Established in 1986 HWNS has expanded services our Queensland operations expanding from our initial base on the Gold Coast to North Queensland, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

We continue to work with communities, businesses and government agencies as we strive to deliver additional services and opportunities for people with disabilities in Qld.

We currently offer the following;

Business Enterprises

Gold Coast Business Enterprises

Offering a range of value adding services such as; Light Assembly, Packaging, Mail Outs, Collating, Heat Sealing, Processing and so much more...

Sunshine Coast Business Enterprises

Events & Conferences

Set in an idyllic bushland setting between Noosa and Eumundi our facilities offer a wonderful environment from which to host weddings, special events and conferences.

Catering / Food Processing Division

Operating a full commercial kitchen we can cater for events and special occasions, value add to food products and provide kitchen staff and facilities to support external business activities.

Contract Division

Offering a range of value adding services such as; Light Assembly, Packaging, Mail Outs, Collating, Heat Sealing, Processing and so much more...

Gold Coast Open Employment Services

Our Employment House offers;

• Specialised Disability Employment Services - whether you are looking for a job or seeking people to work for you our services can assist you to achieve your desired outcome.
• Job Capacity Assessments

Counselling Services

Confidential and discrete Drug and Alcohol Counselling services are currently available on the Gold Coast and at Logan.

Community Services

Supported Accommodation

Experienced in delivering accommodation in a wide range of supported accommodation models to people with low, moderate, high and complex support needs. Current services operate in North Queensland and on the Sunshine Coast.

Post School Services

Post School Service programs are designed to be flexible, supportive and to focus on meeting the needs of the individual. Current services operate on the Sunshine Coast, Logan and on the Gold Coast.

Transition to Work

Supporting young people to become work ready this exciting new initiative is based on the Gold Coast

Respite Services

With current outlets at Logan and on the Sunshine Coast HWNS can offer a variety of respite models including overnight stays, centre based, in-home and community access services.

School Holiday Programs

Supporting families and carers who have children at school this program based at Logan provides support during school holidays engaging young people in a variety of activities and programs.

Education & Training

Offering training venues on the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and at Logan our Registered Training Organisation, The Training House, can provide a variety of certified and non certified training experiences. With over 28 courses on our training scope we offer training in I.T, Disability Services, Front Line Management, Business, Aged Care, HACC etc...