Building a better world with people of all abilities.
Support services for people of all ages & abilities
About UsCootharinga is a quality service provider that has been supporting children and adults with disabilities across North, Far North, and North West Queensland since 1951.
At Cootharinga we believe in progress for our communities, and ourselves. We work with our clients and communities to capture moments that matter and provide the personalised support that makes a difference.
How We Help
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Housing Vacancies
The right home can make all the difference. Having a place that’s just right for you makes achieving your goals, and life in general, that much simpler.
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The Hub
Known locally as “The Hub”, Cootharinga’s Community and Activity Hub in Townsville offers community-based programs and activities that build the self-confidence and social skills that make getting into your community easier.
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Skills and Transition
Develop or improve skills needed to live independently, get ready to start work, continue studies, or volunteer and connect with community groups.
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Short Term and Medium Term Accommodation
We can help provide accessible and supportive spaces when you need short term, or medium term, transitional accommodation.
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Equipment Solutions
Equipment Solutions enhances the lives of individuals by providing tailored, ergonomic adjustments and modifications for wheelchairs and mobility equipment.
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Assistance in home
We understand your goals and help you reach them
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Kids TV Show 'Bluey' includes Auslan
Ask any parent what TV show their kids enjoy, and most would tell you it’s Bluey. The Emmy award-winning series about a family of anthropomorphized cattle dogs and follows six-year-old Blue Heeler – Bluey, her younger sister, Bingo and their full of fun parents, Bandit and Chilli.
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Cooking Corner: Key Lime Pie
Check out this month’s recipe below and let us know how you got on making this one.
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How Jalen Found His Voice
A communication disability can come in many different forms, it can be long lasting or short term and overcome with early intervention - but like many disabilities, the symptoms can range from a slight delay in speech through to being unable to use words to communicate.
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Where are you located?
Cootharinga offers services in several locations across North, Far North, and North West Queensland including:
- Townsville and Surrounds
- Mackay and Whitsundays
- Cairns and Far North
- Mount Isa and North West
- Normanton and surrounds
You can find more on our locations HERE
What services do you provide?
Cootharinga offers a wide variety of services to help you live every opportunity. Our services include
- Assistance in home and community
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
- Short term and medium term accommodation
- Allied health services
- Equipment modification (Equipment Solutions)
- Group programs
- Skills and Transition
- The Community and Activity Hub (Townsville only)
- Support coordination (Cairns Only)
- Aged care home care packages
You can find out more about the services we provide HERE
How do we make contact?
Admin Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Closed Public Holidays
Phone: 1800 266 842
Email: enquiries@cootharinga.org.au
OR leave us a message HERE
