My backyard, my sanctuary – thanks to QCSS Services

At 57, with a veggie garden, a chicken coop and the right support behind him, find out how Daniel is living life entirely on his own terms.

“Out here, under Brisbane’s beautiful blue winter skies, I get to do the things I love, collecting freshly laid eggs from my chicken coop, tending to my vegetable garden and growing everything the natural way.

There’s something deeply satisfying about stepping outside, breathing in the fresh air and getting my hands in the soil. It’s where I go to recharge and freshen up my internal engine!

I live with a cognitive health condition that makes some day-to-day tasks harder than they used to be. But that hasn’t stopped me from living the life I want to live. It just meant finding the right support to help me keep doing it.”

SOMEONE IN MY CORNER

“That’s where Co.As.It.’s Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) services comes in. My care workers visit me weekly, and honestly, it’s made all the difference.

It’s not just the practical help – a tidier home, a clean kitchen and a freshly made bed that matters, it’s knowing someone’s in my corner. Every visit starts with a proper chat, no matter which care worker arrives.

They like to know how I’m doing, what’s been going on, and that connection means as much to me as anything else they do. It’s a chance to feel heard, and it genuinely lifts me up.”

FREE TO FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS

“With the domestic side of things looked after, I’ve got more energy and I lock onto aspirations about what matters to me and how I am going to achieve it. Staying on top of my health, keeping up with my hobbies, looking after my lovely chooks and handling life admin like paying my bills.

At 57, I’m proud of the life I’ve built for myself here, my garden, my chickens and my independence.

Having the right support hasn’t taken anything away from that. If anything, it’s helped me hold onto it for as long as possible.”