Welcome to Community Connections Australia
Community Connections Australia is a not-for-profit organisation providing individualised and flexible in-home and community based support to people who are living with a disability, people who are older as well as their families and / or significant others. These services are available from one hour a week up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a short-term, long-term or ad hoc basis.
Since the organisation’s inception in 1987, our philosophy has been that people should live in their own home, in the community of their choice and with the supports that they require to do so. We have continued to tailor services so that changing needs and wants are accommodated.
We are an organisation that has consistently embraced and led change as a leader in the disability arena and in the wider human services sector.
Our Experience
We have provided services to people with a range of different and sometimes multiple disabilities and health care needs.
These include people with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, sensory disabilities, physical disabilities, accident related disabilities including acquired brain injuries or spinal cord injuries, degenerative illnesses including dementia, MD, MND or MS, dual diagnosis, early onset dementia, Alzheimer’s and age related health problems.
The CCA Focus
By establishing Jeenee Mobile and Tech Hubs we’ve pioneered making everyday technology services available for everyone, regardless of degree or type of disability.
CCA’s expertise in this area has been recognised internationally through the Zero Project Award for Innovative Practice in Service Delivery, 2019.
We are a registered NDIS service provider and our provider number 405 000 2607.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build choices and options for people living with disabilities.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to actively promote independence and autonomy.
Our Governance
We are a not-for-profit organisation operating in the community sector. The Membership of the organisation elects a Board of Directors annually.
Our focus always remains steadfastly upon the individual and their needs.
We respect and acknowledge all culture and communities.
At Community Connections Australia, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
By acknowledging and addressing the unique needs of each person- regardless of gender, age, religion, cultural beliefs, or disability,- we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
At CCA we believe in taking a proactive approach to supporting people to ensure their lifestyle preferences are part of their everyday supports. We ask people what they want as part of the 'Meet & Greet' and when we are developing their individual service plan, staffing requirements and personal training needs. Our staff are also diverse, different ages, ethnicity, lifestyle and cultural beliefs, which enables us to match people's preferences with trained and culturally appropriate staff.
As an organisation we contribute to a more inclusive society by respecting and acknowledging all cultures and communities - for the people we support, their families and networks and for our staff.
