Services and support

Disability 

• Queenslanders with Disability Network empower people with disability to participate in the social and economic life of the community.
• Deaf Australia provide advocacy and information for deaf people using both English and Auslan. 
• Department of Social Services manage Australian Government programs, services, benefits, and payments.
• Queensland Government provide disability support and services for people with disability, their families and carers. 
• Vision Australia are the national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme provides support for people with disability, their families, and carers. Carers Queensland are the local coordinators for the scheme. For more information email [email protected] or phone (07) 5409 3300. 
• Queensland Disability Advocacy Clinic  FREE Disability Advocacy clinic on the Sunshine Coast for people with a disability, their families and other support persons.
•  STEPS empowers individuals and communities through inclusive training, employment, and support services. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and building a sense of belonging, ensuring everyone has the chance to achieve their full potential. We’re committed to making a difference by providing the opportunities that truly change lives. Email: [email protected] or Phone: 07 5458 30000.
• STEPS Café on George is a non-profit café open to the public and available for group bookings, catering, and special occasions. The STEPS Café on George features a range of hot and cold drinks, meals, and dessert items. It is also a training environment providing young people with a disability and autism with skills for employment. Every dollar spent at the STEPS Café on George goes towards creating brighter futures for students at STEPS Pathways College.  Email: [email protected] Phone: 07 5458 3080
• STEPS Garden Centre is a non-profit retail outlet selling quality plants and garden supplies to the public. It is a space for the community to learn, explore and experience the benefits of gardens through training programs, workshops, volunteering and work experience. Every dollar spent at the STEPS Garden Centre goes towards creating brighter futures for students at STEPS Pathways College. Email: [email protected]   Phone: 07 5436 6023
• STEPS Pathways College is a comprehensive program designed to provide young adults with a disability and autism with the skills needed to live independently. The College is the first and still the only program of its kind in Australia, providing independence education aimed at changing the future for people with a disability and autism. We offer a unique boarding program as well as a day program. Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800 312 742
• Sunshine Coast Access Advisory Network is an organisation supporting the Sunshine Coast to become more accessible.
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Dementia

• Sunshine Coast Dementia Network assist people to find helpful and relevant information about dementia. 
• Dementia Australia represent over 400,000 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.5 million Australians involved in their care.

Older people

Find information, resources and services to support older people in our community.

Multicultural

Visit the Multicultural Welcome Hub to find a range of support services, programs and social connections.

Accessible toilets and changing places

Most of the public toilets on the Sunshine Coast are open 24/7. To locate public toilets and changing places visit the National Public Toilet Map

The Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) system allows people with disability access to dedicated public facilities, including facilities in National Parks and many Council municipalities, elevators at railway stations, the new Changing Places facilities throughout Australia, disabled toilets that are locked, and even the Liberty Swing. Visit the Master Locksmith website to find out more and to apply for a key.

Further information

Please email [email protected] or phone  (07) 5441 8401.