Carpe Diem Community Services

14/11/2025

🌸 WOMEN’S YARNING CIRCLE – POT PAINTING DAY! 🌸

What an amazing session we had at this week’s Women’s Yarning Circle!
Thank you to all the ladies who joined us, the photos say it all.
So much colour, creativity, laughter and connection.

Everyone got involved in painting their terracotta pots, each one turning out beautiful. These will become Christmas gifts after we add soil and plants in next weeks session. 🎨

We also enjoyed puzzles, music, chats, and plenty of yummy snacks together.
It was such a warm, fun and uplifting morning — we love seeing the joy and pride in everyone’s creations. 🌷

Thank you again to all our wonderful women for making this space so special.
We can’t wait for the next one! 🌼



**Consent was given to share photos

30/10/2025

Looking for Respite That Feels Like Home?

At Carpe Diem Community Services, we offer inclusive, culturally aware respite stays designed to support participants and their families.

We provide:
• Comfortable short-term accommodation with 24/7 support
• Pick-ups and drop-offs from community or home
• Flexible support for individuals and families
• Warm, culturally respectful environments where everyone feels welcome
• Meaningful activities — from fishing trips and cultural crafts to community outings and relaxation time

Whether you’re travelling in for appointments, family respite, or a well-deserved break, Carpe Diem makes it easy to feel at home while away.

30/10/2025

Another Amazing Respite Stay!

Anastasia joined us again for a wonderful respite in Darwin — and what an incredible two weeks it was!

From fishing adventures at East Arm and Howard Springs, to shopping trips, weaving beautiful baskets, and exploring the Museum, Anastasia made the most of every moment. She also attended her physio and NDIS meetings, visited family, and enjoyed plenty of laughs, shared meals, and movie nights together.

Our team loved seeing and supporting Anastasia and to reconnect, rest, and create new memories. We’re so grateful to be part of their journey 💙

*Consent was given to share these photos

22/10/2025

🎉Happy Birthday to Our Amazing Operations Manager! 🎉

Today we are celebrating the incredible Michael Duckenfield 🙌🥳

Your dedication, leadership, and passion for empowering lives through quality service delivery truly makes a difference every day.
Your commitment to excellence keeps our team strong and our clients supported! We are so lucky to have you shaping our direction 💪🙏💜

Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, joy, and everything that makes you smile. Thank you for all that you do. And here's another year of making an impact 💙

17/10/2025

06/10/2025

🏡 Supported Independent Living Vacancy – Spacious Share House in Nakara

Join Our Friendly Share House at Carpe Diem! 🙋‍♂️
Looking for a welcoming and accessible living space?
We currently have a vacancy in our large, all-male, comfortable share house in Nakara, perfect for someone needing high-level support while enjoying their independence. The house is located on a quiet street and a short walk to Casuarina Shopping Centre.

✨Features
- Wheelchair accessible bedrooms♿
- Wheelchair accessible house car 🚌
- Low rental contribution 💰
- multiple living and outdoor areas for joint activities or privacy 🏡
- private room for family members to stay over👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
- Comfortable and friendly atmosphere

If you're seeking a place to call home with great amenities and a supportive community, we’d love to hear from you!

💬 Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support your journey to independence.
Phone - 08 8900 0829
Email - admin@carpediem.net.au
or contact our Ops Manager
Michael - 0480 577 388
michael@carpediem.net.au

📋 Ready to refer someone or make an inquiry? Click here to start the referral process: https://www.carpediem.net.au/referral/

11/09/2025

At Carpe Diem Community Services, we’re more than providers — we’re partners in your journey. 🌿

From SIL to STA/MTA housing to daily living support and complex mental health care, our services are built around respect, dignity, and inclusion.

𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 (08) 8900 0829 𝘰𝘳 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴.

11/09/2025

𝗡𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. Taking the time to check in with family, friends, colleagues, or neighbours can open the door to stronger bonds and brighter days. 🌿

02/09/2025

“R𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆”

𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘋𝘐𝘚, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥. 𝘐𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵:

✅ Be directly related to your disability
✅ Represent good value for money
✅ Support you to pursue your goals, independence, and community participation

Understanding this test is powerful—it helps participants make informed choices about their plans and ensures providers deliver services that align with NDIS rules and expectations.

When you know what reasonable and necessary means, you’re better equipped to get the right supports, achieve your goals, and use your funding effectively.

27/08/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦

The NDIS has launched its new Thriving Kids Program — designed to give children and their families more support early, helping them reach their full potential.

At Carpe Diem Community Services, we’re passionate about creating positive outcomes for kids and families. This program focuses on early intervention, better access to services, and support tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Together, we can help kids grow, learn, and thrive. 💛

26/08/2025

$45 million. Three pilots. One goal: quality supports for NDIS participants.

✔ Therapy pilot ($20M) starting later this year
✔ SIL & Support Coordination pilots ($25M+) already underway
✔ Data guides a three-year NDIS pricing reform plan
✔ Focus on better outcomes & long-term provider viability

Senator Jenny McAllister: “The right support makes a real and lasting difference to the lives of NDIS participants.”

This is a major step forward for a stronger, fairer NDIS.

26/08/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗼𝘆

Meet Jayden’s newest “support worker” — Noodles the dog!

With regular visits, Noodles has been helping Jayden build a calm and structured morning routine — filled with comfort, confidence, and plenty of tail wags. The bond between them has been so heartwarming to see.

We’re incredibly proud of Jayden’s progress and love how this special friendship is helping him thrive. Keep shining, Jayden — and thank you, Noodles, for being such a wonderful part of the journey!