Building a better world with people of all abilities.
Support services for people of all ages & abilities
About UsCootharinga is a quality service provider that has been supporting children and adults with disabilities across North, Far North, and North West Queensland since 1951.
At Cootharinga we believe in progress for our communities, and ourselves. We work with our clients and communities to capture moments that matter and provide the personalised support that makes a difference.
How We Help
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Housing Vacancies
The right home can make all the difference. Having a place that’s just right for you makes achieving your goals, and life in general, that much simpler.
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Skills and Transition
Develop or improve skills needed to live independently, get ready to start work, continue studies, or volunteer and connect with community groups.
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Short Term and Medium Term Accommodation
We can help provide accessible and supportive spaces when you need short term, or medium term, transitional accommodation.
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Assistance in home
We understand your goals and help you reach them
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
Cootharinga offers services in several locations across North, Far North, and North West Queensland including:
- Townsville and Surrounds
- Mackay and Whitsundays
- Cairns and Far North
- Mount Isa and North West
- Normanton and surrounds
You can find more on our locations HERE
What services do you provide?
Cootharinga offers a wide variety of services to help you live every opportunity. Our services include
- Assistance in home and community
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
- Short term and medium term accommodation
- Allied health services
- Equipment modification (Equipment Solutions)
- Group programs
- Skills and Transition
- The Community and Activity Hub (Townsville only)
- Support coordination (Cairns Only)
- Aged care home care packages
You can find out more about the services we provide HERE
How do we make contact?
Admin Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Closed Public Holidays
Phone: 1800 266 842
Email: enquiries@cootharinga.org.au
OR leave us a message HERE
Contact
1800 COOTHARINGA
(1800 266 842)
Operating Hours
8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
The CPL Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
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