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Complex Response Programs for children with EHNBCCD — grounded in proof of concept, outcomes, and culturally safe practice.

Integrated Collective worker drawing alongside a young person at home
Integrated Collective youth worker pushing a smiling child on a park swing

Complex Response Programs

Programs designed for children with extreme high needs and complex care needs.

  • Integrated Collective delivers high-intensity homes with 24/7 supports for children and young people in statutory care who have complex behavioural needs and disability. Our model provides a safe, practical and immediately deployable care option for children whose needs cannot be adequately supported in foster care, kinship care or standard care settings.
  • Specialised carer training that equips households to confidently support children with extreme high needs and complex behaviours, lifting placement stability and reducing costly breakdowns.
  • Intensive Family Support that walks alongside families in the home — coaching parents, de-escalating crises, and building the daily routines that make safe reunification possible.
  • Trauma-informed, culturally safe practice embedded across every touchpoint, so children feel seen in their identity and partners see measurable improvements in wellbeing and engagement.
  • Wrap-around coordination with schools, health, and statutory partners, removing the gaps where vulnerable children usually fall through the system.
  • Outcomes-focused reporting that gives funders and agencies clear evidence of progress — from reduced incidents to restored family connection.

Community Hubs

Welcoming spaces that bring families together through creative and cultural programs.

  • Hub programs spanning art, music, cooking, and group yarning sessions that draw children and young people in and keep them engaged through trusted relationships.
  • Safe, inclusive environments where carers, parents, and siblings can reconnect — supporting healing, identity, and a strong sense of belonging.
  • Co-designed with local Elders and community leaders, ensuring programs are culturally grounded and reflect the priorities of the communities we serve.
  • A dedicated contact space for supervised visits and family time, giving parents and siblings a calm, supported environment to rebuild relationships.
  • Mentoring, life-skills, and pathways activities that help young people imagine — and step into — a stronger future, creating long-term social return on investment.

NDIS Supports

Practical, person-centred NDIS services that create real choice, genuine independence, and a life that feels like home.

  • Direct Supports — hands-on assistance delivered with respect and warmth, tailored to each participant's daily needs and long-term aspirations.
  • Short Term Respite on the beautiful Sunshine Coast — a calming, coastal escape where participants can recharge in a supportive environment while carers take a well-earned break. Our respite stays are designed around comfort, connection, and personalised care, with easy access to nature, beaches, and the local community.
  • Semi Independent Living that bridges the gap between supported accommodation and full autonomy. We provide tailored daily living assistance in welcoming homes, empowering participants to build confidence, develop life skills, and transition toward greater independence at their own pace.
  • Support Coordination that cuts through complexity and gets things moving. Our experienced coordinators connect participants with the right providers, navigate plan budgets, and advocate for the services that truly align with each person's goals — so no one gets lost in the system.

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We work alongside community organisations, government, and partners who share our commitment to integrated, culturally safe care.

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