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About Us

“The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.”

– Arnold J. Toynbee

Our Values

Our Values

Our Values

Central to This is Living's ethos and purpose are our Five Core Values:

Adaptable

Authentic

Relational

United

Fun

…and the Four Fundamental Principles of Active Support:

Every Moment Has Potential

Every Moment Has Potential

Graded Assistance to Ensure Success

Graded Assistance to Ensure Success

Maximising Choice & Control

Maximising Choice & Control

Little & Often

Little & Often

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

At This is Living, our purpose is to empower individuals with disabilities to live vibrant, fulfilling lives—on their own terms.
With a spirit of fun, creativity, and genuine care, we build trusting relationships.

We deliver personalised support that celebrates individuality, promotes independence, and brings joy to everyday moments.
We’re here to make life not just enjoyable, but truly meaningful—because This is Living.

We deliver personalised support that celebrates individuality, promotes independence, and brings joy to everyday moments. We’re here to make life not just enjoyable, but truly meaningful—because This is Living.

At This is Living, our purpose is to empower individuals with disabilities to live vibrant, fulfilling lives—on their own terms.
With a spirit of fun, creativity, and genuine care, we build trusting relationships.

We deliver personalised support that celebrates individuality, promotes independence, and brings joy to everyday moments.
We’re here to make life not just enjoyable, but truly meaningful—because This is Living.

We deliver personalised support that celebrates individuality, promotes independence, and brings joy to everyday moments. We’re here to make life not just enjoyable, but truly meaningful—because This is Living.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

This is Living exists to help make life feel like living.

We partner with people with a disability, their families and close networks to unlock possibility and celebrate the journey of everyday success.

This is Living exists to help make life feel like living.

We partner with people with a disability, their families and close networks to unlock possibility and celebrate the journey of everyday success.

Our Purpose

At This is Living, our purpose is to empower individuals with disabilities to live vibrant, fulfilling lives—on their own terms. With a spirit of fun, creativity, and genuine care, we build trusting relationships.

We deliver personalised support that celebrates individuality, promotes independence, and brings joy to everyday moments. We’re here to make life not just enjoyable, but truly meaningful—because This is Living.

Our Mission

This is Living exists to help make life feel like living.

We partner with people with a disability, their families and close networks to unlock possibility and celebrate the journey of everyday success.

Our Founding Story

Our Founding Story

Our Founding Story

Our Beginning

Milestone:

The founding members of This is Living first crossed paths in 2016, each bringing their own spark to a shared mission. They quickly bonded over a common goal: supporting participants through the big leap from block funding to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Driven by purpose, they helped individuals navigate the transition, ensuring they received the right funding to meet their unique support needs.

2016
Our Background

Milestone:

With an extensive background spanning frontline disability support, leadership, family care, advocacy, and complex administrative roles, our founders embody a diverse and comprehensive skill set. They combine practical expertise with formal qualifications and professional training, united by a genuine commitment to empowering others and sharing as much fun along the way as possible.

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Our Consolidation

Milestone:

2025 marked a turning point, as our founders united with a bold vision to reimagine disability support. They recognised a need for services that were not only practical and purposeful, but upheld fun as a key value. By combining their diverse experiences, professional training, and shared passion, they consolidated all their ideas into This is Living.

2025
Our Mission in Action

Milestone:

As This is Living steps into 2026, we are ready to begin this journey together with you. Our mission is more than simply providing services, it's about creating genuine connections with participants and their families, building trust, and ensuring everyone feels valued and supported. As we move forward, This is Living is dedicated to making each moment meaningful, because true support is not just about meeting needs, it's about celebrating life together.

2026

"Created in the bold vision of three passionate and experienced managers, with 25+ combined years of support work, This is Living delivers a fun, vibrant, genuinely personal experience—free from the cumbersome nature of big organisations."

Our Supports Team

Our Supports Team

Our Supports Team

David Cobain, Director and Supporter
David Cobain
David Cobain, Director and Supporter
David Cobain
Natasha Major
Natasha Major

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Our Supports Hub

Our Supports Hub

Our Supports Hub

Gold Coast, QLD

22 Shinnecock Close, Hope Island QLD 4212

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