Date Posted: October 12, 2026
Encourage. Empower. Achieve. Three simple words that represent a powerful commitment to making sure nobody feels they have to face life's challenges alone.
Horizon Community Services is proudly supporting YANA Festival 2026 (You Are Not Alone) as an Official Community Partner, helping to spread a message that matters now more than ever.
At its heart, YANA is about bringing people together, encouraging meaningful conversations and reminding individuals and families that support, understanding and connection can make all the difference.
For Horizon Community Services, these values are more than words. They reflect the organisation's ongoing commitment to supporting individuals, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for people to live fulfilling and connected lives.
As part of the YANA 2026 celebrations, Event Director Maddie sat down with two of Horizon Community Services' leaders for a special interview.
Elser Cartabio, Director of Horizon Community Services, and Judy Ann Celebrado, Chief Operating Officer, joined the conversation to share more about the organisation, its purpose and the importance of community partnerships.
The interview, which premiered on 10 October 2026, shines a spotlight on the people behind the services and the shared values that bring organisations like Horizon and YANA together.
It's an opportunity to look beyond the business name and recognise the people who are actively working to make their communities more inclusive, connected and supportive.
Watch the official YANA 2026 interview featuring Horizon Community Services below.
Behind every conversation about mental health is a real person, a real journey and a story worth hearing.
One of the most meaningful contributions to YANA 2026 came from Joshua, a participant who generously shared his personal experiences and journey with mental health.
Sharing something so personal isn't always easy. By opening up about his experiences, Joshua has helped put a human face to the challenges that many people experience but don't always feel comfortable discussing.
His willingness to speak openly reminds us why initiatives like YANA, You Are Not Alone, are so important.
Mental health is not just a conversation about services, statistics or support programs. It's about people, their lived experiences and the importance of feeling heard, understood and connected.
Joshua's contribution also highlights why organisations like Horizon Community Services play such an important role in our communities. Beyond providing support, it's about creating environments where individuals feel valued, respected and empowered to share their voices.
We want to extend a special thank you to Joshua for trusting the community with his story.
Your voice matters. Your experiences matter. And by sharing your journey, you may help someone else find the confidence to speak up, reach
out or realise that they are not alone.
Social isolation, mental health challenges and barriers to community participation affect people from all walks of life.
Sometimes, making a difference starts with something as simple as an invitation, a conversation or knowing where to find support.
That's why initiatives like YANA Festival 2026 are so important.
They bring community organisations, service providers, families and individuals together around a common purpose.
By supporting YANA 2026, Horizon Community Services is helping amplify a message of hope, compassion and connection.
You matter. You belong. You are not alone.
This partnership demonstrates what can happen when organisations look beyond their everyday services and actively contribute to the wellbeing of the wider community.
With offices in Brisbane, Logan and Darwin, Horizon Community Services works to encourage and empower people as they pursue their personal goals.
Their guiding values of Encourage, Empower and Achieve align beautifully with YANA's message that nobody should have to navigate life's challenges without support.
At Access Logan Inc., we share the belief that stronger communities are built through collaboration.
Our own commitment to reducing social isolation, encouraging community participation and creating opportunities for connection reflects why we value initiatives such as YANA Festival.
When local organisations support one another, we can create more welcoming spaces, build stronger networks and help more people feel that
they belong.
We congratulate Horizon Community Services, Elser Cartabio and Judy Ann Celebrado on their involvement in YANA Festival 2026.
Their commitment to community connection is a reminder that meaningful change doesn't happen through organisations working in isolation. It happens when people come together with a shared purpose.
We also acknowledge Maddie and the YANA 2026 team for creating opportunities to celebrate organisations and individuals making positive contributions to their communities.
Together, we can encourage one another, empower our communities and remind every person that they are not alone.
Interested in learning more about Horizon Community Services and the people behind the organisation?
Visit their website or get in touch with their friendly team.
Website
horizoncommunityservices.au
Phone
07 3520 8909
Email
hello@horizoncommunityservices.au
Watch the YANA 2026 interview, share it with your friends and family, and celebrate the organisations helping to build stronger communities.
Because sometimes, the most powerful thing we can remind someone is that they are not alone.
