Gympie Support Services

03/10/2026

Today is World MSA Day 💜

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurological condition, and most people have never heard of it. MSA is often mistaken for Parkinson's, and a misdiagnosis can delay the support people and their families need.

The earlier you know, the more you can do.

So today we're asking for one simple thing: talk about it. Share this post. Ask a friend if they've heard of MSA. Every conversation brings us closer to faster diagnosis, better-informed doctors and more support for the people living with it.

And to everyone living with MSA, and the carers who show up every single day: we see you, and you're not alone.

MSA. It stops with us 💜

🔗 Learn more at msaa.org.au

27/09/2026

Our next volunteer training is coming up in October and we are welcoming kind generous people wishing to join our wonderful crew across all aspects of our service. Mentoring provided 🙏❤️

16/09/2026

💜 DEMENTIA WALK – TOGETHER FOR A DEMENTIA FRIENDLY GYMPIE 💜

As part of Dementia Action Week, the Gympie Dementia Friendly Alliance invites families, carers, friends, community members and people living with dementia to join us for a friendly awareness walk along Mary Street. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Together, we’ll showcase our dementia-friendly community, raise awareness and show our support for people living with dementia and those who care for and support them. 💜

📅 Tuesday, 22nd September
🕙 Meet at 10.15am
🚶 Walk commences at 10.30am
📍 Starting point: Park end of Memorial Lane, Reef Street end

We’ll walk up Mary Street, cross at the Post Office and finish at the Gympie Gold City Centre Stage, where we’ll take a moment to chat, connect and show our support.

🌸 Everyone is welcome! Every step helps build a more understanding, inclusive and dementia-friendly Gympie.

💜 Walk. Support. Connect.

20/08/2026

We learnt about this app yesterday while renewing our CPR certificates 🤗

Emergency Plus is an important app every Australian should consider downloading. 📱🚨

In an emergency, the app can help you quickly call Triple Zero (000) and provide emergency services with your exact location (within 2 metres from what our trainer explained) using your phone's GPS.

A simple app that could save valuable time when every second counts. ❤️

20/08/2026

It makes us incredibly sad to see stories like Sean Dorney’s.

No one should have to wait months for an assessment or reassessment while their care needs continue to grow. Sean is living with Motor Neurone Disease and receives just 12 hours of care a week, yet because he requires two carers at a time, that support only allows for help with basic daily needs a few times each week.

What makes it even harder to understand is that Sean and his wife have already waited eight months for a reassessment for additional funding.

As a support service, we see how important timely, consistent and appropriate care is. Behind every assessment, funding package and waiting list is a real person and a family trying to cope with changing needs and hold onto their independence and dignity.
It breaks our hearts that people can be left waiting when they need support the most. We believe older Australians deserve better. They deserve to receive the right support at the right time—not months later, when they may already be at crisis point.

Sean’s story is a powerful reminder that we still have so much work to do.

15/08/2026

🚨 FREE Community Information Session – Everyone Welcome! 🚨

Could you recognise an emergency and know what to do in those critical first few minutes?

Join Bravo Disability for a FREE community presentation by LIFE FLIGHT as they present "First Minutes Matter." Learn how recognising an emergency and taking early action can help save lives before professional help arrives.

📅 Wednesday, 18 August 2026
🕐 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Gympie ARC, Tozer Park Rd, Gympie

This session is open to everyone in our community and is especially valuable for those living in rural or remote areas where emergency assistance may take longer to arrive.

☕ FREE afternoon tea provided!

📞 RSVP by 16 August as numbers are limited.
Call (07) 5482 5336 or email [email protected] to secure your place.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post—we'd love to see as many community members there as possible! 💙

01/08/2026

Happy 20th Birthday to our beautiful Kiarna 🎂
What an absolutely amazing year you’ve had doing your qualification in Aged Care and Disability Care. Your care, compassion and the absolute joy you bring to our clients lives is a testament to the beautiful person you are ❤️

24/07/2026

This product is such a game changer when it comes to anyone who struggles to take medication. Please get in contact with Gemma of you or someone you know would benefit from this 🤗

💊 Do you or someone you care for struggle to swallow tablets?

Many people think they simply have to "deal with it," but difficulty swallowing medication can often be managed with the right assessment and strategies.

One option that may be appropriate is Gloup, a medication lubricant designed to help tablets and capsules move more comfortably through the throat.

However, it's important to remember that it's not suitable for everyone. If you're experiencing difficulty swallowing medication, a speech pathology assessment can help determine:
✔️ Why swallowing is difficult
✔️ Whether Gloup is appropriate and safe for you
✔️ What other strategies or supports may be more suitable

At New Frontiers Therapy, we regularly assess swallowing difficulties and keep Gloup in stock. If we determine it's appropriate during your assessment, you can take some home straight away to trial.