About us
Cootharinga is a quality service provider who has been supporting people with disabilities in North Queensland for over 60 years. Located at 20 Keane Street Currajong, Cootharinga provides accommodation and support services in Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and regions in between.
We provide eight major services:
- Autism
- Supported Accommodation
- Individual & Family Support
- Community Linking
- Therapy Service
- Respite Service
- Rehabilitation Technology Service
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Liaison Officer
Our Rehabilitation Technology Service is unique to North Queensland. It involves seating assessments and repairs to mobilitiy equipment, including assistive technology.
Cootharinga also has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Liason Officer and Resource and Information Centre both located at Currajong.
Cootharinga employ over 200 staff, with a strong focus on relevant staff training and development.
Our success is directly reliant on the support and involvement of the local community. Fundraising plays a vital role in the viability of Cootharinga, It is our goal to continue working with the local community to further achieve our vision of ...."Building a better world with people of all abilities!."