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Learn more about the NDIS, our disability services, and our community in South East Queensland.

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Residents at our specialist disability accommodation can enjoy activities outside the community. Image shows Viv, from WesleyCare Tewantin, in our bus
Wesley Art's studio has been buzzing with creativity Stories

Check out what some of our participants have been working on with our wonderful facilitator Liz!

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wesley Arts, Visual arts

Explore all NDIS services offered by Wesley Mission Queensland Educational articles

We offer a variety of NDIS services and housing, focusing on both core and capacity-building supports.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

NDIS management plans: a comparison breakdown Educational articles

To help you make an informed decision about the NDIS Management plan that best suits your specific circumstances, we've broken down their key differences. A PDF version is available.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

Orca Project's phone practice, NDIS post-school work training for people with disabilities, aged 17-21 years old, in Brisbane
NDIS Plan Management options: simple questions to help you decide Educational articles

By asking yourself these questions you can make a more informed decision about which NDIS Management Plan is the best fit for you.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

Residents at our specialist disability accommodation can enjoy activities outside the community. Image shows the bus at Asher House.
Unlocking the potential: activities in specialist disability accommodation Educational articles

The emphasis on inclusivity, communal engagement, and the celebration of individual interests makes specialist disability accommodation (SDAs) a vibrant and supportive community for individuals with disabilities.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation

Residents at our specialist disability accommodation can enjoy activities outside the community. Image shows the bus at Asher House.
Meet Jacquie, resident at specialist disability accommodation Wynnum Apartments Stories

Join Jacquie as she shares why WesleyCare Wynnum community has become an integral part of her life.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation, Wynnum Apartments

Jacquie, resident at Wynnum Apartments
Meet Viv and Anoop, from WesleyCare Tewantin Specialist Disability Accommodation Stories

How personal carer Anoop creates a supportive environment that goes beyond accommodation, in a SDA that truly feels like a home.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation

Viv and Anoop, from the disability accommodation WesleyCare Tewantin, chating and smiling.
What to look for in disability housing Educational articles

Explore what disability housing is and delve into the key factors to consider when seeking the perfect home.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

Bedroom at Wynnum Apartments, a NDIS SDA disability accommodation in Brisbane
ORCA Project creates Acknowledgement of Country videos for all to use Corporate news

The ORCA Project team has created two Acknowledgement of Country videos as part of WMQ's commitment to Reconciliation and support of our First Nations brothers, sisters and Elders. We invite you to use these videos.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Reconciliation, The ORCA Project

Scene extracted from the Acknowledgement of country video by ORCA Project
Hydrotherapy: providing a break for children with complex physical needs Educational articles

For children with complex physical needs, everyday activities that most of us take for granted can be incredibly challenging. Hydrotherapy can provide a much-needed break from the daily struggles they face.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Children, Hydrotherapy

Child with a disability during hydrotherapy session at our facility in Chermside, Brisbane North
ORCA hits a sweet spot with Nodo donuts Stories

In celebration of International Day for People with Disabilities, we caught up with Kate, founder of Brisbane's best gluten-free donuts Nodo, about her business's participation in the ORCA Work Experience Project.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, The ORCA Project

Box of six different flavoured donuts
A place to call home - WesleyCare Wynnum Stories

At 57 years of age, Jackie suffered a stroke during open heart surgery and went from living an independent life at home with her family to living in aged care home. Jackie has since moved into WesleyCare Wynnum, Specialist Disability Accommodation.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wynnum Apartments

Lady sits in chair outside holding coffee cup and smiling
Disability Action Week 2020 – A heartfelt reflection Corporate news

To celebrate Disability Action Week 2020 and its theme Access-Ability: Making things better for everyone, we spoke with Stellar Arts Visual Program facilitator, Margie. Margie shares with us her heartfelt experience with Matthew.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wesley Arts

man in wheelchair holding painting
WesleyCare Tewantin shopping consciously and supporting local businesses Corporate news

Considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, WesleyCare Tewantin, our supported accommodation community has put measures in place to support local businesses.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, WesleyCare Tewantin

three women in a supermarket with fresh produce
Inspiring resident shares her story for International Women's Day Stories

International Women’s Day is a day to recognise, reflect and celebrate women’s achievements. A story that truly represents what the day stands for is Cheryl Patchett, an inspiring woman who shows us that we can do anything we put our minds to.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Residential Aged Care, Dovetree Residential Aged Care

woman in a wheelchair with her paintings
Tamara - Clear Breeze Testimonial

Living here has had such a positive impact on my life and my family.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Mental Health

two friendly women
Andrea - WesleyCare Sinnamon Village Testimonial

We can go to different places whether it’s the movies, shopping centres, parks or for a beautiful drive and picnic lunch. I just wouldn’t get that otherwise. That’s what makes this place so special.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

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