Caringa Australia

18/01/2026

🌱 Protect Your Timber. Support Local. Choose Caringa Pole Caps! 🌱

Did you know Caringa’s supported employment workforce proudly manufactures our high quality pole caps right here in the Clarence Valley? 💚

Our pole caps are:
✔ Durable
✔ Locally manufactured
✔ Competitively priced
✔ Environmentally sustainable

Perfect for construction, civil works, fencing, and agriculture projects of all sizes.

Love the look of your timber fences and want to protect them from long term weather damage? Our pole caps keep your posts looking great for years to come! 🌤️✨

📞 Contact Caringa today: 02 6640 9300
🌐 Visit: caringa.com.au
📍 Find us at: 1 Orara Street, Grafton

Support local jobs. Choose sustainable materials. Choose Caringa Pole Caps. 💪🌿

15/01/2026

🌱 Caringa’s Fresh Produce – Locally Grown for You! 🌱

Start the new year fresh! Come down to 1 Orara Street, Grafton and grab delicious, locally grown fruit and veggies – grown with care by our supported employment team.

✅ Perfect for your New Year’s resolutions:
✔ Eat fresh
✔ Support local
✔ Choose sustainable

Right now, we have an abundance of dragon fruit and mangoes – don’t miss out!

📍 Visit us between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📞 Call us on 02 6640 9300
📧 Email: sales@caringa.com.au

Support your community and enjoy the taste of fresh, local produce today!

12/01/2026

🌟 Col has been a dedicated member of our Caringa Employment Team for an incredible 44 years! 🌟

If you’ve visited our Orara Street site, chances are you’ve seen Col hard at work.

We recently interviewed Col to hear about his journey and experiences over the years — and this is what he had to say.

What does a complete life mean to you?
“Being able to balance a work and home life. I wasn’t good at this in my youngers years but I’m slowly working it out”.

What is your favourite thing about living in the Clarence Valley?
“I think it’s the climate. The mild winters are good for me”.

What do you like to do in your down time?
“My wife and I are foster carers and we have two young ladies in our house. Down time is a premium. I love watching sport live or on the t.v, kayo is my friend, I do enjoy a punt on the GGs when I get a chance”.

What excites you about contributing to the Caringa community?
“In my time at Caringa,44 years, I have developed a sense of ownership – of my role and Caringa as a whole – I get excited seeing so many people working towards an end goal, hopefully the same one. I also enjoy sharing my years of experience with others so when I do retire the story can continue.

11/01/2026

🌟 Caringa Supported Independent Living Vacancies! 🌟

Are you looking for SIL accommodation in the Grafton area?
Caringa has Supported Independent Living vacancies available now!

With over 70 years of trusted experience, Caringa is proud to support our community as a reliable and compassionate NDIS provider servicing the Grafton region.

If you or someone you know is seeking safe, supportive, and empowering accommodation options, we’d love to help.

📞 Contact us today: 02 6640 9300
🌐 Learn more: caringa.com.au

Let’s build your independence, together. 💙

07/01/2026

✨ Did you know you can get a FREE NDIS Plan Scan with Caringa?

Understanding your NDIS plan can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. Our team is here to help you make the most of your funding with a simple, obligation free check in.

✅ Why an NDIS Plan Scan is beneficial:
• Understand your funding
• Learn how your plan can be used
• Get clear, easy-to-understand explanations
• Completely free
• 100% obligation free consultations

Let us help you feel confident and in control of your NDIS journey. 💙
📞 Contact Caringa today to book your appointment:
👉 Phone: 02 6640 9300
👉 Website: www.caringa.com.au

07/01/2026

🌿 Looking for high quality garden stakes?
Caringa’s Supported Employment team has you covered! 🌱

Our dedicated team proudly manufactures strong, reliable, and long lasting garden stakes—perfect for savvy gardeners who want products they can trust.

🛠️ Why choose Caringa Garden Stakes?
✔️ High quality, durable craftsmanship
✔️ Made locally at our 1 Orara Street site
✔️ Every purchase directly supports and empowers people in our community

When you buy from us, you're not just getting a great product—you’re making a meaningful impact. 💚
Made by our community, for our community.

📍 Visit us at 1 Orara Street
📞 Call us on 02 6640 9300
🌐 Learn more at caringa.com.au

Come pick up your garden stakes today! 🌻

05/01/2026

✨ Need Supported Independent Living (SIL)? Here’s What You Need to Know! ✨

When SIL supports are required, it can take up to 12 months for this funding to be built into your NDIS plan — so it’s important to get started early.

If you’re an existing NDIS participant to request a SIL assessment, you’ll need to complete a Change of Circumstances (CoC) form and attach supporting documentation such as:
📌 An OT Functional Capacity Assessment
📌 Medical reports
📌 Reports from your service providers

These forms can be submitted by your Support Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator (LAC).

💡 Don’t have a Support Coordinator? Unsure who your LAC is?

You can usually find your LAC’s details on page 2 of your NDIS plan.

If you need help understanding your plan or the SIL process, we’re here to support you.

📞 Contact Caringa on 02 6640 9300

🌐 Visit: caringa.com.au – ✨A calendar is available to book a plan scan appointment✨

💛 Your journey to independent living starts with the right support.

04/01/2026

✨ World Braille Day ✨

World Braille Day, recognised each year on 4 January, is a reminder of the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and the freedom that braille provides for people who are blind or have low vision.

At Caringa, we honour the legacy of Louis Braille and celebrate the vital role braille continues to play in empowering independence, supporting communication, and strengthening community connection.

Today and every day, we remain committed to creating a world where everyone has equal access to information, opportunity, and choice. 💛

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from the Caringa Community! 🎉

As we farewell 2025 and step into 2026, we want to thank everyone for your kindness, support, and connection throughout the year.

Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and hope filled New Year. May 2026 bring new opportunities, meaningful moments, and plenty of reasons to smile.

Stay safe, look after one another, and we look forward to an amazing year ahead together.

💙 With gratitude,
The Caringa Community

30/12/2025

☀ We’re Growing Our Allied Health Team! ☀

Caringa is seeking Expressions of Interest from passionate professionals across clinical and allied health disciplines to join our dynamic, community-focused team.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, or other allied health professional, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Caringa?

✅ Work with a respected, not-for-profit disability provider
✅ Flexible work arrangements (full-time or part-time)
✅ Supportive multidisciplinary team
✅ Professional development opportunities + CPD allowance
✅ Make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities

📍 Based in the Clarence Valley, we’ve been empowering individuals for over 70 years.

👉 For more information or to register your interest follow the link below.

As we continue to grow, Caringa is seeking expressions of interest from talented individuals across various allied health disciplines.