Joe Pond had a difficult start in life. He has been a Centacare community access client for many years.

Joe benefits daily from a drop-in support services to help him live independently. His support workers help Joe manage his medication and encourage him in his search for work.

Joe recently turned 25 and to celebrate his birthday he experienced one of his first real holidays, thanks to his NDIS funding and the help of Mick Miles, his support worker who has been with Centacare for 18 months.

Accompanied by Mick, Joe recently spent a couple of days in Coffs Harbour enjoying all the touristy things… the Big Banana, tobogganing, ice skating, laser tag and go-karting to name a few.

“It was great to be able to take Joe away from the difficulties of his everyday life and to see him have a really good time – he was so appreciative of everything,” said Mick.

The simple pleasure of having fish and chips at the Coffs Jetty was a hit with Joe who has recounted this to Kempsey Centacare staff on several occasions about the amazing swordfish he had for dinner!

Opportunities like this mean so much to our clients, thanks Mick and the team at Centacare Kempsey for helping Joe enjoy such a wonderful experience.