Weeroona is a community-based disability support organisation in Gympie, Queensland, formed in 1991 by local families seeking better access to personalised support. It provides direct support such as personal care, community access, meal preparation and daily living help, plus support coordination linking participants to mainstream, community and allied health services. An activities program covers social gatherings, arts and crafts, cooking, fitness and community outings, and it runs the Creating Autism-Friendly Communities project with a team that draws on lived experience of neurodivergence. Support is offered in the Gympie and Sunshine Coast regions to people of every age and ability.
Support Work
Support workers help with personal care such as bathing, dressing and medication, community access, meal preparation, housekeeping and managing appointments.
Queensland
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