Humble Beginnings
Avenues Lifestyle Support Association Inc. is a not for profit Gympie based Disability Service provider funded since 1993.
In 1976 thirty Gympie families formed a Parent Support Group and this group was the original forerunner to the organisation that was to be. In 1993 the Accommodation Sub-Committee of the group evolved into an Incorporated Association and Avenues Lifestyle Support Association Inc. was born.
From such a committed beginning the association now supports over 30 people with a disability and employs over 40 staff members who ensure that service delivery is of the highest standard. We are a person centred, boutique organisation whose commitment is to excellent, quality service and support.
Avenues has always met funding body certification through external audit processes and is compliant with the NDIS Quality Standards. Certification represents full recognition of our Service as a professionally run disability service delivery organisation.
MISSION
Our MISSION is to support persons with disabilities and their families to develop their capacity and increase their participation in the community through the provision of one-on-one support and other services.
Areas of focus for Avenues include:
- Accommodation, short- and long-term
- 24/7 supported living
- One-on-one support for community involvement
- Development of clients to become more independent
- Development and support of motivated and competent staff
- Plan management
- Advocacy for accessibility
- Financial responsibility and reinvestment in services
VALUES
At Avenues we value:
- People in all their diversity, regardless of ability
- Inclusion of all people in the community
- A workforce that is competent, motivated and client focused
- A work environment that supports staff
- Listening, feedback and new ideas
VISION
Our vision is for Avenues to be the preferred provider of adult disability services in the Gympie community
Our Team
