Connections Inc. | NDIS Providers Caboolture and surrounds
About Us
As a not-for-profit community service organisation and registered NDIS providers, Connections Inc offers individual disability support, training, programs and advocacy in mental health and wellbeing.
Our Vision
Our vision is to Improve Mental Health and support people with Disability in the Community, and we achieve this by providing relevant evidence-based learning and life skill development programs that assist in the facilitation of recovery.
As a registered NDIS provider, Connections is committed to supporting people to be well resourced and make choices regarding all aspects of their individual support.
We encourage the people we work with to make informed decisions about every day and long-term lifestyle issues, and to direct their own journey towards well being and recovery.
Each person’s individual needs are identified, and the planning offered is responsive to these needs. Connections acknowledges its responsibility to respond to the individual need of each client, and ensures that the person’s plan is guided by their goals and aspirations.
Our Values
Connections also recognises each person’s right to the social justice principle of self-determination. We are committed to service provision that is consistent with the principles of dignity of risk and duty of care.
Connections promotes the rights of people who have mental health needs to be active and valued members of their community. Participants are encouraged and supported to develop strategies which enable them to manage their disability and goals.
We see ourselves as more than just NDIS providers; but rather as an agent for change, where we acknowledge the strengths and abilities of our clients, and work on expanding their capabilities.
Our Mission
Connections also understands and values the need for activities, information, training and workshops to be delivered within the community, to assist people to understand and manage their own mental health and wellbeing. Our mission is to:
- Provide leading support and services to people living with disability and Mental Health Needs.
- Be a community leaders in disability and mental health awareness, support and advocacy.
- Become the preferred and trusted disability and mental health services partner in our local community
Our people want to make a difference. To one person. To their community. To the world. To each other.
NDIS Support Caboolture and beyond
If you are looking for your local NDIS provider in Caboolture and surrounding areas, we provide disability support services across:
- Moreton Bay Region (Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Sandstone Point, Woodford, Burpengary, Morayfield, Narangba, Strathpine etc)
- Sunshine Coast (Bribie Island, Landsborough, Beerwah, Maroochydore, Mooloolabah etc)
- Outer North Brisbane suburbs such as Bald Hills, Bracken Ridge, Bridgeman Downs, Carseldine, Sandgate and Taigum
Connections Inc. Team
Our Guiding Principles
We live these principles every day
Cause
An unyielding commitment to helping make people’s lives better by connecting them with their communities.
Participants
Provide leading support and services to people living with disability and mental health needs.
Community
Community leadership in disability and mental health awareness, support and advocacy.
Collaboration
Be the preferred and trusted disability and mental health services partner in our community.
Colleagues
Our people want to make a difference. To one person. To their support networks. To the community. To each other.
Meet the Leadership Team of Connections Inc.
Bernie O’Regan
Chief Executive Officer
A progressive and proactive executive, with a proven aptitude and extensive working knowledge of both community and corporate governance, Bernie is a highly attuned and successful business leader in the not-for-profit sector, who is committed to achieving and exceeding organisational benchmarks.
Lisa Denham
Operations Manager
Lisa is a longer term employee of the organisation, who oversees the day to day operations of the organisation including Human Resources
Meet the Board of Connections Inc.
Mark Balmanno
Board Chair
I was a small business owner for many years where I learnt the importance of staff engagement and financial sustainability. I care about social inclusion and empowering people to enjoy their life. I have been a member of the board for 14 years.
Anna Morris
Treasurer
I am passionate about working in the community services sector and I am extremely proud to be part of the organisation that provides community with a much-needed service.
The service industry is not just my passion, it’s my way of life. It is great to be able to contribute and give back to community using my financial skills. I am CPA with extensive experience providing commercial and financial advice to assist with key decision making. In my position as a Board Treasurer I can combine my skills and expertise in finance area to assist in a not-for-profit sector that is close to my heart.
I am proud to be a team member in an organisation that has a positive impact in the lives of others
Aarani Dhakeeha
Secretary
Michelle Skinner
Board Member
Shirani Fairbanks
Board Member
Stephen Herd
Board Member
Steve is a Principal of Fisher Dore Lawyers, where he leads the firm’s civil litigation team.
Steve is also a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in personal injuries law and a current member of the Queensland Law Society Personal Injuries Specialist Accreditation Committee and Deputy-Chair of the Access to Justice and Pro-Bono Law Committee.
From his personal experience, Steve knows the types of challenges that can face those living with a neurodevelopmental condition. As with his desire to assist clients who are often facing one of life’s greatest adversities, Steve joined the team at Connections Inc to assist in ensuring everything possible is being done to empower those living with a condition, whatever that condition may be, to lead the greatest life possible.
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