Carpentaria Disability Services Ltd:
Carpentaria Disability Services Ltd

A not-for-profit organization offers disability and therapy support in the Northern Territory. For over 50 years, it has provided innovative services like independent living, accommodation, and various therapy programs for empowerment.

Tiwi, NT (view contact and location information)

ABN: 85940440965

Founded on ,
registered as a charity on the
ACNC Charity Register
since .

How This Charity Supports the Community

Carpentaria Disability Services Ltd. is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive disability and therapy services across the Northern Territory. For over 50 years, they have been empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive and live fulfilling lives. Their services include Supported Independent Living, Short and Medium Term Accommodation, Pathways Program, Employment and Training, Specialist Disability Accommodation, and Allied Health therapy programs.

Pathways Program

The Pathways Program is a flagship activity offering individualised day program activities tailored to participants’ goals and interests. It supports ongoing learning and skill development, allowing participants to choose activities that align with their personal goals and interests, such as media, textiles, woodworking, and cooking.

Mission and Vision

Carpentaria’s mission is to deliver innovative and flexible services that respect individuals’ rights to make informed choices about their lives. Their vision is to empower people with disabilities to live their best lives through person-centred support.

Main Objectives

The main objectives of Carpentaria Disability Services are to provide high-quality, inclusive services that foster independence, skill development, and community participation for people with disabilities.

Benefiting Groups

Carpentaria’s services benefit children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities, supporting them in achieving their full potential and integrating into community life.

Types of Services or Activities

Carpentaria offers a range of services, including:

  • Supported Independent Living and accommodation options
  • Allied Health Therapy programs (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
  • Pathways Program for individualised day activities
  • Employment and Training opportunities
  • Specialist Disability Accommodation with innovative designs
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Remote Speech Therapy in Maningrida: Flexible Care in Arnhem Land

Maningrida, a stunning remote coastal community in Arnhem Land, presents unique challenges and rewards for Carpentaria speech therapists. Each trip brings excitement and unpredictability—sessions happen in front of homes, gardens, beaches, or wherever lunch is cooking.

Working alongside Maningrida School and Mala’la Health Organisation (managing aged care and disability services), therapists provide crucial support with the right skills. Sessions are rarely one-to-one; typically entire families participate—aunties, uncles, grandparents, children—offering glimpses into everyday life.

Therapists spend days driving around, connecting with clients, working on vocabulary, cooking activities, and functional therapy targets. After busy days, they unwind with stunning Top End sunsets—rewards unavailable anywhere else.

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