Assist Care Cairns

11/09/2025

R U OK?Day is a reminder to start a conversation ANY day of the year.

But what if someone tells you they're not OK?

Find tips on what you can say and do to support those you care about at ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

05/09/2025

🌟 Need a hand with your NDIS journey? We’re here for you! 🌟

💬 Getting in touch is easy:

• 📞 Call Kate on 0434 348 344 for a quick chat about service support delivery

Or

• Email Matelita at matelita.shaw@assistcarecairns.com

• 📲 Send us a Facebook message anytime


✨ Here’s how we can support you:

• ✅ Make your NDIS plan easier to understand
• ✅ Help empower you to reach your goals
• ✅ Walk alongside you every step of the way


💡 You don’t have to do it alone – we’re here to make things easier.

📲 Message us today and let’s start your journey together!

25/08/2025

📢 Official Announcement

Assist Care Cairns is proud to share that we are now a registered NDIS Service Provider.

This registration enables us to deliver a range of high-quality, NDIS-approved supports in your plan designed to promote independence, inclusion, and improved outcomes for people living with disability.

As a registered provider, Assist Care Cairns is committed to:
✔ Upholding the NDIS Practice Standards
✔ Delivering person-centred support
✔ Partnering with participants to achieve their individual goals

We look forward in continuing to work collaboratively with participants, families, support coordinators, and the wider community to provide trusted, reliable services across the Cairns region.

📞 For more information about our services or referral pathways, please contact us via email: matelita.shaw@assistcarecairns.com or alternatively call our office on (07) 4020 5804 or 0434 348 344

Assist Care Cairns – Supporting choice, control, and independence.

A dedicated team who strive to maximize your independence, self-determination, health & well-being.

15/08/2025

🧡 Safe. Skilled. Supportive.🧡
Your care, our priority – every single day.

👩‍⚕️ NDIS-compliant support workers
⛑ CPR & First Aid certified
📅 Never miss a medical appointment
🤝 Working with your Support Coordinator & Allied Health team.

From post-op recovery to life changes, Assist Care Queensland is here to keep you supported & on track. Needing consistent regular and compassionate care? Need assistance getting to and from hospital/medical appointments?

Contact us today

📲 Message us today – 0434 348 344 or call 📞 (07) 4020 5804 and one of our friendly team member’s can assist you.
Alternatively you can email Matelita at Matelita.shaw@assistcarecairns.com

29/07/2025

🌟
Looking to get out and about in Far North Queensland?

At Assist Care Queensland, we provide safe, reliable community access support for NDIS participants – from Cairns to the Tablelands, Port Douglas to Innisfail, and Tully. 🚌🌴

✅ Visit local parks, beaches, and events
✅ Go shopping or enjoy a coffee catch-up
✅ Connect with your community – your way

Our caring, local team is here to help you live life independently, confidently, and on your terms.

📍 Local knowledge | 🤝 Respectful support | 🚗 Transport you can trust

✨ Whether it’s a quick trip or a full day out – we’re here to make it happen.

👉 Learn More | Contact Us Today email matelita.shaw@assistcarecairns.com
Or call 📞 Kate on 0434 348 344

Pic taken at Tully, Far North Queensland

23/07/2025

Nas Campanella is the first blind newsreader in the world. 🙌🏼

Nas is blind and has a neurological condition means that she can’t read braille. Impressively, she communicates the news by listening to a prompter in her ear.

You might recognise her voice from Triple J radio or from her work as the Disability Affairs Reporter for the ABC.

Chatting on an episode of ‘The Imperfects’ podcast, Nas talks about her relationship with her disability and how it shapes her identity.

She dives into some powerful conversations and shares why, if a magical operation could restore her sight, she wouldn’t change a thing.

Listen to the podcast at 💻 https://ow.ly/jAHx50WrBoO

23/07/2025

At Assist Care Queensland, we understand how important it is to attend your health appointments, whether it's for eye care, physiotherapy, or other essential services.

As an NDIS participant, navigating these appointments can sometimes feel overwhelming for you —but you don’t have to do it alone.

Our team is here to provide you with personalized support so you can get to your appointments with ease and confidence. From transport to assistance throughout your visit, we’re dedicated to making the process as smooth and comfortable as possible.

What We Offer:

Safe, Comfortable Transport: Door-to-door assistance for stress-free travel to your appointments.

Compassionate Support: A friendly, understanding companion to guide and support you throughout the visit.

We’re here to make your health journey easier. Reach out today to learn more about how we can support you.
👉 contact Matelita.shaw@assistcarecairns.com
Or phone 📞 0434 348 344 today to discuss with our team.

Pic taken North Queensland Eye Clinic -Earlville

17/07/2025

At Assist Care Queensland, we provide reliable, friendly, and professional support services tailored to the unique needs of our Cairns community. Whether it’s a visit to your GP, specialist, or podiatrist, we make sure you get there on time and safely.

✅ NDIS Trusted Service Provider in FNQ
✅ Transport to Medical & Podiatry Appointments
✅ Personal & Domestic Support
✅ Community Access & Companionship
✅ Experienced, Caring Local Support Staff
✅ Flexible Scheduling to Suit YOU

📍 Locally based in Cairns – proudly supporting our tropical community!

Let us take the stress out of your day — focus on your health while we handle the rest.

👉 Call us today on 0434 348 344 or send us a message to book your first support session.
Or email Matelita on matelita.shaw@assistcarecairns.com

🚐 Assist Care Queensland – Local Support You Can Count On!



Pic taken FNQ Podiatry Earlville.

15/07/2025

Reliable Support for Your Medical Appointments 🚌

At Assist Care Queensland, we understand how important your health is. Our experienced and compassionate support workers are here to ensure you never miss a medical appointment.

✅ Safe and on-time transport to and from appointments
✅ Ongoing support during your visit
✅ Follow-up on appointment schedules and care plans
✅ Trusted NDIS Service Provider and participant-focused care

Whether it's a regular check-up or a specialist visit, we’re here to make the process easier, safer, and more comfortable.

📅 Let us take the stress out of medical visits — you can count on us every step of the way.

📞 Call us today or send us a message to book!
Email : admin@assistcarecairns.com or phone us on 0434 348 344

09/07/2025

🌴 NAIDOC WEEK 2025 – Celebrating Culture & Community 🌺

This week, we celebrate NAIDOC Week here in beautiful Cairns and Far North Queensland, standing with our local communities to honour the rich culture, history, and strength of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At Assist Care Queensland, we are proud to work on Country and alongside families whose roots run deep through this land. We recognise the Elders who have paved the way, those who continue to guide us today, and the young voices carrying culture forward.

NAIDOC Week is a special time for reflection, connection, and celebration. It’s a time to come together as one community — to listen, learn, share stories, and show respect.

To all our First Nations clients, families and community — we see you, we celebrate you, and we walk beside you with pride and purpose.

🖤💛❤️ 💚💙



The illustrations in this design were created by Sheri Skele, also known as Bigi Nagala, a proud Bidjara woman and contemporary Aboriginal artist. Hailing from South West Queensland's Bidjara land, rich in Indigenous heritage, healing sites, pristine bushlands, lagoons, wildlife, and ancient waterways, her work beautifully captures this sacred landscape.

01/07/2025

Recovery Support – Here When You’re Ready

At Assist Care Queensland, we understand that everyone’s journey is different — and that mental health recovery takes time, trust, and the right support.
That’s why we offer private and respectful Psychosocial Recovery Coaching to individuals who are looking for calm, consistent guidance as they work toward greater stability, independence, and wellbeing.

Our services are available across Queensland, with a strong focus in Cairns and surrounding communities.

🌼 What We Offer – Consistent Support, Real Outcomes
We support people who may be experiencing challenges with their mental health to:

Build confidence and take small steps toward long-term goals

Navigate the NDIS and local supports in a way that feels right for them

Stay connected to helpful services, without pressure

Plan ahead for difficult times with gentle guidance and encouragement

Every conversation is confidential. Every plan is personalised.

🤝 How We Work With You
One-on-One Recovery Coaching – tailored support

NDIS Navigation – help making the most of your plan and funding

Flexible Meetings – in person, by phone, or in a location that feels safe and comfortable

Community Connection – quiet encouragement to take part in services and activities when you're ready

Respectful Advocacy – supporting you to have a say in your care and life direction

📍 Who We Support
We work with people who have NDIS funding and:

Experience mental health challenges or psychosocial disability

Want help managing daily routines, stress, or life transitions

Are ready to take small, supported steps toward change — in their own time

💬 "You don’t have to do this alone. When you’re ready, we’re here."
To learn more about our confidential recovery coaching, contact the team at Assist Care Queensland for a conversation. No pressure — just support that fits around you.

If you’re unsure whether Psychosocial Recovery Coaching is included in your NDIS plan, your Support Coordinator can help you explore what supports are available to you.

Contact Assist Care Queensland on 4020 5804 or email admin@assistcarecairns.com for further information.

11/06/2025

Emergency service workers and volunteers respond to challenging, and sometimes traumatic, situations every day.

Today, June 11, is Thank a First Responder Day. If you know someone working in emergency services, check in, ask R U OK? and let them know you are there to listen and support them. Remember, helpers need help too 💛

For more tips on how to support emergency workers in your life visit: www.ruok.org.au/triple-ok

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