Myhorizon is formed in Redland City by a group of parents of children with disability who are united by a common purpose: creating a better life for people with disability through education, employment, and community connection opportunities.
When the Governor of Queensland opened our Capalaba centre in 2017, he spoke of a group of loving and determined parents
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The years since
- 1983
Myhorizon's first activity therapy centre opens in Capalaba with the support of Commonwealth Government funding. Permanent staff are recruited to develop suitable programs, but the centre soon transforms into an adult training centre to meet changing community needs.
- 1986
The Capalaba site expands due to increasing community demand and becomes the headquarters of Myhorizon. Various new service arms are established including Independent Living and Social Enterprises.
- 1987
Myhorizon's social enterprises are successful enough for an additional premise to be leased.
- 1988
The new Disability Services Act comes into effect and Myhorizon introduces new services and revises existing ones, emphasising programs that meet individual needs. Funds raised in the community through art unions, and sales of art and crafts to support Myhorizon's mission are invested in building a new activity centre.
- 1990
A new day activity centre opens for service.
- 1998Alexandra Hills
A purpose-built centre on Sussex Street at Alexandra Hills is opened by the Minister for Disability.
- 2000to 2006
Myhorizon expands its service offering to include Lifestyle, and Employment and Training options. HBE, a new social enterprise employing around 33 people with disability, is also established.
- 2007
Myhorizon wins an Australia Day Award recognising its strong contribution to the community sector.
- 2010
Myhorizon makes it into BRW Magazine's Best 50 Places to Work 2010 Index.
- 2011
Myhorizon celebrates its 30th anniversary of creating uplifted, connected communities in South East Queensland.
- 2015
Myhorizon secures support from Redland City Council to build a new community and education centre on Council land on Runnymede Road, adjacent the popular IndigiScapes Centre.
- 2016Wynnum
The first sod is turned at the site of Myhorizon's new Capalaba centre and construction work commences. Myhorizon also takes over the lease of 29 Adam Street, Wynnum, most recently held by Wynnum Manly Leagues Bowls Club.
- 2017Capalaba
Myhorizon opens the new Capalaba Centre, and continues to focus on service innovation. The Governor of Queensland officially opens it on 20 October.
- 2018
Myhorizon again wins an Australia Day Award, the Community Organisation Award at the Redland City Australia Day Awards. Myhorizon also continue their work to support people and families through the application process and roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from July 2018. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk officially opens Myhorizon's refurbished Wynnum hub on 21 November.
- 2019The Bush Pantry
The Bush Pantry is a joint winner of the Café and Casual Dining category at the Redlands Business and Retail Awards.
- 2024Coomera
Myhorizon opens a new Lifestyle Hub in Coomera, expanding access to disability supports for people and families in the northern Gold Coast region.
- 2025
Myhorizon joins the Life Without Barriers family, bringing together two organisations with a shared commitment to supporting people with disability to live, work and take part in their communities.
Where we are today
We support people with disability to live, work and take part in their community. We do this from our head office in Capalaba, our Lifestyle Hubs in Alexandra Hills, Wynnum and Coomera, in people's homes and out in the community.
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