HOPE · Helping Other Possibilities Emerge

Room to breathe, and someone to
walk beside you.

ParkSyde is a holistic community organisation in Rockhampton, Queensland — warm, unhurried counselling, support and genuine connection, for everyone.

Online, wherever you are · or in person by arrangement · no referral needed.

ParkSyde

Getting started

Reaching out is the hardest part.

1

Say hello

Send a message or call. Tell us as much or as little as you like — there's no form to fill in first.

2

We'll talk

A first conversation to meet, hear what's bringing you here, and see whether it feels like a fit. No pressure.

3

Keep going, together

If it's right, we find a rhythm that suits you — online or in person, at your own pace.

Our story

ParkSyde wasn't dreamed up in a boardroom.

It has been developed, refined and crafted through real experience — in education, in allied health, and in the everyday work of walking alongside real people.

Over the past twenty-five years it has grown from an idea into a living, evolving approach — built on hard-won knowledge of living, working and surviving real systems, and shaped by everyone who has been part of the journey. That is what sits behind every conversation we have.

Twenty-five years in the making

Why ParkSyde

Why we call it a park.

A park doesn't take referrals. Nobody is a client of a park. You're not assessed at the gate and you don't have to prove need — you just go, and you leave when you want to.

That's the posture behind everything we do. Real services, delivered without making anyone qualify for belonging.

Read the thinking

One ParkSyde

One park, many doors.

Counselling and care sit alongside the everyday work that keeps a community turning — each an equal, quiet door into the same place.

CounsellingCalm. Restore. Grow.
Support workConnect. Collaborate.
Mowing & groundsCare for the land.
CleaningCare for the space.
AI coursesLearn something new.
Employment pathwaysBuild. Practice. Launch.
Memorabilia storeTrade. Connect. Thrive.
Kobe's Small MotorsRepairs & servicing.
Local sportWe back the locals.

All part of ParkSyde Life Pty Ltd — one community, many doors.

Map & wayfinding

Step inside ParkSyde.

Every part of ParkSyde is a district in one park. Explore the living map and let it show you the way.

Open the living map
Illustrated map of ParkSyde and its districts — open the interactive version.
For the ParkSyde community · Secure sign-in

ParkSyde One — the platform behind the park.

Team, participants and community in one secure system. Everyone signs in; everyone sees exactly what their access allows.

Open ParkSyde One

More from ParkSyde

Explore ParkSyde.

Fees

Clear, up-front pricing.

No surprises. Here's what our services cost — and we'll always talk it through before we begin.

CounsellingPer session · no GST
$156.16–$190
Clinical psychologist appointmentPer hour
$250
Support workPer hour
$67
Mowing, cleaning & small motor repairsPer hour
$55 + GST
AI coursesGroup & workplace options available
Please call
Employment pathwaysSupported and tailored to you
Please call

Questions about fees? Get in touch or call 0467 937 659.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Do I need a referral to see a counsellor?
No. You can reach out to ParkSyde directly and book a first conversation whenever you're ready — there's no GP referral or plan required.
Can we meet online?
Yes — sessions are available online, wherever you are, so you can take one from home or anywhere you feel comfortable. In-person sessions can also be arranged; just ask when you get in touch.
Can you help with my NDIS plan?
Yes — we offer practical, respectful NDIS support for participants and their families, and Functional Capacity Assessments that can support your plan. Contact us and let us know a little about your situation, and we'll explain how we can help.
Do you offer psychological assessments?
Yes. Our clinical psychologist provides psychological assessment and Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA), with clear, plain-language reports. Get in touch to enquire.
What happens at a first session?
The first conversation is simply a chance to meet, talk about what's bringing you here, and see whether it feels like a good fit. There's no pressure and nothing you need to prepare — you can come as you are.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 000. For support any time, day or night, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 13YARN on 13 92 76. ParkSyde counselling is not a crisis or emergency service.

Get in touch

Let's start with a conversation.

There's no wrong way to reach out.

📞 0467 937 659 ✉︎ admin@parksydeltd.com Online, wherever you are — or in person in Rockhampton, by arrangement.

Need to talk to someone now?

ParkSyde is not a crisis service. If you need support right away, these lines are open — free and confidential.