Carpentaria

Carpentaria Carpentaria is a non-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services to empower Territorians to live a great life.

Carpentaria supports individual pathways and a valued lifestyle for people and families living with disability, through our Carpentaria Kids, Adult Day Service, Support Coordination, Adult Allied Health Team, Supported Independent Living and Respite / Short Term Accommodation services. Carpentaria focuses on the needs of individuals and is committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of people with disability to make informed choices about their lives. Carpentaria supports clients to receive necessary support, information, and encouragement to participate in all aspects of community life.

24/11/2025

This years' Christmas collection is extra special ✨
Participants from Carpentaria’s Pathways Program worked alongside their Skill Development Coaches to design, print, paint, cut, sew and create a beautiful range of handcrafted festive pieces.

Using recycled wood, fabric and paint, every item tells a story of creativity, teamwork and skill-building.

Explore the full range at the Cafe at Harry's Place's Place ❤️
📍 1 Willeroo St, Tiwi | Mon–Fri, 7am–2pm

Let's give an enormous shout out to the frontline members of our team who stepped in to be a Cyclone Hero over the weeke...
24/11/2025

Let's give an enormous shout out to the frontline members of our team who stepped in to be a Cyclone Hero over the weekend. These 80 staff members provided continuous support and comfort to Carpentaria participants in the lead up to and during Cyclone Fina. They all demonstrated incredible commitment, resilience and compassion, despite the challenging situation.

We also acknowledge everyone in Carpentaria's team who played a part, and are still playing a key role, in managing the event. From administrative and logistics support, through to our Maintenance team, who are working to repair damage and remove trees and debris from Carpentaria homes and facilities as quickly as they can. 🙌

We are pleased to share our 2024-25 Annual Report with you!This report marks another great year of supporting positive o...
19/11/2025

We are pleased to share our 2024-25 Annual Report with you!

This report marks another great year of supporting positive outcomes for Territorians with disability. Our flexible and innovative services continue to fill the gaps, ensuring all Territorians can be included and live their best life.

Read our report online at carpentaria.org.au/2024-25-annual-report

Last week, members of Carpentaria’s Ready for Home team had the opportunity to attend the AAG Ageing at the Centre confe...
18/11/2025

Last week, members of Carpentaria’s Ready for Home team had the opportunity to attend the AAG Ageing at the Centre conference in Alice Springs.

Ready for Home High Intensity Client Services Manager Claire Olssen, alongside NT Health Social Worker - Intensive Case Manager Hannah Dickman, shared an overview of the innovative Ready for Home program. Their presentation highlighted the collaborative partnership between NT Health and Carpentaria, showcasing how this integrated Out of Hospital care approach is making a real difference in aged care transitions.

We’re proud to be part of a team that’s leading the way with new solutions and seeing such positive outcomes for older Territorians.

To learn more about the program, visit carpentaria.org.au/ready-for-home

Setting up some fun therapy games with Charles Darwin University Occupational Therapy student, Sean! 🎳Our resource cupbo...
17/11/2025

Setting up some fun therapy games with Charles Darwin University Occupational Therapy student, Sean! 🎳

Our resource cupboard is HUGE - and it's filled with all sorts of interactive items that support children, adolescents, and adults to engage in therapy in fun and practical ways.

Want to learn more about Carpentaria's Therapy Services? Visit carpentaria.org.au/therapy-services

Courtney (Carpentaria Allied Health Assistant) and Claire (Manager, Ready for Home Program) were pleased to attend the I...
12/11/2025

Courtney (Carpentaria Allied Health Assistant) and Claire (Manager, Ready for Home Program) were pleased to attend the Indigenous Allied Health Australia Health Academy graduation recently.

We send our congratulations to all graduates, with a special mention to Devina and Kiaasha (pictured) who were both awarded an 'Inspiration Award' for their ability to inspire others through their positive, strengths-based approach and dedication to their studies. 🤩🌟

Devina and Kiaasha both completed student placements at Carpentaria, where they were mentored by our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians.

We are proud to host students for placement, and to provide employment and career development opportunities that build the capability of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. To learn more about our commitments, view our Reconciliation Action Plan at carpentaria.org.au/reconciliation-action-plan

A day in the life of our Remote Allied Health Clinicians:✈️ Flying into the work week from Darwin > Manayingkarírra (Man...
12/11/2025

A day in the life of our Remote Allied Health Clinicians:

✈️ Flying into the work week from Darwin > Manayingkarírra (Maningrida)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-focused therapy visits
🎹 Lots of fun working towards therapy goals (complete with musical instruments and plenty of bubbles)
🏡 Yarning with parents about their children's progress at school
🧑🏼‍🦽 Wheelchair assessments and working on cooking goals with adult participants
🐶 Cute dogs (enough said!)
🚗 More therapy sessions in the community, at home, and at school
🌅 Waiting for the sunset on the plane ride home

Want to know what your life could look like as part of Carpentaria's Therapy Services team? View our recruitment info pack at bit.ly/remote-clinician-roles

Congratulations to Carpentaria CEO Annie Rily, who has been named as a finalist in the Health and Wellbeing category of ...
10/11/2025

Congratulations to Carpentaria CEO Annie Rily, who has been named as a finalist in the Health and Wellbeing category of the 2025 NT News Territory Leader of the Year awards!

This well-deserved recognition acknowledges Annie's significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of Territorians with a disability, particularly those living in regional and remote locations.

All finalists are now in the running for the People's Choice award, as voted by NT News subscribers, with the award winners due to be announced on Wednesday 26 November.

Check out these awesome photos from the MXGP of Australia! We were proud to partner with NT Major Events Company to supp...
07/11/2025

Check out these awesome photos from the MXGP of Australia!

We were proud to partner with NT Major Events Company to support access and inclusion initiatives at the brand new MXGP track at Hidden Valley in September.

Carpentaria participants had a fantastic time watching the races and checking out all the entertainment on site, while Harry, this year's Accessibility Ambassador, did an amazing job highlighting the importance of inclusive communities and events.

What an epic weekend it was! We can't wait to do it all again next year. 🏁🏍️

Have you met Jacqui? Jacqui is one of our Senior Occupational Therapists based in Darwin. Her favourite areas of practic...
06/11/2025

Have you met Jacqui? Jacqui is one of our Senior Occupational Therapists based in Darwin. Her favourite areas of practice include assistive technology (especially wheelchairs!), complex disability, home modifications, and mental health. Jacqui has extensive experience working with adults in aged care and disability services and is an incredible mentor to our New Graduate clinicians.

During OT Week, we asked Jacqui what keeps her motivated in her role, and she said, 'I really love helping people live their best life, on their terms'.

Fun fact: Jacqui loves crafting and crochet, saying 'it's like a fidget toy for me - it keeps my mind focused and my hands busy'. There's a secret stash of blankets crocheted by Jacqui hidden in our Therapy Services office, for those cold aircon days (IYKYK). 🧶❄️

Meet Tahlia, Carpentaria Occupational Therapist 🌟Tahlia joined our team at the start of this year, having completed her ...
05/11/2025

Meet Tahlia, Carpentaria Occupational Therapist 🌟

Tahlia joined our team at the start of this year, having completed her OT studies at Curtin University in Perth in 2024. Influenced by her upbringing in Esperance, in rural South West WA, Tahlia is passionate about supporting better health outcomes for rural and remote communities.

Recently, Tahlia completed her first trip out to Manayingkarírra (Maningrida), supported by experienced clinicians in Carpentaria's Remote Therapy Team. She's looking forward to more remote trips in the new year, and the opportunity to expand her skillset. ✈️

Want to be part of our Remote Therapy Team in 2026? Visit carpentaria.org.au/careers/allied-health-therapy-services to learn more.

Meet Georgia 🤩👋🏼 Georgia is one of our fabulous Occupational Therapists, working with participants in our Ready for Home...
04/11/2025

Meet Georgia 🤩👋🏼 Georgia is one of our fabulous Occupational Therapists, working with participants in our Ready for Home (Out of Hospital Care) program to support their rehabilitation, reablement, and independence goals.

Georgia is skilled in supporting daily living skills, assistive technology prescription, functional assessments, minor home modifications, and facilitating safe discharge from hospital. She enjoys working with older Territorians to increase their quality of life.

Wish Georgia a happy (belated) with us! 🎊

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1 Willeroo Street
Tiwi, NT
0810

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+61889209400

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Carpentaria is a values-based and person-centred organisation which focuses on the needs and goals of individuals.

Carpentaria provides Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through Supported Independent Living, Short Term Accommodation, Adult Day Service, Support Coordination and Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology). We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and life a great life, and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.