Return to Country Services
Our Return to Country program is designed to support individuals living with disabilities in remote and regional Australia, who often face the challenge of leaving their homelands to access vital services. At Country Connect Foundation, we understand the importance of individuals’ connections to their families, homes, and communities. We are committed to facilitating their return while ensuring they receive the high-quality care they deserve.
With operational bases strategically located across various regions and backed by robust resources and highly trained staff, we are well-equipped to address a wide array of needs in various locations. This extensive network enables us to deliver seamless, personalised support, empowering individuals to reconnect with their loved ones and communities while maintaining the consistency and quality of care essential for their wellbeing.
Staying connected to family, community, and familiar places is vital to a person’s sense of wellbeing, grounding them in identity and enhancing resilience. Yet, for many individuals in the Northern Territory, practical obstacles like the need to stay near healthcare services or limited travel resources can make returning home challenging.
Through our Return to Country program, Country Connect Foundation helps people overcome these barriers, making it possible for them to reconnect with loved ones, attend important life events, and revisit their homelands. Funding is essential for many of these journeys, and we work diligently to secure the resources needed to make each trip a reality.
With coordinated logistical support, we’ve facilitated successful Return to Country trips across remote regions, helping people reconnect with their country, culture, and communities in ways that foster belonging and wellbeing.
Our Return to Country Services
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Our Return to Country services are ideal for individuals wishing to reconnect with their homelands and communities. We support those who have had to relocate to major cities for medical needs and now seek to visit family, participate in cultural ceremonies, or simply spend time back home. To date, our Return to Country program has successfully facilitated trips for a range of purposes, enabling individuals to strengthen ties with their country, culture, and community.
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Our Return to Country services extend throughout the Top End of the Northern Territory, with robust resources and a broad network of operational bases. This reach allows us to provide nearly limitless service areas, and our skilled logistics and operations teams are fully equipped to support individuals returning to even the most remote locations
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Our experienced support staff are dedicated to ensuring safety and wellbeing in every aspect of our service delivery. With training in remote operations, including four-wheel drive techniques, they expertly navigate challenging environments. This enables us to provide high-quality, personalised support to individuals, even those with complex needs, while prioritising safety and security in every situation.
I haven’t been on a boat since I was a kid. I never thought I would see my land in this way again
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Do you or someone you know need assistance with a Return to Country journey?
Country Connect is here to guide you through every aspect of your trip. From logistics to support services, our established operations across various regions enable us to assist you at every step of the journey.
Contact us today to discuss your options.