Candia Care & Support

03/03/2026

My heart is so full watching Caroline & Liz take on the Half Marathon this weekend.

Liz’s dedication and support in the lead up to the day was just beautiful — such a true example of commitment and care.

And Caroline completing the 10km run/walk with a walking stick and an injured knee… that’s pure determination and resilience.

So incredibly proud. So inspiring 🥰

This is what Candia Care is all about — walking alongside people as they achieve things they once thought were out of reach. 💛

19/12/2025

A few weeks ago, our fabulous team came together for our annual Christmas party 🎄It was a lovely opportunity to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to these incredible people for the compassion, dedication, and hard work they show every single day.

We were missing around 10 team members on the night, who were busy doing what they do best—supporting our amazing clients. That commitment truly says it all.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you.
Merry Christmas to our team, our clients, and our wider community ❤️

26/11/2025

🎉 Celebrating One Year! 🎉

In early October some of our amazing team got together to celebrate our first year of Candia Care and Support. A huge thank you to our wonderful community for your support — we truly couldn’t do what we do without you. 💙

Here’s to another year of making a difference! 🌟

15/10/2025

🙌 Want to get into aged care or disability support? This fully funded course could be your start — contact the provider for details!

📣 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄!

Looking to start a career in 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲)?

CHS Training is expanding its training footprint south of Grafton and is thrilled to deliver a 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 introductory skill set from the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) in 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 — starting 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟕 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Gain practical skills, become 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝, and take your first step toward a 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 supporting others.
👉 Hands-on training
👉 Supportive local trainer - Mel Cockshutt
👉 Growing local industry demand

✨ 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 — 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! ✨

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Mondays & Tuesdays for 5 weeks, commencing 27 October
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
💰 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: $0*
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Learning Live Training Rooms, 12 Belah Rd, Port Macquarie

𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
Places are limited so call or email to obtain an enrolment pack and attend Registration Day.
📅 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - Tuesday 21 October (12 Belah Rd, Port Macquarie)
📞 02 6642 5559
📤 info@chstrain.com.au
RTO 90941

*This training is fully funded by the NSW Government for eligible students under the Smart and Skilled Targeted Priorities Prevocational & Part Qualifications program (places are limited).

02/10/2025

👏 Our amazing support worker Liz is walking 150km to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute!

With 1 in 5 people experiencing mental health challenges, this cause means so much. ❤️

Please support Liz if you can: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2182726282206707/?fundraiser_source=external_url

Go Liz! 👟✨

28/08/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Disability Support Workers Wanted

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? At Candia Care & Support, we’re more than a team – we’re a family. 💜 We believe everyone deserves the chance to live their best life, and we’re looking for kind, reliable, and motivated support workers to join us on this journey.

✨ What we offer:
✔ A supportive and inclusive workplace
✔ Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
✔ Ongoing training and growth opportunities
✔ The chance to truly impact the lives of others

✨ What we’re looking for:
✔ Compassionate and patient individuals
✔ Great communication and reliability
✔ Experience in support work (min cert III)
✔ A genuine passion for empowering others

If you’re ready to be someone’s biggest advocate and create positive change every day, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now by calling us on 02 5572 9400 or emailing admin@candiacare.com.au

24/07/2025

At Candia Care & Support, we work with people of all ages and abilities and pride ourselves on being inclusive and flexible in the supports we provide. We specialise in supporting individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, dual diagnosis, and complex needs. We have a team with extensive experience in supporting people living with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Every person’s journey is different, and we’re here to walk alongside them, without judgment through both the highs and lows of life.
- Meet the team in our July Meet the Experts feature; Online and in print; https://issuu.com/focus.mag/docs/greater_port_macquarie_focus_-_i232/87

26/06/2025

able.plus in partnership with Elite sponsor New Horizons proudly welcomed attendees to the Port Macquarie Able Meet this week.

It was a smooth and successful event, providing a valuable opportunity to share information about our organisation and connect with the community.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making the event a success 🙏🏻

20/06/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate the installation of a brand new access ramp for Lillian – a big step toward greater independence and safety at home!

This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the NDIS, the tireless advocacy of our coordinator Jodie, and the many incredible people who worked behind the scenes to make it happen.

It truly takes a team – and we’re so proud to be part of it. 💙

20/06/2025

Registrations for the 2025 Mental Health Artworks Exhibition are Now Open! 🎨Proudly presented by Coast & Country Primary Care.

Whether you're an emerging artist or simply passionate about mental health awareness, we invite you to be part of this meaningful event.

We are empowering individuals impacted by mental illness to share their journeys of hope, recovery, and personal growth through art. The theme of this year’s exhibition is: Taking Steps on Your Wellbeing Journey,” is all about celebrating steps that we take towards improving our mental health and wellbeing.

Please go to https://ccpc.com.au/mental-health-art-works-exhibition for all information and to register! Registrations are open until Friday 15 August.

We are looking forward to another impactful Exhibition this year at Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden, from 4 - 12 October 2025.