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Cooloola Human Services Network Cooloola Human Services Network Inc. (CHSN) is a successful non-profit incorporated association that holds a unique place in Gympie region.

Gympie’ very own Cooloola Human Services Network or CHSN, is a network of organisations and individuals deeicated to making our community more cohesive by sharing knowledge that both supports and impacts our community. CHSN is a collective voice for social change and its vision is for a responsive and inclusive community. CHSN was formed in 2002 as the peak body for the network of human services. Members include more than 60 organisations and individuals working in the areas of community services, disability, health, youth, families and children, community development, housing, counselling, employment, welfare, education, volunteering and the environment. CHSN operates from a community development perspective to support emerging and existing organisations, programs and services to build a responsive and inclusive community. The network believes that by working collaboratively much more can be achieved than by acting individually. Over the past 18 years a wide range of programs or projects have been auspiced by CHSN, bringing millions of dollars’ worth of projects to the Gympie region community. These include employment, environmental, disability, welfare, indigenous, art and youth programs. Current community groups auspiced by CHSN include Gympie Tai Chi for Arthritis, Health and Falls Prevention, Gympie Community Garden, Access Advisory Committee – Gympie Region, Community Futures Art Program and Gympie Volunteers.

💚 GYMPIE ACKNOWLEDGES MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 💚Together, we thrive! 🌿💙Gympie is coming together to acknowledge Queensland Men...
28/09/2026

💚 GYMPIE ACKNOWLEDGES MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 💚

Together, we thrive! 🌿💙

Gympie is coming together to acknowledge Queensland Mental Health Week 2026 with a wonderful morning of connection, community and wellbeing at Gunabul Homestead.

📅 Friday 2nd October
📍 Gunabul Homestead
⏰ 9am – 1pm

Come along and enjoy a morning featuring:

🎨 Art by locals with disability
🎶 Live music and dancing
💚 Stalls showcasing mental health & wellbeing providers
🍽️ FREE sausage sizzle lunch
☕ FREE Coffee
🛋️ Chill-out zone

It’s a chance to connect with your community, discover local support services, enjoy some great entertainment and simply take some time for yourself.

Everyone is welcome! 💚

Let’s come together, start conversations, build connections and support one another.

🌱 Build Community. Build Wellbeing.
💚 Together we thrive.

25/08/2026

🌿 Interested in a Career in Conservation?
Gympie Landcare is offering an opportunity for a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management traineeship.

If you’re interested in gaining hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification, this could be a great opportunity to get started in the conservation and environmental sector. 🌱
📩 To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Marty at [email protected]

14/08/2026

There’s a local Epilepsy Support Group that meets on the first Wednesday of the month locally - great work Sam 🙌

27/07/2026

Almost 1 in 5 Australians aged 45 and over experience chronic pain (AIHW). For many, feeling heard and having access to clear, evidence-based information can be an important part of finding a way forward.

This National Pain Week, we are sharing the story of Cindy Harris, one of 30 Community Pain Champions trained through the COMPANION pilot across Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Fraser Coast.

Community Pain Champions were equipped to take contemporary pain knowledge into their communities, encourage informed conversations and support people to consider active approaches to managing persistent pain alongside clinical care.

As Cindy explains:
“I believe that many sufferers of persistent pain feel lost, without hope and largely in a ‘too hard’ basket. I would like to think that a new way of understanding persistent pain would provide hope and direction for the future.”

For Cindy, the aim was not to promise a miracle cure, but to start honest conversations that could lead to greater understanding, connection and support.

Read Cindy’s story and learn more about the completed COMPANION pilot: https://ow.ly/Mmo150Zt2Mx

National Pain Week runs from 26 to 31 July 2026.

The COMPANION pilot was funded by CCQ through the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's PHN program and Resilient CARE. COMPANION was delivered by The University of Adelaide and Pain Revolution initiative.

A few pictures from our 2 x decorated trees for Winter on Mary tonight 🙌The CHSN and Roxanne’s Art Group trees featured ...
15/07/2026

A few pictures from our 2 x decorated trees for Winter on Mary tonight 🙌

The CHSN and Roxanne’s Art Group trees featured free gifts for people experiencing homelessness or who might be doing it tough at the moment 🫶

For anyone you support or know who might be Doing it Tough, this event is on next week
29/05/2026

For anyone you support or know who might be Doing it Tough, this event is on next week

Please share this information with your family, friends or networks ❣️
29/05/2026

Please share this information with your family, friends or networks ❣️

Thank you for everyone’s support this evening ❤️‍🩹
21/05/2026

Thank you for everyone’s support this evening ❤️‍🩹

20/05/2026

💜 REMINDER – Family & Domestic Violence Walk Tonight 💜

Please join us this evening as our community comes together in support of victims and survivors of Family & Domestic Violence.

🕔 Gather from 5:15pm
🚶 Walk commences at 5:30pm
📍 Meet at the Gympie Court House
➡️ Walking together to Memorial Park

We encourage everyone attending to wear purple as a sign of solidarity, awareness and support.

This silent vigil is an opportunity to reclaim the night, stand together as a community, and show support for those impacted by Family & Domestic Violence.

Together, we can raise awareness, honour lives affected, and send a strong message that violence has no place in our community. 💜

Thank you to all the services and individuals who took the time to attend the CHSN AGM and monthly Network Meeting held ...
14/05/2026

Thank you to all the services and individuals who took the time to attend the CHSN AGM and monthly Network Meeting held yesterday at Gunabul Homestead.

A special thank you to Shane Warnes Division 3 Councillor & Councillor Dolly Jensen Division 2 Gympie Regional Council for their attendance also.

The new committee for 2026/2027 are as follows:
President - Sean Connelly
Vice President - Ann-Marie Smoothey
Treasurer - Barb Berwick
Secretary - Amanda Finch
Committee Member - Cindy Buchan

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