Community Options

Community Options Community Options connects any Canberran who needs help to the best support options for them. Who We Are? Want our assistance? Phone us on: (02) 6295 8800

Community Options is a local ACT not-for-profit community-based organisation with more than 25 years of experience in providing services to older people, people with disabilities and their families. We specialise in providing coordination and intensive case management services to people with complex needs by providing a range of in-home and community based support services under:

National Dis

ability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
My Aged Care Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
My Aged Care Regional Assessment Service (RAS)
ACT Government Home and Community Care Program (HACC)
ACT Health-funded programs and services. Our Mission;

Community Options is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that provides care and support to older people, people with disabilities, their families and friends. Our mission is to provide support services to our clients that will enable them to achieve a greater degree of independence and continue living quality lives in the community. Our Vision;

Community Options’ vision is for older people, people with disabilities and their families and friends to live good and full lives. We believe that this can be achieved through the person continuing to be a contributing and valued member of their community. To do this we aim to support people to maintain relationships, roles and connections to enhance the opportunities for people to enjoy life. Our Values;

Commitment: We are committed to providing high quality support services to our clients in a manner that respects individual choices, enhances our clients’ self-determination and promotes their dignity and meaningful and valued social roles. Excellence: We strive for excellence and quality in everything we do. Professionalism and integrity: At all times we act with integrity, aim to provide quality service that is reliable and responsive to individual client needs and take pride in what we do. Good working relationships and teamwork: We work with one another with enthusiasm, appreciation and respect. Personal development: We value and actively pursue opportunities for staff professional growth and development. Our Commitment to Excellence;

BSI ISO 9001We are a British Standards Institution (BSI) 9001: 2008 certified organisation. This means that we have adopted best practice standards to demonstrate to our clients, their families and carers, other organisations and government that we are committed to ensuring our services and management systems meet strict standard requirements, guidelines and client expectations and we actively promote continual organisational improvement to ensure Community Options is run effectively and efficiently. If you wish to receive additional information about Community Options National Disability Insurance Scheme, My Aged Care and ACT Government programs and services or to find out how Community Options can help you, please contact us and one of our friendly team members will be happy to assist.

21/05/2026

Following the recent Women and Newborn Community Support Program (WNCSP) stakeholder roundtable held in Canberra on 6 May 2026, Community Options has welcomed valuable feedback from referral partners and sector stakeholders as part of the program’s ongoing evaluation. Case Manager Debbie Moger answers questions about the roundtable feedback.

Read more on our website under latest News:
https://communityoptions.com.au/wncsp-roundtable/

Our CEO, Brendan Taber, is taking part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to ...
18/05/2026

Our CEO, Brendan Taber, is taking part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, he'll be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness.

Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way.

To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, we need your support. Will you help to reach our target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.

Please donate: https://pulse.ly/b67fqmwj6h

National Palliative Care Week 2026 (NPCW26) is May 10-16 and Orange is the official colour of NPCW26. Canberra landmarks...
12/05/2026

National Palliative Care Week 2026 (NPCW26) is May 10-16 and Orange is the official colour of NPCW26. Canberra landmarks will soon be illuminated in orange to raise awareness and encourage meaningful conversations.

We invite the community to take part by capturing and sharing these moments.

Tag and use and

Together, we can help amplify awareness and engagement across the ACT. List of landmarks on our website here: https://communityoptions.com.au/news/

Here’s how to get involved:
🟠Spot a landmark lighting up orange
🟠Take a photo
🟠Tag
🟠Use and

Let’s fill our feeds with support, connection, and conversation.

11/05/2026

It's National Palliative Care Week 2026. Our Palliative Care Project supports quality of life for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Our goal is to provide individualised case management and connecting you to local support services, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – spending quality time with your loved ones.

Find out more and how to access: https://communityoptions.com.au/home-based-palliative-care/


This year’s theme for National Palliative Care Week 2026 (10–16 May) is “Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real...
07/05/2026

This year’s theme for National Palliative Care Week 2026 (10–16 May) is “Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers.” It’s a gentle reminder to start the conversations that matter most.

Every day in Australia, around 400 people die from a terminal illness - yet many don’t access palliative care early enough.

At Community Options, our Palliative Care Program supports people to remain at home, with dignity, comfort, and the right support around them.

We also support families and carers - helping them navigate what can be an overwhelming and emotional time.

💬 What matters most to you?
💬 Where do you feel most comfortable?
💬 What support do you need?

This week is a reminder that conversation changes everything. Read more about it on our website: https://pulse.ly/7rlnryqanq


05/05/2026

Our CEO, Brendan Taber, is taking part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, he'll be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness.

Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way.

To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, we need your support. Will you help to reach our target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.

Please donate: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/brendantaber/act

This week our Women and Newborn Community Support Program (WNCSP) is holding a stakeholder roundtable to gather feedback...
04/05/2026

This week our Women and Newborn Community Support Program (WNCSP) is holding a stakeholder roundtable to gather feedback from referral partners.

The WNCSP provides short-term postnatal support to families, helping ensure a safe and timely transition from hospital to home. This evaluation process aims to better understand referrer experiences, identify strengths of the program, and highlight opportunities for future improvement.

The roundtable will provide an opportunity for open discussion on what is working well, where gaps may exist, and how the program can continue to respond to the needs of women and families during the early postnatal period. An evaluation report will be developed and shared following the session.

Roundtable Details:
Date: 6 May 2026
Location: Canberra
For further information, please contact: [email protected]

Last night, Nat and Olive attended the opening night of The Devil Wears Prada 2 to support Palliative Care ACT, a local ...
01/05/2026

Last night, Nat and Olive attended the opening night of The Devil Wears Prada 2 to support Palliative Care ACT, a local organisation providing compassionate care, guidance, and support to individuals and families during life’s most challenging moments. 🤍

It was an incredible evening that brought people together not only for a great movie, but to stand behind a cause that truly matters. This important fundraiser strengthens vital local services that provide comfort, dignity, and support.

We’re so grateful to have been part of such a meaningful night and to support the important work being done in our community. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As a not-for-profit independent support service, we are passionate about putting people first.If you don’t know who to t...
23/04/2026

As a not-for-profit independent support service, we are passionate about putting people first.

If you don’t know who to turn to, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Find out more about our services and how to access them at: https://communityoptions.com.au/

Address

KeepCo, Building 3. 3/1 Dairy Road
Fyshwick, ACT
2609

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61262958800

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