HISTORY OF THE AGENCY

On June 13^th 1994, a public meeting was held to discuss a community access service for people with disabilities. The organisation decided upon would be for the Maryborough area. After the need for this service was established, a Management Committee was formed with a panel of concerned parents, people with disabilities and other interested parties.

THE ORGANISATION

The organisation is a community access service that promotes the acquisition of a diverse range of valued ‘non-work’ social roles in community settings.

FUNDING

The organisation was originally funded through the Department of Families, Youth & Community Care. It is currently funded through Disability Services Queensland.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

The organisation functions under the direction of the Board of Management. 

SERVICE MANAGER

The Service Manager is directed by and is accountable to the Board of Management, and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation.

EMPLOYEES

Lifestyle support Workers must meet the organisations criteria, and will possess a knowledge of Social Role Valorisation. The Lifestyle Support Worker will assist people on a regular basis, thus ensuring continuity and quality of service delivery.

The organisation works under the guidelines of the Queensland Disability Services Act, 1992 and is required to meet the National Disability Services Standards, 1994 

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Management Committee of Town and Country Community Options Inc., consists of parents of people with disabilities, people with disabilities and other interested parties.

Individuals and their families are encouraged to discuss any relevant issues with the Service Manager or the Board of Management.

E-mail us at tcco@bigpond.net.au

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