and integrity. We recently received our registration however bring a strong background in accounting and finance, with previous experience in plan management, the NDIS, and the disability sector.
Here, we are committed to:
🟨 Supporting you in achieving your goals.
🟨 Listening to your needs, to ensure you feel empowered exercising choice and control, within NDIS protocol.
🟨 Work collaboratively with your NDIS support system and providers.
🟨 Provide efficient, compliant, and timely invoice processing, which helps reduce the mental load of NDIS financial admin.
🟨 Provide updates on your funding via monthly statements and monitoring budgets.
We are dedicated to using our knowledge to make a meaningful contribution to the community and are excited to get to know you and support you on your journey.
For more information, please contact 0401 444 967 or admin@tropicspm.com.au
'Karrangkarr" is an Aboriginal language word from the Muluridji traditional owner group in FNQ meaning "alongside" and or "beside you" hence our tag line that we are: "with you every step of the way".
We are a First Nations owned and operated Support Coordination service.
Located in Cairns, North Queensland we provide experienced, qualified and culturally safe services for you and your loved ones.
We provide support for all persons living with a Disability including registered participants.
Our Services include:
Support Coordination
Specialist Support Coordination
NDIS No: 431200646
enquires@karrangkarr.com.au
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We are a First Nations owned and operated behaviour support service. We believe that true growth comes from meaningful connections and understand that each individual is unique. We’re committed to a creative, flexible, and thinking outside the box while supporting your therapeutic journey.
Areas of expertise include:
🟠 Cultural safety, Advocacy and consultation
🟠 Forensic BSP
🟠 Criminal justice, Youth Justice and Child Safety orders
🟠 Sexualised behaviours and high risk behaviours
🟠 Children and youth: complex trauma, Autism, OCD and ADHD, domestic and family violence - neurodivergent affirming replacement strategies whilst trauma informed
🟠 Family intervention and attachment parenting support
Our passion for working with multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating responses that are person focused to ensure a wholistic approach to working with the participant. We value working from a strengths perspective, and person focused to ensure the participant feels heard and is able to reach their life goals.
We offer support workers who are trained within our organisation to come along side the participant and family, offering in home support with flexible delivery times when teaching replacement behaviours to ensure our participants develop sustainable outcomes.
Email: emma@neuro-spiceysolutions.au
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The REFOCUS NDIS Program provides culturally appropriate services to our Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & Cultured community who are receiving funding through the NDIS.
Our experienced and cultured support workers can provide a range of flexible supports to assist NDIS participants and for those who have that extra Support Coordination funding we can provide these services too. We strive to engage and empower Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & Cultured children, young people, and individuals to achieve their aspirations and to reduce barriers to reach positive outcomes.
Independent Living Skills
Social & Community Access
Hub Activities
Support Coordination
Goo and Glitter Studio (Arts and Crafts)
It’s all about you!!
We will support you to work towards living the life you want to live, socialise with the people you want to be with and reach the goals you have always wanted to achieve!
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At The Bell Group, we're dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through mentorship and support. As a 100% Indigenous-owned operation, we bring a holistic approach to our services, centered around the principles of family, network, relationship, and community.
Within the NDIS sector, we provide expert coordination of support and support work, tailored to the unique needs of each participant.
Our goal is to foster meaningful connections, promote independence, and enhance overall well-being. In the health industry, we offer bespoke mentorship and support services, guided by our commitment to culturally sensitive and holistic practices.
At The Bell Group, we're passionate about walking alongside our clients, listening to their stories, and helping them achieve their goals. Let's work together to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Email: info@gbconsultancy.com.au
George Bell, Consultancy, Director
Xtremecare Australia (XCA) is a NDIS Registered Provider specialising in delivering NDIS supports to First Nations People. We are experts in Support Coordination and Plan Management services, with a prominent focus on remote regions. We understand the importance of delivering a culturally safe and competent service to ensure fair and equitable access to all.
We understand the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices, traditions, and protocols within the various communities. Xtremecare is committed to ensuring that our service is tailored to each individual and community’s needs.
We aim to build up the capacity of participants and communities to empower them to deliver NDIS services in their community, which will create long term sustainability in the future.
We provide our Plan Management service nationally, our Support Coordination service is delivered only in the Western Cape Region, Northern Peninsula Region, and Torres Strait Regions.
Occupational Therapy referrals now in the Western Cape Region.
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ENCOURAGING CLIENTS TO EXERCISE CHOICE AND CONTROL WHILE SUPPORTING THEM THROUGH THEIR NDIS JOURNEY
CONNECTIONS
Find NDIS, community and other government services you can access Link you in with the right supports and services for you
Connect you to providers and services that will help you pursue your goals
SUPPORT
Help you to understand your NDIS plan Helping you to understand what kinds of things you can use your funding for Supporting you to engage in therapies
Help you decide how you would like your supports and services to be delivered
OUR VISION
Building you & your Family's Capacity to:
Understand your NDIS plan
Make decisions about your NDIS Journey Navigate the NDIS System
Reach your NDIS plan goals
First Nations Support Coordination is a First Nations 100% Owned & Operated business and we would like to acknowledge the First Peoples who are the Traditional Custodians of lands on which we live and work; and would also like to pay respect to our Elders past, present and emerging;
Contact Michelle Thomas michelle@firstnationssc.com
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I'm Nicole Ramsamy, an Indigenous Nurse Practitioner and from Cape York and Torres Strait Islands. I have lived in Cairns for the past 2 years settling back and establishing NDIS business as Linkup2care and currently providing Support Coordination and Nursing Services. I'm a local and grew up in Cairns my Aboriginal heritage is from Wujal Wujal and Torres Strait Island heritage is from Boigu Island in the Torres Strait (Central Islands).
I offer a mobile, telehealth service, nursing clinical load, education to support workers and their family, monitor and caseload participants. I am a Nurse Practitioner providing a prescribing services and referral service where I collaborate with specialist Drs and departments either privately or in the public system.
Services offered: Nursing, midwifery, education, support coordination. My service has a broader scope in complex nursing cares such as diabetes, indwelling and mitrofanoff catheters, feeding tubes, colostomies and bowel care, assessments eg. continence, wound care, injections, medications, and I collaborate with the gp assist with appointments to name a few services.
I have spent the past 30 years living and working in Very Remote Aboriginal Communities in Far North Queensland.
Feel free to email me admin@linkup2care.com.au or call me for a chat.
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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
ZEI SS is an Indigenous owned and operated NDIS support provider servicing the Far North Queensland, Northern Peninsula Area and Torres Strait.
Specialising in capacity building for our clients with a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. We are committed to empowering, supporting and inspiring our participants to build their capacity.
We can and will support with the following.
- Strengthening the skills of the participant.
- Personal abilities, including in-home support
- understanding their plan.
- Practising their choice and control.
- Community access, engagement and participation.
- Budgeting.
- Diversionary activities.
- Narrative therapy.
- STA including Cultural activities with connection to country.
and so much more
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practice is the forefront of our service. We also pride ourselves in being culturally appropriate and culturally safe, as we welcome all people from all backgrounds and all cultures to join us on their path towards a better quality of life.
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We are an indigenous respite/STA provider for participants in the Cairns/FNQ area.
Culturally Safe Activities, Respite and Short-Term Accommodation.
In addition to our regular respite and STA options, we also offer a 24-hour respite option twice a month for 1 to 3 participants maximum where we have scheduled activities for the entire time where we aim to fit the most experiences into this little getaway, reset option.
At Warranngu, we understand that each participant is unique. That's why we work closely with individuals to identify their interests and preferences, offering personalized activity plans that cater to their needs. Whether you're discovering a new hobby or indulging in a longtime passion, our goal is to create memorable experiences that foster growth, connection, and joy.
Join us at Warranngu and embark on a journey of exploration, creativity, and cultural enrichment. Let's make every moment count together.
PO Box 5216, Cairns QLD 4870
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We service the Cairns Regional Council area (all divisions), Yarrabah, Pt Douglas, and Innisfail. All other areas considered – price on application.
Dynamic Services Group (DSG) is a subsidiary business of Australian Training Works Group Pty Ltd. We are a Cairns and Brisbane-based property care business.
We are a family-founded business directed by Gunggandji brothers Tony & Ashley Martens and managed by Daijah Martens a successful First Nations Businesswoman. Our Manager and staff are all Indigenous, which makes us 100% owned and operated by First Nations peoples.
At DSG, we believe our industry experience of mentorship and workforce development, enables a team of strong, experienced, and professional workers to provide a unique scope in tackling any job… and we do mean ‘any job!'
We can take on a broad range of tasks. The DSG name guarantees our customers a safe, quick and clean job.
From a small domestic handyman task such as replacing a tap washer, cleaning up soiled paths and driveways, to office cleaning and the provision of scheduled maintenance programs, DSG can get the job done.
We specialise in the following:
🌿 Commercial Mowing & Lawn Care.
🌿 Residential Mowing & Lawn Care.
🌿 Construction Site Cleaning.
🌿 Soft Landscaping.
🌿 Weed Control.
🌿 Hedge Pruning.
🌿 Council Parks & Garden Maintenance.
🌿 Leaf and Green Waste Removal.
🌿 Domestic & Commercial Cleaning.
🌿 Rubbish Clean-Up & Removal.
🌿 Pressure Washing.
🌿 Car Detailing.
We provide our services to:
🌿 Property Owners.
🌿 Businesses of all sizes.
🌿 Schools.
🌿 Childcare Centres.
🌿 Aged Care Facilities.
🌿 Community Organisations.
🌿 Government Agencies.
🌿 Care Plan Clients.
🌿 NDIS Clients.
For bookings or enquiries, please call or email our Manager, Daniel Johnson.
Thank you for considering our service and we look forward to assisting you 😊
Email: daniel@atw-group.com.au
Yalgan are proudly First Nations owned and operated. Our mission is to deliver culturally safe supports for mob on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to work with us and build their work experience in the disability sector.
Yalgan Support Services also take pride in creating safe spaces for LGBTIQ+ participants and community.
Yalgan Support Services are based in Brisbane and have recently launched services in Cairns and have the capacity to take on clients who are self-managed or plan managed.
Our current services include the following,
• Assistance with daily living
• Social and community support
• Domestic assistance
• Capacity building activities
• Support coordination
Why choose Yalgan Support Services as your NDIS Service Provider?
We take the time to sit down with you to discuss all things NDIS. Transparency from Yalgan to you and vice versa.
Our great support workers and staff are employed based on professional and lived experiences as we believe growing up in the community with mob and connection to culture is just as important as delivering experienced professional supports and services.
Yalgan Support Services will be dedicating time for staff for upskilling opportunities to uphold an empowered workplace. Afterall education is key to success.
Yalgan Support Services from CEO, admin and support workers continue to work as a team to create better safer spaces for you to grow. We encourage you to speak up if you’re not comfortable with something. If you think that our service isn’t up to par, please let us know. Let’s grow together to better the NDIS space for all.
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Positive Transitions - Each One Teach One is a new company in the Youth and NDIS sector that provides support to children, young people and Adults presenting with high complex needs in our community.
Positive Transitions - Each One Teach One is a First Nation company who provides support to Indigenous an Non-Indigenous people which was founded by Sovara Ross.
Sovara Ross has over 18 year's experience working in the Child Safety and NDIS sector.
This experience will set the foundation for providing a professional service to children, young people and Adults who are presenting with complex high-risk behaviors.
Positive Transition- Each One Teach One is currently servicing in Cairns and surrounding areas, Atherton, Mareeba, Innisfail, Townsville and Mount Isa.
YOUTH SERVICES
Outreach Program
Contact Visits
Therapeutic Programs
Development Programs
After-Hours Support
Emergency Respite Services
Residential Care Services
NDIS SERVICES
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
SIL Accommodation
Community Access
Assistance with Daily Living
SDA Support
OUR MISSION is to deliver individualised culturally safe support for NDIS participants, Indigenous or non- Indigenous, with the purpose of achieving short and long term goals by working in partnerships with participants, their families and community. Positive Transition- Each One Teach One also take pride in creating a safe space for all involved within the organisation.
Contact Sovara Ross : info@positivetransition.com.au
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Awhina Support Services is a small local business that is family owned we acknowledge the social emotional wellbeing of everyone. We are a team from diverse cultural and health professional backgrounds - registered nurse and indigenous mental health worker. We have extreme knowledge and experience working in the community that enables us to understand and work effectively with the local and wider communities. We have worked in rural and remote, general practice, mental health community services. We enjoy the fact that we can work with you in the community and not in an office. This way we get to work with you in your environment with you and your family or community members.
Our goal is to provide a service that is personalised, wholistic and encompasses cultural and faith diversities. We will help you to achieve your goals. If you or your family member needs our support, we would be happy to meet with you and discuss a plan to meet your needs.
Our services include:
Providing you support in the community to get to appointments
Engaging with community activities
Developing and implementing person-centered support to achieve your goals
Encouraging lifestyle skills and choices and being out in the community
Mental health support
Navigating health services and getting to appointments
Understanding health conditions and managing them
We encourage you to be independent and actively involved in all aspects of your life. Supporting you one day at a time.
For more information, contact -
Malcolm and Valencia Anderson