A&K Support Services

A&K Support Services A & K Support Services is a family owned and operated business servicing the Cairns and soon to be Hervey Bay & Maryborough regions.

🪔Happy 2025 Diwali Day 🪔What is Diwali Day- Diwali is a significant religious festival in Sikhi, Hinduism and Jainism. I...
20/10/2025

🪔Happy 2025 Diwali Day 🪔

What is Diwali Day-
Diwali is a significant religious festival in Sikhi, Hinduism and Jainism. It is also popularly known as the “Festival of Lights” and is a lunar-calendar based event that is celebrated today🕯️

Diwali is celebrated over 5 days ✨

Day 1- People clean their homes & shop for gold or kitchen utensils to help bring good future.
Day 2- People decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called Rangoli on the floor using coloured powders of sand.
Day 3- On the main day of the festival, families gather together for prayer, mouthwatering feasts and firework festivities 🎇🎆
Day 4- This is the first day of the new year, when friends and relatives visit with gifts and best wishes for the season.
Day 5- Brothers visit their married sisters, who welcome them with love and a lavish meal.

Happy Diwali Day, A&K Support Services hope you all take care & enjoy your celebrations 💜💚💙💛❤️🧡

The best form of therapy is one that has four wheels and an engine 🚘🏁🏎️. Our working week has come to another amazing cl...
19/10/2025

The best form of therapy is one that has four wheels and an engine 🚘🏁🏎️. Our working week has come to another amazing close 🙏🏽. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms J, our participant, for her kindness and thoughtfulness in gifting us a beautiful bouquet of flowers; they are absolutely beautiful 💐.

✨✨Autism is a neurotype — a natural variation in how the brain works, processes, and experiences the world. Some autisti...
18/10/2025

✨✨Autism is a neurotype — a natural variation in how the brain works, processes, and experiences the world. Some autistic people have extraordinary strengths. Some face significant challenges. Most live somewhere in between — just like anyone else. ✨✨

It’s time to move past extremes and stereotypes. Let’s honour autism for what it truly is: a valid, valuable way of being human.

They’re used to support mobility, communication, and everyday tasks, helping people participate in work, education, comm...
16/10/2025

They’re used to support mobility, communication, and everyday tasks, helping people participate in work, education, community life, and social activities—just like anyone else. Disability aids aren’t about limitation; they’re about creating opportunities, removing barriers, and ensuring everyone can live life on their terms. 💜💚🧡💛💙

Remember: using a disability aid is a sign of strength, not weakness. It’s about accessing your full potential and being included in every part of life. Together, we can normalize support and make our communities truly accessible for all.

💚🧡 Inclusion is more than just letting someone be present, it’s about truly seeing them, valuing their voice, and creati...
14/10/2025

💚🧡 Inclusion is more than just letting someone be present, it’s about truly seeing them, valuing their voice, and creating spaces where they can fully participate and thrive. 💜💙 It’s about breaking down barriers, challenging assumptions, and embracing the idea that every person, no matter their ability, has something important to contribute. Inclusion is a mindset, a practice, and a promise to ensure everyone belongs. Together, we can build a world where differences aren’t just accepted, they’re celebrated. ✨

How to Support Your Friend with a Disabled Child:Listen Without Judgment: Sometimes the best support is simply listening...
16/09/2025

How to Support Your Friend with a Disabled Child:

Listen Without Judgment: Sometimes the best support is simply listening. Let them share challenges, joys, or frustrations without offering unsolicited advice.

Offer Practical Help: Tasks like cooking a meal, running errands, or babysitting siblings can ease daily stress. Be specific in your offers—“Can I drop off dinner on Wednesday?” works better than a general “Let me know if you need help.”

Educate Yourself: Learn about their child’s condition, therapies, or needs. Understanding the situation helps you provide informed and empathetic support.

Be Inclusive: Invite them and their child to activities, but don’t pressure them if participation isn’t feasible. Accessibility and flexibility matter.

Respect Boundaries: Every family’s situation is different. Respect their routines, privacy, and choices.

Celebrate Achievements: Recognize milestones, big or small. Positive encouragement goes a long way.

Avoid Comparisons: Every child develops differently. Avoid comparing their child to others—it can be unintentionally hurtful.

Check In Regularly: Consistent, genuine connection matters more than grand gestures. Even a short message asking how they’re doing can make a difference.

R U OK?What is the meaning of R U OK Day?R U OK? Day encourages responsible public discussion of social isolation and it...
11/09/2025

R U OK?

What is the meaning of R U OK Day?
R U OK? Day encourages responsible public discussion of social isolation and its negative consequences such as suicide. The key message is that social connectedness and positive help seeking can assist people in crisis and is a whole of community responsibility.

7 ways you can start a conversation & ask if someone is OK?

1. You seem a bit less chatty than usual. How are you travelling?
2. I need a coffee. Come with me?
3. You seemed distracted this morning. What’s on your mind mate?
4. What have you done in the past that’s been helpful?
5. How long have you felt this way?
6. How can I support you?
7. What’s something you can do just for yourself right now?

If your feeling down, please feel free to reach out. The people at A&K Support Services are always happy to lend a ear & a helping hand 💚🧡💙💛💜❤️

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.It’s a day to honour the memories of those we’ve lost to suicide and to offer supp...
10/09/2025

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.

It’s a day to honour the memories of those we’ve lost to suicide and to offer support to those facing difficult times and those living with the grief of losing someone.

The message of ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’ encourages us to change how we talk about suicide. To replace silence and stigma for empathy, compassion and action.

We all have a role to play in staying connected, showing up for those we care about and helping those struggling access the support they need.

Show the people around you that you’re there for them by asking 'are you OK?'. Because a conversation could change a life.

💜💛💚🧡💙 Meet Holly-May, one of our exceptional Support Workers based in Cairns. 💜💛💚🧡💙 About Me as a Support Worker I am de...
21/08/2025

💜💛💚🧡💙 Meet Holly-May, one of our exceptional Support Workers based in Cairns. 💜💛💚🧡💙
About Me as a Support Worker I am dedicated to empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives, ensuring they feel genuinely heard and understood. Through personal and family experiences, I have cultivated patience, empathy, and resilience, recognizing the importance of kindness and authentic care. I find immense satisfaction in being a Support Worker, as it enables me to provide guidance, foster independence, and celebrate achievements of all proportions. I strive to create a secure environment where individuals can thrive, being their authentic selves and growing at their own pace. Outside of work, I enjoy camping, exploring creeks and beaches, gardening, and creating lasting memories with friends and family. As a family-oriented individual, I value hosting events that foster special moments. I also prioritize quiet time to recharge, ensuring I bring positivity and energy to my role. For me, this work transcends a profession; it embodies connection, respect, and empowering others to flourish.

Every year, thousands of Australians experience a brain injury, often invisible, but life-altering. This Brain Injury A...
21/08/2025

Every year, thousands of Australians experience a brain injury, often invisible, but life-altering.

This Brain Injury Awareness Week, we recognise people living with a brain injury and advocates working to raise awareness and create inclusive communities for everyone.

💚💜🩷💙💛Here at A&K Support Services we support clients to live their lives more independently and support them to reach th...
17/08/2025

💚💜🩷💙💛Here at A&K Support Services we support clients to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical, mental and emotional support.💚💜🩷💙💛

Some great advice from our fellow friends at R U OK? 💛🤗🌻If you know someone is going through a tough time, don't wait fo...
15/08/2025

Some great advice from our fellow friends at R U OK? 💛🤗🌻

If you know someone is going through a tough time, don't wait for them to reach out. Reach in and offer support. Help them lift the load.

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