First Service

Innovative programs for people living with disabilities

FIRST provides the opportunity for members to participate in a variety of programs both in the community and at our three purpose built centres. Please see our calendars for our broad range of exciting options.

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Excellence in Disability Support & training

FIRST are a grass roots, not-for-profit, member driven organisation, that has been supporting people with a disability to maximise their potential for over 30 years.

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Foundation for Independence Recreation and Social Training Inc

The Foundation for Independence Recreation and Social Training Inc (FIRST) is a grass roots,
member driven organisation who believes all people with a disability have the right to
participate in and contribute to society through support, engagement, and empowerment.
With 35 years’ experience FIRST has built an enviable reputation for providing excellent
disability services that has a strong focus on skills development.

RELEASE CREATIVITY

Members learn about painting, pottery, mosaics, jewellery making, photography, and textiles through our regular programs.

FIRST'S focus is:

Responding to your needs as an individual
Supporting you to participate in and make a contribution to your community
Building your skills and enhance your abilities
Making strong community links that result in a wide range of choices for your development
Providing innovative services and training that make learning interesting and fun.

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ENHANCE ABILITIES

Members learn to use numbers, count and measurements while making soaps, candles, diffusers, bath salts & more. We do our best to use all natural ingredients.

FIRST Service member painting a woodwork project ready for sale in the FIRST store.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

We have a purpose built woodwork room where the members learn fine motor skills and work skills, repurposing recycled timber.

Testimonials

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This is fantastic! I never thought that M would be able to use a drill

LP

I am delighted that J rang me on the phone. He's always avoided them in the past

RM

I've always had trouble getting N to do anything. I now find that he happily goes off to FIRST, with no prompting from me

ST

I am simply amazed at J's progress, he is inter-acting with people, getting involved and developing at an astonishing rate

RH

I can't thank you enough for securing your vacancy for my brother. He will certainly enjoy a great life from now on. Never before have his interests been specifically catered for. A big thank you to FIRST for helping my family

AK

Finding FIRST for M was the greatest find ever he is so happy there and has come on in leaps and bounds. Every one is treated as an equal and every one is treated with respect and that respect is returned 10 fold. M is now doing things that I never thought possible, he is always learning and becoming more independent each day

It's a great place for people to work, the staff are friendly and it's all fun too

MK

Firstserviceinc is a great company because it focuses on client independence and focuses on their strengths

JS

L said that they have received very good feedback about the Cert 1 course via SHS students/ teachers etc. So it is looking good!

BB

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A SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT

FIRST provide high quality developmental opportunities for members, from their three sites in Kelly Street, Eagleby, Cairns Street, Loganholme and Highland way, Upper Coomera. FIRST also access a vast range of venues in the community, including community centres, PCYC and much more.