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ABOUT US
Ohana Community Services Gladstone
Ohana Community Services is a dynamic and motivated community service business providing care to the Regional and Remote Queensland area! Ohana is breaking the mold in Disability Care and live by our motto “No one left behind!”
Ohana community Services has flourished into a leading force within the disability industry in Central Queensland. This has been established by the love and unconditional support of our staff, clients, and local community. Our strong foundation has been built on the fundamentals of providing excellence in health care services for all regardless of funding options. It is our true passion to continue to foster and broaden our reach and expansion into the Allied Health Care field.
OUR WHY
CEO - Penny Cooper
Ohana Community Services Pty. Ltd was founding in 2021 after CEO and Autism Mother of 3, Penny Cooper saw the desperate need for greater assistance in the Gladstone Region. Time after time families, children and people with disabilities were being left behind because simply the services were unavailable. Ohana was created so that no one person will be left behind regardless of age, disability or physical location.
What is our
WHY
Ohana Community Services is committed to empowering
individuals of all ages and abilities to lead fulfilling lives, ensuring
that no one is left behind, regardless of age, disability, or
location
MISSION
Ohana Community Services is dedicated to providing inclusive,
high-quality support and allied health services, including
occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physiotherapy, to
individuals of all ages and abilities. We strive to empower our
clients, build strong and supportive communities, promote
independence, and enhance well-being through compassionate,
person-centered care.
VISION
To create a community where every individual, regardless
of ability or location, has access to the support they need to
live a fulfilling and independent life. We envision a future
where inclusion, dignity, and opportunity are at the heart of
all support services.
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An NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) planning meeting is a discussion with an NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator to create a personalized support plan for someone with a disability. During the meeting, individuals share their goals, needs, and current supports to determine the best services and funding to help them achieve their objectives.
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