Carers Queensland

01/11/2026

Take a break, and get creative with our Online Sketching session for carers!👩‍🎨🎨

Join experienced artist Stevie Dela Merced as he guides you step-by-step through a relaxing sketching workshop suitable for all skill levels — no experience needed.

When: Monthly Tuesday sessions
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Online

All you need is paper, a pencil and an eraser!

Whether you’re looking to try something new, relax through creativity, or connect with other carers, this popular session is the perfect opportunity.🫶

Register today 👇

Get your creativity flowing with our Online Sketching workshop, where you can join us for a fun and interactive sketching session.

01/11/2026

🎉 Our Carer Gala Dinner in Townsville was a memorable evening celebrating and recognising the invaluable contribution of carers across North Queensland.

Hosted in partnership with Arafmi Ltd and Wellways and attended by 70 people, the event brought together carers and stakeholders to honour the dedication, resilience, and compassion of those who provide care to family members and loved ones.

The evening featured a three-course meal, live music, a host of prizes, and opportunities for connection, highlighting the importance of supporting carers and acknowledging the vital role they play in strengthening families and communities.

The Carer Gala Dinner was not only a celebration but also a meaningful reminder of the collective commitment to recognising, valuing, and empowering carers.

Thank you to our incredible partners and to everyone who joined us, celebrated with us, and continues to make our community stronger every single day. 💝

31/10/2026

Dimity's son Stuart lived in the family home for 27 years before moving into his own house.

The transition has been an opportunity for independence that Stu craved, and a shift in responsibilities for mum Dimity.

But like for many carers, there is an invisible caring load that remains.

I am my son’s carer, manager and advocate. Trusting others to share that support for him is hard, but I'm learning how.

30/10/2026

Our refreshed website is here!

Whether you’re looking for support, exploring opportunities or finding out more about what we do, our new website is here to guide you.

With enhanced accessibility and refreshed content, our new website makes it easier to discover our programs and services and find what matters to you.

It’s a space that reflects who we are and how we work alongside carers, people with disability and our wider community.

Take a look around and explore our new website here - https://zurl.co/96Fm7

29/10/2026

During National Carers Week, our North Lakes local area coordinators (LACs) were proud to recognise the incredible contribution carers make every day. 🩷

Thanks to our Wellbeing Team, special Carer Packs were shared through community events and activities, offering a small token of appreciation and creating opportunities to connect with carers supporting people with disability. 🩵

North Lakes LACs Brad and Kylie also joined a National Carers Week information stall at Redcliffe Hospital, where they spoke with carers, hospital staff and community members about available supports, the NDIS, and the role of LACs in helping people with disability, their families and carers access information, build connections and navigate supports in their local community.

A big thank you to Metro North Health - Redcliffe Hospital, our Wellbeing Team, and all staff who helped celebrate carers throughout the week.

28/10/2026

📢 Important Notice: Gold Coast office closure for remainder of week.

Our Gold Coast office is closed tomorrow Thursday, 29 October and Friday, 30 October due to building maintenance.

Our team remains available to assist you via phone and online during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding while we complete these important improvements.

The office will reopen as normal on Monday, 2 November.

27/10/2026

Learn from lived experience: access our webinar series, anytime!✨

Have you seen our latest webinar series?

These free sessions were designed by our Carer Ambassadors, just for you.

They offer highly practical tips, real-life insights, and navigation support on crucial topics like:

-Starting your carer journey, with Carer Ambassador, Bec Glover
-Balancing work and care, with Carer Ambassador, Natasha D'Arcy
-Caring for yourself while caring for others, with Carer Ambassador, Kylie Garvey
-Supporting a loved one through a hospital stay, with Carer Ambassador, Toni Mitchell

You can stream, replay, and download resources from the full series at your own pace👉https://zurl.co/GThv7

25/10/2026

🎨 What a fantastic afternoon in Bundaberg! 🌟

During National Carers Week we hosted a Young Carers Craft Hangout in collaboration with Little Dreamers Australia and Wellways Carer Gateway .

The event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate young carers, connect with peers who truly understand their experiences, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon filled with creativity, laughter, and friendship. ✂️🖌️

Thank you to all the young carers who attended and made the day so special.

Your resilience, kindness, and dedication deserve to be recognised and celebrated every single day.

💙 Remember you are not alone, and your caring role matters.

25/10/2026

We are looking for a Support Officer to join our team in Maroochydore.

This position will provide administrative support to all levels of the NDIS Local Area Coordinator Program team.

You will be the welcoming first point of contact for participants, families, and carers.

If you have extremely high attention to detail, strong IT skills, a great sense of humour, and thrive working in a fast-paced community environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Some of your key duties include:

- Maintain accurate records using our databases and the NDIA Business System.

- Schedule participant meetings and prepare meeting rooms, equipment, and materials.

- Provide general information in response to participant enquiries and refer to appropriate internal stakeholders when required.

Applications close on Monday 26, October.

Apply today👉https://zurl.co/8Obi4

23/10/2026

📢 Important update - BYOB Gold Coast marketplace

Due to the wet weather we’ve been experiencing, the BYOB Gold Coast Marketplace scheduled for this Sunday, 25 October has been postponed.

We’ll share the new date as soon as it’s confirmed.