PO Box 942N North Cairns QLD
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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.
ARC Inclusive Education Resource Centre https://www.arcinc.org.au/inclusive-education-resource-centre.html
Services include:
Plan Management
Coordination of Supports
Supported Independent Living
Direct Services
Group Programs
Social & Community Participation
Short Term Accommodation.
The ARC Holiday House provides Short Term Accommodation Assistance to people with disabilities in a friendly, tailorable to need and family style supported residential setting.
Our Residential Short Term Accommodation service is based in a large wheelchair accessible family style house in Manunda. We offer guests an opportunity for a complete break from their usual living circumstances by providing overnight care for short periods or for longer stays.
Up to 4 guests can stay at the house at any one time, although an additional place may be available in an emergency situation.
https://www.arcinc.org.au/holiday-house.html
ARC Supported Independent Living is an invaluable service that focuses on creating inspiring lifestyles of choice, control and empowerment.
ARC is dedicated to promoting a holistic support option, which assists the person to plan their whole of life activities. This is based on their identified dreams, aspirations and future plans.
https://www.arcinc.org.au/supported-independent-living.html
63-65 Sondrio Street, Woree, 4868
Shop 1 11 West Street, Mount Isa 4825
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We provide high quality services from 24 hours live in care in the comfort of your home, to long term or respite. Our experienced team will be by your side throughout the care service to give you peace of mind to you and your loved ones.
We assist with social skills development for participation in a community and social activities as well as in home training for general life skills aimed at increasing independence.
We assist participants to understand the various aspects of their NDIS plans as well as help in implementing them.
We can coordinate a 24 hours, 7 days a week supported program by providing high level care in the safe, familiar and comfortable environment of “home”. mental health disability support services Cairns
We support clients to find and maintain suitable, appropriate and safe accommodation specific to their needs.
We provide support to clients in a group home or in a shared living arrangement with a focus on developing and empowering our clients to live as independently as possible.
Abilifly has a range of social and community-based programs aimed at improving client’s engagement in the community.
This could include Arts and Crafts, Creative Writing, Fishing, Gardening, Boating and Stress Relief Swimming activities.
ISS is an independent, local organisation empowering children and adults who have a disability to reach their individual goals.
We have a holistic approach to delivering person-centred support. ISS can and will provide more than just support; we provide an individualised service that you can trust to develop your life choices.
ISS assists Self managed or Plan managed participants. Although should you require assistance changing your plan from NDIA managed, ISS can assist to give you the opportunity to broaden your service choices.
Our Services include;
Support Coordination
Support Workers to support in Community Access, Personal Care, Daily Living and more tailored to your needs.
Centre and Community Group Based Activities (being developed currently)
STA, MTA and Respite Accommodation
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Provides in-home aged and disability support services across the Cairns region.
At Just Better Care Cairns, we are experienced in helping people with disability get the most out of life. Whether it’s living more independently, getting involved in sports or community activities, or simply getting to and from work, our passionate local team can offer experience and understanding.
Community Participation
Supporting you in getting out and about in your local community.
Respite for Carers
When your usual carer has other commitments, we can provide assistance.
Domestic Assistance
Extra support for all kinds of household tasks.
Meal Preparation
From shopping to cooking, we can assist you in enjoying your favourite meals.
Personal Care
Discreet and respectful personal care, for your dignity and comfort.
Overnight Support
Our experienced staff can stay overnight, or for extended periods.
Travel & Transport
Assistance getting from A to B
MailCairns@justbettercare.com
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PRIVATE CARER AVAILABLE
I would like to welcome you to my home which is located out in Redlynch valley. Redlynch Valley showcases
some of the most stunning rainforest backdrops, fresh water creeks and crystal cascades that Cairns has to
offer.
During your stay I would like to help you find your perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. A day could be
spent by the pool, baking some treats, watching a movie or even using the home gym. If a bit of adventure is
what you like then exploring the Great barrier reef and local islands is only a boat ride away. Maybe a little
hike though the rainforest or hanging out at the zoo is more your thing. There is so much to do in our lovely
backyard and surrounding towns and I am happy to tailor the experience around yourself and your needs.
We welcome Plan or Self Managed participants.
I have worked in a range of roles and environments with kids with ASD from community access, residential care, school engagement, and emotional regulation with both carers and clients.
I have a passion for the ocean with a background in training and teaching, am a qualified chef, and house and care for a miniature farm of chickens, guinea pigs and birds, some of which love working in a therapeutic environment to help regulate emotions.
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Insurance
Police check
Blue card
Yellow card
Safe and reliable vehicle (2019 Prado)
References available
If there's any way I may be able to support your family, whether long-term, short-term or respite please don't hesitate to reach out for a chat.
(Photo with permission, my nephew Jack and myself)
Email: kris.sparks@hotmail.com
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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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Disability services available at Cairns
Get out and about in the local community
Individual and group supports are offered to give people with disability more access to the local Cairns community. Activities and outings our clients enjoy include:
Attending sporting matches
Restaurants and dining
Using public transport
Creative, Recreational & Life Skills Programs
CPL's Cairns service has a thriving creative program, as well as offering capacity building opportunities for clients who want to learn new skills. Activities include:
Woodworking
Music
Visual art
Gardening
Cooking
In Home support for children, teenagers and adults
In home disability support can have a huge impact on your life. We invest time in matching you with someone who can work with your values and your lifestyle, so you can live life just the way you want. We can support you with:
Getting ready for school, university or work
Getting ready for bed
Personal care
Mealtime assistance
Light domestic duties
Employment Options
We're passionate about supporting individuals to gain paid employment. We have a range of disability employment and training pathways that are supportive, practical and designed to help you reach your goals and employment aspirations.
Housing Options
At CPL, we have a range of housing options that work for you. From short-term accommodation to supported independent living, our accommodation options are here to help maximise your independence. We understand that everyone has different support needs and different goals for what living independently means for them and that’s why we offer a range of support options that can be tailored to your needs and goals. For Supported Accommodation Vacancies around Qld go to https://www.cpl.org.au/SILvacancies
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PROVIDER AVAILABILITY: We have availability for community access and support. Touch base for a confidential chat about how we can best support you.
Our mission is to assist in improving the lives of individuals who live with a disability by setting up a solid support foundation that NDIS Cairns recipients can use to make their aspirations a reality.
We're here to help those in need achieve their goals, increase independence, and maintain healthy relationships. We are a new NDIS service provider in Cairns, and we welcome NDIS participants who require support and assistance with their plan.
We Provide
0101 Accommodation / Tenancy Assistance
0106 Assist-Life Stage, Transition
0107 Assist-Personal Activities
0108 Assist-Travel/Transport
0115 Daily Tasks/Shared Living
0116 Innov Community Participation
0117 Development-Life Skills
0120 Household Tasks
0125 Participate Community
0126 Exercise Physiologist Personal Training
0132 Specialised Support Coordination
0136 Group/Centre Activities
and (Future SDA).
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NDIS Provider #: 405 010 2570
ABN: 39 660 031 238
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Disability & Aged Care Service Provider with a team of Disability & Aged Care Support Workers.
• In Home Assistance
• Respite/STA
• Assistance with Daily Living
• Transportation
• Gardening & Maintenance
• Social & Community Participation- Community Access
• Aged Care Support
• Disability Support
ABN No- 53 477 918 105
HHSWQLD@outlook.com
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Our Cairns office services all of Cairns and surrounding regional and remote Queensland.
Supported Independent Living
Short term Accommodation
Plan Management
Support Coordination
Our Disability support:
Independent Life skills
Social & Community Participation
Behaviour Support
Health & Wellbeing
FlexAbility provides assistance with community participation, daily living tasks including short-term accommodation and supported independent living.
We also provide plan management to assist people with the financial aspects of their plan.
admin@flexability.org.au Phone: 4061 6250
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DAWN Services is a care focussed and family-oriented organisation that aspires to provide high quality and empowering support services for people with diverse abilities. We are passionate about offering culturally appropriate services tailored to meet the needs of our valued clients by working closely with them and their families/carers.
DAWN is a care focussed and family-oriented organisation that aspires to provide high quality and empowering support services for people with diverse abilities in Townsville and beyond.
We are passionate about offering culturally appropriate services tailored to meet the needs of our valued clients by working closely with them and their families/carers. We offer a wide range of support services including personal care, practical support in the home, community nursing care, community participation, daily living support in a shared living arrangement, travel and transport, group and centre activities, accommodation/tenancy assistance, life skills development, assistance with life stage transitions and support coordination.
We offer a wide range of support services including:
Personal care
Practical support in the home
Community nursing care
Community participation
Daily living support in a shared living arrangement
Travel and transport
Group and centre activities
Accommodation/tenancy assistance
Life skills development
Assistance with life stage transitions
Support coordination.
Currently servicing Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Luncinda, Ayr, Hughenden, Cairns, Mareeba, Palm Cove, Atherton.
We are looking to move further into Remote communities such as Hopevale/ Cooktown and in between.
MSJ Australia is an organisation built on family values driven with a passion to care and support people with disabilities and young persons within Child Protection Services. We provide NDIS support services across the Northern Territory and FNQ with participants from Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Palmerston and remote communities such as Jabiru, Gunbalanya, Wadeye, Tiwi Islands, Palm Island, Doomadgee and Maningrida.
Our aim is to personalise the experience of those who seek help and support. We believe that we can achieve this by prioritising the needs and goals of our participants and young persons to support them in their endeavours to live their best life.
We are registered under NDIS with capacity to undertake Community Access, SIL, STA and Support Coordination.
Community based residential recovery care - CAIRNS
Sub-acute residential recovery care
A residential mental health recovery service that offers 24/7 mental health care, peer support and activities. The team includes community and clinical mental health practitioners, a family engagement worker and peer support worker. Planned programs provide a blend of group and one-to-one activities to support your needs and recovery goals. Staying at Cairns CCU is voluntary. Length of stay depends on your mental health recovery goals and plan.
There are 20 self-contained, one-bedroom units, each with a fridge, cooking facilities, television, washing machine and linen.
This service is for people who are experiencing serious mental health issues and whose daily lives have been disrupted, making living independently difficult.
Access is through referral by Queensland Health. Please speak with your case manager or clinician if you would like more information about this service.
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Operated by Katrina Wood
Geographic area - Cairns Region and Northern Tablelands
Let's Get Away Supported Caravan Trips aims to provide NDIS participants uplifting experiences and pave the way to better mental health and wellbeing.
Let’s Get Away offers a range of caravan trips throughout the Cairns and Northern Tablelands Regions which focus on nature, sunsets and adventure to empower participants to make new choices, visit new places and improve their independence with the assistance of an experienced support worker under the NDIS.
Plan managed or self-managed with short term accommodation (STA) or holidays written in their plan can caravan with Katrina and access unique locations normally inaccessible to them on day trips.
Katrina is a disability support worker with more than a decade of experience and holds qualifications in nursing, personal training and nutritional education.
Within the Cairns Region there is limited opportunity for mobile STAs. Let's Get Away Supported Caravan Stays was created to offer participants memories of independence, self empowerment and to find their spark in the Far North.
infoletsgetaway@gmail.com
Making your next holiday a great one!
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Located on the iconic and accessible Cairns Esplanade, the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of people with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities. We are Cairns’ first and only fully accessible short term and Holiday Accommodation provider.
Everything about the Centre has been built to be fully accessible for wheelchair and mobility device users, from the accommodation to the Active Gym, hydrotherapy pool, Café, and Community Rooms.
Spinal Life Australia was born to make real and tangible differences in the lives of people living with a physical disability. Whether that’s through critical personal support services, allied health, advocacy at an individual and national level, or support via our Peer Support team. We are a committed team of support workers, allied health professionals; including people with lived experience, striving to change the way disability is perceived, while also advocating for a fairer Australia.
With more than 60 years of experience, the organisation works in partnership with clients to assist them to achieve their goals and live independently.
THERAPIES AND SERVICES AT HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE
We provide a wide range of therapies and services, and our experienced team is here to help with every aspect of our customers’ journey.
Exercise Physiologist: Paul Simmonds
Physiotherapist: Julie Ince, Olivia Isbey and Adam Calleja
Allied Health Assistant: Monika Solar and Douglas Mori
Occupational Therapist: Georgia Fowler and Jade Martin
Supports Coordinator: Alice Schiller and Katie Onans
Personal Supports: Coordinated by Sarah McVeigh
SPINAL LIFE CAIRNS - ACCOMMODATION
The Healthy Living Centre is a premium accessible accommodation and disability care provider. We provide short and medium term accommodation and relaxing holiday retreats for people with a disability, their friends, and families.
The Healthy Living Centre has 7 self-contained, fully accessible 1 or 2 bedroom units.
Offer options for short-term, transitional or holiday accommodation.
Our Centre is located on the Cairns Esplanade and offers seven fully accessible apartments featuring the latest adaptive equipment and home automation technology. Each room has been thoughtfully designed to ensure your stay is comfortable and stress free.
Whether you’re looking for short or medium term accommodation, attending a medical appointment or needing a relaxing holiday retreat, we’re here to make your stay as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
Phone 1300 774 625, 2-4 Smith Street, North Cairns, QLD 4870
https://www.spinalhealthyliving.com.au/accommodation Book online https://www.spinalhealthyliving.com.au/shop
We are a trusted, family-owned disability, mental health and aged care support service, passionate about our work and dedicated to providing unparalleled support to those in need in Townsville and Cairns
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT - We recognise that one-on-one support can change everything for our participants. We provide unique and customised support services to help our participants live life the way they want. We are always focused on pairing our participants with support workers who will help bring out the best in them. Our supports are modelled around the individual needs and goals of our participants and we support them to live as independently as possible.
IN-HOME SUPPORT - We offer a variety of home-based support. Our focus is to assist and support our participants to remain living and thriving in their own homes in a safe, comfortable and supportive way.
Our home care team ensures that our participants are able to live their life to the fullest all the while enjoying the comfort and safety of their own homes. We’ll provide you with friendly and experienced caregiving who can assist with everything you need. Our team is experienced and full of knowledge to help you get the most out of your life.
RESPITE AND STA - We offer a range of flexible and immediate short-term accommodation and respite care options across North Queensland.
Our short-term accommodation sessions can be catered to one participant or a group of participants. We are passionate about allowing our participants to get out in the community and work on their goals.
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - We offer a range of group activities, enabling participants to access their community!
These activities are peer-led support groups and social events. Our activities include day trips in and around the local area, art classes, BBQs, fishing excursions and more!
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - Our support workers enable our participants to develop skills they can use immediately and take with them into the future. By encouraging and helping our participants to focus not their specific goals, we can help them to master the skills they need to achieve great independence!
Our services include helping participants to develop and follow a budget. Improve their literacy and numeracy, develop their money skills. Understand how to run a household including managing and caring for a household, cooking and laundering clothing.
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Would you like to come out on our boat? Well, you can! Get in touch to find out how.
Click the link below for more information:
http://www.ambitionsnq.com.au/pontoon-boat/
Cairns Contact – Gavin Franzmann
GavinFranzmann@ambitionsnq.com.au
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GSL: a Good Start to Life is located in Cairns, Far North Queensland. We design and deliver tailored services and supports for children and young adults living with disabilities
Provides specialist services for children through to young adults, and their families, living with a disability and/or mental health disorder.
Individual Support Services: Assistance with daily living and Community and Social access.
Accommodation Services: Short and Medium Stay and Assistance, Supported Independent Living and Holiday Accommodation
GSL: A Good Start to Life
Accommodation Services: Short and Medium Stay and Assistance, Supported Independent Living and soon, Holiday Accommodation
Shared or individual accommodation services are for kids and young adults living with a disability aged between 16 and 24 years of age.
Short Term Accommodation And Assistance
This service under the NDIS replaces what was previously know as Respite Service. You will stay a night or two with a support worker in a residence. You might or might not have to share the residence with other participants.
Medium Term Accommodation is a service that provides the opportunity for participants to access a 90-day duration while they are preparing to move into their forever home. During their time within the service, participants will be able to work towards gaining independence skills in a supported environment while being assisted to find their new home.
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
This is a long term support service where a support worker is assigned to assist you in your own place or one of our properties where you will be sharing accommodation with other participants.
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Esteem Care is a Registered NDIS Service Provider that has provided support services since 2017. We are located in Caboolture, Townsville & Cairns.
We service Cairns, Port Douglas, Mareeba, Walkamin, Atherton, Malanda, Yungaburra & Innisfail.
We provide the following Services:
1:1 Support Work
Continence assessments
Respite, SDA, STA, SIL
Support Coordination/Psychosocial Recovery Coaching: (Tahvy Frew)
Phone-0475 710 389
Email-Tahvy@esteemcareservices.com.au
We currently have the capacity to take on new participants and we are also looking for a star support worker to join our team.
Any enquiries please contact us on: Ph- 1800 876 347 or 0436 372 198
Email-Marilyn@esteemcareservices.com.au
Peter Wallis - Support Worker
Works with all age groups, 10+ yrs experience and offer a high standard level of support. I have experience in supporting people with a wide range of abilities and or challenging behaviours and have a particular interest in working with people on the autism spectrum.
I also offer full short term accommodation services at my home in the self-contained 'Frog Hollow Cottage' situated in the beautiful rainforest of Kuranda.
Mobile or message me on facebook
Servicing: Cairns, Kuranda & Mareeba, FNQ
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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NDIS Service Provider Cairns
Whether you need help at home, a companion for adventures, a well-deserved respite, or a skill development program, iimpact is here to support you every step of the way.
Community Access & Participation
Assistance With Daily Life
Fishing Adventures
Supports in Employment
Short-term Accommodation (STA) & Camping Experiences
Exercise, Fitness & Gym
Christian Ross,Director: christian@iimpact.com.au
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Define Normal Life Supports promotes equality and inclusion through person-centered practices.
We offer a range of therapeutic supports available to children and adults who have additional needs.
These include the provision of:
information and advocacy
support coordination
Allied health assistant
assessment
early intervention
behaviour support
social skills groups
individual support
service agreements
access to supported accommodation and community support.
Our all-new short term accommodation is located on the beach front of the beautiful Kurrimine Beach, North Queensland.
Nestled in a quiet suburban street this accommodation provides a home away from home where you r loved ones can relax or have the opportunity to learn new skills to live more independently. Our experienced mentors will be flexible in supporting our participants needs in a safe, familiar and comfortable environment
Define Normal Life Style Supports now has a level two Allied Therapy Assistants on board.
Amy will be working alongside both our speech and occupational therapist. She has a passion in paediatrics, a drive to succeed with a friendly outgoing nature. She will be both mobile and in clinic from Innisfail - Cardwell
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We are a team of passionate and caring individuals who go beyond the call-of-duty to offer healthcare, social care and disability support services in Cairns.
Services are:
Personal Care Services and Community Access
Disability Services
Our team of highly trained and experienced staff is driven to provide high-quality support and care to participants. We take great pride in providing you with fast access to quality and safe home and community services and attending to your individual needs
Supported Independent Living
Supports for complex care or minimal support
Short Term accommodation
Medium Term Accommodation
Supported Independent Living
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Nurse Care Services
We provide the following nursing care services:
Vital signs monitoring and management
Medication set-up
Medication administration
IV related therapies and administration
Insulin injections
Wound care
Dressing changes
Catheter care
Ostomy/Colostomy Care
Tube feeding assistance
Oxygen management
Palliative support
At Sunset Palms Support Services, we pride ourselves in providing the highest of quality and personalised care and support, specifically tailored to suit the needs of each Participant.
We facilitate 24-hour support in Short Term Accommodation, (STA) where Participant’s will be made to feel at home in a comfortable, respectful, safe and secure environment.
This comfortable home is situated in Edge Hill, which is very central to most amenities and is close to the Cairns Airport, Cairns Hospital, Botanic Gardens, Cafes, Local Shops and walking tracks and a short distance to freshwater swimming creeks and parks.
It comprises of well-appointed and comfortable bedrooms, living and outdoor areas where the Participant can relax by the pool and enjoy sunrises in the mornings and sunsets in the evening.
Personalised care and high-quality support will be provided along with nutritional, healthy meals in a relaxed atmosphere during their stay.
Participants will be assisted with engaging in social activities and community events where they will be able to participate in a range of activities, with their interests in mind.
We are passionate in working with each Participant to assist with their social, emotional and overall wellbeing to help aid in their independence.
We are genuine in being able to provide the highest quality of support and care to enable all Participant’s to live their life to the fullest.
For Further information, please contact Erenie – Manager at:
M: 0407 372 221
E: erenie@sunsetpalmssupport.co
Meridian Essence offers a range of services to assist NDIS clients in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
If you are looking for Behaviour, Capability & Social Development solutions to bring out your best, then we would love to hear from you.
Our team are highly experienced in helping people who want to strive but struggle with stress, sensory overload, learning challenges, autism, anxiety and fears.
Our expertise in equine-assisted therapy, learning theory, coaching, neuroscience, behaviour science and well-being and relationship coaching means you are in good hands with experienced and caring professionals.
We are an ideal fit for you if you want to strive and learn, not only through social and community experiences but you want to develop life skills and independence. You want to understand yourself so you can self-manage and do more in life.
You may be shy, or struggle with stressors such as sensory overload but you are willing to try and communicate with us about what you need so we can support you.
Through variety, we provide you with opportunities for social interaction, outdoor activities, skills development, transportation and short-term accommodation. Our expertise is in teaching you how to understand yourself and improve your relationships so you develop confidence, competence, and independence and learn how to care for yourself.
Plus our maturity and life experience in outdoor and practical activities means we are well-equipped with the foresight to mitigate risks. We modify each experience to allow for individual needs such as sensory triggers, physical restrictions, fatigue and dietary requirements.
If our service offering appeals to you, please contact us to discuss your needs and ensure we are a good fit.
You can reach us on Facebook Messenger, or email admin@meridianessence.com.au
Show the world that you are more than a society-imposed 'label'!
More details on our NDIS Services can be found on our website
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Disability Matters Inc, is the Tablelands largest NDIS Provider, with over 20 years experience in the arena.
We provide Plan Management, Support Coordination, and Direct Support (including in home, community access, Supported Independent Living, and Short Term / Medium Term Accommodation). We provide services from Cardwell to Cape York, although the direct support activities are limited by reasonable driving range for our Tablelands based support workers.
Individual support for you - in home or in the community
Disability Matters provides individual support to clients either in their own home or in the community.
Whether it’s personal care, capacity building to develop independent living skills in and around the home or even help with household tasks, Disability Matters can help to provide personalised supports for you.
We can assist with social and community participation and the development of daily living skills. We also have staff that can provide employment and education support. Members of our Coordination team are also trained in behaviour management and can offer you strategies for managing behaviours.
Our staff have received training on the importance of focusing on client goals at each support shift and reporting on those goals. Including people with a disability in community life helps build more inclusive and diverse communities. It enriches community life for everyone and helps break down barriers and promote better understanding.
We promote community inclusion by providing support to clients who desire to:
Maintain and develop life skills and increase independence
Continue learning and participate in meaningful leisure, recreational, social and cultural activities
Participate and be included in the local community
Have active and valued roles in the community
Expand friendships and support networks
Be supported in making the transition from school to adult life
We have an amazing team of dedicated and experienced staff and we conduct recruitment of new staff on a regular basis. Many of our staff have completed their Certification III in Individual Support and we have also put many of our staff through high intensity workshops so they have the required skills to support individuals who need that extra level of care.
Housing and accommodation
Supported accommodation for you
For those times when everyone just needs a break, we provide 24-hour support in accommodation at our Cook St house in Atherton.
The house provides overnight care, 7 days per week. With up to four clients able to stay at a time, the house has built up a reputation of being a caring, supportive and enjoyable “home away from home” for people living with a disability.
Clients are encouraged and supported to participate in a variety of activities whilst at Cook Street, both indoors and outdoors. Some activities we offer at Cook Street include:
Access to a sensory room
Music sessions
Craft sessions
Fun days with BBQ’s and games
Outings into the community and local attractions including Tinaroo Dam, Lake Eacham, local parks and whatever other activities or events are being held
Younger clients at the home often feel they have gained some independence away from their families whilst their parents have peace of mind knowing that their child is being appropriately supported.
Our support at Cook Street is based on a 1 support worker to 2 clients (1:2) ratio, however, we have the ability to scale down to 1:4 or up to 1:1.
Supported independent living for you
Disability Matters manages supported independent living (SIL) houses where housemates are provided with 24/7 support. This is their home!
Supported independent living is a wonderful opportunity for people who wish to live their own life, have the company of a housemate/s and there is the comfort and reassurance that care and support is in place all day every day.
Our support workers provide assistance with banking, shopping, domestic chores and skill development if and when required. Assistance and support are provided to enable the residents to pursue their own particular interests, and become contributing members of their community. This support strengthens the client’s independence and gives peace of mind to their, often elderly, parent carers.
Disability Matters can source a home for those who are interested in pursuing this option. We will guide you through the NDIS pathway to gain the required SIL funding and if required also find you a compatible housemate.
If you are interested in SIL in the future, but not quite ready yet, we can place you on a ‘waiting list’ for when a vacancy becomes available in one of our existing houses.
To apply for Supported Independent Living, please go here and register online: at https://disabilitymatters.org.au/apply.html
For Referrals, please visit this page and register online: Apply online also at https://disabilitymatters.org.au/apply.html
info@disabilitymatters.org.au
https://disabilitymatters.org.au/housing-accommodation.html
Capable Services was founded in 2020 as a response to meet the need for genuine care by the community services sector in the Cairns and Brisbane localities. We embrace a “family” culture that is key to providing the person-centred boutique service we are well known for in the communities we serve. Our team takes time to listen and is genuinely caring. As a result, we are known for our excellent reputation for prioritizing quality and caring service for our valued NDIS participants. We also believe in providing a safe and caring environment for our valued staff that want to make a difference in their community. Being an NDIS registered provider early this year, Capable Services stands as an established and preferred service provider within the community.
Ronald Fave – Co Founder and CEO
With over 20 years of firsthand experience in the disability, aged care, youth, and community services, combined with over 14 years’ experience in finance and banking in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia, Ronald believes in empowering and equipping the team at Capable Services while driving positive and transformative change for vulnerable members of the communities that Capable Services serves.
Nilusha – Co Founder and Executive Support Officer
Nilusha comes with experience in entrepreneurship and management with a background in Education and the Arts that has seen her function in mentoring roles with strengths in organisational solutions, systems analysis and compliance. Nilusha believes in a reflective management style that leads to continuous improvement in the operational systems implemented at Capable Services.
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Selectability is one of North Queensland’s largest not for profit organisations with a niche focus on mental health well-being and suicide prevention. We employ more than 200 staff across regional QLD including Mackay, Mt Isa, Charters Towers, Ingham, Townsville, Palm Island and Cairns.
Selectability Cairns provides services under the Mental Health Respite Carer Support Program; Mental Wellbeing Practice as well as multiple NDIS services.
As an accredited NDIS service provider; not only do we specialise in supporting participants with psycho-social disability; but we welcome ALL NDIS participants who require support and assistance with their NDIS plan.
Selectability’s team of skilled professionals are focused on helping participants achieve their goals and aspirations. Services are person-centred, allowing participants to exercise choice and control in how they receive supports, how they will build on abilities and how they will live their life.
Our services include:
• Support Co-ordination
• Individual Support
• Psychology and Counselling
We work with participants to tailor services unique to the individual and put into place a framework of support in-line with goals and aspirations.
Selectability is pleased to introduce supported independent living into our NDIS service offering.
Is one of your goals to move out of the family home and become more independent in your own home?
Supported independent living (SIL) can help you get there. https://www.selectability.com.au/ndis/individual-support/supported-independent-living
We offer a range of SIL options including:
long-term shared accommodation in comfortable, for-purpose homes
short-term one-on-one accommodation
individual support (24/7) delivered in your home
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Currently our Cairns Facility offers:
24/7 SIL Support (1:1, 1:2 & 1:3 Ratios Available)
Community Access
In-home Support
Respite
Short Term Accommodation
Medium Term Accommodation
Child Safety Residential Accommodation
Coming Soon to the Cairns Facility:
After School Care (6 – 17 aged)
Adult Day Programs (18 – 64 aged)
Vacation Care (6 -17 aged)
Early Learning Centre
If you would like to keep up to date with how we are traveling towards our Cairns open day, keep an eye on our Facebook Page.
If you would like further information regarding any of the above services/ programs, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0491 174 604 or via email programs@abilitiesnq.com.au.
Call St John’s Community Care to discuss your options. Our highly trained community services planners are available to determine your needs and discuss your options.
Redlynch & Cairns Area, Services Provided:
Day Respite, Social Support, Disability Services, Ages Care Packages, Aged Care Support ,Home Maintenance, Day Respite, Allied Health, Home Modifications, Mental Health Support, Transport, Multicultural Access, School Respite, Disability Host Provider.
Cnr Kamerunga & Fairweather Roads Redlynch QLD, 4870 Phone 07 4039 9700
Gordonvale/ Castlereagh, Services Provided:
Day Respite, Social Support, Disability Services, Ages Care Packages, Aged Care Support, Home Maintenance, Day Respite, Allied Health, Home Modifications, Mental Health Support, Transport, Multicultural Access, School Respite, Disability Host Provider.
97 Castlereagh Street Gordonvale Phone 07 4015 1533
Gordonvale/ Castlereagh, Services Provided:
Day Respite, Social Support, Disability Services, Ages Care Packages, Aged Care Support, Home Maintenance, Day Respite, Allied Health, Home Modifications, Mental Health Support, Transport, Multicultural Access, School Respite, Disability Host Provider.
Lot 3 Highleigh Road, Gordonvale QLD 4865 Phone 07 4015 1527
Mareeba & Atherton Tablelands Area, Services Provided:
Day Respite, After School Respite, Social Support, Disability Services, Aged Care Support, Aged Care Packages, Allied Health, Overnight Respite, Home Modifications.
5 Quill St, Mareeba QLD 4880 Phone 07 4092 6912
Innisfail & Cassowary Coast Area, Services Provided:
Day Respite, Social Support, Disability Services, Ages Care Packages, Allied Health, Home Modifications, Transport, In-Home Respite, Lawn mowing, Overnight Respite.
120 Rankin Street Innisfail QLD 4860 Phone 07 4061 2819
Thursday Island & Torres Strait Area, Services Provided:
Disability Services, Aged Care Packages, Home Modifications, In Home Respite.
71 Douglas Street Thursday Island QLD 4875 Phone 07 4090 3666
Coen/ Cape York, Services Provided:
Day Respite, After School Respite, Social Support, Disability Services, Aged Care Support, Home Care Packages, Allied Health, Overnight Respite, Home Modifications
6 Shephard Street Coen QLD 4892 Phone 07 4060 120
Pure Coaching is an ethical, professional, reliable team who provide support that meets and exceeds your needs in Mentoring Community Access and Domestic Support. Our highly trained staff work with you to reach your goals and highest potential.
Our leadership team have over 20 years' experience in delivering Disability Support.
Services we provide:
Social support and community access
Domestic support and assistance with daily living
Garden and home maintenance
Finding and Keeping job
Travel & Transport
Support with Assistive technology
Therapy assistant for exercise plans
Short term tailored accommodation packages
Exercise and fitness
Support Workers - Mentor and life skills
Give our friendly staff a call to see how we can work with you to have the highest quality of support available.
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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. Mobile 0417 608 141
swh@centacarefnq.org
https://www.centacarefnq.org/weekend-overnight-respite
National Care Society (NCS) is a locally owned and operated disability service provider striving to Empower Independence and Embrace Opportunity for all NDIS participants. We at NCS feel that it is vital to create and support meaningful connections with mainstream supports, allied health and the friends and family of PWD so we are here and ready to listen, work together and support you in your journey to Independence.
NCS has a growing team of skilled support workers, all holding the relevant qualifications, checks, and cards.
Our Services:
Assisting with NDIS Access
Community Nursing Care – 2 registered nurses
Cleaning Services
Personal Care / Support
Community Participation
Post hospital Care, including hospital to home transition
Respite, including STA, MTA and SIL.
As an addition to Our Services, NCSs’ Family Liaison Coordinator works closely with Centacare, the Bhutanese and Nepali community in Cairns to assist in accessing the NDIS and providing ongoing supports.
NCS has a growing team of skilled support workers, all holding the relevant qualifications, checks, and cards. Our team is also made up of Bhutanese/ Nepali speaking support workers to best support the CALD community.
The Directors of National Care Society have a combined 17+ years of speciality nursing experience and strive to provide holistic and person centred services in the NDIS realm.
info@nationalcaresociety.com.au
A home-away-from-home for seriously ill children and their families.
Ronald McDonald Houses are located within footsteps of major women’s and children’s hospitals across Australia.
Our Houses provide a homely and inviting place to stay for parents, guardians, carers and their siblings while their child is undergoing treatment in a nearby hospital.
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Family Retreat Palm Cove Located in Mantra Amphora Palm Cove, 41 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
https://www.rmhc.org.au/programs/family-retreats/qld/rm-family-retreat-palm-cove
Ronald McDonald House Herston (Brisbane)
https://www.rmhc.org.au/programs/houses/qld/ronald-mcdonald-house-herston
Ronald McDonald House Queensland Children's Hospital
https://www.rmhc.org.au/programs/houses/qld/rmh-queensland-childrens-hospital
Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane
https://www.rmhc.org.au/programs/houses/qld/rmh-south-brisbane
Ronald McDonald House Townsville
https://www.rmhc.org.au/programs/houses/qld/ronald-mcdonald-house-townsville
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The Soul Shack – FNQ Occupational Therapy is a registered NDIS provider on the outskirts of Cairns that provides activity-based short-term accommodation / respite care for people with disability.
We run supported five-day group stays once a fortnight. Our stays are open to people of all ages, with support provided at a minimum 1:2 support ratio.
The Soul Shack is a two-acre farm-stay property in Deeral, with a huge tropical atrium (perfect for rainy days), a fruit tree orchard, and a host of beautiful, friendly animals (including miniature horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, chickens, geese, ducks, guinea pigs, cockatiels, cats, and dogs).
We can accommodate up to 24 guests in comfortable, air-conditioned, dorm-style rooms.
Each stay is packed with activities that have been intentionally selected or developed by an Occupational Therapist to work towards improving guests’ functional capacity and independence. The team at The Soul Shack is varied and diverse, and includes an Occupational Therapist, Allied Health Assistants, support workers, students, carers, and people with disability.
We provide an all-in-one immersive group stay situation where people with disability can improve their functional capacity and independence, develop their social skills, make new friends, and take part in all kinds of fun and challenging activities—all in a safe and supportive environment.
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Our core purpose with expertise for those in need within the NDIS space. Beyond support, we’re here to help with life skills, personal development and growth.
Our person-centered approach ensures we best meet the individual needs, presenting circumstances, abilities and requirements of every client. Our outreach programs are flexible and designed to maximise inclusiveness and personal empowerment.
The founder of Far North Queensland Youth and Support Services (FNQYSS) Matthew Russo is driven to make a difference for individuals, in the community. Having worked with a range of clients through the community services industry, Matthew is passionate about providing personal and professional support to those in need and of all ages.
All FNQYSS services are delivered with compassion and caring, with the intention of empowering clients to lead their best lives. Connecting with peers, education, training, employment opportunities, experiencing positive relationships and building self-esteem. FNQYSS works with teenagers and adults living across Cairns city and suburbs, from Gordonvale to Palm Cove and beyond as needed.
We offer:
Assistance with Self Care Activities
Assistance in Shared Living Arrangements - Supported Independent Living
Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (including the provision of respite care)
General Transport
Assistance to Access Community, Social and Recreational Activities
Group and Centre Based Activities & Community Based Group Activities
Supports in Employment
Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports
Skill Development And Training to increase independence, including Public
Assistance With Decision Making, Daily Planning and Budgeting
Contact Matt - matt@fnqyss.com.au
Mareeba - 8 Herberton Street, Mareeba
Mossman - 31 Front Street, Mossman
Cooktown - 5 Helen Street, Cooktown
Pharaoh Care FNQ Pty Ltd is a locally owned NDIS service provider that was established to provide care to individuals in the Cairns region, and then being lucky enough to expand our services to Mareeba, Mossman and Cooktown.
Pharaoh Care FNQ’s main goal is to provide distinctive and quality support services to individuals who require assistance to maintain and improve their quality of life. We believe we execute this goal through providing services such as; personalized care plans, assistance with daily living task, promoting social engagement through meaningful activities – such as fine tuning your skills at our community hub, community participation and much more.
We don’t just stop there, we have capacity for SILs (supported independent living), STAs and MTAs at our 3 local properties – Smithfield, Trinity Beach and a beautiful mango farm located 10 mins from Mareeba. If you’re wanting to be closer to the city, a short walk to the beach or you’re seeking an escape, call us today for more information.
Here at Pharaoh Care we are dedicated to providing high quality care and support.
COOKTOWN: Pharaoh Care FNQ is proud to announce the recent expansion of our services to Cooktown, this is our first step towards servicing remote communities. Located at 5 Helen Street, we can guarantee that there will always be a friendly face there to assist with any question.
OUR SERVICES:
Daily living/ Life Skills
Personal Care
Community and Social Access
Domestic Assistance
Respite Care
Support Coordination
STA/ MTA’s
Supported Independent Living
Wheelchair Accessible Bus
Community Hub – Cooking Lessons, Art Sessions etc
You CARE, We CARE, We PHARAOH CARE – contact us today on 4031 1771 or info@pharaohcare.com.au
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What would you like to accomplish? My goal is to help you achieve your goals. What have you always wanted to do in Cairns and FNQ, but thought it would be too hard?
Speciality Outdoor Experiences
Planning, implementation and support through individual disability outdoor experiences such as days at the beach, kayaking in different locations, day trips to local attractions. hinterland waterfall tours, hikes through the rain forest, mountain biking, frisbee, golf and many more.
Assistance and support on externally organised day trips and experiences such as reef trips, canyoning, white water rafting,
Support, organisation and implementation of short term accomodations (STAs)
Life Skills and Weekly Recreation Support
Weekly support and companionship with an activity focus including cooking lessons, shopping support and daily home tasks
Planning, implementation and support through outdoor experiences
Working alongside occupational therapists, physio therapists and exercise physiologists for rehabilitation and physical capacity building
Long term consistent physical exercise
Wide variety of different sports
Assistance and support with community engagement activities