Multicap News
Multicap media releases and media coverage
New Chair for Multicap Board
25 January 2021
Leading disability support service Multicap has announced the appointment of a new Chair to its Board. Ms Angela Tillmanns will assume the role of Chair from 1 February 2021, with current Chair Mr John Gallimore moving into the Deputy Chair role to ensure a smooth transition of leadership for the organisation.
Multicap and Breakaway Inc. team up to support Moreton Bay community
8 January 2021
People living with disability in Moreton Bay will now have increased choice and service options, following the merger of two prominent local support providers—Breakaway Inc. and Multicap.
Use of Positive Behaviour Support to minimise use of restrictive practices
24 September 2020
Multicap’s Chief Clinical and Practice Officer this week shared insight and expert opinion on the benefits of Positive Behaviour Support practices in the disability sector, as a first-option alternative to the use of restrictive practices and chemical restraint for people with disability
Vale Professor John McAuliffe AM, former Chair of Multicap
9 September 2020
Multicap is today paying tribute to its former Chair and Life Member, Professor John McAuliffe AM, who sadly passed away this week.
People with disability benefit from online retail success during COVID-19
22 July 2020
Our partnership between Monte Lupo and accessories retailer By Indeko was highlighted in a recent edition of the NDIS Provider Support enewsletter. You can read it here.
The Weekend Edition also recently featured By Indeko and their partnership with our Monte Lupo studio, you can read more here.
Multicap secures $1 million federal government grant to deliver disability housing for Central Queensland
5 June 2020
People living with disability in Central Queensland will have additional access to specialist affordable, accessible, high quality housing, with local support provider Multicap securing a grant of almost $1 million through the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.
Multicap on ABC Capricornia
5 June 2020
Multicap CEO Joanne Jessop spoke to ABC Capricornia about the Building Better Regions Fund grant and how it will benefit people with disability in Central Queensland.
Click here to listen to the interview
Multicap featured on So... podcast with John McKenna
10 May 2020
Multicap CEO Joanne Jessop recently appeared on John McKenna's podcast So... to discuss how Multicap has responded and innovated to assist our customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Click here to listen to Joanne's segment
Click here to listen to the full podcast
Multicap's work receives vice-regal recognition
5 May 2020
Multicap’s commitment to supporting the needs of people living with disability during the COVID-19 pandemic has received vice-regal praise.
Multicap's Circle of Support continues through Coronavirus crisis
20 April 2020
While many organisations have been forced to slow to a halt due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, essential services such as high needs disability support provider Multicap are finding innovative solutions to ensure continued support for vulnerable members of the community.
Multicap on Seven News Brisbane
10 April 2020
Multicap's CEO Joanne Jessop recently spoke with Seven News Brisbane about the challenges people with disability face during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Latest customer update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Latest update from the Australian Government on coronavirus
10 February 2020
We wish to make you aware of the latest advice from the Australian Government on the new strain of the coronavirus.
Multicap's new invoice - user guide and information for customers
6 February 2020
We are very pleased to let you know that we have improved the Multicap invoice based on your feedback and the changes that the NDIS has made over the past year.
Customer information on coronavirus
6 February 2020
We take the health and safety of our customers and staff seriously, and wish to inform you that we are monitoring and implementing the advice from the Australian Government Department of Health.
Vale Michael Roche - Multicap Chair
31 July 2019
It is with great sadness that the Multicap Board, CEO and staff acknowledge the death of Mr Michael Roche following a brief period of illness.
Resignation of Multicap’s Chair Mr Michael Roche
29 July 2019
Multicap’s Chair, Mr Michael Roche, has this week resigned from the Multicap Board due to a personal health issue.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Grant for Multicap Rockhampton
1 February 2019
Multicap has received vital funding to deliver the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Initiative in Rockhampton, a program that will see 30 eligible local job seekers receive training to achieve the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) qualification in 2019.
Multicap mourns the loss of founding member, Mr Glen Easlea
1 February 2019
It is with great sadness that the Multicap Board of Directors and staff learn of the passing of one of their founders, Mr. Glen Easlea. Long acknowledged as one of five families responsible for the creation of what is now known as Multicap, Mr Easlea and his late wife, Gwen, worked tirelessly as part of a small and committed group of people to create The Multiple Handicapped Association of Queensland - Queensland’s first service for children with multiple disabilities.
Multicap's interactive robot a royal success
6 December 2018
Multicap’s interactive robot ‘Buddy’ was on show last week, demonstrating to His Royal Highness The Duke of York how life enhancement technologies are empowering people living with disability to live their best life at a technology showcase in Brisbane.
Singers living with disability to play starring role in Carols event
14 November 2018
A choir of people living with disability will be the headline act at this year's annual community event, Carols @ Multicap.
New appointments for Multicap's senior executive team
7 November 2018
Multicap has welcomed two new members to its senior executive team.
Multicap announces appointment of General Manager, Specialised Services, Mr Simon Wardale
July 11, 2018
Multicap CEO, Joanne Jessop, would like to announce the recent appointment of Mr Simon Wardale, to the position of General Manager, Specialised Services.
Multicap customer is one of the first to receive NDIS funding in Brisbane
3 July 2018
One of the first customers to receive NDIS funding in Brisbane is from Multicap.
More than 45 years of combined service for Life Members
December 2017
Leading Queensland disability service provider Multicap has announced two new Life Members.
Nativity scene to be festive fixture at Parliament House
December 2017
The work of 10 Queensland artists with disability will become a permanent fixture outside Parliament House each Christmas.
Go retro at Monte Lupo Christmas exhibition
27 November 2017
Step back in time this weekend at Monte Lupo's Retrograde Exhibition.
Share in the magic of Christmas with Carols@Multicap
November 2017
One of Queensland’s leading disability support services Multicap will be bringing in the Christmas cheer with their annual Carols@Multicap from 5.30pm on Saturday 25th of November 2017.
Dream comes true for ‘biggest Broncos fan'
11 August 2017
A dream will come true tomorrow night for one of the Brisbane Broncos’ biggest fans.
Multicap customer David has been a hard-core Broncos fan for as long as he can remember and on Friday night he will watch his team play live from a corporate box at Suncorp Stadium.
People with disability help organise a great day out for league fans!
August 2017
It was a stiff competition when the Multicap Pine Rivers Tigers went head-to-head with the Endeavour Tornado Bugs at the ninth annual Inter-Service Rugby League Day at Deception Bay Junior Rugby League Club on Wednesday August 9.
Fashionable in the news:
October 2017
Click here and here to see media clippings from Multicap's ever-popular FashionAble event 2017!
Jason Clymo announced as headline model for FashionAble 2017
September 2017
Hailed as the next big thing for diversity in the modelling industry, Jason Clymo will headline one of Brisbane’s premier fashion events, FashionAble.
Terriann's perfect pitch against all odds
18 July 2017
When Terriann’s parents gave her a play organ to keep her occupied during car trips, they had no idea anything would come of it. But within a year, the then six year old’s musical ability was starting to show.
Celebrating people with disability in the workforce
October 2017
Frappes and milkshakes will be on the house next week at Multicap. As part of BuyAbility’s ‘Our Work in Action Week’, disability support service provider Multicap is inviting the public to drop in for a free drink, morning tea or brekky.
New Board Chair for leading Queensland disability service provider
15 November 2017
The former Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council, Mr Michael Roche, has been appointed Chair of leading Queensland disability support organisation, Multicap Limited.
Queensland Reds give Capalaba Laundretto a spin
29 June 2017
St George Queensland Reds stars and Wallabies Rob Simmons and Samu Kerevi put their off-field abilities to the test in support of people with disability, as they tested the new smart-technology machines in the newly opened Capalaba Laundretto. Multicap was very proud to have them attend the official opening alongside the Hon. Jane Prentice, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services.
Invitation to Senator Hanson to visit Multicap
22 June 2017
Multicap rejects the statements made yesterday by Senator Pauline Hanson about the treatment of young Australians with disability in our schooling system, and in response invites Senator Hanson to visit and meet with the many extraordinary people with disability we support each and every day.
Experienced disability leader joins Multicap Board
20 June 2017
Ms Angela Tillmanns has been appointed to the board of leading Queensland disability support service, Multicap Limited. Ms Tillmanns joined the Multicap Board in June 2017 following her retirement from disability support service CPL Choice Passion Life in December 2016.
Rockhampton’s night of nights for people with disability
12 June 2017
Rockhampton's bigget social event of the year is happening Saturday 17 June. Everyone is invited to come along to the Rockhampton Avegates Gala Ball 2017.
New housing on Sunshine Coast for people with disability to call home
24 May 2017
Multicap is planning the next big Homes4Life project on the Sunshine Coast, and is seeking support from donors to help make this exciting opportunity a reality.
New Toowoomba ad campaign aims to inspire people with disability
11 April 2017
'Where there's a will, we'll find a way'. That's the message behind a new advertising campaign launched in Toowoomba encouraging people with disability to never give up on achieveing their goals.
Multicap Board Restructure
6 April 2017
The Multicap Board has recently undergone a restructure to ensure Multicap is best positioned for the NDIS reform.
Abuse of people with disability must never be tolerated
27 March 2017
Multicap CEO Joanne Jessop has encouraged people with disability and their families to speak out against abuse of people with disability, following media reports of highly concerning treatment of individuals in Victoria and New South Wales by their service providers.
Monte Lupo Teddy Bear's Picnic
15 March 2017
The much-loved Monte Lupo Gallery Cafe at Eight Mile Plains will be hosting a very special week of storytelling, finishing with a teddy bear picnic, in their pop-up fairy grove!
Multicap employees with disability generated $3million for Australian economy
20 February 2017
Multicap’s social enterprises, which provide business services to the community and supported employment to people with disability, have generated $3,107,264 of direct economic benefit to the Australian economy this year.
Disability support workers to benefit at specialist conference
17 February 2017
Disability support workers have an unrivalled opportunity for professional development and networking in the upcoming Disability Support Workers Conference next week, which features speakers from throughout Australia and the world.
Australia Day award for socially responsible cafe
25 January 2017
Multicap is proud to announce that as part of the 2017 Lilley Australia Day Awards, the Monte Lupo Gallery Café in Banyo has been nominated to receive the Ted Tremayne Award.
The best coffee this side of Melbourne
17 January 2017
Multicap is proud to announce an exciting new social enterprise in Capalaba Park providing employment opportunities for people with disability, and superb coffee.
Read more of the story on the Pro Bono Australia website.
Inaccessible buildings denies 1 in 5 their fundamental rights
13 January 2017
In response to the ABC Brisbane radio report on 12/01/2017 regarding accessibility in Brisbane CBD, Multicap strongly supports a move to fully accessible infrastructure, and urges Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government to strengthen Planning laws to ensure all individuals have appropriate access to all available buildings and locations.
A forklift licence is offering new freedoms to a young Sri Lankan woman with Down syndrome
27 December 2016
SBS News
Visit the SBS News website to see their story about Multicap customer and Makeables employee Nilu.
You can now grab a bargain and sip on a good coffee at Vinnies
2 December 2016
The Catholic Leader
