Collaboration Over Competition: Eagleby Networking Event Wrap-Up (February)
- Jase
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Collaborative Disability Supports Across the Gold Coast and Logan
Why This Eagleby Event Felt Different
February’s Eagleby networking event was the biggest one we’ve had at this location so far, with around 22 providers in the room — and what stood out wasn’t just the numbers, but the tone of the conversations.
The recurring theme throughout the morning was collaboration.
Not collaboration as a buzzword. Not “send me referrals, and I’ll send you referrals.” But collaboration as doing the right thing by participants, even when that means saying “this isn’t in my scope — but I know someone who can help.”
That idea came up again and again, from providers who’ve been in the disability space for a few years to those who’ve been doing this work for decades. Events like this highlight how collaborative disability supports across the Gold Coast and Logan lead to better outcomes for participants, providers, and the wider community.
Collaboration Is Just Good Service (and Good Business)
A point that landed strongly in the room was this:
If someone comes to you for help, they need help. And if you can’t provide that support properly, helping them find the right provider is still helping.
That’s not giving business away. That’s good customer service, good ethics, and frankly, being a decent human.
Several providers spoke about the importance of knowing their limits — not taking on participants they don’t have the infrastructure, systems, or staffing to support properly, especially when needs are complex. In an industry built around supporting people, not products, the way we respond and who we involve really matters.
What became clear is that strong collaboration protects everyone:
Participants get the right supports
Providers stay within scope
Businesses build trust instead of burning it
Learning Goes Both Ways
One of the things I personally love about these networking events is that I learn something every single time.
We had people in the room who’ve worked in disability for 20–30 years, and others whose entire professional careers have been shaped by more recent training, frameworks, and evidence-based practice. Both perspectives matter.
Experience brings pattern recognition, judgement, and perspective. Fresh voices bring new language, updated thinking, and challenges to “the way it’s always been done.”
We’d be silly not to learn from both. Some concepts from the “dark ages,” as it was put in the room, can still be valuable, just as newer norms have their place — especially when we’re open to learning from both sides.
That mix — different backgrounds, different lengths of time in the industry, different roles — is exactly why these events work when people keep showing up.
Why These Blogs Exist (and Why This One Matters)
I structure these wrap-ups deliberately.
They’re not just a recap — they’re a living directory.
A place you can come back to in two or three months and think:
“Who was that SIL provider I spoke to?”“There was a behaviour support practitioner I liked the vibe of…”“I remember a provider who would be perfect for this participant.”
You’ll often see a photo from the event (when I remember to take one — and I did this time 😄), then scroll through and go:
“Yep — that’s them.”
That’s why I ask attendees to share a short blurb about what they do, in their own words.
Megan Schofield — Whoever You Are (WEYA)
Whoever You Are (WEYA) is a registered NDIS support provider dedicated to helping participants live life to the fullest — whoever they are and whatever their goals. We deliver personalised, high-quality support across a range of needs, including community access & leisure activities, assistance with daily living, respite and short-term accommodation, supported independent living, and 24/7 care where needed. Our mobile, multidisciplinary team works collaboratively with participants, families, behaviour support practitioners and other stakeholders to promote independence, build skills, and create meaningful experiences tailored to each individual’s aspirations. We aim to be known for our person-centred, compassionate support, strong partnerships, and commitment to empowering people with disabilities to participate fully in their communities with dignity and choice. We are always open to meaningful partnerships and collaboration.
Contact:📧 megan@weya.info
📞 0485 531 987
Julian Carmichael — Back2You Therapy
Back2You Therapy is a small Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy provider covering South Brisbane, Ipswich, Redland Bay, Logan, Gold Coast and Northern NSW. We specialise in physical neurological conditions, supporting participants with capacity building, manual handling, assistive technology and home modifications Ph: 0432511340 or 1300 858 555
Email: julian@back2youtherapy.com.au
Facebook: Back2You Therapy
Insta: back2you therapy
Website www.back2youtherapy.com.au
Sarah Cook — Soteria Independent Living
Soteria Independent Living focuses on niche, highly tailored supports for participants with complex physical and psychosocial support needs, with an emphasis on supported independence and quality of life outcomes. Our model is designed to help participants transition towards higher levels of independence through intentional supports and living environments.
Contact:📞 0488 457 507
Rhiannon Koplick — Empower Healthcare
Empower Healthcare delivers high quality services to ensure your clients and participants are in the best hands whilst maintaining their independence and control, all from the comfort of their own home. Our organisation is shaped around a firm commitment to consistency of staff, offering a multidisciplinary team approach to deliver better outcomes. Support provided to NDIS, Residential Aged Care and Support at Home. Our mission is to change lives, one intervention at a time.
Contact:🌐 www.empowerhealthcare.com.au
Amanda Wood — Inclusive Solutions Australia (ISA)
At Inclusive Solutions Australia (ISA), we support all ages, however specialise in supporting young people as they transition toward independence and active community life. Our youth-focused programs build confidence, life skills, and real-world capability through personalised, hands-on support. From daily living skills and social engagement to developing routines, community participation, and pathways to employment, we empower young people to step into adulthood with stability and purpose. Our team creates safe, supportive environments where youth can learn, grow, and thrive at their own pace and with the guidance they need. At ISA, we’re committed to helping every young person build a strong foundation for their future.
Contact:🌐 www.isagroup.com.au
Lisa McLeod — Nexus Care Services
Nexus Care Services is a registered provider of complex behaviour and psychosocial supports. We are South East QLD based. We are a collaborative provider and will refer onto other providers if we are not the right fit. Nexus takes staff and participant matching very seriously, keeping choice and control at the forefront of the connection. Lisa@nexuscareservices.com.au
1800326995
Contact:🌐 nexuscareservices.com.au
Priscilla Dadson — Inclusive Solutions Australia (ISA)
Inclusive Solutions Australia (ISA) is a registered NDIS provider supporting individuals across South East Queensland to build independence, confidence, and meaningful lives. We specialise in daily living skills, community access, employment preparation, and transition-to-independence supports, including our flagship Kingston Integrated Living Model. ISA supports young people and adults with low to medium support needs, with a strong focus on capacity building, tenancy sustainment, and real-world skill development. We’re known for our high-quality staff, robust systems, strong stakeholder collaboration, and evidence-based reporting that genuinely supports participant outcomes and funding reviews.
Contact:🌐 www.isagroup.com.au
📞 0421 902 760
Sharon Delaney — Therapy Partners
Therapy Partners provides Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychology, and Behaviour Support services. We are an established business delivering NDIS and privately funded services in Robina, with current expansion into Brisbane, Ipswich, and surrounding areas. We are also planning to extend our services to the Sunshine Coast.
Erica Morgante — ClearSky Allied Health
ClearSky Allied Health is a mobile allied health provider servicing Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Redlands, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, and Toowoomba, with access to multiple clinic locations. We offer a Pre-Referral Valet Service and provide Positive Behaviour Support with no travel charges.
Geua (Ms G) Pitt — Nationwide Care
Nationwide Care supports NDIS participants requiring in-home care, community access supports, SIL supports, assistance to find suitable disability housing, and disability support worker care. We also support participants with NDIS access applications and actively engage in networking and partnerships with NDIS stakeholders.
Deb Whiteoak — Unify Disability Services
Unify Disability Services — As an individual clinician, I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome adversity and thrive, even if life throws them into the ring of fire. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have challenges associated with chronic illness.
Contact:📧 debra.whiteoak@uds.com.au
📞 1300 777 837
Krystle-Lee — Connecting2Care (with Mind & Memory)
Connecting2Care, alongside Mind & Memory, is a registered NDIS provider with clinical oversight, supporting people with diverse abilities across the Gold Coast. We work alongside participants, families, and other services to help navigate the NDIS and connect people with the right supports. We believe community is the seed where growth begins. As connectors, we focus on building bridges, learning and growing together, and helping translate the community services space in a way that feels accessible and human. We value collaboration and love connecting with services we can refer to and include in our growing directory.
Contact:🌐 connecting2care.com.au
Jazmin Pursell — Jazmin Pursell Consulting
Jazmin Pursell Consulting supports helping professionals, leaders, and NDIS organisations through clinical supervision, group and team reflective practice, training, and consulting. Her work focuses on creating workplaces where frontline staff feel supported and safe to do their work. Jazmin works with professionals in demanding roles, leaders carrying high responsibility, and teams seeking greater clarity, balance, and sustainability at work.
Her approach is practical and values-led, with a strong focus on boundaries, wellbeing, and ethical decision-making. Drawing on leadership roles in government and direct practice experience in child protection, forensic disability, and school-based mental health work with children and young people, Jazmin understands the emotional toll of frontline work and supports teams without shaming or blaming individuals or organisations.
Thank you to Eagleby Neighbourhood Centre
I’d also like to thank Eagleby Neighbourhood Centre for their generous use of the facilities and for the important role they play in supporting the local community. The centre isn’t just a venue — it’s an inviting space that offers a range of practical help and programs for people and families across Eagleby and surrounds. From housing and homelessness support to help with job preparation, mental health and wellbeing programs, and youth support services, their team works alongside people to answer questions, point them toward the right services, and walk with them through life’s challenges. Whether someone drops in for assistance, needs help navigating paperwork, or just wants a safe and welcoming place to connect, the Neighbourhood Centre is a resource that genuinely makes a difference locally.