Author: Susan Barclay

HOW TO FIND US

Office located at:
113—115 Aumuller Street
Bungalow QLD 4879
Postal address:
PO Box 676
Bungalow QLD 4870
Contact details:
PHONE: (07) 40356771
Service Manager:
servicemanager@lifestyleconnections.com.au
Website:
www.lifestyleconnections.com.au
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lifestyleconnectionscairns

For more information, or
if you are interested in
receiving our services or
becoming a Support Person,
please contact
Lifestyle Connections.

“Joining the Community”
A Community Access and
Lifestyle Support Service
Lifestyle Connections Association
Inc. provides people with one-on-one
lifestyle support and
assistance so they have opportunities to connect with their community in a valuable and genuine way.
Everyone is entitled to achieve their vision of an ordinary life and have a valued role in community.

Proudly founded in 1993 by Cairns parents as Leisure Connections
Re-named Lifestyle Connections in 2015 to reflect our expanded range of services

WHO WE ARE

OUR PHILOSOPHY

HOW WE ASSIST

A family driven lifestyle, recreation and
leisure support service operated by a
Management Committee consisting of
parents and interested community
members.

WHO WE ASSIST

People with a disability who:
are over the age of 16 years;
reside in the Cairns region, from
Gordonvale to Palm Cove;
meet the Queensland Disability
Services eligibility criteria;
are registered as National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants after rollout in Cairns in July 2018;
and/or
have their own financial resources.

ROLE OF FAMILY/ADVOCATE

CHOICE

Choice is a key element in lifestyle, recreation and leisure pursuits, and we tailor support to meet people’s personal plans and goals.

INCLUSION

We believe that supporting people
individually is the best way to enable them to attain a valued role in their community.

OPPORTUNITY

All people have the right to be part of their community and to experience life’s opportunities.

We assist people to:
plan what support they need;
choose suitable support people;
accomplish daily living activities;
participate in social and community
activities;
enhance and maintain independence, self confidence and self esteem;
build capacity and improve or maintain skills;
keep a job by supporting people in the workplace;
improve lifelong learning;
maintain health and wellbeing; and
achieve their goals and desired outcomes.
We employ support people to assist individuals:
on a one to one ratio;
in their home and in generic community settings;
to implement their personal plan;
to access community services; and
to meet their changing needs.
We can provide 24 hour support but all support is in non-segregated settings.

Families are our greatest resource and we actively seek their input to help the person with a disability maximize choice and
control over their own lives.

HOW TO APPLY

Please contact our office to discuss how Lifestyle Connections can support you.