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COOTHARINGA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF ABILITY FIRST! - Townsville Bulletin 11 April 2011
One of North Queensland's most loved charities celebrated 60 years at the weekend and with a motto like "Ability First" there's plenty more where that came from.
More than 200 clients, volunteers and past employees attended the Cootharinga North Queensland's 60th anniversary celebration at Jupiters on Saturday!
They included a determined band of 40 volunteers from Babinda who raised an impressive $110,000 for the disability assistance organisation through their second hand store and were rewarded with a night of luxury at the Casino.
Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Mandy MacDonald said guests enjoyed a High Tea celebration, the highlight of which was a Powerpoint presentation of photos through the years. "There were a lot of clients who were able to see themselves when they were younger and reflect on the things they have been able to achieve over the years," she said. "The Mayor Les Tyrell said some lovely words about the contribution of Cootharinga which started off as the North Queensland Society for Crippled Children" . We had the cake cutting and everyone had a terrific time"
Ms MacDonald said the consensus was Cootharinga could go strong for another 60 years, particularly if important initiatives like the National Insurance Scheme was implemented. The scheme would mean every australian living with a disability would have a chance to access medical care, education and respite. "We want to get the message out that we strongly support the NDIS and hope the community gets behind it as well," Ms MacDonald said.
To find out more about the NDIS and how you can help, visit www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au
CBA Golf day raises $6817 for important work of Cootharinga
27 September 2011
On Friday 16 September, the CBA organised a Golf Day at the Townsville Golf Club for its key clients and valued customers with all proceeds going to Cootharinga.
Sustainable House Day - Sunday 11 Sept 2011 10am - 4pm - Homes Open Free to the Public
07 September 2011
Welcome to the Cootharinga home - 11 Lelia Avenue, Rasmussen
Five bedrooms with their own bathrooms and sitting rooms Communal kitchen, dining and lounge
Better Start Initiative – Cootharinga Improving Access to Early Intervention Services
31 August 2011
The Better Start for Children with Disability initiative provides funding for early intervention services.
Parents and carers of eligible children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Deafblindness, Fragile X syndrome, hearing impairment or vision impairment can purchase therapy services for their child from Cootharinga North Queensland funded by the Commonwealth Governments Better Start for Children with Disability initiative
Cootharinga Celebrates 60 Years
10 March 2011
This year Cootharinga celebrates its 60th anniversary. It is a time to celebrate the forging of many individuals whose dedication and team spirit have strengthened the community…one that includes active participation from people living with a disability and furthering Cootharinga’s vision of “Building a better world with people of all abilities.”