HCCS Annual Function 2026: Celebrating Connection, Inclusion and Community in Cairns

Himalayan Community Care Services (HCCS) was proud to bring together approximately 200 participants, families, staff, stakeholders, partners and community leaders for the HCCS Annual Function 2026, held on Friday, 21 August at Brothers Leagues Club in Cairns.

It was a memorable evening of connection, gratitude and celebration, and an opportunity to recognise the many people who contribute to the HCCS community.

Most importantly, the evening was about the people at the heart of what we do: the participants and families we have the privilege of supporting, our dedicated staff, and the wider community that continues to walk alongside HCCS.

A Night of Connection and Celebration

Throughout the evening, guests came together to celebrate achievements, recognise contributions, enjoy performances and reflect on the relationships that have helped shape HCCS.

We were particularly proud to see participants take to the stage and share their talents with the audience. Their confidence and enthusiasm made these performances a very special part of the evening and reflected the importance of creating opportunities for people to participate, express themselves and be celebrated for who they are.

Our sincere appreciation also goes to all of the performers who contributed their time and talent to making the evening such a memorable occasion.

Thank You to Our Community Leaders and Guest Speakers

HCCS was honoured to welcome a number of community leaders, disability sector representatives and special guests to join us for the evening.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mayor Amy Eden, Councillor Cathy Zeiger, Andrea Obeyesekere, representatives from the Cairns Disability Network and Cairns Regional Council, Tej, Kiran and Jason East for their contributions and inspiring words.

Their messages reflected the importance of collaboration, inclusion and continuing to strengthen connections between disability services, community organisations, families and the wider Cairns community.

We genuinely appreciate the time taken by our guests to join us, connect with participants and families, engage with our team and help celebrate the work taking place across our community.

Recognising Our HCCS Team

The Annual Function also provided an opportunity to recognise members of the HCCS team for their dedication and contribution throughout the year.

Congratulations to all staff members who were recognised on the evening, including our Employee of the Year. These acknowledgements celebrate the compassion, professionalism, teamwork and commitment demonstrated by our staff in supporting participants and contributing to the wider HCCS community.

Our support workers, coordinators and wider team are the caring face of our services. Every conversation, every act of kindness, every hour of support and every moment of encouragement has the potential to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

We are incredibly grateful for the contribution our staff make each day and encourage everyone across HCCS to continue nurturing the caring and inclusive culture we are proud to share.

More Than a Disability Support Service

One of the most important messages we hope people took away from the evening is that HCCS is about much more than statistics, numbers or services.

It is about people, relationships, appreciation, motivation and connection.

As a registered NDIS provider supporting people across Cairns and Far North Queensland, our role includes providing quality, person-centred disability supports. But we also believe strongly in creating opportunities for people to build relationships, participate in their community, celebrate their achievements and feel genuinely valued.

That is what the HCCS Annual Function celebrated: not simply what we do, but why we do it.

Celebrating the HCCS Community

To every participant, family member, carer, support worker, coordinator, stakeholder, partner, community leader and community representative who joined us on the evening, and to everyone who has supported HCCS throughout our journey, thank you.

Your trust, collaboration and continued support strengthen our commitment to keep improving, growing and creating meaningful opportunities for the people and communities we serve.

Together, we are creating something bigger than a service. We are building a community where people can feel valued, respected, supported and connected.

Thank you for making the HCCS Annual Function 2026 such a memorable evening.

Connect with HCCS

Himalayan Community Care Services provides personalised NDIS and disability support services across Cairns and Far North Queensland, with a focus on independence, choice, inclusion and meaningful community connection.

If you would like to learn more about HCCS, our services or opportunities to work with our team, please get in touch.

📧 Email: info@himalayanccs.com.au

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Posted on September 14, 2026 by himalayanstaff - Uncategorized

When we first started with HCCS, we understood that Agaru would be engaging with a whole new set of carers all over again! However, we came to realise that beyond our expectations, the HCCS administration and carer staff worked with so much diligence and professionalism, that Agaru was able to engage with more activities – personal, medical / physio and social - in just three weeks, than what he had in four months with the previous carer organisation. It was a valuable and significant decision to change to HCCS. Since starting, we discovered the recommendations to move came from our NDIS Plan co-ordinator, plus a family relative who had also completed a NDIS Plan co-ordinator course. Agaru is now undergoing planned hydrotherapy activities, with a specialist and the attending HCCS carer staff member, as well as continuing scheduled ongoing speech pathology therapy and other physical exercise activities. It is such a milestone to achieve......!!

Agaru Anderson

Hello, my name is Tula Maya Magar. I was born in Bhutan. Over 30 years ago I fled my home country and went to Nepal, following the mass exodus of fellow southern Bhutanese, who are mainly Nepali speakers. While living in a refugee camp in Nepal, I lost my vision and subsequently, I came to Australia as a visually impaired person. I have had a huge shift in life, moving from a refugee camp to the beautiful country of Australia. After relocation, things became relaxed to some extent. But my visual impairment could not be reversed. I always had to rely on my husband for community access and attending important appointments. My sons and daughters must work and thus cannot be with me. My husband, who is also my carer, is unable to speak English, not being able to drive, I had a limited movement because I had to mostly rely on him. He would hold my hand and take me to places that were within walking distance. But the circumstances have changed now since I started availing support through NDIS. I have my support worker. My support worker takes me to places, takes me to attend medical appointments. With the help of my support worker, the community and shopping centres have become accessible to me. Not only that, but my support worker also translates important information for me. Every second Tuesday, when I get to meet other community members, I enjoy speaking to them and singing songs. I became a rejuvenated person. I feel as if my vision has come back. I may never see things again, but I feel my inner eye, like a divine eye, has become open through which I can see things not only just that are around but those that are subtle, too.

Tula Magar

I was hospitalised for about three months. My Support Coordinator tried her best to find a matching Support Worker for me who can understand me, my disability, my culture and foster a positive care and support. I was lacking consistent support due to the incompetency of my SW’s. I was introduced to HCCS care in June 2022. Within a very short period of time HCCS and their SW become a crucial part of my support network. My Support Workers are friendly and understand my unique needs. I like their flexibility, they become available even with short notice regardless of any day or time. Sometimes I am not sure how my funding works and like to understand more about NDIS. The way they treat and answer me is very professional. Their empathy and effective communication skills have made a significant difference in my life.

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