Assist Community Services

02/02/2025

📢 Office Closure Update 📢
Our Riverside Boulevard, Douglas office is currently closed, but our dedicated office team is working remotely to continue supporting our team on the ground and participants.
Stay safe in this weather, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need us! 🌧️💙

29/01/2025

Stayed informed during emergencies and disasters by making sure you're receiving updates from the Emergency Alert number!

🚨 Have you ‘Favourited’ the Emergency Alert number yet? 🚨
+61 444 444 444.

🌧️ In the event of an emergency or disaster, warnings are issued that are designed to keep you informed.

‼️Emergency Alerts text messages are sent to everyone within a certain geographical location. 📱

Residents are urged to:
• Update your phone settings to list this number as a favourite.
• Save it as a contact so you know who is messaging you.
• Check you have not blocked the number accidentally.

These texts contain potentially life-saving information that includes advice on how to take action to protect you and your loved ones.

Read more: https://mypolice.page.link/DKHL

16/01/2025

As you're all aware, our region has been facing severe heatwaves recently and it’s important to stay safe and look out for one another. The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) has shared a helpful video with essential tips to keep cool and avoid heat-related illnesses.

Check out the video below for some advice. Let’s work together to stay safe during this heatwave!

20/12/2024

Season's Greetings from Assist Community Services!

Season's Greetings from the whole team at Assist Community Services! As we approach the end of 2024, we hope it has been a fulfilling year for you, and we send our best wishes for a joyful and successful 2025.

31/10/2024

👻 Things are a little bit spooky in the office today! Come on in, grab a lolly/choccy bag, say hi to the team, and check out the decorations!

27/09/2024

Check out some of Sherrin's beautiful work!

At Assist Community Services, we love celebrating the unique talents and passions of our participants. Today, we're excited to showcase the incredible artwork of Sherrin, one of our talented participants whose love for drawing shines through in every piec

18/09/2024

Careers in administration at Assist Community Services.

When most people consider careers in the NDIS they typically think about support work roles, but there are many other career opportunities at NDIS organisations.

13/09/2024

R U OK? Day 2024

Yesterday, we gathered outdoors with our team and participants for a small but meaningful morning tea to mark R U OK? Day.

06/09/2024

FYI – Assist Community Services office is having a new phone system installed this coming Monday, the 9th of September. Our phones are expected to be down from about 9:00am-9:30am. Sorry in advance for any inconveniences this may cause. Have a great weekend everyone!

30/08/2024

Careers in support work at Assist Community Services

There are multiple roles in support work at Assist Community Services that can be both rewarding and flexible.

16/08/2024

Meet Jodie!

Meet Jodie, one of our dedicated support workers here at Assist Community Services.

08/07/2024

NAIDOC Week 2024

Congratulations to artist Deb Belyea for winning the 2024 NAIDOC Week Poster Competition.