Cootharinga

Cootharinga is the largest, most trusted and experienced disability service provider based in North Queensland. Cootharinga has been supporting people with disabilities in North Queensland for over 64 years. Located in a number of communities across North and Central Queensland, with our corporate office located at 20 Keane Street Currajong, Cootharinga provides accommodation and support services in Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Mount Isa and regions in between. We provide the below services: -Allied Health Service for Children -Allied Health Service for Adults -Community Living -Respite & Carer Support -Rehabilitation Technology Service -Supports for School Leavers -Mobile Attendant Care -Parent Connect - Townsville & Rockhampton -My Time Playgroup Our Rehabilitation Technology Service is unique to North Queensland. It involves seating assessments and repairs to mobility equipment, including assistive technology. Cootharinga also has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Liaison Officer and Resource and Information Centre both located at Currajong. Cootharinga North Queensland would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians on which land we stand, the Wulgurukaba and Bindal people. We also pay our respects to elders, past present and future Cootharinga employ over 320 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!."