Koomarri

21/11/2025

Koomarri's Annual General Meeting is fast approaching!

Join us for our yearly review, key updates, future plans, and a chance to get answers to the questions that matter to you.

📅 Date: Wednesday 26 November 2026
⌛ Time: 2:45pm arrival for a 3pm sharp start
📍 Location: Koomarri Central; Corroboree Room
25 Launceston Street, Phillip ACT 2606

✏️ To RSVP or find out more, please contact us via phone or email
☎️ Phone: (02) 6280 6143 | 📨Email: Reception@koomarri.asn.au

14/11/2025

🧵✨ Our brand-new Stitch Club has been on fire this term! From bracelets and brooches to handmade skirts, necklaces, bunting, and festive creations like Christmas baubles, trees, and cards - there’s been no shortage of creativity. 🎄💫

Every piece is made with patience, imagination, and a whole lot of heart. 💙

Want to see what we’ll dream up next? You’ll have to join us next term to find out! 😉

📅 Spots fill up fast! Speak to our Intake team now and get stitching!

Email: Intake@koomarri.asn.au
Phone: (02) 6280 6143

31/10/2025

👻🎃Happy Halloween from the Koomarri Team!🎃👻

Have a super spooky Friday everyone! 🧟

29/10/2025

🌟 Service User Spotlight: Milly 🌟

Say hello to Milly - an absolute legend in every sense! 💛 Milly has shown incredible determination, focus, and drive, taking on every challenge thrown her way. Her hard work has paid off in a huge way, and she has recently secured paid employment with The Pharmacy Guild!

Milly joined the Customised Employment Program in 2024 with a positive attitude toward finding meaningful work. She completed work experience at AEON Academy before successfully securing a placement with The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (TPG) through an authentic job interview. After completing a 10-week work experience and demonstrating her reliability and skills, Milly was offered supported employment, then open employment soon after. She now works one day per week at TPG and continues to develop her independence in the workplace.

Milly has been unstoppable in pursuing her goals, showing that dedication, persistence, and a positive attitude can lead to amazing achievements. Her story is a reminder of what’s possible when you put your mind to it, and she’s only just getting started!

Way to go, Milly! You’re an inspiration, a powerhouse, and a total trailblazer! 🚀

26/09/2025

🔦 This week, we wanted to put our artists under the spotlight and showcase some of the beautiful pieces that they’ve created! From Creative Class to Stitch Club, creativity flows through their fingertips and onto the canvas, leaving us with vibrant decorations to display throughout the Central Offices.

🎨 Creative Class has been working on dot painting, pebble coasters, button art, and constructing a park bench with paddle pop sticks.

🧵 Stitch Club has made crochet coasters, spool birds, fabric necklaces, pom-poms, and fabric bookmarks.

🤝 Men’s and Women’s groups have been making affirmation stones, mandala art, and paddle pop stick houses.

💛 We’re so proud of the talent and imagination in our community. Each piece is a reminder that creativity is for everyone, and it brings colour and joy to our space every day.

18/09/2025

We’re excited to share that our time at the Disability Expo over the weekend was a big success! 🙌

The event gave us the chance to connect with so many new people in the community - families, individuals, and supporters - and have meaningful conversations about the services we provide. These connections are at the heart of what we do, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to meet more families so we can continue to support them in reaching their goals.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall, shared their stories, and took the time to learn more about how we can help. Every conversation helps us build stronger connections and provide better services for the people who need them.

💬 Missed out on the Expo? Don’t worry! you can still reach out to us anytime to learn more about our services and how we can support you.

Contact us here:
📩Intake@koomarri.asn.au
📞02 6280 6143

11/09/2025

We are sincerely grateful to Region Canberra for featuring our organisation and highlighting the collaboration between IT experts and charities. This article showcases how partnerships like these drive meaningful impact for the communities we serve. We encourage you to read the full piece to learn more about our mission and the ways technology is supporting people with disability.

Read the full article here: https://region.com.au/it-experts-and-local-charities-can-make-the-perfect-pair/888183/

04/09/2025

🌟 We’re thrilled to share that Koomarri will be part of the Disability Expo this year! The expo is a wonderful opportunity for people with disability, families, carers, and service providers to come together, connect, and explore what’s possible.

📍 You’ll find us at Booth 59

Our team will be there to:
✅ Share information about our services and supports
✅ Answer your questions one-on-one
✅ Chat about how we can work alongside you or your loved ones

Whether you’re looking for information, new opportunities, or just want to connect with our friendly team, we’d love to see you at the expo. 💬🌈

02/09/2025

🧑‍🍳 Ready, steady, bake!

🧁 Our Bake Off was a huge success! From family recipes to bold new creations, we were blown away by the talent, teamwork, and delicious treats on display. It wasn’t just about the baking; it was about connection, confidence, and celebrating what we can achieve together.

🙏 A big thank you to everyone who took part, supported, and shared in the fun. We can’t wait for the next one!

28/08/2025

🥯 You heard that right!

🍽️ The kitchen connoisseurs of Koomarri are coming together again to share their family recipes, risky experiments, and sweet (or savoury) masterpieces that just might steal the show.

🏆 Who will rise to the top in this ultimate bake-off? Who will the judges deem to be the next best chef?

👀 Find out next week!

26/08/2025

😴 Just two more sleeps until the Canberra Community Disability Expo!

Come by our stall to meet the team, learn about our programs, and discover how we support people to thrive. Whether you're a participant, carer, provider, or just curious, we’d love to say hello!

🗓️ Thursday 28 August 2025
🕙 10am - 1pm
📍 Ainslie Football Club | 52 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie ACT 2602
🔗 Register to attend for free: https://events.humanitix.com/canberra-community-disability-expo

See you there! 👋

Canberra Community Disability Expo hosted by The DEC

21/08/2025

It is with a deep sense of sadness and loss that Koomarri learned of the passing of Professor Douglas Boer.

Professor Boer was a key partner and friend of Koomarri for almost 13 years, providing invaluable clinical education, advice and practical support for many of our clients and staff.

We will remember his genuine care and compassion for people and for his outstanding clinical brilliance and mentorship.

Professor Boer made an exceptional contribution to so many people around the world and the impact of his work is far reaching and will be long lasting.

We feel blessed for having the privilege to have worked with Professor Boer and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.