Bamford Community Care

07/03/2026

Happy International Women Day to all those amazing women in our lives.

03/03/2026

Support Worker (M) – Teenage Participants

Bamford Community Care

Bamford Community Care is seeking passionate and reliable Support Workers (M) to join our growing team supporting teenage boys within the community.

This role focuses on capacity building, independence, and emotional support, helping participants work toward their individual goals in a safe and supportive environment.

✅ Essential Requirements

Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Valid Driver’s Licence

Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance

Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

Preferred (but not essential):

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

⭐ Skills & Attributes

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

Strong active listening skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Clear and professional communication with families and stakeholders

Ability to complete accurate documentation demonstrating progress toward participant goals

Patience, empathy, and a strengths-based approach

🧩 Key Duties

Supporting participants with capacity building

Providing verbal prompts to encourage independence (supporting — not completing tasks)

Assisting with emotional regulation strategies

Supporting community access and social participation

Working alongside participants to achieve their goals, needs, and aspirations

📩 How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

📧 reception@bamfordcommunitycare.com

02/03/2026

⚠️ 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲: 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭 - 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ⚠️

Townsville will experience king tides this week, with the 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟰.𝟬𝟭 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵.

These higher-than-usual tides may cause water to inundate low-lying areas, including:
✅ Railway Estate
✅ South Townsville
✅ Hermit Park
✅ Parts of the CBD (Hanran Street, Ogden Street)

What you can do:
✔ Move vehicles and belongings to higher ground
✔ Avoid driving through saltwater – it can damage your vehicle and create safety hazards

King tides are a natural event, but 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.

ℹ️ More info: https://bit.ly/4bVZRGW

01/03/2026

Townsville - My Housing Options
Free information sessions for people with disability, providers, workers and sector leaders.
- Tuesday 3 March 10:00am - 12:00pm for people with disability and their family.
Click here to register https://events.humanitix.com/my-housing-options-information-session-qdn-townsville

- Tuesday 3 March 1:00pm - 3:00pm for organisations and staff.
Click here to register https://events.humanitix.com/my-housing-options-information-session-qdn-townsville-staff

These sessions are interactive, accessible, and focused on practical steps. They are designed to support people at different stages of your housing journey, along with supporting workers to walk alongside people with disability.

These events are for:
1. People with disability, their families and supporters
2. Organisations and workers who support people with disability

Sessions to be delivered in person and online across metropolitan, regional and rural Queensland.
For more information please follow this link: https://qdn.org.au/my-housing-options-information-sessions/

21/02/2026

https://form.jotform.com/251667969016873 ‼️
👆👆 Click here to register FREE

🔥 GULNGAY COUNTRY MEN’S CULTURAL CAMP 🔥
📍 Nyleta (Tully Area)
🗓 One full week on Country - Come for a day trip or camp

🏕 Camping on Country
🤿 River diving & swimming holes
📍 Visiting story places
🎯 Hunting & fishing
🪵 Making spears, woomeras & boomerangs
🔥 Yarning with Elders
🧠 Men’s law, roles & responsibility
❤️ Healing, strength & connection

Strong culture. Strong men.
Come sit, listen, learn and reconnect.

🚫 Drug & alcohol free
🧔🏾‍♂️ 18+ men | All backgrounds welcome

📞 0475 674 780 | 0447 557 398
🌐 www.mgwtours.com.au

14/02/2026

Join our online event with an incredible line-up of LGBTQIA+ people with disability, including trans and gender diverse and First Nations voices, to share their stories, insights, and leadership.
Wednesday 18 February 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm AEDT

13/02/2026

My Housing Options: Free information sessions for people with disability, providers, workers and sector leaders.
These sessions are interactive, accessible, and focused on practical steps. They are designed to support people at different stages of your housing journey, along with supporting workers to walk alongside people with disability.

These events are for:
1. People with disability, their families and supporters
2. Organisations and workers who support people with disability

Sessions to be delivered in person and online across metropolitan, regional and rural Queensland.
For more information please follow this link: https://qdn.org.au/my-housing-options-information-sessions/

06/02/2026

Expressions of interest to be part of the First Nations Pool have been extended.

The First Nations Pool will enable First Nations NDIS participants and their supporters, to have a say on how to improve the NDIS for First Nations people with disability.

This Pool is open to First Nations participants, families and carers who want to take part in one-on-one yarns, focus groups and workshops.

Find out more or sign up at 💻 https://ow.ly/5ogW50XBGtS

📷 Artwork ‘Belonging’ by Charmaine Mumbulla.

05/02/2026

01/02/2026

Support Worker – Casual

Bamford Community Care (BCC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our growing team. We provide high-quality, person-centred supports to NDIS participants, focusing on dignity, choice, and strengths-based practice.

About the Role
As a Support Worker with BCC, you will support participants to achieve their individual goals, maintain independence, and actively engage in their community. This role requires flexibility, reliability, and a genuine commitment to person-centred care.

Key Requirements
To be successful in this role, applicants must:
Be flexible with availability, including weekends
Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Hold a current Driver’s Licence (and have access to a reliable vehicle)
Have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Modules
Be able to demonstrate how you meet participant needs using a person-centred, strengths-based approach
Have strong communication skills and the ability to follow support plans and lawful directions
Maintain professional boundaries and complete accurate documentation

We are looking for someone who:
Values participant choice, autonomy, and inclusion
Can adapt supports to suit individual strengths, goals, and preferences
Is reliable, respectful, and aligned with NDIS Practice Standards
Works well independently and as part of a team

What We Offer
Hourly rates in accordance with the SCHADS Award
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Ongoing guidance and opportunities for professional growth
Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your availability and how you apply a person-centred, strengths-based approach in your support work to reception@bamfordcommunitycare.com

Bamford Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and high-quality supports to all participants.

29/01/2026

Hey Townsville 👋

We would like to advise that the new address of the Kirwan Police Station is 20 Golf Links Drive, Kirwan.

We look forward to sharing more about this facility very soon! 🤳