Ways to participate in the movement

There are many different ways people choose to support long-term inclusion within their community. Some people contribute monthly. Others participate through workplace giving, sponsorship, volunteering, fundraising or business partnerships.

Every form of participation helps strengthen the environments and opportunities surrounding Compass trainees.

Monthly Supporter

Monthly Supporter

Consistent monthly support helps Compass continue strengthening the practical environments where trainees participate, learn new…

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Business Partnerships

Business Partnerships

Compass works alongside businesses and organisations that believe inclusive communities and workplaces create stronger outcomes…

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Fundraising Ideas

Fundraising Ideas

Compass bring communities together through participation, inclusion and shared experiences. From local fundraising events to…

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Building more inclusive communities through participation

Real inclusion grows when people have places to participate, contribute, build confidence, develop skills and be recognised for their unique gifts within everyday community life.

Compass exists to help create those opportunities across the Sunshine Coast through lifelong learning, social enterprises, employment pathways, community participation and practical support environments that strengthen independence, connection and belonging.

Community support helps those opportunities continue to grow.

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Opportunity grows when the right things exist around it

Confidence rarely grows in isolation.

It grows when people have supportive environments, practical opportunities, meaningful relationships and communities willing to make space for participation.

At Compass, inclusion is not viewed as a separate program or social initiative.

It is something that should exist naturally within everyday life, workplaces, cafés, events, learning environments and communities.

That is why Compass focuses on creating practical environments where trainees can continue developing skills, building independence, contributing meaningfully and participating within the community over the long term.

Community participation helps strengthen the foundations that make those opportunities possible.

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A growing community built around participation

Across Compass campuses, social enterprises, workplaces and community programs, trainees are participating in meaningful opportunities every day.

From cafés and retail spaces to employment pathways, events, learning programs and community experiences, every environment is designed to help people continue building confidence, capability, relationships and independence in practical ways.

Compass is supported by families, businesses, workplaces, schools, volunteers and community members who believe inclusion becomes stronger when communities participate together.

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What if inclusion became part of everyday community life?

The What If movement exists to help normalise inclusion within workplaces, businesses, schools and communities by focusing on participation, contribution and human potential.

Because real inclusion does not grow through awareness alone.

It grows when communities actively create environments where people can participate and belong.

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What if  Real Stories

Could your next great hire be invisible?

Could your next great hire be invisible?

Workplace inclusion is transforming the way successful organisations attract talent, strengthen culture and prepare for…

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What If Ability Was All That Mattered? Employer Testimonials

What If Ability Was All That Mattered? Employer Testimonials

What happens when a business looks past limitations and sees pure potential?

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Compass… an evidence-based approach to disability

Compass… an evidence-based approach to disability

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What If We All Changed Our Perceptions?

What If We All Changed Our Perceptions?

What if we all changed our perceptions?

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Frequently asked questions

Supporting Compass means becoming part of a community that is actively creating opportunities for people to participate, contribute and grow.
Your support helps strengthen the real environments, cafés, learning spaces, workplaces and community programmes, where trainees build skills, confidence and meaningful connections every day.

There are many ways to participate, depending on what feels right for you.
You might choose to contribute monthly, fundraise, partner through your business, volunteer your time or support through your workplace.
Every form of participation plays a role in strengthening inclusive communities.

Your support helps build and sustain the practical environments where inclusion happens every day.
This includes social enterprises, learning programmes, employment pathways and community experiences that allow trainees to develop skills, independence and real-world confidence over time.

Real inclusion grows through consistent participation.
Your contribution helps ensure that trainees have ongoing access to opportunities where they can continue building relationships, developing capabilities and contributing meaningfully within their community.
It strengthens not just individual outcomes, but the community as a whole.

Inclusion doesn’t happen in isolation, it grows when communities choose to participate.
Compass is supported by families, businesses, schools and community members who believe that stronger, more connected communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to belong and contribute.

What if…

you could be the difference?