About Us

Equity Works office and Equity Makers store in Maroochydore. The glass doors are open and show colourful artwork inside. Words on the glass signage say friendship, connection, diversity, working, respect, included, valued, honesty and trust.

Equity Works Assoc. Inc. is committed to providing personalised and proactive services where individuals can develop their skills and abilities. We create a friendly and respectful environment where everyone, including clients, their families, our staff, and the community, can interact positively and productively.

Equity assumes the diverse, unique individuality of each person. Equity means that we do what is necessary to achieve equal rights and responsibilities for all people. We promote equity as being of benefit to all individuals with a disability and the entire community. We can all see when something Works. We believe that Equity Works. This is the message we want to communicate through our organisational name.

Equity Works has had a proud and strong presence on the Sunshine Coast since 2001 when the Parents and Citizen Group of Nambour Special School established the Sunshine Coast Family Networks Association, Inc. to support individuals and families in the community. In 2013 the Management Committee approved the name change, Equity Works Assoc. Inc. to reflect the ongoing commitment of the organisation to its founding members’ original vision.

We are a NDIS Registered organisation.

Equity Works Assoc. Inc. is a registered Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

Equity Work’s Vision is to create a community of inclusion with full participation by people with disability.

Equity Work’s Mission is to facilitate a community of choice, one that is reflective and defined by equity and justice.

Our Purpose

  • We deliver flexible services that respect the rights of individuals and encourage participation, independence, and growth.

  • We offer services that acknowledge the natural authority of families and assists in keeping families strong.

  • We actively promote and develop inclusive communities that fosters sustainable participation and values people with disability.

  • A strong organisation that has capacity to meet expansion and growth opportunities.

Our Values

  • We envision a fair and equitable society for all that ensures civil and human rights for people with disability.

  • We remain steadfast to our vision and understand that we can inspire others by our actions.

  • We work collaboratively with individuals, groups and the community to achieve outcomes.

Three Equity Works clients are smiling and enjoying coffees together at a coffee shop with a palmtree wall print in the background.