24/02/2026
Hey everyone!
Katie here and with a bit of a long post.
This is hard for me to even think about writing and knowing what to ask for right now... Thank goodness for good friends and chat gpt 😂 we are in a rental situation atm...
After all we have been through, this is a bit of a kick in the guts when we are finally feeling some sort of normality finally being at home with the kids.
We’ve been given ONE WEEK to decide whether to sign a new lease — with a rent increase, new conditions, and only a 6-month term. Our current lease doesn’t end until the start of May, and we have here for 4 years. But we’re being asked to commit now or risk a Notice to Leave.
We have chosen to open the possibility of a new rental to ourselves. We are nowhere in a position to purchase or build. Wouldn't that be the dream!
After everything Tobias has been through, and our other beautiful kids, we have worked so hard to rebuild some stability. School routine. Therapy routine. Making life as normal as possible with our new world.
We understand landlords have rights. We understand the market is tough.
But we are asking — is there anyone who can help?
• Does anyone know of accessible 4–5 bedroom rentals in the Northern Beaches of Cairns?
• Are there any disability housing supports or advocacy services we should be contacting?
• Has anyone successfully negotiated for a longer lease or periodic option in similar circumstances? Although, they have told us in the offer email this can't be an option.
• Are there community contacts, property owners, or agencies who are compassionate in situations like ours?
We’re not looking for sympathy — just guidance, connections, or options.
Tobias needs wide doorways, accessibility space, and stability.
Moving isn’t just packing boxes for us — it’s equipment, modifications, transport, and a huge emotional shift.
If you have advice, contacts, or even just a share to widen the net, we’d appreciate it more than you know.
Thank you for walking beside us through this journey.
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Here's a cute photo of Tobias in a taxi to brighten your day
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