Dec 20, 2024 | 50 years of impact
Bob* had been homeless and living rough for more than 5 years prior to the event that resulted in his long hospital admission. When he arrived in the Ready for Home program, he was unhappy, withdrawn and uncomfortable. Carpentaria’s team submitted a comprehensive...
Dec 20, 2024 | 50 years of impact
Mary* was discharged from hospital into the Ready for Home program as a full time wheelchair user, however the manual wheelchair she was using was painful, heavy and not suitable for long term use. Carpentaria’s team submitted an NDIS funding request for a powered...
Dec 20, 2024 | 50 years of impact
Freddy’s* guardian became interested in the Pathways Program during Freddy’s final year of schooling. Supported by teachers, he attended trial sessions during Term 4 and after some initial trepidation, started to enjoy getting to know other participants and building a...
Dec 20, 2024 | 50 years of impact
Shannon has been interested in metalwork and woodwork since he was a young boy. A talented craftsman, he was one of the first participants to join the Nailed It program and can be found in Carpentaria’s workshop most days of the week. He enjoys crafting chopping...
Dec 20, 2024 | 50 years of impact, TS - case studies
Jason* is 45 years old and suffered a brain injury in a car accident. He was placed in a nursing home, but wanted to move into Supported Independent Living where he could live more independently with others of the same age. Carpentaria’s Occupational Therapist...
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