Building inclusive communities since 2000.

Yumba Bimbi is founded.

Yumba Bimbi is founded by a small group of progressive parents who had a vision and wanted to increase professional and local support options for people with disabilities in rural and remote communities.

Official first service.

Yumba Bimbi officially opens its first service.  Respite services are delivered from a home donated by YB Community Champions, Kestrel Coal Resources.

Incorporation status.

The Steering Committee gains Incorporation status and begins operating as Central Highlands and Western QLD Family Support Association Inc.

Australia’s Disability Act comes into effect.

YB launches ‘Respite Support for Older Parent Carers’ project.

YB’s first round of school-based Trainees complete their Certificate 111 in Community Services.

Semita House established to expand services to include community access and group programs.

Three YB participants move into independent living.

YB rebrands.

NDIS rolls out in Central Qld.

YB receives the deeds to 23 Park Avenue.

‘The Yumba Yarn’ is launched with its first edition.

65 Anakie Street purchased.

Finalist in the Central Highland’s Business Excellence Awards – People’s Choice Award and Not for Profit Award.

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) commences operation in Queensland.

Finalist in the Central Highland’s Business Excellence Awards – People’s Choice Award.

New NDIS Practice standards introduced.

‘Gala in the Garden’ community awareness event held at Aggrow, Emerald.

Winner of the Central Highland’s Business Excellence Awards –  Not For Profit Award and Central Highlands Business of the Year.  Finalist in the People’s Choice Award.

Yumba Bimbi launches ‘Yumba Brew’ initiative.

YB acquires new block of land to house expanding facilities.

YB develops a regional NDIS provider network.

Audited against the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework with outstanding results – Full compliance against all quality indicators with 5 elements of Best Practice

Launch of new YB brand and website.