News and Stories
Reach out to the Community and Mainstream Team at Carers Queensland to begin talking about a young person’s School to Adult life transition and join in at one of their Family Connect Forums to share ideas and knowledge in a relaxed and positive environment. Attending the forum will assist you to find new potential avenues… Celebrating 20 years of changing lives on a daily basis, The Compass Institute Inc put on the party of the year with their 20th Birthday Compass Shindig, which included local singing sensation Taylor Moss headlining the event. In true Compass style, at Venue 114, their 20-year journey was celebrated with a grass-roots, authentic, feel-good country… The old saying, “It takes a village”, is the best way to describe The Compass Institute’s newest social enterprise venture. Located in the heart of Maroochydore, the new for-purpose café is a unique collaboration between The Compass Institute, one of the Sunshine Coast’s longest standing disability services, and The Avenue Retirement Village, which is home…
Did You Know: School to Adult Life Transition
Compass celebrates 20 Years with a heartfelt Country Shindig and a one-of-a-kind Photo Exhibition
COMPASS BRINGS MAGIC TO THE MAROOCHYDORE COMMUNITY
Trainee Stories
When we were first looking at options for Nienna after finishing at Special School, the most important thing for us was finding somewhere that would help her work towards more independence. It’s a smile we all love – not just Compass staff, but also, pretty much every visitor that comes to Compass Farm knows Caitlin, as she’s often the first to greet them and make them feel welcome with her big and vibrant personality. He has gained more confidence and become more adaptable to ever-changing situations. He has connected with his peers and trainers and become quite a happy young man.
Meet Trainee Nienna
Meet Trainee Caitlin
Meet Trainee Dylan
