Mental health and disability support services that builds resilience
When you become part of the Karakan community as a client, staff, support worker or partner, you become part of a group dedicated to making life better for all individuals that face challenges in everyday life. Every person matters – regardless of who they are.
Established in 1972, Karakan’s mission has been, and still is, to empower individuals through our core values of inclusion, connection, and resilience. We are driven to make positive impacts by recognising the inherent worth of each and every person, helping them navigate their path to recovery and well-being through unparalleled support and guidance. Finding an effective NDIS provider can prove challenging and oftentimes overwhelming, which is what we at Karakan are here to eliminate.
As a community-based not-for-profit NDIS provider we stand fiercely against marginalisation, stigma, and isolation that individuals with mental health needs and psychosocial disabilities can experience.
How Can We as a NDIS Provider Brisbane Support You?
This is one of our three home and living support services, provided to help you live your life as independently as possible. This service is fully funded by the NDIS and has been specifically designed to assist you with day-to-day tasks and activities in your home of choice, in a way that you to feel in control, confident in yourself, with reduced stress and anxiety.
Our Specialist Out of Home Youth Support Service YouthKan is designed to improve the quality of life for young people in out of home care who have severe mental health needs and psychosocial disabilities. Our service supports youth to navigate and access funding and supports (ie. NDIS) to provide a therapeutic approach to building capacity, and service continuity and support when transitioning into adulthood and out of out of home care.
Our aim is to provide personalised assistance throughout everyday life, supporting you in becoming a more independent individual, with improved well-being and mental health. Whether you’re a NDIS customer or private paying customer, we are here to work alongside you in understanding your needs, and to assist you in your day-to-day tasks.
Nothing is more important to us than social and community participation for the sake of mental well-being. Connection is paramount and can truly have a life changing impact on any individual. By joining in on community events, social groups, and exploring shared interests with others, the opportunity for improved mental health and overall quality of life can be improved.
Get together with likeminded individuals to help each other improve mental wellbeing. We know the importance of human connection, and believe it plays a valuable role in recovery, support, and progress. Activities we get involved in as a NDIS provider allows people to make friends, learn new skills or hobbies, and provide safe and supportive environments for those with mental health needs.
Our second home and living support service is our Short Term (respite) Accommodation service, providing you or a loved one with a safe and comfortable place to stay during short periods of time. Short Term Accommodation is also a great opportunity to meet new people and engage in new activities, making terrific memories and new friends in the process. Should your caregiver or support systems be unavailable at any point, Karakan are here to assist, support, and make life that little bit easier for all.
Our third home and living service is Individualised Living Options. This is more of a flexible and personalised approach to helping you live your life, your way. Our NDIS support provider team are there to empower you to choose where you live, who you live with, and how you are supported. As others, this service is designed to promote independence, confidence, and quality of life!
Psychosocial Recovery Coaching is our person-centred and evidence-based approach to supporting individuals with mental health needs and psychosocial disabilities during their recovery journey. As a fully NDIS funded service, our recovery coaching is all about identifying and building your strengths, abilities, resilience, and personal goals.
If you’re wanting to better understand how you can utilise your NDIS plan, we offer Support Coordination as a means of support and assistance. Our approach is always going to be tailored to your unique requirements, allowing you to have a clearer understanding of your plan, how to connect with suitable services, and how to enhance your skills and confidence.
Join an inclusive workplace and make a meaningful difference to the people we support as a NDIS provider. Our team is ever growing, and we can't wait to welcome the newest recruits to our team, ready to support and guide those who need it the most.
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