News & Stories

News and Stories

  • Compass Connections Cafe

    Compass Connections Cafe

    Article by Elaine de Wet – Weekend Notes All You Need Is Love Compass Connections Cafe is an absolute gem of a find on the Sunshine Coast’s Cafe scene. Birmingham Photography Group This charming cafe in Nambour is an initiative of The Compass Institute Inc.* and is proudly supported by various businesses including Cricks Nambour. People with disabilities are…

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  • Compass Assistant Dogs

    Compass Assistant Dogs

    Being a holiday carer is great because you get to look after a puppy-in-training while their nominated carer goes to a wedding, attends an event or has a holiday. I love looking after ‘Bosco’, he has a cheeky nature (he sometimes even sits with his paws crossed!), yet is very clever, loves to visit shops…

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  • Compass Farm breakup day 

    Compass Farm breakup day 

    Due to ex tropical cyclone Debbie the farm was unable to celebrate break up day but today we got to celebrate breakup day by going to the Movies in Nambour (Majestic Cinema). We saw the Lego Batman movie and then went and had lunch at the Compass Connections Cafe in Nambour .     

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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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