L’Arche Brisbane

About our Community

Foundation date: 17 March 2003.

The community members who live independently and two supported households in the suburbs of Carina and Morningside. Community members have connections to a variety of religious and social networks across Brisbane.

Community Leader

Damian Le Goullon

NDIS Registration

L’Arche Brisbane is a registered NDIS provider. Currently we are registered to provide support in the following classes. Accommodation/Tenancy; Assist- Life Stage, Transition; Daily Tasks/Shared Living; Development – Life Skills; Group/Centre Activities-programs of support for individual learning goals; Household Tasks; Participate in Community; Personal Activities High; Support Coordination. We would like to advised that we charge at the price limit as set out in the NDIS Support Catalogue for all supports. We welcome your enquiry to see if we may be a good fit for you in any of these listed areas.

 

News

Vacancy Announcement for Community Leader

Newsletter December 2024

L’Arche Brisbane Inc Annual Report 2024

2024 Financial Statements – L’Arche Brisbane – 31.10.2024

 

Regular Activities

Our community meets at monthly gatherings and online. Members are encouraged to support each other with informal social catchups, prayer and a meal at a local Leagues Club when there is a 5th Sunday in the month.  Two day retreats are provided each year. One is a for our local community and there is an opportunity to participate in a national retreat day with other communities online. Opportunities are also provided to participate in local cultural and civic events. Online networking includes social media  with news and events. We welcome your interest and participation.

 

L’Arche Brisbane Calendar 2025

 

 

Contact Us

pierre.scholtes@larche.org.au | (07) 3217 3011 | PO Box 8362, Woolloongabba, Qld 4102

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Welcoming Visitors to Share A Meal
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Anthony and Chris viewing Chris's art at St John's Cathedral, November 2023
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Happy Birthday Jackson!!!
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Another December Birthday: Anthony Scott
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Happy December Birthday Sarah!!
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Happy December Birthday, Michael. Seen here with Peter
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Tony and Anthoy at Roma Street picnic January 202
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Group shot Roma Street picnic January 2024
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Yan and Jason at Roma Street picnic January 2024

Vacancy Announcement Community Leader – CEO

L’Arche Brisbane

The Community Leader, under the guidance of the Board and with the support and supervision of the National Leader and Board Chairperson, is responsible for:

  • Providing leadership to the L’Arche Community, ensuring alignment with the L’Arche Identity, Mission and the Charter while upholding its governance principles.
  • Overseeing the Community’s operations to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
  • Embodying the role of Community Leader by fostering an inclusive faith-based environment and facilitating community events.

Essential Selection Criteria

  • An understanding of and commitment to the L’Arche Identity, Mission and Charter or a willingness to develop an understanding.
  • A lived experience of spirituality and a willingness to uphold the faith traditions of the community.
  • A demonstrated commitment to the L’Arche model of community life or a willingness to commit to living the role of Community Leader.
  • An understanding of and ability to promote the valued place in society of people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills in leading a community organisation in the disability sector.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to show respect, trust, openness, inclusion, and unity.
  • NDIS Workers Screening.

    How to apply: Applicants should address each Selection Criteria providing examples and attach a Covering Letter, CV/Resume and other supporting documents and send it to claire.lawler@larche.org.au .

    Applications close: 5:00 PM AEST, 19th May 2025

          A position description is attached below.

          Position Description – Community Leader L’Arche Brisbane