Board

Lynne Kendal – Chairperson

Tara Woollett – Treasurer

Tristan De Mezieres – Secretary

Bronwyn Turnbull – Committee Member

Sharon Inman – Committee Member

Community Connection Hall of Fame.

Community Connection would like to recognise the contribution and commitment of all past members of our Committee and now Board.

Past Committee/Board Members

Ann Greer – Founder and Chairperson

Daisy Kellie – Founder and Honorary Treasurer

Sharon Yoxall – Founder

Emily Mussap

Julie Watson

Ric Thompson

Mark Norris

Julie Walder – Connections plus chair

Kay Carbis – Chairperson

Lisa Futer

Candy Rawnsley – Chairperson

D’Esley Huskich – Secretary

Dianne Exelby

Kym Geedrick

Jane Keast

Andrew Kinbacher

Nick Kinbacher

Leanne Heness

Greg Exelby – Treasurer

John Brown – Treasurer

Tanya Stainton

Past Coordinators

Deborah Naughton

Maureen Dunn

Dorothy Kimber

Michelle Clark

Maria Gold

Jenny Crutchley

Gina Callaghan

Donna James

Kylie Cole

Fabian James

Marie Cameron

News

Hear About Our Recruitment Drive On 103.9 FM Triple T

Community Connection is running a recruitment campaign that is regularly broadcast on 103.9 FM triple t. Please tune into Townsville’s Community Radio Station to hear more and support an amazing local radio station at the same time.

NDIS is here!

Roll out will start on 1st Jan 2016 in Townsville, Palm Island and Charters Towers.

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Community Connection

4 weeks ago

For anyone who wishes to know more about working at Community Connection particularly supporting a person who is living with Autism; please watch the video below.
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Living with Autism - Ky's Story

Presented and narrated by actor Hugo Weaving, this animation looks at the key characteristics of aut...

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Community Connection

1 month ago

Lifestyle Coordinator Position Full TIme [ annual gross $60,000 - $69,999]

Community Connection Inc. is a community-based organisation that provides personal, one-on-one lifestyle support and assistance to individuals with a disability and their families. The service operates in Townsville and offers choice and control to individuals living and participating in the community.

The Lifestyle Coordinator role will lead teams that support individuals with high and complex behavioural support needs. Our NDIS services are individual-driven and tailored to actively support every NDIS participant to achieve the goals outlined in their NDIS plans. This includes supported independent living, capacity building, and core supports.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Strategic Manager, the Lifestyle Coordinator will be responsible for managing a caseload of participants who receive direct supports through Community Connection. This position is primarily responsible for providing staff supervision and support; rostering, communications with key stakeholders and the management of behaviour support and restrictive practices.

The Lifestyle Coordinator coordinates this service within a model that supports individual aspirations, growth, and change in a strengths-based approach. The position is also required to participate in the organisation's after-hours on-call roster - additional remuneration applies.

Salary is above award Level 5, [$60,000 - $69,999 gross income] and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Award. We offer a family-friendly work environment and a range of practice and professional development opportunities.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and a progressive organisation that pursues the most valued and positive outcomes for the individuals and/or families that we support.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential. Only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered for short-listing.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday the 8th of July 2019.

Community Connection Inc. is an inclusive workplace and an equal opportunity employer and we promote a safe and ‘No-Smoking Work Environment’. It is an organisational requirement that all employees are required to obtain a positive notice blue and yellow card and have an OPEN driver’s license.

To receive an 'Application Pack' with selection criteria and position description, please forward your resume to – pcampbell@communityconnection.org.au with the subject line ‘Lifestyle Coordinator’. For more information, please phone Ms. Peggy Campbell on 07 4779 6500. ... See MoreSee Less

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