Building a better world with people of all abilities.
Support services for people of all ages & abilities
Cootharinga North Queensland 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.
Join us, and share our vision for Cootharinga’s future in our communities, as we begin to create tomorrow together.
For 70 years Cootharinga has been part of our community, working alongside people with disabilities and their families. It's a lot of history to look back on, and a great opportunity to look forward and imagine our future.
How We Help
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Occupational Therapy
We understand your goals and help you reach them
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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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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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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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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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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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The impact of employment
Regional Manager of Training Programs Billie Lewis-Cassidy is no stranger to the barriers people with disabilities face finding meaningful employment. We sat down with Billie to discuss ways to challenge misconceptions about people with disability in the workplace, and advice for being a more inclusive colleague and employer.
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Spotlight on the National Relay Service
The National Relay Service (NRS) is a free, Australia-wide phone service designed for people with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate through SMS, phone, and video. The Australian Government implemented the service in 1995, and since then thousands of Australians have used it to privately connect with emergency services, loved ones or to simply make a reservation at their favourite restaurant.
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Inclusive Language Matters
The way we talk about disability and people with disability can have a big impact on the way people with disabilities feel, the way they are treated and the way they are perceived as they go about their everyday lives. Developing an awareness of the meaning behind the language we use when talking to, referring to, or working with people with disability is important to ensure everyone feels included. This inclusion is a big part of removing barriers, so people with disabilities can enjoy full participation in society.
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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
- Charters Towers
- Mackay and Whitsundays
- Innisfail
- 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
