KOAHANII

19/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close (apart from Mel! No holidays over here!!) , we need to give gratitude thats WELL overdue 💚💛

To our management team.....Tenielle and Jan.... and to every one of our incredible support workers: thank you. The dedication, compassion and empathy you’ve shown this year has not gone unnoticed (even when we were too tired to say it out loud).

Truth bomb 💣 — 2025 absolutely tried to take Josh and I out on a personal level. BUT not once did our team let Koahanii wobble. From day one, our goal was to build something bigger than us — a team that shows up, holds the standard, and keeps things running seamlessly even when the directors are off fighting life.

And finally… after a long road, a few wrong turns, and some serious lessons — we’ve found our dynamic duo. Tenielle and Jan, you two have been an absolute force. You lead with heart, backbone and integrity, and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful.

To our support workers — you are the magic. The patience, empathy and care you bring every single day is the reason Koahanii is what it is.

Wishing our Koahanii family and followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄✨
Here’s to a calmer 2026, less chaos… and significantly fewer wrinkles for Mel 😮‍💨😂

10/12/2025

As we move closer to Christmas, many people experience overwhelm, sensory overload, loneliness, or added pressure. At Koahanii, we want to remind our community that it’s okay to take a breath and it’s okay to ask for support. You are not alone.
Whether you need someone to talk to, grounding strategies, or connection to further services, our team is always here to help. This season isn’t just about celebration -it’s about care, compassion, and community. 💚💜

25/09/2025

🌟 Our Gorgeous Girl Renee & Her Sisters Are Walking 42KMS! 🌟

They are taking on an incredible challenge and walking 42 kilometres for the kids! 👣💛

There might be some sore feet and blisters at the end of the day, but that’s nothing compared to what the kids they are walking for endure every single day.

🙏 Please jump onboard and support these amazing ladies!

Big or small – every dollar truly makes a difference.

🍫 We also have fundraising chocolates available at All Our Hands if you’d like to drop by and support that way too!

Let’s help them smash their fundraising goal and show them how proud we are! 💪✨
https://www.allnightlong.org.au/fundraisers/reneewilkinson

06/09/2025

Shout out to Nathan at iBarber Mt Gravatt Westfield ✂️👏

He honestly deserves a medal (or at least a strong coffee) for surviving a haircut with my little lad today. Being on the spectrum, haircuts can feel like a full-blown WWE match! there were tears, a few ninja-kicks aimed at mum, and plenty of resistance.

But Nathan? Cool as a cucumber. Patient as a saint. And the best part , He backed me up the whole way through with calm, kindness, and zero judgment.

So if you need a barber who can handle literally anything with a smile, Nathan’s your man! 💇‍♂️🙌

20/06/2025

19/06/2025

We have an amazing mix of cultures, both staff and participants. We want to acknowledge tomorrow being the Maori New Year also known as Matariki. Here is some information about what it means and how you can celebrate.

:✨ Matariki: A Time of Stars, Whānau, and New Beginnings ✨

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a sacred time marked by the rising of a star cluster known as Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea—the Eyes of the God Tāwhirimātea. These nine stars are not just points in the night sky but spiritual beings that guide the rhythms of life. Each star has a name and meaning:
• Matariki – the mother star, symbolising health and wellbeing
• Pōhutukawa – honours those who have passed
• Tupuānuku – connected to food grown in the soil
• Tupuārangi – linked to food from the sky, like birds and fruit
• Waitī – associated with freshwater
• Waitā – linked to the ocean and seafood
• Waipunarangi – tied to rain and weather
• Ururangi – connected to the winds
• Hiwa-i-te-Rangi – the wishing star, tied to dreams and aspirations

Since 2022, New Zealand has honoured Matariki with a national public holiday, giving all Kiwis a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate. For Māori, Matariki is not just a celestial event—it’s a deeply cultural time for remembrance, celebration, and planning for the future.

Different iwi (tribes) across Aotearoa have unique traditions. Some look to other stars in the sky. Others time their Matariki celebrations by the lunar calendar or local environmental signs. Despite these differences, all agree that Matariki is a time to gather with whānau (family) and remember ancestors, share kai, tell stories, and make wishes for the year ahead.

Celebrations include dawn ceremonies, kapa haka performances, feasts, fireworks, lantern festivals, and star-gazing events across the country. In many marae, families return home to reconnect and honour those who have passed.

Matariki brings people together under the stars—a chance to reflect on the past, enjoy the present, and dream of what’s to come. 🌌🌿

29/04/2025

We’re excited to be growing again and have shifts available from Ipswich to the Gold Coast.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and hold the necessary qualifications, we’d love to hear from you!
Strong spoken and written English is essential, and experience supporting individuals with brain injuries/Mental Health is a valued bonus.

Immediate shifts available

Forward resume to ops@koahanii.com

29/04/2025

We’re excited to be growing again and have shifts available from Ipswich to the Gold Coast.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and hold the necessary qualifications, we’d love to hear from you!
Strong spoken and written English is essential, and experience supporting individuals with brain injuries is a valued bonus.

please forward resume to ops@koahanii.com

08/04/2025

Today we met koahanii's offical baby number 2!!! Little miss perfect is now 6 weeks old and many more visits to come! We absolutely love her ❤️

05/04/2025

The crowd before it even started!!

05/04/2025

KOAHANII in-house round!!! What an amazing turn out last night. Thanks for all the support shown 🙏 even though Mel didn't walk out with the Easter raffle!!!

25/03/2025

We are Looking For Males support workers in the Ipswich and Gold Coast Areas