NDIS, Community, Disability & Allied Health Services
BUNGALOW QLD 4870
Cootharinga is a Not for Profit and iconic charitable community organisation which plays a major role in North Queensland communities by supporting people who live with disabilities.
Gail’s passionate interest in working in the area of communication & swallowing disorders developed after working as Speech and Language Pathologist with many different clientele in various parts of the world. Following her graduation from La Trobe University in Melbourne she worked in the areas of early intervention, adult neurology and learning difficulties of all ages. Her clinical work also took her on many exciting learning travelling experiences in the UK, Canada, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.
Gail now thoroughly enjoys directing & consulting with the Specialised Speech Services team and Vocal Boot Camps with a variety of Health Professionals and Corporate Business personnel with similar philosophies ; to promote client’s communication, swallowing & vocal skills and to see positive outcomes when applied to their everyday lives.
WE HAVE SPECIAL INTERESTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WHICH MAY ASSIST YOU:
COMMUNICATION & SWALLOWING
We specialise in many areas to improve your communication and swallowing skills using preventative techniques to minimise the risk of developing issues eg. fluency therapy techniques if you would like to manage your speech dysfluency better or rehabilitation & compensation techniques to help you eat & drink safely with enjoyment.
VOICE
Statistics show that professional voice users maybe like yourself are in the 60% range of developing a vocal issue & that prevention is simple!
preventative techniques to minimise the risk of developing issues with your voice eg. nodules on your vocal cords
increase your ability to project your voice over a noisy audience
if you would like to improve the quality, pitch and tone of your voice
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
business communication coaching by facilitating your awareness of & ways to improve your communication skills including effective use of your voice during your promotional, marketing, sales and public speaking events.
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI)
re-training your communication and swallowing skills if you have an acquired brain injury
MENTAL HEALTH
working with you to improve your communication, voice & swallowing challenges influenced by your mental health
ACCENT REDUCTION
reducing your accent which interferes with people understanding your verbal speech production eg. when English is your Second Language (ESL)
78 Spence Street (cnr McLeod Street)
Cairns
The Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland is an independent statutory body established under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (the Act). The head office is in Brisbane, and regional offices located in Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton.
We deliver frontline services to the Queensland community, including businesses, state and local government, the community sector and people throughout the state.
The Commission’s services include:
resolving complaints received under the Act;
delivering training to business, government and the community; and
promoting public discussion on human rights.
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Owen has 37 years experience in generalist physiotherapy work, 50% in public hospital and 50% in private practice including all types of neurological and orthopaedic post acute rehabilitation and chronic pain. Not yet available for routine physiotherapy in the home however can assist the development of physiotherapy and occupational therapy services for NDIS clients in the Atherton, Mareeba, and Evelyn Tablelands.
Kuranda
4881
Mobile Physiotherapy practice providing care to the community
NDIS registered Physiotherapist providing hands on treatment and equipment prescription. Family centred approach to achieve clients goals. Providing Physiotherapy for the Tableland and Cairns community also has rooms at Amaroo Medical Centre.
Suite 18, 600 Bruce Highway
Woree, 4868, Australia
Cairns Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy services on a fee for service basis. Established 18 years ago by a Cairns local we aim to provide functional rehabilitation to increase safety and independence at home and work. We have four OTs to meet your needs.
We have expertise in Hand, wrist and arm therapy – including splinting
Scar, swelling and lymphoedema management – including prescription of compression garments
Home / work modifications and assistive equipment prescription and training
Pain management therapy – especially for neuropathic pain and chronic pain
Rehab following brain injury
Work rehabilitation services
Cairns Parents Advocacy for the Arrowsmith Program are a group of parents working toward this program opening in Cairns. We would like the program to be available to school children, young adults and anyone wishing to improve their cognitive weaknesses.
The goal of the Arrowsmith Program is to help participants strengthen the weak cognitive capacities underlying their learning dysfunctions and to enable them to become effective, confident and self-directed learners for life.
It is a Cognitive Therapy Program that does not teach content, but changes the participant’s capacity to learn so that they can understand, absorb, retain, process and use the content. This lays the foundation for learning by strengthening critical cognitive functions necessary for meaningful participation in society. It enables those participating to experience life with strengthened cognitive function and to succeed where before they struggled and often failed.
The program is open for use within a school curriculum or as a stand alone course for those beyond those early years.
Professional House
88 Abbott Street, Cairns
Rights in Action is a non-profit, community based organisation that provides strong independent advocacy for people with disabilities who are in vulnerable situations.
We are completely on the side of the person with a disability and will support them where needed.
Rights in Action strongly supports people where we believe an individual has been taken advantage of or their rights have been infringed upon because of their disability.
Rights in Action provides advocacy assistance to people with disabilities who live in Cairns, Yarrabah, Mareeba and Atherton.
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Advance Support Service is an organization committed to giving the best possible service to people living with health and disability needs, and those who require extra care. As the National Disability Scheme (NDIS) commences, we are working with families to help them access the services they require, so together we can best meet the individual needs of people living with complex health and disability needs.
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Bathroom Renovations for elderly and people with disability.
Physiohealth provides a comprehensive and effective physiotherapy service for people of all ages and conditions. Our “hands-on” personal approach is complemented by our large well-equipped gym area.
Physiohealth also has been offering hydrotherapy sessions for over 15 years achieving great results.
Hydrotherapy helps to decrease pain, increase range of movement and flexibility as well as develop muscle strength and is suitable for musculoskeletal, neurological and paediatric clients.
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Mobility Rentals and Sales offers a huge selection of the best quality mobility and disability aids for sale online with fast shipping available to Cairns. Their range includes hospital beds, wheelchairs, patient hoists, bathroom and toilet aids and much more. Shop online now.
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Pharaoh Care was established to provide Disability care for functionally dependent people in the Cairns and surrounding district. Our main aim is to help people living with a disability to retain independence and regain function!
Put simply we see our job as:
“To help our clients to maintain their level of independence to live actively within the environment of their own home and within the community”.
Vision
Pharaoh Care’s vision is to be the service provider of choice disabled people in Cairns and surrounding district by working in partnership with individual clients and their carers to enrich individual quality of life
Purpose
Our purpose is to provide a flexible and reliable disability support services supporting our clients to live independently within the community.
To do this we provide basic support services to people with a disability. We provide help at home, give support to get eligible client out into the community
here at Pharaoh Care we are committed to providing high quality care and support that meets the needs of all our clients.
Values
Respect For our clients, community, staff, management, and each other.
Integrity Acting honestly and transparently in all our dealings and being committed to the interest of our community.
Client focus To meet the needs of the client as a priority.
Professionalism A commitment to our clients and the quality of our work
Capacity building Ongoing capacity building across all levels of the organisation.
Reconciliation Promoting cultural awareness and respect.
Independence Enhancing client’s ability to live independently.
Bakery Hill Vic 3354
4870
Peak Plan Management provides a simple, straight forward approach to ensuring our clients’ NDIS plans run smoothly. We appreciate that self-management can be time consuming and create unnecessary stress for many participants. We undertake provider payments and budget monitoring as well as liaise with providers, as well as assist to set up service agreements and trouble shoot purchasing as required. We make payments to providers twice weekly and also offer a handy phone app to track all expenditure in real time. We are independent and 100% committed to you which gives you Choice, Control and Freedom.
Bungalow, Qld 4870, Australia
Lifestyle Connections Association Incorporated is a family governed not for profit organisation. We assist people with a disability in the Cairns Area to plan what support they need to live an ordinary life within their community. We employ support people to assist individuals on a one to one basis to participate in their chosen recreation, leisure and lifestyle activities in generic community settings.
We are Independent, Dedicated, Efficient and Always Listening to YOU. And that makes us your IDEAL plan manager.
You have maximum flexibility with how you want to spend your NDIS budgets. You can use any provider or therapist for stated supports in your plan, even if they are not registered with the NDIS. You can even hire your own workers.
How Plan Management Works
1. You access services and your providers send us your invoices.
2. We claim from the NDIS and pay the providers on your behalf.
3. If you are required to pay for anything upfront, simply provide us with the receipts and we will reimburse you directly.
4. We send you monthly statements to help you track your plan spending.
Mt. Gravatt QLD 4122
Mamre’s program Pave the Way has been working with families and people with a disability since 1982 to vision and plan for the future. With the advent of the NDIS we will continue to help families to vision and plan for the the future and also will be continuing our work with individuals in the area of capacity building.
Pave the Way is also state funded to inform and prepare far north Queensland potential participants about the NDIS.
At Independence World, we actively advocate on behalf of individuals with a disability that need more care. If a person has to constantly ask their friends, family or volunteers to assist them, it can break down relationships and those that are untrained can injure themselves, ultimately costing the tax payer more. A person may only need a only a few hours extra to stay healthy and happy, we help them get it. If they need 24 hour care, we have also helped people get that. Ask us for advice regarding the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Cairns
4870
We care about assisting participants to acheive their goals. We provide quality and responsive reports which assist you in planning and funding outcomes. NAPHL also specialise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health needs and can assist in navigating the NDIS
Getting Ready for NDIS? We can help you.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will roll out in Far North Queensland in July 2018.
NDIS is a new way of providing disability support and will give people more choice and control. FlexiChoice is helping people understand and get ready for NDIS.
Because we are all unique with different circumstances and different objectives in mind, we require a personal plan which reflects our individual needs.
Its time to think about your future, your personal goals and what support you require to achieve these. What’s going to work best for you?
FlexiChoice can assist you to prepare for your NDIS assessment by identifying your needs, goals and what’s going to be important for you in the future.
Call 4092 2332 to organise a chat to ensure the best outcomes for your future under NDIS.
Portsmith QLD 4870
Endeavour Foundation is a not-for-profit charity headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is one of the largest disability service providers in Australia, employing over 1800 staff and supported by 1200 volunteers.
The organisation was established in Queensland in 1951 to support children with an intellectual disability. Endeavour Foundation now supports over 4,000 people with a disability across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria to live active and fulfilling lives at home, to find employment compatible with their abilities and to engage more broadly within the community.
Endeavour Foundation continues to advocate, innovate and push the boundaries for its customers, encouraging them to live their lives to the full and working closely with them to help make their possibilities a reality.
Townsville including Northern Beaches
Ayr
Ingham
Cardwell
Cairns
The Atherton Tablelands
Charters Towers
Innisfail/Tully
At EHTS, we work with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing barriers or significant changes to their life roles and occupations as a result of injury or disability. We understand that being independent and having quality of life is paramount to our clients.
Our team of therapists are dedicated to providing services that make a real difference. With over 35 years of combined experience, we deliver therapy with exceptional knowledge and skill that enables us to provide innovative solutions, to maximise the potential of our clients.
644 Chapel Street
South Yarra VIC
3141
National Disability Support Partners or NDSP is a compassionate organisation made up of knowledgeable stakeholders committed to providing innovative support services within a fun and trustworthy environment.
NDSP is a NDIS registered provider, specialising in Plan Management
We are here to manage your NDIS funds on your behalf. Our experienced staff are highly skilled and ready to help you!
Plan Management with NDSP allows you..
To live your life while we manage claims, payments and administration of your NDIS budget
The opportunity to have full choice and control of service providers
To have access to our diverse skillset of extensive NDIS and accounting experience
The advantage of transparent communication between NDSP, you and your providers
To ensure fast payment processing
Being able to create your future your way.
breakthru is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high-quality person-centric programs, we enable thousands of people every year to address mental health, employment, disability, homelessness, and training needs.
breakthru operates on the premise that everyone’s needs, preferences, and aspirations are different. Our commitment to client choice and family inclusion is well demonstrated through our individualised services and person-centered principles.
With over 20 years of demonstrated service to the community, breakthru supports both people who have transitioned to the NDIS and those who are awaiting transition in their area. As a nationally registered NDIS provider, breakthru can support you to access a range of supports, including NDIS.
In addition, we also recognise that sometimes to get the best job, you need to upskill yourself through additional learning or training, as a registered Training Organisation our team at breakthru can also deliver exceptional training across the East Coast of Australia.
We are proud to claim the title of social visionaries and we are committed to opportunity and advancement for all Australians and all our work underpins this ethos.
Inspire Early Intervention is an holistic early childhood early intervention and family wellbeing clinic in Kewarra Beach.
Lorna McInnes offers a range of services at the clinic , including Holistic Wellbeing and Counselling, Early Childhood Early Intervention plans, programs, strategies and support for children age 0-6 with a developmental delay or disability and their families/carers. Lorna is a registered NDIS provider of ECEI and Therapeutic Supports, and specialises in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Manunda
4870
families living with a disability.
GSL: a Good Start to Life specialises in providing support services for individuals living with a disability as well as their families.
OUR COMMITMENT
The team at GSL: a Good Start to Life aim to continuously provide services of a high standard and we work tirelessly to ensure a positive customer experience for all our clients and their families.
However, we can only be sure we are succeeding if those who have experience of our service, provide feedback. Whether you have a complaint, compliment or suggestion we will always be pleased to hear from you.
We recognise that the way we manage feedback is an important part of how we can provide the best possible service which is a vital link to our ongoing continuous quality improvement strategy.
Disability Matters has been working actively in the Tablelands community to provide help and understanding with quality disability support care since 1990. Formed in response to community need, the organisation was originally known as Tableland Respite Care Association. The name was changed in May 2016 to better communicate what the organisation is all about: Disability Matters to us.
Disability Matters offers disability support services to the Tablelands region and also an extended catchment area from Cardwell to Cape York.
Assistive technology and mobility equipment provider.
4870
Our Focus Is You | Locally Owned and Operated | We Accept All Referral Forms | We offer a comprehensive range of services, using the latest techniques and equipment, in a professional and sensitive environment | Our Services Include – MRI, X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, Sports Imaging, Pregnancy Imaging, Breast Imaging, Nuclear Imaging, Computed Tomography (CT) Scans, CT Facet Joint Injections, CT Nerve Root Block Injections, CT Hydro Dilatation Injections, CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA), Ultrasound (US), Interventional Procedures, Echocardiography (ECHO), Dental X-Ray, Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD), Women’s Imaging
Garbutt, Qld 4814
Think Mobility sells online and in store, rents and maintains lifestyle and mobility aids to the general public as well as to patients funded by Federal, State and National funded schemes, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and Transition Care (Federal Government), the Medical Aid Subsidy Scheme (MASS), Palliative Care (Queensland State Government), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS/NDIA) and National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS). We also serve other businesses including hospitals, aged care facilities and medical professionals. Think Mobility regularly assists families and carers as well as liaises with allied and medical health professionals.
4870
John Enriquez is a Certified Practising Speech Language Pathologist with over 20 years of clinical experience in the area of:
– Early Intervention and Children with Disabilities
– Adolescent and Adult with Disabilities
– Communication Assessments and Visual Supports
– Eating and Drinking Plans and Assessments
– Mealtime Management Plan and Monitoring
– Goal Setting and Individualized Therapy
– Parent/Educator/Carer/Staff/Keyworker Training
– Prep / School Readiness
– Literacy and Reading and Phonology
– Aged Care and Nursing Home Assessments
– Group Home and Supported Accommodation Visits
PO Box 942N North Cairns QLD 4870
ARC Disability Services Inc. is a community based organisation with a long history in the Cairns and Far North, supporting children and adults who have a disability their families and support networks. Established in 1976 by a group of parents with a vision for their children, we pride ourselves on being person focused, friendly, flexible and fun!
Our Vision is that people who have a disability are empowered to reach their full potential, dreams, and aspirations, enabling them to enjoy a fulfilling life of their choosing as valued members of the community.
We work collaboratively with our service users, their support networks, and the community, to facilitate a range of options and opportunities which promote active participation for all.
Deaf Services Queensland is the prominent service provider for Deaf and hard of hearing community members across all ages in Queensland with a focus on community and empowerment.
Kuranda
4881
FNQ Children’s Physio provides specialised paediatric physiotherapy intervention to children in their natural environment including home, day care, school and community settings.
Joanne Backer is the Principal Physiotherapist at FNQ Children’s Physio and has worked extensively in paediatrics across the continuum of care.
Joanne is commited to providing a co-ordinated approach to child development and works closely with the team around the child, liaising with multiple health professionals and specialists, day care staff, schools and carers, providing reports as needed.
Atherton
4883
Vision – People with disabilities are welcomed, valued, accepted and have a genuine sense of belonging within their community. People with disabilities have the same rights as other community members in regards to everyday life experiences, opportunities and responsibilities.
TCL is a not for profit organisation in Atherton, North Queensland. TCL provides support on an individual basis and in group settings for people with disabilities and/or mental illness to have opportunities that increase their connection and sense of belonging within their community in the tablelands region. This includes all types of community options that compliment a holistic lifestyle. The support is negotiated between the person with the disability and/or advocate and the service.
Support Workers direct their efforts towards increasing the independence of the person with the ultimate aim of complete community interconnection wherever possible.
We are opening ‘The Grove’ very soon – a dedicated space to host activities and experiences that will increase opportunities for positive community inclusion.
TCL is a registered NDIS provider.
We are currently registered to provide the following support:
Assistance with personal activities and personal care
Assistance with daily life tasks in your own home, a group or shared living arrangement
Participation in community, social and civic activities
Managing life stages, transitions and supports
Development of daily living and life skills
Assistance with travel/transport arrangements
Assistance with household tasks
Plan Management
4883
Owen Allen established Phoenix Functions in 2008 and designed the rEvolve inclusive dance facilitator training program in 2018. He has worked with people of all adult age groups and all abilities including professional dancers, the older person, people with parkinson’s syndrome, pschizophrenia, and visual impariment. The revolve program is for 15 years and over and suitable for anyone with the cognitive ability to follow instructions at a 12 year old level. Participants can otherwise have any level of physical ability and disability. Carers attend where necessary.
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Our mission at FNQ Chronic Pain and Disease Rehabilitation (FNQ Rehab) is to provide the knowledge and strategies to empower and enable individuals to improve their own quality of life, one step at a time.
FNQ Rehab is an exercise physiology clinic that works closely with other allied health professionals in the area to deliver quality multi-disciplinary healthcare for a vast range of medical conditions ranging from sub-acute injuries to chronic conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
We pride ourselves on taking the time to truly listen to our clients and utilising only evidence-based interventions to ensure quality, holistic and individualised healthcare.
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The comfort of sound tailored paired with active noise cancelling, the A-01’s will help reduce sensory overload in Autistic children. They can also be used as an assistive listening device and can make a significant difference to people with mild to moderate hearing loss, and for those who already have hearing aids. With diverse functionality, you can connect the A-01’s with any device, including the TV, tablet or smart phone.
Audeara is a NDIS registered provider so you can use your funding to support your purchase.
As doctors, we saw people dealing with hearing loss first hand, and decided to do something about it. We set out to build a device that would make hearing tests quicker and more accessible.
The A-01’s will enhance your experience and will help prevent sound-induced hearing loss by providing clarity through precision, not volume.
The comfort of sound tailored paired with active noise cancelling, the A-01’s will help reduce sensory overload in Autistic children. They can also be used as an assistive listening device and can make a significant difference to people with mild to moderate hearing loss, and for those who already have hearing aids. With diverse functionality, you can connect the A-01’s with any device, including the TV, tablet or smart phone.
Audeara is a NDIS registered provider so you can use your funding to support your purchase.
Hearing is one of life’s greatest gifts, and we believe it should be nurtured.
Try the Audeara A-01 experience for yourself today.
(Audeara NDIS provider number: 4050031051. Claimable under the daily adaptive equipment 03_131_0103_1_1 OR If eligible the claim could be under an Assistive Products for Hearing (Hearing Equipment) line item such as: TV device for hearing assistance: 05_220627232_0122_1_2 or Music devices: 05_220627230_0122_1_2)
Creating sustainable self-regulation tools for children with ASD, ADHD, tourettes, behavioural issues and so much more, through the magic of circus play, yoga and dance.
4870
A local family governed organisation that specialises in individualised support to assist people with a disability to have choice and control in their life.
Real Living Options Association Inc. works collaboratively with people with a disability and their families/support networks to provide assistant on a one to one basis on the following ways;
– To live in their own home or in the family home
– To have and/or maintain independence
– To participate in community
– To enjoy social and recreational activities
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It’s not what we do, its how we do it that make the services special at
Home Heart & Health Care. Adding the personalized touch to each service.
Home heart & health care provides quality home care services in the Cairns area. Whether you’re looking for Personal care, medication assistance, home and yard maintenance or are interested in our 24-hour care services we can assure you that our unique team is ready and available to support you no matter what your journey is.
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Vuly Play has been a long time supporter of children’s mental health by providing the highest quality trampolines and outdoor play equipment. The benefits of trampolining have been widely documented providing an excellent source of fun exercise.
4870
ITEC Group Australia’s main goal is to support the needs of our NDIS participants and their families, from basic day to day support to full care models. We aim to ensure flexibility in allowing our participants and their families as much or as little involvement as they desire. We do this by being familiar with the local businesses and services available to people with disability and their families as well as local community organisations. From this,we can provide a holistic service linking our clients to all available resources(including free services).
Our caring and understanding staff are highly experienced in working with individuals and families from all walks of life and have qualifications across a broad range of disability service. Our focus is maintaining and increasing the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and their families. We aim to provide the best possible culturally-appropriate support and value for money for our clients. We do this by having all employees trained in cultural-awareness training and being familiar with the local businesses and services available as well as local community organisations.
Gordonvale Qld 4865
DriveAbility offers driving assessments for people with disabilities, either new drivers wanting to explore whether they can drive or not or drivers who’s licence has been suspended for medical reasons. Howards Driving school now has a modified vehicle (the only modified vehicle north of Townsville) so together we can assess clients with cognitive and now physical disabilities.
NDIS has funding codes for Driving Assessments, driving lessons and vehicle modifications.
Shop 3a Domain Central (next to Spec Savers)
103 Duckworth St
Townsville QLD 4814
Australia
LifeTec is a social enterprise that provides dedicated assistive technology (AT) services. Our aim is to enable people of all ages and abilities to actively engage in home, work, school and community life. Established in 1981, LifeTec has a team of health professionals including occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physiotherapists who have a passion for AT. LifeTec works closely with individuals, families, carers and their support organisations along a simple evidence informed AT pathway Imagine Seek Choose Live to find the most appropriate solutions based on your needs and aspirations