One-of-a-kind College Provides Pathways for Young People with Disability and Autism
While many of us take independence for granted, people with a disability often face significant challenges which can make their pathway to independence seem impossible. This is where STEPS Pathways College offers a unique advantage; the opportunity to discover a world where abilities are not inhibited by disability. A first of its kind in Australia, […]
Developing Programs to Service Current Gaps in the Region
STEPS Community Services have been providing disability services on the Sunshine Coast for more than 30 years. Their specialist, holistic approach to disability and mental health support and advocacy, has made them a leader in the sector, supporting and empowering individuals and their families. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was rolled out on the […]
STEPS Autism Treehouse NDIS Q&A Workshop – helping demystify the process
It was a full house in the Bluff Room at Alex Surf Club for the NDIS Q&A Workshop hosted by STEPS Autism Treehouse and led by Support Coordinators Yuki Smith and Chelsea Dunne from STEPS Social & Community. The Workshop was a great opportunity for people interested in learning about the National Disability Insurance Scheme […]
STEPS Help to Get the Most out of the NDIS
With the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rolling out on the Sunshine Coast last January STEPS Community Services have been working hard to help clients transition to the new scheme. As part of this new government funding system, those living with disability in Australia can have greater choice and more control. STEPS […]
TOP TIPS FOR DISABILITY SUPPORT PLANNING
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been rolled out nationally, with the Sunshine Coast being one of the most recent regions in the country to receive the new funding model for disability support. The NDIS provides all Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and […]
STEPS to Independence
One of the Sunshine Coast’s longest running disability organisations is utilising its many years of accumulated knowledge, experience and connections to help people gain positive outcomes under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). STEPS Community Services, who offer a range of programs and services aimed at building capacity and independence for people with a disability, […]
