News & Stories

News and Stories

  • COMPASS DELIVERS INAUGURAL AUTISM AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

    COMPASS DELIVERS INAUGURAL AUTISM AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

    This April, Compass delivered its first ever Autism Awareness Campaign, designed to “Shine A Light” on Autism Spectrum Disorders and to raise funds in support of Compass programs and services that support local people with ASD. This campaign was powered by local electricity provider, LPE, and included a range of events and activations across April…

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  • Compass launches new retail social enterprise showcasing disability talent

    Compass launches new retail social enterprise showcasing disability talent

    Division 10 Councillor David Law, along with Compass Founder and CEO, David Dangerfield, has officially opened the Compass Institute’s new retail social enterprise in Nambour, “Wabi Sabi Creations”. Wabi Sabi Creations is a unique social enterprise selling hand-crafted pieces made by local people with disabilities in a supported environment, who attend one of the many…

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  • COMPASS OPENS NEW CAMPUS IN NAMBOUR!

    COMPASS OPENS NEW CAMPUS IN NAMBOUR!

    Compass has this week opened their brand new Campus in heart of Nambour! Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, officially opened the new Nambour premises, alongside Compass Founder and CEO, David Dangerfield. “The team at Compass do a fantastic job, and I’m really honoured to support them,” Mr O’Brien said. “I have taken an…

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Trainee Stories

  • Meet Trainee Nienna

    Meet Trainee Nienna

    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.

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  • Meet Trainee Caitlin

    Meet Trainee Caitlin

    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.

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  • Meet Trainee Dylan

    Meet Trainee Dylan

    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.

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Compass Podcasts

Videos

Compass and McConnell Dowell Partnership.

7 news piece on Compass Institute participating in the Surf Life Saving Program

WIN News – Compass Institute Surf Life Savers Program

Highlights from the 2018 Compass Institute Charity Gala

2018 Golf Day Recap

The Compass Institute

WIN News – Respite Living

WIN News – Organic Produce

WIN News – Policy Changes

WIN News – Connections Cafe

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