The Compass Institute Inc

The Compass Institute Inc Compass supports people with disabilities to thrive based on a foundational philosophy that all people deserve the opportunity to shine.

Music, learning and confidence building all came together recently when Maddison, Lachlan and Charlie practised their wr...
18/06/2026

Music, learning and confidence building all came together recently when Maddison, Lachlan and Charlie practised their writing skills by selecting and recording three of their favourite songs for Josiah's Jams. 🎵✍️

Activities like these create opportunities to build literacy skills while connecting learning to personal interests and enjoyment.

Everyday inclusion is often found in these simple moments where learning feels meaningful, social and fun.

What if we celebrated courage in all its forms? 💭💙Chris recently showed exactly what that can look like by attending a d...
17/06/2026

What if we celebrated courage in all its forms? 💭💙

Chris recently showed exactly what that can look like by attending a dental appointment and then returning the next day for X-rays.

Moments like these may not always be visible to others, but they represent determination, resilience and personal growth. 🌱💪

Cultural change starts when we recognise and value the everyday achievements that help people build confidence and move forward.

What if we paid more attention to progress rather than perfection? 🚶‍♂️💫

Learning practical life skills creates opportunities for greater independence.Henry recently participated in a cooking c...
14/06/2026

Learning practical life skills creates opportunities for greater independence.

Henry recently participated in a cooking class where he learned how to make homemade hot chips. 🍟

At Compass, learning isn't limited to a classroom. Skills are developed through real experiences that build confidence, independence and everyday capability.

It's one of the many ways the Compass approach focuses on strengths, growth and lifelong learning.

Well done Henry! 💙

Community participation happens through everyday actions.Rebecca and Cameron recently worked together delivering meals t...
11/06/2026

Community participation happens through everyday actions.

Rebecca and Cameron recently worked together delivering meals to seven participants across the Coast through Meals on Wheels. 🚗👏

Along the way they developed teamwork, responsibility, communication skills and community connections.

It's a simple reminder that inclusion works best when people are active contributors within their communities.

Fantastic work Rebecca and Cameron!

🐔 WIN THE COOLEST CHICKEN TRACTOR ON THE SUNSHINE COAST! 🐔This custom-built, mobile chicken tractor is an absolute maste...
10/06/2026

🐔 WIN THE COOLEST CHICKEN TRACTOR ON THE SUNSHINE COAST! 🐔

This custom-built, mobile chicken tractor is an absolute masterpiece! Featuring a fun, hand-painted SpongeBob exterior and a premium, easy-clean, heavy-duty interior. Your chooks will be living in absolute luxury!
Measurements:
3.5m L to tow ball; Balcony edges 2.55m L; 1.3m width 2.10m height

👀 SEE IT LIVE👀
Come check it out in person:
📍Nambour Show Day: Friday 12th June - Sunday 14th June
📍Garden Show from Friday 10th July – Sunday 12th July

🎟️ RAFFLE TICKETS🎟️
1 Ticket for $5 OR 🔥 5 Tickets for $20!

How to Buy Tickets 📲
Getting your tickets is easy:
- Visit us at our display at the Nambour Show
- Find us at the Garden Show
- Or stop by one of our Connection Cafés

🎥 Don’t miss the video created by our amazing Multimedia team:
https://youtu.be/BeWuF3d0dng

What helps people develop skills, confidence and a sense of contribution?Often, it's the opportunity to apply their stre...
10/06/2026

What helps people develop skills, confidence and a sense of contribution?
Often, it's the opportunity to apply their strengths in meaningful ways.

Nienna has wonderful listening skills 👂, kindness towards others 💙, and her work creating glass cases for the Mother's Day store 🌸🪟. Nienna continues to shine as one of our Fabric Creation stars.

When people are recognised for their strengths and given opportunities to develop them, growth becomes visible not just in skills, but in confidence 💪, relationships 🤝 and community participation 🌏.

This is what capability development looks like in practice. ✅

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Jenna and Jason Cleary from Elders Palmwoods! 🌟We're incredibly grateful to Jenna and Jason for su...
09/06/2026

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Jenna and Jason Cleary from Elders Palmwoods! 🌟

We're incredibly grateful to Jenna and Jason for supporting Gina through Compass Institute's Employability Program.

Over recent weeks, Gina has gained valuable workplace experience with the Elders Palmwoods team, building her skills and confidence through tasks such as data entry, mail merging, and social media management.

Experiences like these help Trainees develop practical workplace skills, explore future employment opportunities, and grow their confidence in professional environments.

Thank you, Jenna and Jason, for investing your time, knowledge, and encouragement. Partnerships like this help create meaningful pathways for inclusion and employment within our community.

👏 Well done, Gina, on embracing every opportunity and continuing to grow!

✨ Grateful for the support! ✨We are incredibly thankful to announce that The Compass Institute has received a $14,750 gr...
09/06/2026

✨ Grateful for the support! ✨
We are incredibly thankful to announce that The Compass Institute has received a $14,750 grant from the Community Gambling Benefit Fund.

This funding will be going towards upgrading our equipment, allowing us to expand and create even more diverse, hands-on opportunities for our participants to keep exploring their passions across multimedia, pottery, cooking, gardening, art, and design. 🎨🌱🍰💙

A huge thank you to the Community Gambling Benefit Fund and everyone who continues to support our mission. The future is looking incredibly bright! 💙 🫶

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48 Christensens Road
Palmwoods, QLD
4555

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm

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