The TOP 10 BEST Community Services in North Mackay QLD

Kuremara provides a wide range of services, programs, and support for people with disabilities, we have over 10 years of experience in leading the delivery of primary health care services in Rural Queensland We bring together a diverse set of skills from a wide variety of healthcare backgrounds to provide quality support services for our participants.

The organisation was started in 1983 by volunteers to address the increasing number of homeless families in Mackay. Since then CASA has grown from providing crisis accommodation and support to a Tier 3 Community Housing Provider. In addition, CASA provides other programs such as Outreach, HomeStay, NILS, NDIS and Home Modifications. We are fortunate to receive support from the Mackay community.

MADEC is a proudly local, not for profit community organisation, that has been working the Greater Mackay community since 1973. We are a registered NDIS Service Provider. Originally opening our doors as the Mackay & District Education Centre, MADEC now supports a diverse range of people with an extensive range of services. We view the community as a whole, inclusive of individuals and groups of all ages and abilities, and supports for all sectors including education, disability, youth, training, multicultural, government and business. MADEC Community Services are focused on developing our Community by developing an individual's skills for life and assisting them in actively participating in our community. This may include individual or group training in specific life skills, work readiness programs, assistance and support in the workplace, accommodation and tenancy supports, training for independence in travel and transport, and building capacity and independence in personal and household management and finances. Other ways we assist is by providing our customers with a specialised transport fleet, and assistance with travel and transport arrangements. MADEC is committed to continuing to develop people and our community through innovative programs.

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The Neighbourhood Hub is a community based not for profit organisation that has been established since 1989. As a locally based innovative neighbourhood hub, we are connected and accessible for children, youth, families and culturally diverse members of our community. We provide information and referral to all who need our support. Our responsive programs and events build capability through a strengths-based community development approach. Our goal is to build resilience and capacity in our community enabling them to support and empower each other.

The Neighbourhood Hub is a community based not for profit organisation that has been established since 1989. As a locally based innovative neighbourhood hub, we are connected and accessible for children, youth, families and culturally diverse members of our community. We provide information and referral to all who need our support. Our responsive programs and events build capability through a strengths-based community development approach. Our goal is to build resilience and capacity in our community enabling them to support and empower each other.

Our Charity was established in January 2011 by a local mother who's young child has Special Needs. We do not employ staff or rent office space. Our running costs are extremely low, and we have a sponsorship program for any promotional work we do. 100% of money donated supports locals who genuinely need help. Our group comprises of 170 members (and their families) with conditions including: Autism, Down syndrome, Multi-minnie core myopathy, Arthrogryposis, Intellectual Impairment, Aspergers, Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum/Cortical Vision Impairment, Tetrasomy X, Agenesis of the corpus Callosum, Polymicrogyria, cortical vision impairment, Refractory epilepsy, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (Auto Immune Disease), childhood cancer survivors, Global development delay, Intellectual impairment, Fragile x Syndrome, Smith-magenis-syndrome, Aspurges, Cerebal Palsy, Epilepsy, Spinal Injuries, RHETT syndrome, Disbraxic motor disorder, Cri-du-chat syndrome, William's syndrome, Micro-deletion of chromosomes, Cystic Fribrosis, Aspergers, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Turner syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, Spina bifida, Dravet syndrome ... If you live in Mackay, and you care for someone with a disability, please contact Bec to see how you can join the fun. www.allabilitiesmackay.org.au