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Interact Australia expands support in South East Queensland

Interact Australia (Part of the IntoWork Group) < 1 min read

Interact Australia, part of the IntoWork Group, has announced it will be expanding its supported independent living and accommodation offerings for NDIS participants in South East Queensland.

Interact Australia which delivers a range of Disability Employment Services and individual support and care services in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria, has acquired the NDIS arm of Sandpiper Care, its staff and the management of properties in Clayfield and Wooloowin.

IntoWork Australia Group CEO Poul Bottern said the move allows even more Queensland residents to access the expertise and resources of Interact Australia, “For more than three decades Interact has been instrumental in enabling and supporting change for people living with disability and disadvantage in the community.

Jamie Barden, Interact Australia Queensland State Manager and Acting CEO, said the transition of services to Interact will be seamless. “The move will allow residents within these properties an ability to remain in their homes and continue to receive services. We’ve been delivering tailored, flexible and effective support for more than 30 years, and have a dedicated and well-resourced team to ensure continued delivery of high quality care and support services to help participants achieve their individual goals.”

Interact Australia, established in 1991, is a values-based, not-for-profit organisation. As a registered service provider for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Interact Australia focuses on creating connections to achieve social inclusion, equality and purpose throughout Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

For more information about Interact Australia’s services, please call 1300 388 873 or visit interact.com.au 

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Media Contact: Eilish Massie, Media Communications Specialist, 0448 771 045

 

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