ARC Disability

07/03/2026

Today is International Women's Day! 🌏

This year, the United Nations theme is 'Balance the Scales" - highlighting the urgent need to ensure fair, inclusive and accessible justice for every woman and girl.

Today we're giving a big shout out to the amazing women in the ARC community - women with disability, family members, carers, advocates, suporters and staff. And we're backing a future where the scales keep tipping further toward inclusion, safety and equal access for all.

Happy International Women's Day. 💐

06/03/2026

We're so excited to be hosting another Line Dancing event with Play It Again Line Dancing!

Join us for an inclusive line dancing afternoon - no experience needed! This event is intended for people with disability and their friends, family or support person to enjoy a social, fun afternoon together.

📅 Saturday 21 March
⏰ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 ARC Community Hall, 52 MacNamara Street, Manunda
📧 RSVP is essential. To RSVP, email: events@arcinc.org.au

We can't wait to see you there! 🤠

05/03/2026

Your voice matters! 📣

QDN's Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey is an opportunity to have your say. Every response helps decision-makers better understand what's working, what's not and where change is needed.

The survey is for people with disability, family members, carers and supporters as well as people who work in the disability sector. You can complete the survey more than once if you fit into more than one of these groups.

Take part here 🔗 https://qdn.org.au/voq-2026/
Accessible formats and support are available

Queenslanders with Disability Network

The 2026 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey is off to the strongest start in the survey’s history.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and help shape decisions across Queensland.

So far, we're hearing from people with chronic illness or ongoing pain, people with psychosocial disability and people living in cities.

We'd welcome more responses from:

- people under 40
- people with intellectual disability
- people in rural and remote areas
- First Nations people
- families, carers and sector workers.

Please take part here https://qdn.org.au/voq-2026/ Accessible formats and support are available

It is open for another 7 weeks to 17 April 2026.

04/03/2026

Yesterday we were proud to host the ARC Creatives' Book Launch & Exhibition at the ARC Community Hall! 💙🎨📚

The afternoon showcased a vibrant exhibition of artwork and children’s books, with works from Trent Griffin (The Kindest Goat), Darren Smith (Friends at First Sight) and Andrew Barton & Imogen Lambeth (Frank the DJ). It was wonderful to share these stories and illustrations with family, friends and community members.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success!

This event was made possible by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Australia.

03/03/2026

We love seeing the Inclusive Education Resource Centre (IERC) through our school partners' eyes 🚐💙

Huge thanks to Cairns State Special School for sharing this lovely snapshot of how the IERC mobile service comes to life in classrooms.
From "treasure chest on wheels" moments to try-before-you-buy discoveries, this is exactly what the service is designed to do for our schools - help educators find the right tools to support learning for every student. 🧩


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02/03/2026

📣 Registrations are now open for the 2026 Cairns Disability Support Worker Conference!

Join the largest regional conference in Queensland tailor-made for Disability Support Workers! This one-day event brings together inspiring guest speakers, lived-experience insights and practical learning designed to support excellence in everyday practice.

To maximise flexibility, attendees can choose to attend for the full day or a half day AM or PM session.

📆 Tuesday 16 June 2026
📍 Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns

Whether you’re looking to refresh your skills, gain new perspectives or connect with others in the sector, this is a day not to miss!

Tickets are limited – secure yours early via the link 🔗 https://www.trybooking.com/DKAGT

26/02/2026

Don't miss the ARC Creatives Book Launch & Exhibition!

Join us on Tuesday 3rd March at The ARC Community Hall for an afternoon tea to celebrate 3 new children's books written and illustrated by the ARC Creatives as part of the ARC story-writing program over the past year!

Big thanks to Gloria at Jabiru Publishing and made possible with a RADF (Regional Arts Development) grant, these books will be for sale, along with a selection of original illustrations on display.

Check out the event details on the flyer - hope to see you there!


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25/02/2026

Today marks Natasha Rivett’s 24th Anniversary at ARC. 🎉

With a decade of experience within the disability sector, Natasha started with ARC as the Residential Respite Coordinator in 2002!

Since that time Natasha has established ARCs first ever supported independent living arrangement, worked with older parent carers, ensured that all people with disabilities and their families/support networks were welcome and supported in a way that would best suit them.

ARC is proud to have Natasha as our Deputy CEO overseeing all aspects of service delivery, still with the same human rights, person centred approach, with the passion, professionalism and dedication of the incredible person who started back in 2002!

Thank you Tash! 😊

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16/02/2026

📌 We're recruiting for a Programs Manager!

If this sounds like the opportunity for you or someone you know, click the link to learn more 🔗 https://www.seek.com.au/job/90206248

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13/02/2026

❤ Valentine's Day Market Stall ❤

The Programs group have been busy creating some beautiful handmade items - which make for a perfect Valentine's Day gift!

Pop into The Hub on 92 Little St to support our talented creators and maybe even find something special to take home. 🎁

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12/02/2026

🎨 Parent/Carer Paint & Sip Event

ARC recognises the important work that informal carers of people with disability do for their loved ones. That's why we host regular events to support parents/carers to enjoy a fun and social afternoon together.

In March, we're holding a Paint & Sip event - check out the details on the flyer or below. And if you'd like to attend, make sure to RSVP!

🗓 Saturday, 14 March
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:30pm
📍 GiGi Bar Restaurant
🎨 Guided by Mel from VIVID Paint Studio
💲 Free event
✨ Limited spaces available – RSVP essential!
📧 To reserve your spot or enquire, email events@arcinc.org.au

Please share with any parent or carer who might enjoy a well‑deserved afternoon out 💛

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06/02/2026

We're currently recruiting for a few positions:

📌 Health Support Facilitator
📌 Support Coordinator - Home & Living
📌 Coordinator of Supports

If any of these sound like an opportunity for you or someone you know, click the link to learn more 🔗 https://www.seek.com.au/Arc-Disability-Services-jobs/at-this-company

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