Our Mission is to support people to live a richer and more connected life. We are a local not-for-profit organisation established in 1993.
Any surplus/profits stay local and go directly toward strengthening our local community and improving support for local people with a disability. Our Board is local, our staff are local and all of our money is spent locally, supporting local businesses and local jobs. Chances are you already know someone who uses our services or who works with us.
15/11/2025
Hereโs a look at whatโs happening at CHSS!
From creative arts to community outings, we offer a wide range of activities to keep our clients engaged, connected, and having fun.
Check out our upcoming programs and see what sparks your interest!
๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐?
Reach out today - weโd love to hear from you!
๐ 6650 5300 | ๐ง admin@chss.org.au
At CHSS, weโre proud to support our community with high-quality, person-centred NDIS services - and now, weโd love to hear from you!
If youโve had a positive experience with CHSS, weโd be so grateful if you could share a few words about it.
Your feedback is truly invaluable - it helps us celebrate whatโs working, continue improving, and share the real impact of our services in the community.
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐?
Iโve had the privilege of working across many sectors of CHSS - from starting as a student and support worker, to senior support, internal quality improvement, audit and compliance, WHS committee member, and now as a Coordinator overseeing SIL (Supported Independent Living) accommodation.
My day-to-day work involves supporting teams of staff to provide the most tailored support to clients living in SIL accommodation - helping them live lives that promote independence, self-achievement, and capacity building while achieving their goals and embracing inclusivity and individuality.
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐?
The most meaningful recent moment was watching three participants move into a new SIL and gradually transform that space from three strangers living together into a home filled with laughter, banter (and the occasional disagreement! ๐ ) but above all, joy, camaraderie, and companionship. What was once an empty space is now a home for three lovely lads from the local community. ๐ ๐
05/11/2025
At CHSS, weโve been supporting the Coffs Harbour community for over 30 years! and weโre just getting started ๐
Weโre not-for-profit, NDIS-registered, and passionate about helping people live richer, more connected lives.
๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ:
โ Person-centred
โ Flexible to your needs
โ Grounded in respect, integrity, and innovation
๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ?
Call us on (02) 6650 5300
Email admin@chss.org.au
Visit www.chss.org.au
Or drop in to 14 Scarba Street, Coffs Harbour
03/11/2025
๐๐ป We had a SPOOK-tacular time at our Annual Halloween Party! ๐ป๐
Our amazing clients showed up ready for frights and fun! From creepy costumes to ghoulish games, the night was packed with laughter and a whole lot of Halloween spirit. ๐ธ๏ธ
We munched on delicious treats, enjoyed a yummy dinner, and had a scary good time celebrating together. ๐ท๏ธ๐ง
Huge thanks to everyone who joined the fun โ your costumes, smiles, and spooky energy made it a night to remember! Until next yearโฆ stay boo-tiful! ๐๐งก
28/10/2025
๐งช๐ Slime Time at Our Community Supports Day Programme! ๐๐งช
Todayโs activity got a little gooey โ we made our very own slime! Everyone had a chance to mix, stir, and get creative with colors and textures. While a few of our clients decided the slimy feeling wasnโt quite their favorite ๐ , others loved squishing and stretching their creations.
It was such a fun hands-on activity that encouraged teamwork, sensory exploration, and lots of laughter. We love seeing everyone try new things and enjoy time together โ even when it gets a little messy! ๐ซ
23/10/2025
What a blast at Coffs Combat Academy today! ๐ฅ๐ช
Our crew jumped right into the workout โ plenty of laughs, coordination challenges, and friendly competition along the way. ๐
So much fun moving, sweating, and cheering each other on. Canโt wait for the next one! ๐๐ฅ
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐?
Iโm the Manager of Service Delivery at CHSS, overseeing our team of Coordinators who support SIL House and Community Support staff. I also manage the rostering team, quality assurance officers, and support SIL intake to ensure participants receive consistent, person-centred support.
My days are a mix of planning, problem-solving, and collaborating with the team to keep everything running smoothly.
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐?
Overseeing the onboarding of three participants into a shared supported independent living arrangement was incredibly rewarding - seeing them settle into new routines and hearing how theyโve been interacting together reminded me why we do what we do ๐
This yearโs theme - โ๐๐ค๐ช ๐๐ง๐, ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ, ๐ค๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก ๐๐ ๐ค๐ฃ๐โ - reminds us that caring touches all of us.
At CHSS, we see firsthand the dedication, compassion, and resilience carers bring to every moment. Whether you're a family member, friend, or support worker, your care makes a world of difference.
๐ซถ Thank you for your compassion.
๐ซถ Thank you for your strength.
๐ซถ Thank you for your support.
๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค?
๐ Offer to give them a short break - even 30 minutes can help.
๐ Check in with a simple โHow are you doing?โ
๐ Share resources or services that might lighten their load: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
Letโs raise awareness, show appreciation, and support carers in our community.
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐?
As CEO at CHSS, my days are rarely the same, but I always begin with a clear focus on why we do this work. I'm driven by a commitment to continuously improve how our organisation supports the teams who, in turn, support our incredible participants.
I work closely with our savvy CHSS Board and our Strategic Leadership team - Jenna, Rachel, Vishal, and Emma - to explore opportunities, respond to emerging needs, and strengthen our impact. Iโm constantly scanning the community landscape for shifts in policy, especially from the NDIS, and actively engaging with other sector leaders to share insights and advocate for meaningful change.
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐?
There are so many. Walking past our groups heading into the mall - seeing connection, purpose, and joy in motion. Hearing great ideas and small but meaningful improvements from staff across CHSS. Those โslight edgeโ moments show how deeply our team cares.
I love seeing our SIL participants out and about, living rich and connected lives. Driving past homes and seeing people enjoying the weather and each otherโs company - thatโs what floats my boat. And of course, witnessing our strategic plan come to life!
This , CHSS invites individuals, families, and support networks to reflect on what makes each person unique - their strengths, interests, goals, and values.
Swipe through for a few thoughtful questions designed to spark meaningful conversations and self-discovery. Whether you're exploring future possibilities, planning for employment, or simply reflecting on what matters most - these prompts are a great place to start.
Inspired by a resource from Down Syndrome Australia, these questions are part of a broader activity that supports people with disability to explore their own path toward independence, purpose, and connection.
Last week we welcomed more than 30 people to our ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ!
It was a fantastic night with a mix of CHSS clients, staff and community members all coming together for an evening of connection, laughter and yes plenty of good food too๐
These nights are all about inclusion, fun and friendship, and we absolutely love being part of them.
Everyoneโs welcome, so if youโd like to join in, just reach out for the details ๐
We canโt wait to see you at the next one!
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Coffs Harbour Support Services is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1993 by local families and community members. We are committed to building a Community in which people with disability are valued and contributing members and employ values-aligned, passionate, kind and respectful Support workers - compatible with your individual NDIS goals and personality.
We offer a range of services and supports and innovative activities within the Greater Coffs area. We are committed to the National Standards for Disability Services, which focus on person-centered approaches and promote choice and control by people with disability.
We provide Supported Independent Living (SIL) services to clients in several homes across Coffs Harbour. We work with clients to explore what options are available and how we can assist our clients to live as independently as possible and to meet their goals.
Our Community Participation Program operates Monday to Friday and provides a range of activities such as: Photography and film making, Fishing club, Art and music therapies, Health and fitness, Sport and recreation, Specialist literacy and numeracy skills, Computer skills, โFix itโ club (in partnership with the Coffs Harbour Menโs Shed), The Red Hots Band, Micro-Business program.
Our Drop In Support Services will help you develop and maintain independent living skills to achieve the goals set out in your NDIS Plan, such as: Cooking, Cleaning, Budgeting, Shopping, Medication management and access to community and health services.
Any surplus/profits stay local and go directly toward strengthening our local community and improving support for local people with a disability. Our Board is local, our staff are local and all of our money is spent locally, supporting local businesses and local jobs. Chances are you already know someone who uses our services or who works with us.
