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Foundation For Independence Recreation & Social Training Inc

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ABN 89341382344|Eagleby, QLD 4207|www.firstserviceinc.netACNC Register →
Revenue
$4.5M
Total Assets
$4.2M
Staff FTE
38
Volunteers
10

About

Foundation For Independence Recreation & Social Training Inc (FIRST) is a Queensland-based disability service provider with 35 years of experience operating purpose-built centres in Eagleby and Loganholme, while also delivering programs in community settings. They provide developmental opportunities through creative arts, life skills, and vocational training programs focused on skills development, community participation, and empowerment for people with disabilities. They are NDIS registered.

Programs (4)

Creative Arts Program

Painting, pottery, mosaics, jewellery making, photography, and textile arts programs for members

Life Skills Program

Numeracy and measurement skills through soap, candle, diffuser and bath salts making using natural ingredients

Woodwork Program

Vocational training in purpose-built woodwork room developing fine motor skills and work skills through repurposing recycled timber

GRIND Program

Specific program for members involving grinding activities (details limited on main page)

Outcomes

Skills Development: Members develop fine motor skills, numeracy, measurement and work-related abilities
Community Participation: Access to community centres, PCYC and other community venues for program delivery
Community Links: Strong community connections resulting in wide range of choices for member development
Operational History: 35 years of experience providing disability services with focus on skills development

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$4.5M$4.2M$4.2M38 FTE + 10 vol
FY2022$4.0M$3.8M$3.9M38 FTE + 12 vol
FY2021$4.6M$3.8M$3.6M63 FTE + 12 vol
FY2020$4.3M$3.9M$2.6M46 FTE + 8 vol
FY2019$4.4M$4.5M$2.0M50 FTE + 10 vol
FY2018$4.6M$4.4M$2.4M50 FTE + 10 vol
FY2017$3.9M$3.6M$2.2M50 FTE + 6 vol
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Beneficiaries
Disability
Operates In
QLD

Domains

disabilityartseducationcommunity development

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 29 June 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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